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Hey first of all I'd like to say thanks for any advice i get.Well basically this girl and i (both 15) have been texting for a few months and have gone for walks(ending in kissing) 3 times.we have both told eachother that we like eachother but shes going away in 5 days for 2 months and i dont know if shes as serious as i am about where we're going.i really like her and might love her but she doesnt reply quickly to texts sometimes for a day and i dont know if we're staying exclusive for the next 2 months.i just dont know how seriously she likes me and i wouldnt know how to ask.please help (link)
The only way to find out if you two are exclusive is to ask her. If not, you can just wait until she gets back but still keep in touch.
You both like each other, so I would just straight up ask her how she feels about the relationship and pretty much what she thinks about it.
Just because she doesn't reply fast to your text messages doesn't mean that she doesn't like you. She could just be a busy girl so don't worry too much about that. Just ask her and see what she says. It's better to know now anyways.


She hasn't been eating & she was laying on my floor & blood just came out of her bum. It's hard for her to walk and lift herself up. I've been trying to get her to eat. Does it mean she has worms? (link)
It can actually be a number of different things. I'm really not sure what to guess. It's best to see a vet and make sure it's nothing too serious. Since she's bleeding, don't make her wait because it could get more serious.


is this possible that hymen breake in periods...? (link)
Hymens don't break, they stretch. It's possible any time for them to stretch. Tampons, masturbating, sex, almost anything can make your hymen stretch.


To make a long story short, my friend and I drifted apart. I live across the country but moving back to where she lives very shortly. I have felt like she has distanced herself from me. I try to text and keep in touch, but felt like everything was one-sided. I wrote her an email to explain how I feel. She wrote back saying she re-evaluated the friendship because she felt that I was basically full of anxiety, and so caught up in my own issues that I was a burden on her and made her feel like the friendship was one-sided, like I wasn't there for her enough emotionally and too anxious and caught up in my own life.


I wrote back explaining that circumstances have changed-dueto changing life events as well as the fact that I am taking better care of myself. I explained that I was in a dark place, and couldn't be a good friend to her because I couldn't even support myself. I feel like a changed person- I am a better person and friend to others. I hope she can take my word for it because my concern is that she will dismiss it, and not want to re-kindle the friendship because of things that happened in the past, and who I was before.

Any thoughts or advice? (link)
She probably doesn't understand the situation you were in when you were in a dark place. When these kinds of life changing things happen, you lose friends because of the focus on yourself. Although of course, you'll see who your real friends are. But it's harder to understand and be there for someone when it's through email and text messages so that's probably why she never understood what was going on. And sometimes, some people just don't understand at all.

Either way, all you can do is hope for her to see that you're not like that anymore. Show her that you're not, be happy and positive around her and let her see the changes you've made. I'm sure she'll see the change in you and see that you know how to take care of yourself better now.


Me and this boy want sex but we can't have it at home because our parents are always in the house because they work at home is their any places we should try? (link)
Well you don't sound very old but honestly, there is no other place than your house to be able to have sex because I doubt you're old enough to get a hotel room.
And doing it anywhere else is illegal.


How do you ask your parents if you can start dating??? (link)
Well how old are you?

If you are young, like early teens, then you have to realize that parents look at dating as going on dates alone and spending time alone. Although with most young teenagers, they only see each other at school and it's just holding hands and hugging.
I don't know if you are a boy or girl.
Either way, if you are older or not, if you talk to them and tell them you really like this boy/girl and you were wondering if you could hang out with them, but not alone. Maybe they'll even let them come over for dinner or something.


Hey im a 15 year old male and have been texting this girl for about 4 months.we've gone for walks and kissed 3 times but arent officially going out.i really really like her and she says she likes me too,but shes going away for 2 months now and i dont know what to do.i feel like theres nothing for me when shes not here and i need her company because it makes me so happy.i honestly dont think i can last 2 months without her.please help me is there anything i can do? (link)
Well this doesn't sound good at all. You can't depend on people for happiness. You need to be your own person and make yourself happy. You can't be clingy and you can't make yourself think you're nothing without her. It makes you look clingy and not independent at all and it's not attractive.

So what you need to do before you get serious with her, you need to learn to be your own person and not set all your happiness on her. Because if she's gone (like in this situation) you'll be all alone and you'll get depressed. It's just not good for anyone to do this.
So learn to be on your own and learn to be happy without a girl.


My "boyfriend" is really selfish. Whenever I ask him to get me presents, like a puppy, or a trip across the country, he says, "isn't the gift of my love enough?" What a fairy. Also he says he's giving me the gift of "sexiness" and "great hair" and "perfect teeth" and "seduction". All of this is true, but aren't girlfriends supposed to get puppies from time to time? Is that really too much to ask? Also, I am 12 and a half and don't tell me that's too young to have a boyfriend because you don't understand TRU LOVE. But then I wonder, doesnt true love involve a lot of presents? :( How do I make him appreciate me with money? Help!
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Your idea of love is so screwed up lol I can't even take this seriously.

If your boyfriend is around the same age as you, how much money do you think he has?
I think you're too into fairy tales or movies thinking that boys always have to get you things.
I've been with my boyfriend for 2 years, and I'm 18. He has never bought me a puppy or a trip across the country. That's ridiculous. And to think your parents would even let you go across the country?

Anyways, in all seriousness, yes that's too much to ask of anyone. And no, trust love doesn't involve lots of presents.
All he needs to give you is respect and loyalty. Maybe get you something special from time to time like a flower or a pretty necklace but you shouldn't be expecting those things. You should be grateful and you aren't.
I won't go on about how young you are. That's not much of the problem. I just don't think you know what true love is and I don't think you're mature enough to handle a relationship if this is what you think it is.


Okay, I'm 16 years old, and a girl. Me and my boyfriend are both virgins still, He's the same age as me. We both were talking about losing it to each other, But we're a little bit scared we don't wanna use a condom either, I said we should wait a little more. We love each other very much too. Are we like still too young to have sex ? Should we just get it over with? (link)
Why don't you want to use a condom?

In my opinion, you're too young because you won't be able to handle the consequences of sex. If you're not going to use a condom, you could end up pregnant or with STDs.
Not only that, your body is still growing so it will hurt and won't be very enjoyable for you.
Getting it over with isn't romantic or sweet. And then on top of that, something bad could happen so I wouldn't chance it.


I'm 13 now but this started 3 years ago. I thought everyone was mean for avoiding her so I became friends with her and immediately everyone started ignoring me. Then she hit and kicked me everyday I didn't know what to do so I kept it a secret. Then she kept telling me that I have no dad ( I do and he lives with me mom and my brother too) I hated it so much I ran away from home once or twice and I had suicidal thoughts. But now some people know and I'm not talking to her again. But we're going to secondary school in a few months and she's going to the same one! How can I avoid her? (link)
All you have to do is avoid her. You'll probably run into her here or there depending on the size of your school but it shouldn't be a big deal.
If something happens then just talk to a school counselor or the principal, or talk to your parents.


I was told that I can sing, like when I thought I was alone in the house I sang Silent Night at the top of my lungs and my mom was sure it was the radio she didn't believe it was me until she made me sing it again. But when it comes to doing it in public I worry and I go out of tune. The most amount of people I sang on front of was about 500. But I got nervous. I'm only 13, how do I control my nerves? (link)
I think the way to get through that is to keep doing it. Keep singing in front of people and don't over think when you are singing. And remember to enjoy yourself when you are in public singing.
You obviously have a beautiful voice so don't worry about it. It's normal to get nervous, eventually you'll become more comfortable the more you do it.


So yesterday I created my ad on PenPalsNow.com for myself. And I looked up people in my age group. Checking a couple pages, I came across this boy from the UK. He seems like a really nice guy. And so cool at that. I was wondering...

...is it possible to fall for him? I mean if we talk a while, then send photos and maybe Skype?

By the way, I'm a sixteen year old female. (link)
In my own personal opinion, I don't think you can really fall in love with someone you've never met.
I do believe you can like him as a person and enjoy talking to him though.

Mostly because you'll only know what he shows you and what he tells you. You don't know him family or how he acts with his family. You don't know his friends or how he acts with his friends. You only know what he chooses to tell you.
I believe he can be a friend and you'll enjoy talking to him but to actually become more than that, it's unlikely because of the reasons I stated before.

Also, be careful. I'm sure you already know not to give out personal information and such but you don't want something to go wrong.


Right this is a tricky situation! This boy who goes to my school and I've know for like 2 years has recently admitted he fancies me :D but I used to like hoim but not anymore. When I said I didn't like him anymore he said that it dosnt matter he has a girlfriend anyway but that was the same day he said he likes me and wanted to be with me ? Has he really got a girlfriend or did he just say that because I rejected him! And how can you tell if someone actually likes you?? Thanks for your help! :) (link)
That's kind of annoying when boys do that. Honestly, it's really immature. Either way, it doesn't look good for him.

If he really did have a girlfriend, he doesn't really care about her and makes him look like a bad guy right?
If he didn't have a girlfriend and just said it because you rejected him, then it's just immature and he can't handle rejection.
It's almost as bad as a guy telling a girl he likes her and when she doesn't feel the same he's like, "Well I was joking."

Anyways, he probably does like you because he wouldn't have told you that he did. He just doesn't know how to handle rejection.


17/m

So I have friends that are girls, they all say they want a protective boyfriend. Now I kind of know what they mean by that but also I'm still confused because some say they want one but then they get a guy then say their too overprotective or obsessed or something like that.

What is a general idea of a protective boyfriend?

Could you give me examples lol

Thank you (link)
They're pretty much looking for a guy who will keep them safe. Like make sure nothing bad happens to them and they'll stand up for them.
I think that would be the general idea.
I also think if a girl gets a good guy, that's what he would do anyways.

Overprotective is when they get jealous if a guy speaks to them and freaks out if they don't answer their phone or something. They pretty much don't know their boundaries.
Clearly, your friends aren't choosing the right guys.

But anyways, the general idea would just be making the girlfriend feel safe and protected. But not going over the top and being obsessed with everything they do.


I'm a girl and I really like this boy. why do I masturbate everyday when I think of him? Am I in love or just experiancing something? (link)
I wouldn't say you're in love. I would say that since you like him, he turns you on.

You're just exploring your body and enjoying it. You're also enjoying thinking about him.

So it's not a big deal or anything. Just enjoy it.


I love thos boy so much but I don't know how to tell him. I don't think he's had experiance with girl so I'm not sure which way to go about it ? (link)
Well firstly, don't go and tell him you love him. That'll most likely freak him out.

Are you friends with him? If you are, then try flirting with him a little bit and see if he seems interested or is reacting well to it. If he doesn't have a good reaction, then you know he's not really interested in you.
If you aren't his friend, you should become his friend and talk to him more. Just have normal conversations and see where it goes from there.


I am a 20 year old guy and was taking classes at a community college for two years. I have now transferred to a university. But every Friday instead of going to my university to study I instead go and study at the community college. I prefer to study there instead. I just like the atmosphere better, I like to still say hi or chat with some of the math tutors, I like to have eat lunch at the Thai place or other restaurants around it and go to the Barnes and Noble right next to the place or go for a walk around. I realize I am somewhat attached to the place. Is this bad? If it is, how do I stop feeling this way? (link)
Why would it be bad?
You have reasons why you study there rather than your university. You like the atmosphere and like the things around it more than you do at the school you're currently going to.
It's not like it's taking over your life or making your life more complicated right? It's just a place that you feel more comfortable. There's nothing wrong with it.


recently Disney Channel aded these dumb teen programs im glad they cancelled Hannah Montana Life with Derek So Random and hopefully they cancelled My Babysitters a Vampire but i think they must cancel Ant Farm Austin and Ally and Shake It Up so how can you get it done (link)
You can't really get a show on Disney Channel cancelled. The reason they cancelled Hannah Montana and Life with Derek was because the cast got too old.
They also cancel shows because they don't have enough money to keep the show going or because people just don't watch it.


I'm a female, 16 years old. Me and my boyfriend(who's the same age as me) are both still virgins, we were talking about losing our virginity to each other. We're a little bit scared thou, and nervous, we don't wanna use a condom either Anyways, We love each other very much, we think it's time... I'm just a little nervous it might hurt. Ughh, should I wait ?
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Well you'll know when you are ready to have sex.

To know for sure if you're ready, you won't be doubting it and you'll feel comfortable.
You love him and feel comfortable with him.
You'll have all the right protection. So you'll use condoms and be on birth control. For obvious reasons because you don't want to get pregnant at 16 or get any STDs.
You're still young, so you don't need to rush it. I'm sure you already know this but you don't want to make a mistake or have anything go wrong.

And I'm also wondering why you don't want to use a condom. I mean even if you're on birth control, you can still get pregnant. It's not all 100% protective.

Anyways, it will hurt, especially since you're 16 and you're body isn't finished growing.
My advice would be to wait. Only because you're still nervous and scared. When you're ready, you won't be nervous or scared. You'll also be totally protected because you don't want something to happen.
So be careful and use condoms.


Am from S.A.(cape town)Am a guy am(17)and my girlfriend (15) we've bin datin' for 2 years and six months and i think its time for us to have sex but i dont if shez ready nd i thnk of askin her bt am afraid it myt freak hr out,nd i dont want to lose her.thank you plz help (link)
You should talk to her. Since you've been with her for a long time, you should feel comfortable enough to talk to her about it.
Are you guys intimate at all? Do you hug, hold hands, kiss, ect? If you don't, then you guys aren't ready for sex. If you do, then you should be able to ask.

When you do talk to her, don't pressure her. Just bring the topic up and ask her how she feels about it. If she says she's not ready or she's not sure, don't ask any more. Just say that you love her and you do want to have sex but you'll wait till she is ready and then leave it at that.




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