This is a complicated question but I'll try to give you a reasonable answer.

When we talk about love, most of us think of it in terms of a romantic relationship. But in truth, there are lots of different kinds of love and ways to love one another.

For example, people donate to the homeless and in doing so show love for those in need. However, that doesn't necessarily mean they would want that person coming into their home.

When it comes to romantic love specifically, sometimes the most loving thing you can do for someone is to let them go. If you can't be there for them due to distance or other challenges, or if you feel like you might be limiting them from reaching their full potential for happiness in some way, nothing could be more loving than to walk away.

Life is complicated and love is at the very foundation of our life experience. So in some cases, love does not require people to be together at all.

Going into high school is indeed a milestone for a young person. However, just because something is a milestone doesn't mean it has to be scary or traumatic.

For example, years ago, when I was going into high school, I initially looked at it as a fresh start and a chance to meet new people and make new friends. Sure, it's natural to be nervous but anything new in life usually has that effect. After all, a lot of times when people have "butterflies in their stomach" it really stems from excitement.

It has not very much at all like they make it out to be on TV in most cases. Shows and pop culture tend to blow it out of proportion.

Actually, being older for just starting out in high school might even be a benefit for you. Some of the other students might look up to you like a big sister of sorts.

Don't stress yourself out, I'm pretty confident that things will work out fine.

I truly feel for you and the struggle you are going through. Please know that a lot of people are probably in the same boat as you but a lot have surely successfully overcome it as well.

I actually think you did the right think by coming to this site in that you started on a series of steps to get you to the point you want to reach. For example, you say you get nervous when you want to tell someone. Well guess what, you already did! You told me and anyone else on this site willing to listen. That's progress.

Maybe a few conversations on here or perhaps support forums online can lead you to a next step in confiding in a parent, sibling or friend. After that, and what you will ultimately want to do, is reach out to a therapist or mental health professional. There is no shame in it and they really can help.

Good luck.

First off, I'm glad to hear that things are going so well for you in your relationship. However, although both of you have seemed to lay your cards out on the table so to speak, I personally don't believe it is ever a good idea to assume anything, especially when it comes to dating.

Obviously, you know how you feel and that you consider it to be an exclusive relationship on your part, but you can never account for someone else just by assuming.

In your case, my guess would be that he is considering himself exclusive to you but is still open to future possibilities. Now don't get me wrong, I am in way shape or form saying he isn't committed to you. Maybe it's even a guy thing since I can relate. But what I mean is that he wants to take things slow in that regard.

If you do decide to outright ask him, be tactful about it and never accusatory, That sort of thing can be the ruin of a good relationship.

You say you've tried a number of tests and they all end up point you in the same two but very different directions. I would venture to guess that this will be the case with any test you take. So, I would't put too much emphasis on them.

You're 15, which means you have several years of high school left. Don't rush things. Focus on your general education and work toward getting good grades as well as having some extra-curricular involvement and you should be just fine with getting into a college that will suit your needs.

It's also OK not to know exactly what you want to do right now. many people don't know into well into college. You can even major in general studies if necessary.

You've got plenty of time, don't stress and in time the answer will come to you.

Well, I'm no interior decorator or anything but I am an artist of sorts and take things very seriously when it comes to color.

If you want to add something of a Summer vibe to your room, there are some ways you can do so without painting or even changing those curtains.

My suggestion would be to start out with photos or prints of paintings with a summer look. You can even just print them from the web and put them in nice frames around the room. Some ideas for this could include beach or pool scenes or sunrises or sunsets.

Another possibility is to just get a few beach balls, blow them up and put them in strategic place sin your room. For example, on a night stand or dresser.

I think if you're creative and use your imagination, there are a lot of things you can do to bring that summer feel into your room without much expense or any difficult renovations.

Good luck and have fun.

I can't speak to why people post these things or spread them around on the Internet, or by mail in the old days, but for lack of a more eloquent way to put it, this is bullshit.

No harm will come to you or anyone you love or care about because of this posting.

How can I be sure you might ask, well for several reasons.

First off, it's a psychological condition called "magical thinking" in which people attribute one thing with creating or effecting something else that is not related. An example is the old saying "If you step on a crack you'll break your mother's back." Clearly stepping on a crack has no bearing on your mother's health whatsoever.

Second, if you are a person of faith in any way, you surely believe that you can ask for the protection of a higher power. Could there ever be any goofy Internet prank that could be more powerful than that? Heck no!

Last but not least, just listen to feedback of other people who have posted answers to this question. Some have even been through the experience themselves and have had nothing happen to them.

Relax, take a breath, you will be fine.

Learn to accept this for what it is, garbage.

It is true that appearance is generally a factor in any relationship, with the fairly obvious exception of the blind. However, that does not necessarily mean that it is the most important factor.

What is the most important factor varies from guy to guy. Some might like girls with a lot of intelligence or a nerdy side, others like girls who are funny, still others might like girls who share their particular interests. The point is, looks are not always at the top of the list.

A lot of people have trouble finding a boyfriend or girlfriend and that's OK. It's not such an easy thing to do for everyone. Don't rush it and don't settle.

But perhaps most importantly, based on what you say in your question, it seems that you have some self-esteem issues that you need to deal with. You have to realize that you are a worthwhile person and the only one who can control the way you feel is yourself.

As I have done before, I recommend reading the book "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns. I bet you'll gain a whole new perspective on things.

Good luck.

In all honesty, I really don't know why they ask this question on applications considering the answer is pretty much the same for every applicant.

In that level of schooling, students study a general curriculum covering a variety of subjects. That being the case, the most sensible answer to this question is something along the lines of "general studies."

The people responsible for hiring realize that this schooling covers everything from reading and science to art and history. They certainly don't expect you to list each and every subject in the minimal space you are given on your application.

I hope you get the job.

Well, the notion of a "successful" blog is sort of a relative concept. What one person considers successful another might think or as pretty average. But, with that being said, I won and operate several blogs and there are some steps you can take that should help you out.

Besides making your posts interesting, which goes without saying, be sure to write them in good grammar. In addition, whenever possible, include a visual element like photos or video. After all, the Internet is a highly visual medium.

Have your posts set up to allow for instant sharing on social media.

List your blog in blog directories.

Join forums related to your blog and put a link to your blog in your signature.

Offer incentives for readers to "like," "follow" or whatever the term may be and comment on your blog. Contests work well and don't necessarily require any investment on your part.

Put your blog out there for guest blogging opportunities for other bloggers. A good source for this is using the website Myblogguest.com.

Last but not least, engage in activity on other blogs and sometimes the owners of those blogs will reciprocate. This works well with platforms like WordPress and Tumblr.

Good luck.

Based on these statistics, the short answer is no, you are no overweight.

You have no need to lose weight so don't stress yourself out about it. In fact, according to your numbers, you have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of about 18.9 which is on the lower end of normal and not that far from actually being underweight.

The bottom line is that you're great where you are, and I can safely assume, without even seeing a photo of you, that you are probably pretty darn fit.

Now, if you are feeling like a "fat pig" that is certainly not because you are one but maybe the result of something else. Perhaps you need to work on your self-esteem or not necessary focus on what you think society or others might think of you.

Trust me, a lot of girls would be thrilled to be in your position.

Visually, the Eclipse is a nice we to go. It has always had a sleek look to it and yet is still practical considering it is after-all, a sports car and two door.

It may we a little pricey to ensure as a first car considering you are obviously a going to be a newly licensed driver. My suggestion would be to have it under your parent's insurance and to list you as the secondary driver in order to keep the cost down.

According to US News and World Report,the 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse has some of the best fuel economy ratings in the class. However, the Eclipse falters with poor rearward visibility, and low safety and reliability scores.

Overall, it seems like a pretty average vehicle and just as long as you are a careful driver and take care of the routine maintenance needs, you should probably be just fine.

Like many words, the term "love" has been so overused and so casually used that it has lost some of the magic it once had.

However, the reality is that the old adage "actions speak louder than words" is completely true, and when it comes to the case of love, this might just be the prefect example.

Anyone can simply mouth the words "I love you," but without actions to back them up, they are essentially empty and meaningless.

So, to get to the point, the way to tell if he really loves you is by the thinks he does, not the words he says.

I hope this helps.

Celebrities are human, just like the rest of us. Even though they do differe from the average people in such things as being rich and in the spotlight, they are still flesh and bone like the rest of us.

That being the case, there are certainly some "good" celebrities out there. I can think of several right off the bat.

But the tricky part is, what you consider "good?" That term is highly subjective. This is also an indication that many people have a tendency to be highly judgmental.

It seems that in your case you define good as someone rather conservative in dress and action. As far as the singing skill goes, that really should have nothing to do with it.

But keeping with singers as your examples, here are a few that might just restore your faith in celebrity-kind and link to why.

Carrie Underwood -
http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-body/news/carrie-underwood-i-take-being-a-role-model-very-seriously-20093011

John Legend -
https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/john-legend

Taylor Swift-
is a kind-hearted person who keeps clear of the rag mags by living a clean and honest life. She is the ultimate role model, not only for that, but also for the 20+ charities and foundations she’s involved with, including Children in Need, Red Cross and a campaign to protect children from online predators.

Based on my own personal experience and that of relatives, my guess would be that it is a plantars wart.

If that is indeed what it is, they really are no big deal in terms of your health and are more of an annoyance than anything.

I'd recommend you have you doctor take a look at it. But, if this is what it turns out to be, which I'm pretty certain it probably will, then he or she might give you some suggestions on how to treat it in the event that it causes pain or irritation.

You can read more about these very common warts here - http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/guide/plantar-warts-palmer-warts.

Well, based on the information that you give, it does seem like there is some sort of realistic connection there, whatever that might be.

First off, it's OK to be shy. Lots of people are and sometimes people even find that to be an attractive quality. You say he's laid-back and funny but does he seem shy too?

You also mention not having the confidence to start up a conversation. However, the fact that you do make the off-handed, good-humored comments to each other suggests that you already have, even if you didn't necessarily think of it that way.

I you lack confidence, think of it a different way. I'm sure there are things you do now with no problem at all that when you first started out doing them you were not confident, perhaps nervous or maybe even terrified. But once you took that leap, you made it and now it's no longer a problem. You can do the same here.

You'll never know what could be if you don't try and life's too short to just let it pass you by so I say just go for it.

After all, what's the worst that could happen?

First off, I really love your story here. It seems pretty obvious to me that your cousin\'s husband is a very special person.

Without knowing specifically what his interest are and what sort of person he is in his daily life, it\'s hard to give a concrete answer. But, I can make a few suggestions that I hope will help.

If you really want to make it something special, the best thing to do is make it personal. So, don\'t just go out and buy something you can find at any old store or give him a generic card.

If you\'re artistic, maybe create something. One idea would be to make a photo collage with you and he together maybe with some nice working at the top or bottom. Another would be to write something from your heart, maybe a poem, and frame it for him. Take him to his favorite park and spend the day there.

However, if you do choose to buy something, make sure it has personal meaning. For example, if he\'s a golfer and had the best game of his life using a specific brand of golf ball, get him some balls of that brand. Or, if has font memories of a specific restaurant, take him there for dinner.

Be creative and thoughtful and whatever you do for him I\'m sure he will be touched.

While what people say or do while they are under the influence of either alcohol or drugs is not something that is always going to be 100% reliable, there is some conventional wisdom that suggests you have a point about drunk words and sober thoughts.

Many of us have known people who struggle to express their feelings and emotions in a normal state of mind but are much more open when under the influence. Don\'t get me wrong, I would never advocate getting hammered or high to express oneself, or for any reason for that matter. But with that being said, I would certainly not outright dismiss the text.

I\'d say go ahead and ask her about it. What\'s the worst she could say?

Buying gifts for any occasion can be tough. And given the allergy issues and other factors, it seems like your situation is even more complicated.

Personally, I like the idea of doing something personal. Anyone can go to a store and pick up any old thing, or worse yet give the gift of a gift card that says to me \"I didn\'t put any thought into this at all.\" But, it when you do something personal it makes the gift that much better.

My suggestion, especially if you are on a budget, would be to check out the \"Gifts\" category at Fiverr.com.

Some unique and creative ideas there include:
Personalized charms and necklaces
Hand made earrings
Family trees
Hand made tote bags
and so much more

I ordered a custom necklace inspired by my mom\'s favorite song.

Bottom line, be creative and have fun showing your mom your love.

I don\'t know a lot about this area but I can tell you that I actually work with a company that can set you up with different things if you just register with them.

The company is called the Expectant Mother\'s Guide and can be found at www.expectantmothersguide.com.

There is an option for \"New Mom Registration\" and that might be a help for you.

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