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Q: Alright, well I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a Christmas gift. My friend, he is 14 and he loves video games. He plays them non-stop. And I don't have enough money for a game. What would you all suggest I get him as a gift?! Something $30 or less. Thanks

A gift certificate to a game store. Like if you have $20 go to the store and ask if you could buy a 20$ certificate. That way if he wants a game, he'll have $20 paid for it already..

Q: my friend is trying to kill herself(thats what she calls it) with taking 18 ibprofin. I was just wondering if you can really kill yourself with ibprofin?

Well overdosing will cause her to have some bad things in her body..but it depends if she gets medical attention or not

Q: I'm going to sign my teacher up to be on what not to wear. The thing is, on the sign up sheet, you have to fill out where they live, their day time phone number and adress. Obviously I have to find out that stuff without her knowing. Does anyone have any ideas of what I should do to get this information?

Talk to your school admin/principal about the information and what you plan on doing with the info

Q: i didnt no which one i shud put this under illness or relationships/school well anyways.... my friend rachel has 9 bros and sis's and her mom just found out that she had cancer! rachel is the oldest and is only 12! if i try to talk to her about it she just acts like she doesnt care that much and shes telling everyone! if it is possible i want to get her on extreme makeover home edition bc her family deserves it! and if her mother dies then there will b a widow father who has to raise 9 children on his own.

~*****please help*****~
!!!!!i rate high!!!!!!!

Just say the doctors will help her out! The reason why shes acting like she doesnt care is because shes trying to hide her feelings..shes really scared and sad. And to get on extreme makeover..watch the show and at the end of the show it tells you what site to go to or who to call..good luck

Q: I was wondering where can I find those pink breast cancer bracelets besides online? And if it's in a store what aisle would it be in? Thanks in advance!

I think you can get them at Target. Just ask a Target employee and they'll help you!

Q: omg :( my mom just died 3 hours ago and i'm a reck! i just dont kno what to do! has ne1's parents died? i'm 14/f and i do have a column here and mostr people hate me but its -- P4TH3T1Cx1426 -- and please help! even if yu hate me! i just dont kno what to doo!

Aww sweetie! I dont hate you, and I bet a lot of people dont hate you!! Look, 1-800-448-4663 is a number you can call, its toll free and you can talk to someone. If you dont want to call that number, you can talk to me..email: vsgangstaboo420@yahoo.com or aim at sherry7pchik or leave 1 in my inbox. I'm sooo sorry!

Q: hey ya'll, could you please help me. I have to do an essay about "How self-esteem is related to eating disorders". It's suppose to be 300 words long. PLeas ehelp me, I"m so confused....I don't know what to put. Does anyone know what i should write down or any websites that would tell me some good information.

*thnx* i rate 5's : )

Self esteen is related to eating disorders because that person might think their ugly, fat, etc. So they stop eating because they think they'll get even more uglier if they eat. And stuff...here are some sites!! http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_treatment.htm / http://www.nmu.edu/www-sam/cnsel_ctr/eating.htm / http://www.freespiritcentre.info/eating1.html /

Q: I am going to my friend's birthday party in 3 days. My other friend has a cold sore and today I got this cut on my lower lip and I don't know how it got there. My friend said that when she first got her cold sore, it started out as a cut. Sometimes I get cuts on my lips and hands when it starts getting cold. If i actually have a coldsore, does anybody know how to get rid of it before the party?

Wait a few hours to see if it becomes a coldsore. if its a coldsroe, get Abreva! it works sooo good and its pretty expensive but it works

Q: hello, ok I just got my Belly button pierced. and the guy told me to clean it once a day with sea salt, is that right? should i use anything else?

Bactine.

Q: My boyfriend and I have been seeing eachother for a little over 2 years. I know he really loves me, and I really love him too. The thing is, is that he has always had a fantasy of having a 3-some with me and another girl. He said it's only going to be a one time thing, and that the other girl isn't going to mean anything to him- it's just his fantasy. I understand what he is saying and I want to do this for him, but I know I would feel REALLY uncomfortable doing it and I'm not quite sure I could go through with it. I keep telling him I don't really know if I want to- but he keeps bringing it up every now and then. It makes me feel bad when I tell him no. What am I supposed to do, or what should I say to him?

..I'm asking you this because I asked it publically and the moderators deleated my question. =(

Hey look-if he really, truly loved you he should respect the fact that you dont want to. Who cares if its a one time thing? If you dont want to then dont do it. Next time he asks just be like "If you really love me, you wouldent care that I dont want to. So stop asking me because I wont do it" Just be straight forward and make it clear to him that you wont do it. If he gets mad, then you should wonder if he really, really loves you. Need more help? ask meh!

Q: ahhhh long story
ok this guy ask me out few days before and i turn him down also he got classes with me so i dont kown how can i face him after the thanksgiving break is over so can yall help me out what should i do ?

Why cant you face him? its not like hes going to hit you since you didnt go out with him. He might ignore you so yeah, Dont worry about it..

Q: what would you consider as a slut?? me and my friends act like complete sluts but then they get really pissed off at anyone who calls any of us a slut. ive stopped taking it as an insult when people call me a slut. i don't know what to think! plz help.

A slut, the real definition would be someone who sleeps around with everyone and anyone. But you could also be a slut to some people if you dress hoeish, talk like a slut, do stuff with guys, stuff like that..

Q: I've been "going out" with this guy ever since this party where we had to kiss for truth or dare...
we liked each other and talked every day for several days.
when we were talking on the phone, I asked him about the things he didnt like, and he said his siblings and gays.
His mom had made this one kinda racist joke that i heard abot african americans, and his brother had called me a name (I'm Jewish)
Could it just be a coincidence about his family? (I'm not gay or anything, but I believe in rights of minorities, being one).
Should I break up with him, or what?
(sorry for it being so long)help!
(his family is kind of the rich white christian type but he seemed sweet)
-HeLpMe-

Dont break up with your boyfriend just because his family are racists. And you should respect the fact that he's not into the whole gay thing, people have their own opinions.

Q: Thanks for the advice; I'm going to make you a favorite columnist. Can you maybe do the same? Thanks!

Jennifer ; xo

Yeah no problem!!

Q: If you can only bold your answers- how do you do that?

For every answer do this *B*TEXT HERE*/B*

Replace the first set of stars with < and > and the second set of stars with < and >

Q: i've been on the pill for about 2 weeks now and i was told not to have unprotected sex until i was on the pill for about a month or so. well last night me and my boyfriend were having sex and 2 condoms broke...we were so caught up in the moment that we decided to keep going and he was gonna pull out. well he did and when i looked down it took a couple seconds for him to "go" i'm pretty sure we're safe but what do you think?

You might be pregnant, there is always a chance. Take a pregnancy test in like 2 weeks just to be on the safe side. good luck.

Q: How do I make it so my advice column will alway BOLD the questions people ask me, and leave my answers in regular style? Thanks.

You can only make your answers bold.

Q: 14/f sorry this is long, but i rate high :)

I have liked this one guy for a very long time. I have told him a few times i liked him but he never responded to it. Well i havent told him for awhile and i have been getting the vibes that he does a little bit now. Im really confused on what to do. I dont want to say it straight out again and get rejected, but i dont want to be left wondering. What are some ways i would DEFINETLY be able to find out besides asking his friends :P
Thanks a million!

Ask him if he likes you because you still like him. You have to remind him that your still intrested!! just incase he starts to like you too..

Q: Does anyone know of a good eyeliner that stays on all day and doesnt smear?!?! I can't seem to find a good one!!

MAC eyeliner www.maccosmetics.com or NYC eyeliner. Wet N Wild is awesome too!

Q: well i weigh like 230 and im only 14 and i want to lose weight b4 high school cause of the formal plus i want to lose weight b4 my prom and prom is probably gonna b n may..well i need sum tips and stuff on how i can lose weight and how to eat right cause i have a eatn disorder to..i want to get over it..It Is driving me crazy. i want to get my belly button periced and stuff and wear a 2 peice during the summer and wear lil clothes not be fat

Losing weight takes time, but I'm sure you could lose a lot for freshmen year!! I think you just need to lower your portions. Cut your meals in half, only have 3 meals a day, no! snacks in between, no junk food, only drink water/crystal light, dont eat after 8:00 PM. Walk for 45 minutes everyday! Do not drink soda or juice. If you cut back those 2 things, you will easily lose like 6 lbs in a week! Dont be discouraged if it takes sooo long to lose the weight. It'll take time but just be patient and stick to it! Good luck!!