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I have this one friend, but she gets really annoying sometimes. She'll talk on and on, and i never get a chance to say anything, and im not the quiet type. She always dominates the conversation, and is always being bossy. Most of my friends think she's annoying too, but i dont want her to have no friends, but also dont want to be her friend out of pitty. what can i do?

Be an awesome friend and break the news to her. It'll probably hurt her feelings a little, but tell her it's in her best interest. And don't be completely rude about it. Be...humorous about it, if you can. For instance, if she starts rambling, just be like, "Gosh girl..Take a breather...*fake chuckle, fake chuckle.* Cuz' it's gonna' hurt her feelings, and you've got to make her feel better about it but still help her with her problem.

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My friend and i are both in theater arts, and she got the role i wanted, and i tried not to be jealous of her, but i am. i know she's really good, and deserves the part, but i get mad at her whenever she brings it up, because shes almost bragging. I just really wanted the part, and now she thinks im mad at her, and i guess i kinda am. wat can i do?

Well don't be mad at her just because she got the part you wanted. The teacher/choreographer decided to give it to her. It was out of her control. But if you really think she's bragging when she talks about it, tell her how you feel. Tell her that you really wanted that part and that you'd rather her not talk about it around you. Don't let something like that get in the way of a good friendship. :)

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i wrote a while ago i need to know how to get his atention even though i only met him once and havnt talked to him since. without all my friends trying to hook me up with him. should i talk to him on aim or when i see him. if i do go up to him what do i say to him. cause i get really nervous around guys that i dont know that good especially if i have a crysh on them. help!

AIM is great. It's private, and it's easy to get out what you want to say because you're not in a rush, you can think over what you're saying before you send it, and it's not as direct as talking in person, so you don't feel as shy.

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Today I found out that my boyfriend may be moving away. There is still a chance that he will be staying but if he does move, I don't know how I am going to cope. It would be very hard to visit him as I am too drive so I would only get to see him once every month or so, probably not even that. If he does move, how do I cope? Is it worth carrying on the relationship or should I just end things? Thank you.

If he moves, you just have to carry on with your life. It's most likely going to be painful whether you end things now or try to make it work. Ending it now will leave you thinking, "I wonder if it could have worked out if I hadn't ended it.." And not ending it could result in a long, drawn-out break-up process of you two falling out of touch with each other. But hey, like you said, he might not even be moving! So keep your hopes up! I know stuff like this sucks.

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i like this guy named connor and i just got asked out by his best friend so now he's not talking to his best friend,zach.wut should i do?i like connor but his friend likes me and i don't like his friend.i dont want them to not be friends and i dont wanna ruin the relationship that we already have. wut can i do?

Isn't it great when guys fight over you like savage beasts? Well, as mean as it sounds, you have to do what makes YOU happy, not Zach. Talk to both of them. Tell Connor that you like him and not Zach, and explain to Zach that you like him as a friend but would rather be with Connor. And tell them that they can't let a girl get in the way of their friendship.

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Ok.. hi. See me & my sister are like 9 years apart, she's 23 & I'm 14. She is always talkin bout how I shouldn't be mean to her, but she used to ditch me for her friends & crap. Ok, well, she's all of a sudden wanted to be "sisters" and I'm just like, no. She's all whiny & she's babyish. It really gets on my nerves but, when I wanna spend time with her she's always "busy". Ok well we have alot in common but she wont open up to me & tell me about her problems. She goes & tells mom (BIG mistake). Then mother goes & tells daddy & they talk about her so bad. I dont know what to do! I know I don't like her sometimes but hey, she's my sister. Please help!!

You said that she used to ditch you all the time. That was probably when she was a teenager and you were a little kid, right? Well now she probably feels guilty for doing that and wants to make up for it. Don't hold a grudge on her forever. Try to forgive her for not being around when you were younger.

And then you said that when you DO decide to spend time with her now, she says she's busy. Talk to her and let her know that you were trying to hang out with her like she wanted, but she's not making time for you. Plan a day or weekend where it's just you and her. Go to the mall, go out to eat, do anything. You're so lucky that you've got this person you can talk to about certain stuff and who can DRIVE YOU PLACES!!! Don't pass up this awesome opportunity.

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Well, about four years ago, my father divorced my mother. It took a little over three years for the divorce to go through. During that time, my father treated me like crap. He was constantly yelling at me, picking on me, and just making me completely miserable. On time, he told his family that I should go to fat camp, and they all laughed at me. He's called me "fat, ugly, stupid, and a piece of sh**." I tried running away, but he caught me, and dragged me back. He also dropped me off on the side of a highway in the middle of winter, and drove off. He lead me to become so depressed, I would hurt myself.

Their divorce was finaliazed, but we had to move our of our house and move in with my grandma. I still visit him on Fridays and Sundays. He's been making us look at houses for him, which makes me really upset. He won't support us at all because he claims he has no money, but he owns his own business, and I've done some detective work, and found out how much he makes. I hate going with him because all we do is look at houses, and it bothers me because we had to move out of our house. My 16th birthday was in September and not one person from his side of the family realized how old I was. My father didn't even have a cake for me. This was one of the most important birthdays for a girl, and he totally ignored it. He just left yesterday to go with his girlfriend to Florida, and didn't even invite us, and also waited until the night before to tell us he was going. He doesn't plan on seeing us when he moves to Florida in a couple of years. Should I just stop goign with him? I'm 16-years-old, and I would rather spend my Friday nights with my friends. I want to have a father, but not one that makes me feel so crappy. What should I do? Should I continue to visit him for the sake of having a father, or should I just forget about him? Thank you so much for helping!

Gosh...It sucks that crap like that has to happen to people. If I were in your shoes and things really were as bad as you say they are, I would probably stop seeing my dad. But...this is one of those situations where it really is just up to you...I know it's gotta' be terrible having a "deadbeat dad" like that. I mean, you have to love him because he's your father, but what he's doing is just wrong. Things will get better for you. And I'm sorry I couldn't give you definite advice on which decision to make.

P.S.- Yay for using good grammar!! lol

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Everytime i eat something, i end up feeling really guilty, and wish i hadn't. im really not sure how to find the balance between eating healthy but letting myself have treats without feeling like i did something wrong. its been happening more lately, and i don't know how to convince myself that its ok, but yet still keep eating healthy...please help : /

Yeah, I've got the same problem. I eat chocolatey-flavored Balance Bars, which are healthy but still taste really good (almost like an actually candy bar). It tricks me into thinking that I've gotten my daily fix of junk food, but subconsciously, I know that what I ate wasn't that bad, so I don't feel guilty!

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Just yesterday i was playing on my computer trying to zone out from my problems and my sisters. Well anyways i'm juast asking for tips to help me out because i cant use my computer anymore and i need to zone out instead of remaining depressed like i have been for a while. I would tell people about my depression but i am very shy and i dont really like to talk. I need any tips to zone out and i will rate high for them............................. please help me out im going crazy!!!

Tips to zone out??? Gosh well I'd suggest trying to sort out your problems instead of running away from them by "zoning out." But I guess if you really just need a way to relax and get away from stress for a while, you could sleep...take a walk...take a hot shower...

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Does anyone know some type of food that would give me more calcium? I heard that the age i am (15) is one of the most important to get more of it. I HATE milk, and dont really like yogurt or cheese. I am afraid I might get osteoporosis when i get older. HELP!!

Well if you hate the three main sources of calcium, I guess you could always take some kind of supplement pill. ...Or you could eat Balance Bars...I think they've got a lot of calcium, and they're healthy.

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i get horrible cramps right before and during my period. what can i do to make them not hurt so much. i have had to stay home from school like every 2 months when it comes.

I read somewhere that eating a banana helps.....:P I've tried it a few times, and I think it might really work. And doing crunches takes some of the pain away. And sit on the floor on your knees, and lean forward with your arms out in front of you, and rest your head on your arms. Then let your back completely arch (Let your stomache drop.). It's kind of hard to explain....but it helps because it makes your stomache muscles completely relax. And then of course there's the good ol' heating pad...
Hope I helped! ^o^

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Ok there's thie guy i like in school. But the problem is... i'm homeschooled and now i don't see him as often. Also, when there's a guy i like i get all shy and well... i start to ignore them becuase i get embaressed.
If i see him how could i talk to him without ignoring him and getting shy? Plz help! i could use it...

I was in that exact same situation one time. Just think, "Okay, I hardly ever see this guy, and if I don't make an impression on him now, I'll never have him." Take advantage of the time you DO have with him. Just go up to him and be like, "Hey! Hardly ever get ta' see ya' anymore! What's goin' on???" I know it sounds embarrassing and easier said than done, but you can do it. Promise.

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I love singing cuz I look up to Alicia Keys I take up piano and I love to sing but my brother and sister make fun of me.Whenever I plan on writing songs I need the right sound but my sister won't let me use the keyboard.She yells at me no it's in my room not yours do you apprehend or is that to big a word for you and so I have to tell her something in big words so she'll shut up for a few minutes.I go to my room and second guess my talent.I wonder when I was in the 4th grade was I only in the All city chorus cuz the other people sucked?If I want to live my dream what should I do while juggling myschool,love,home,and musical life at once? I have too much pressure what do I do?

Don't sweat it, and don't worry about what other people think. And what do you mean you don't have time to sing?? You can sing anywhere. Your room while your doing your homework or chores....outside...wherever. And if your school has some sort of music program, join that.

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ok so i am 13 years old and i have been since november 16. I am really self concious about my breasts because like all my friends are a size A and i dont even think if i am a size AA (i've never tried one though) I mean when you read this you might think that i actually have breasts but they are small. But i acutally really dont. I have only 2 small like bumps when i look at myself in the mirror. and when i look at myself from the side in a mirror it is literally flat. nothing sticking out. And i have had my period since July. please help!

Gosh girl, be thankful that you're flat!!! Look at Paris Hilton. She's gorgeous AND flat...and she's happy about it.

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okay. im still a virgin. but i think im ready to lose my virginity to my boyfriend of a year and 2 months. we have done nothing BUT kissing. and im so happy hes patient with me and doesnt push me to do anything i choose not too. but now i am ready BUT i want to go on birth conrol and use a condom just to be on the safe side. the thing is im not on the pill so what would be the best way to ask my parents to put me on the pill without them thinking imma have sex.? cuz they know im still a virgin and think imma stay one till marriage. which i was planning on doing, but i think im ready to lose it..and i've found that special one to lose it to

Uggghhh....Don't do it...

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I've been going out with this one kid for only like 3 days.. and his bestfriend is going out with my bestfriend (If that makes any sense) so we're always hanging out.. and one time we were layin on my bed and her and her bf were makin out, and so were me and my bf..and he has his hand on my stomach and said.. is it okay if i go down? i kno it means down ym pants.. but like what would he be doing.. dont you think it's a lil early? plez help! x333

It would definitely be too early for me, but it's up to you. Do only what you feel comfortable doing.

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I hate my life and myself. My parents love me and all, but all we do is fight. My friends and I are fighting, I'm not good enough for any boyz, and I'm always finding myself getting mad. I don't think i'm that ugly, and boys tell me I am. THey like the popular girlz. Please help me. What do I do with myself?

I've been there. You just have to not care so much what other people think. Keep in mind that nothing that happens at school will matter down the road. And since things are bad at school, you should get even closer with your family. They really are supportive. I think your main concern should be sorting out whatever is going on with them.

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14/F. I have to get orthodonic braces in a few weeks and I have a few questions about them. I will rate. Do they hurt? What will happen if I chew gum with them? What color bands would look good with brown hair and brown eyes? Thanks.

Honestly, yeah, it hurts a ton when you first get them on- not WHILE you're getting them on, though. :) When I had braces, I only had problems chewing bubblegum like Bubblicious. Small gum like Orbit never gave me a problem. As for bands, I kept baby blue ones the whole time I had braces. I just liked it b/c they went with everything and weren't too noticeable.

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I have been with my boyfriend for around 4 months and I really do love him alot. The problem is, one of my best friends is in all of his classes and I am in none of them. My friend happens to be his last ex girlfriend and now they are very good friends. I don't have a problem with that but they are always talking and laughing together and last night my friend said that she and him were very close. My boyfriend and I don't talk very much because we never know what to say to each other. He says it is because he hasn't got a very interesting life but whenever I see him, he his always with my friend. It's not that I don't trust my boyfriend because I do and I don't think there is anything going on between him and my friend, it just hurts me that he can't talk to me but he can talk to his ex. What shall I do? How can I talk to my boyfriend more?

Well if you don't see him at school, ya' gotta' get together with him after school or on the weekends if you want to keep him!!!

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i dont know if there is something wrong with me, but i'm 15/f and everday when i get home from school (i'm usually alone for about and hour) i completely pig out on tons of junk food. ie. those little debbie desserts, chips, licorice, etc. the rest of the time i eat normal stuff. i really like salad, and other healthy foods,but i cant stop this binging when i get home. i dont like throw it up or anything. but i have been getting really insecure about how i look. i m not fat, i am 5'6" and 107 lbs. but i don't know what is wrong with me. i am afraid i might get an eating disorder help!!

Haha, you sound just like me. I do the EXACT same thing every day. What I try to do if I can is plan out what I'm gonna' eat when I get home. I try to pick out something healthy AND tasty. I really like putting hummus on pita bread. Or if you want something sweet, get some chocolatey Balance Bars (They're healthy but really good!!! I promise!!!)

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