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hey damian.16f im going to assume something so if im wrong just let me know.. but your at least 18 so im going to assume your not a virgin.. so what i wanted to know is when a guy has sex for the first time, does it hurt them at all? or feel really good? or what is the feeling

Having sex for the first time can be very intimidating, especially for guys. There is a lot of pressure and anxiety to deal with. Most of the time, people simply don't know what to do, much less what to expect. For girls, I can pretty much guarantee you that it will hurt during your first time. It will be a combination of breaking your hymen and getting your muscles to stretch out. Just know that even though your body will need time to adjust, and after you've had sex a few more times, the discomfort will decrease and you can start playing around and enjoying yourself.

I speak for myself only, because just like girls can have VERY different experiences having sex (some can have multiple orgasms, while others can't at all!) the same applies for guys. When it's a guy's first time, he will have a pretty hard time figuring things out. Plenty of things can go wrong: pressing too hard, coming in at the wrong angle, trying to make you feel good. It will be just as uncomfortable for the guy, especially if you don't know how to position yourselves. Most of all, if the guy cares about you a lot, then he'll be under a lot of pressure to make you feel good. Communication is absolutely critical if you want to have good experiences together. Let him know what feels good and what doesn't. Believe me, any guy would be glad to have instructions as to how to make you happy. Generally, those are smaller things to worry about. With lots of good communication, you can figure out together and make sex fun and enjoyable.

Otherwise, I'd say that having sex for the first time, while it SEEMS like a big deal, it's not going to be GREAT simply because of the fact that neither of you will know what you're doing or how to make it good. For guys, there should be no tearing or stretching, but if the girl isn't wet enough, it can cause a lot of irritation for both the guy and the girl. One thing that you do have to watch out for with guys is the foreskin and something called the septum on the underside of the penis. It connects the two, much like the septum under your tongue or the webbing between your fingers. Make sure that the foreskin doesn't pull back too far or you can tear the septum.

It's hard to describe how it feels because as a girl, you don't have any analogous organs to relate. If you're really curious as to how it feels like, you can try slipping a finger inside of yourself. It's warm, wet, and tight. Because the penis is full of sensitive nerve endings, this can feel really good.

Otherwise, there are no universal absolutes. Different guys have different preferences, so when you do decide to have sex with someone, make sure you're able to communicate. Tell him what makes you feel good, and how it feels when you play with him. There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking a question. Just be sure that when you start becoming sexually active that you use condoms and schedule regular visits to your gynecologist! Have fun and be safe! ^_^

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Hey im 18/f. Yesterday i had strange cramps/bloating and felt like i was going to start my period but im not due to start for another 2 weeks about. I went to the bathroom and sure enough i did. I was only on it for a couple hours. Then all of a sudden it stopped? Im on YAZ and i havent missed a pill and this has never happened to me before. I asked a few of my friends and they said it could be implantation blood but im not sure. Any advice?

Thanks i rate :)

As with any birth control medication, you are exposing your body to large amounts of hormones that can mess up your cycles. Different medications have varying amounts of hormones and can affect your body in different ways. Usually your OB/GYN works closely with you to find a medication that works for you with as few negative side effects as possible. If you're having problems with your birth control pills, you should contact your OB/GYN as soon as possible so they can help solve the problem.

On the other hand, menstrual cycles can be relatively irregular. Your period might come early or late depending on things such as stress level, food intake, and exercise. In fact, if you're living with other girls, your cycles will start to synchronize. In essense, this irregular bleeding might not be related to your birth control.

If you're worried about implantation bleeding, you can go to your local pharmacy and get a home pregnancy test. Implantation bleeding typically occurs 6-12 days after ovulation.

Above all else, if the problem persists, you should always contact your OB/GYN for help. You don't want to let a small problem get bigger. Hopefully the bleeding isn't serious!

Good luck! ^_^

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Okay, I want to get on some kind of antidepressants... But I want to do it behind my parents back.

I just don't want to tell my mother because she's going to ask me why I'm depressed, and I don't really know how to tell her. It's mostly because of her and Daddy... And a lot of other, screwed up shit.
But, it's becoming harder and harder to hide my depression, and I really need some help. So, if I can get on them, without my parents knowledge... That'd be fantastic.

I doubt this is possible, but if it is... please tell me how.

I'm so desperate.
15/f/AUSTRALIA

I know times are difficult for you and it's very easy for you to get depressed. I think it's wonderful that you are reaching out for help. Knowing that you might not be able to deal with it all on your own is the first step towards dealing with an issue. I know that it is difficult to find a safe place to talk about things. Your parents are usually that safe place, but when they are the problem, it can be very intimidating to approach them about it.

However, I think that using prescription drugs may not be the best first step. Although it may seem like an easy solution, a lot of anti-depressant drugs can have horrible side effects, namely suicide. If you're having problems with depression, you should talk to your school's counselors. Some schools even have Adolescent Counseling Services. The counselors providing these services have to commit to a policy of confidentiality, which means that they are obligated to respect your privacy. Your parents will never know what you're talking about in session. Keep in mind that counselors are also obligated to get "extra help" if somebody is physically hurting you, if you're thinking about hurting others, or if you want to hurt yourself.

Using the counseling services at your school is probably the first step you should take. I think it would be best if you could try that before resorting to prescription drugs. On the other hand, you could probably get prescription anti-depressants on your own, although I wouldn't condone any illegal smuggling of drugs. On top of that, you would probably have to find a doctor willing to write you the prescription (Which would probably only happen after trying therapy and counseling sessions), then getting to the pharmacy, and having the prescription filled. As you can see, it's rather difficult and impractical.

I think it would be best if you could use your school's counseling services or even your local community's therapy programs to help you deal with the sources of your depression instead of trying to hide it or suppress it with medication. I'm very glad to see a young person like yourself with the courage to reach out for help. Things will get better with time, try to keep your chin up, and know that there are people out there who care about you!

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Hmm . . . how should I start?

You see, when close friends are hurt, they may have different ways to support each other:

1. some would lick each other's wounds,
2. some would pull each other up, and
3. some would just become a silent shadow.

None of those methods is better than the others--sometimes we need someone to help us recover, sometimes we need someone to push us forward, and sometimes we just simply need someone to just silently sit there and listen to us . . . of course, a combination of three would be perfect, but not many people are able to do that--and it also depends on the situation.

Oftentimes we select which method to apply based on our very own nature and what we are best at; all the while avoid the method that we are worst at like plague. Well, for example, I am better at encouragement (the second type--pull the other up) than listening, and worst at trying comfort someone (I just can't find the right words to say).


My question is that when you find the need to use the method that you are worst at, should you attempt it anyway? Despite all the risks? I mean, in the worst case scenario, it could have the opposite effect for all you know.


Thanks in advanced!

Here's a foolproof way to deal with people who are having the slumps.

The first step is to listen and understand. Ask them questions and let them talk. If they're under emotional distress, the last thing they want is anything other than sympathy or empathy. If you can make somebody feel like you understand them first, everything else will be much easier.

After you've listened and understood, express sympathy. If they're sad, then tell them that you're sorry. If you show that you're genuinely concerned, people will love to be around you simply because you're sympathetic. Tell them that you're sorry for what happened to them, even if it's not your fault!

While it is true as you said that sometimes people need different things: an emotional bandaid, some encouragement, or just a listening ear. However, none of these can be accomplished properly if you don't try to listen and understand first. If you want to be sympathetic, you'll have to understand their perspective before you can feel for them. If you want to help them get up after a fall, you'll have to listen to see where they are and figure out how to help them up.

If you can really put yourself in somebody else's shoes after listening and understanding what they have to say, then the next steps should be much easier. Pretty much no matter what you say, as long as it's in good intentions should work just fine. By listening and showing that you understand their perspective, the vast majority of people will instantly feel much better about themselves.

My general rule of thumb is to always ask more questions than I give comments or advice (In person, of course...I wish I could ask questions sometimes in Advicenators...would make things much easier ^_^). This shows that I care more about my friends' issues and problems than my own need to show my ego or spout my opinions.

One thing that I try to avoid is to tell people advice that I think they need to hear. Most of the time people think something along the lines of, "Oh yeah, you think you want comfort, but what you really need is to be slapped awake with my words of wisdom." This is a sure-shot way to get people to never come to you again when they have trouble. It may seem backwards sometimes, but I find it much better to cater to what people actually need, sometimes even going against my own better judgment. People will mature at their own pace and it's only fair that they be given the chance to learn to deal with things just as you have.

In the end, the important thing you need to do is show that you genuinely care about somebody. If you have that intention, the question of how to show it is simple. You seem like a smart guy that people can confide in for so many people to come to you with their issues. If you remember to show that you care, you will do just fine! ^_^

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i am getting the lg cookie soon and i was wondering do you have to pay for the internet ( facebook, bebo, etc..) and can you put pictures from your phone on to your laptop ? thanks x

You will have to ask your service provider "AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile" about the details of a data plan. Most of the time, however, you will have to pay to be able to access internet data. Rate vary, so make sure you're absolutely clear on your data plan and its costs before you sign any paper.

As for features, you can probably find them online if you google the phone and check its details. From what I've read, the LG Cookie uses a USB cable to connect to a computer and you should be able to click and drag files between your phone and computer because it is recognized as a USB Mass Storage Device (Much like a USB thumbdrive or a digial camera)

Hope that helps! ^_^

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My boyfriend's 27th birthday is coming up in a few weeks, and I can't think of anything to get him. He has quite a bit of money, and I'm not sure what to get him that doesn't look bad.

I know he'll love whatever I give him because I gave it to him (Cheesey I know, but that's him to a T. I could hit him with a frying pan and he'd think it was cute.), but I really want to try and get him something he would use.

Any ideas or suggestions are gladly taken, believe me, I could use them.

One of the almost guaranteed good gift ideas for guys is to give him something he can use, but with a personal touch.

What are his hobbies? What does are his preferences? Does he have any passions?

I've found that if you cater to his preferences, you'll have a much better time finding him a gift. Keep in mind that monetary cost is not a measure of how good a gift is, but instead how much thought and love was put into it. For instance, a "I LOVE YOU" that you found encrusted with diamonds for $500 probably won't be as valuable as a hand-knitted scarf simply because of the time put into. Has he been eyeing a nice watch? or have you noticed that he's been checking out some gadget?

Just be careful of what I call "trinket gifts". Before you buy anything, think about where it'll be the week after you give it to him. If you think it's going to be collecting dust, then it's not a good idea.

On the other hand, your birthday present doesn't even have to be a physical object. Do something romantic for him (Guys like romance too!) Turn the tables on him and take him out on an amazing night out on the town. Go out to the beach and have a picnic, take him to a fancy restaurant and pick up the check, go somewhere and act like children, drive him to make-out point, participate in one of his hobbies with him. Make him breakfast in bed or something, anything to show him that you care enough to make him feel special on his birthday.

From what you said, he'll love whatever you give to him. Think about why for a second...perhaps it's not the OBJECT that he appreciates more than the gesture, consideration, and care. If so, you're a lucky girl!

My suggestion to you: Get a single present that he can USE (a new watch, videogames?) and instead of trying to cram what you're trying to show into a physical object, spend the day making him feel special on his special day. That way, whenever he uses your gift, be it watch, a razor, or a new stapler, he will remember how you made him feel that day.

Good luck! ^_^

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I am 18 years old currently seeing a man for about 3 months now. Nothing has been made official, and i'd like to make it that way.. Problem: His last girlfriend of two years left him so "emotionally damaged" he says he'll never be as happy with me as he was with her. He's afraid to get into a realtionship, obviously. I can't just leave him because i've never felt this way about anyone before. If anyone has any advice or wants to know more, let me know, Thanks!

I understand exactly where you're coming from. On the emotional side, you really feel good when you're around this person, and you're willing to do so much for them. But on the other hand, your rational side tells you that things aren't exactly perfect. I've found that almost all relationship issues happen when there's a conflict between the brain and the heart.

Now, the "logical" thing to do is to see that this relationship is not official, as you've said. In fact, from what I can see, there is no actual relationship because this guy is afraid to get into one. You do have to think about what this means for him and you for a bit. Could it be that he's just using you as a rebound? Maybe he's serious, but he cares about you enough to not hurt your feelings about it.

Now, what your heart says is also quite important. You feel warm and fuzzy when you're with him, and it's a very strong feeling. You've gotten a little attached to him and you like the good emotions that bubble up because of that. However, on his side, you have to ask the question: Does he like me enough?

Does he like you enough to get over his past?
Does he like you enough to commit to you?
Does he like you enough to consider your feelings in the matter?

Keep in mind, I can't say which one should trump: Logic or Emotion, because as with anybody who has ever felt the tides of romance, feelings are just as important. Now, I can only hope that you step back from this situation long enough to get a realization of what this guy is planning to do. I know you've never felt this way about a person before, but I guarantee you that it will not be the LAST time.

As for what to do, the simple answer would be to just leave him if he doesn't value you enough to treat you right. Believe me, you can find somebody who will care for you and commit to you. However, I know that you have this emotional impetus to keep feeling this good feeling because it MIGHT work out. Don't give up your good hopes. If things work out between you two, absolutely awesome. On the other hand, be prepared for the chance that it may not.

I do hope you find somebody right for you, though...and good luck! ^_^

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22/f

this is embarrassing, but every time i masturbate, i need to pee after. what about when i have sex? i'm kinda worried, cos its really cringey

thanx

Don't worry, this is perfectly normal. During sex and masturbation, your body activates different kinds of muscles when you're aroused. That may cause you to feel like urinating.

In fact, it is good practice for both guys and girls to urinate soon after having any kind of contact after sex or masturbation. This practice can help you avoid urinary tract infections!

Have fun and stay safe! ^_^

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Okay, so I go to this house for extra math classes. And theres this girl let's name her B. B is so annoying! My dad has to pick her up to go to the class. but her dad doesnt. my parents dont like B's parents since they're mean to my parents. But, just because B goes to the same class as me..my parents dont want me to go to the class. But i want to go there since i can learn and I WENT THERE BEFORE HER! it's not fair...why can't i go.. and this time, my parents and B's parents are mad at each other. so my dad will take me alone to the class. without her.. do you think it's a good idea for me to go or not? will B's parent's ask my parents why we're not picking her up?? this might cause a problem too..and idk if i should go or not..but i want to go since i want to learn math...

Whatever drama is happening between B's parents and yours should stay there. It's seems a bit unfair to you that your parents are allowing their conflicts to affect something as important as your education. I find it absolutely awesome that regardless of what has been happening, you still want to go to class, and I think that is exactly what you should do. From what I've heard you have done nothing wrong, and your intentions do not carry any malice. The best way to resolve this situation is to simply go about your business try not to get affected by others' conflicts. You may find "B" annoying, but try to be at least courteous to her, so there will be no reason for anybody to think badly of you.

Basically, you're doing great, and you should keep doing exactly what you're doing right now. Keep going to your class and be nice to people. Don't let anybody's petty drama stop you from doing what you want to do. Keep up the good work!

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I was laying on my boyfriend on a couch, we were both on our backs. We hadn't even kissed that whole day. He was playing with my hands, and I realized his pants (where his junk is) was really warm. I didn't want to look because that would make him feel awkward. What does this mean?

A guy's "package", along with the rest of his body is generally very warm. Usually, things do heat up down there when guy's sit for a long time simply because there not as much airflow. That area of the body does have a large amount of blood flowing through it for both guys and girls. I would tell you to not read too much into if you're uncomfortable playing there. Otherwise, it's perfectly normal, in fact, your own "area" would probably be just as warm simply because of where it is situated on your body.

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Hi I was wondering if there is something I can do to help me wake up in the morning. No matter how early I go to sleep, it is impossible for me to get up. It's kind of to a point where I'm thinking maybe something is wrong with me.
-No matter how early I go to sleep, I am still SUPER tired in the morning.
-My mom has to wake me up in the morning because I don't wake up to an alarm- i sleep right through it.
-I've tried OTC sleeping medicine-doesn't help
-Drinking hot milk/tea before bed-doesn't help
-When I wake up my mom has to like shake me and usually I fall back asleep very quickly- then she will come back and she is mad at me. I really can't help falling back asleep because I'm not exactly conscious yet.
-I usually don't have a problem falling asleep, just waking up.
-Usually if when I finally wake up which takes me like 35 minutes, I can BARELY open my eyes until I get in the shower.

If you can help me or know a way or medicine to make me WAKE UP in the morning that would be great. I'm asking now so that I'll be able to get in a habit for next school year. Oh yeah btw Im
14/F
Thankyou!!!

Just for your information, OTC sleep medications do NOT give you the same sleep that you normally get. They drop you straight into Stage 4 and keep you there, instead of having a natural sleep cycle. That's why it's so hard to wake up until the pills wear off.

You should try to time you sleep in 1-1/2 hour cycles. Each physical sleep cycle lasts for about an hour and a half. If you can set your alarm for the right time, you'll have a MUCH easier time waking up. A lot of people think the trick to waking up feeling better is just getting more sleep. However, if you don't time your sleep cycle correctly, you can be forcing yourself to come straight out of Stage 4 sleep. It's a very miserable, and sometimes even painful experience. From what you described, that waking up takes just a tad over half an hour, I'm guessing that you're trying to rip your brain out of a DEEP sleep section of the sleep cycle.

Try to time your sleep in hour-and-a-half increments (1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, and 9 hours are good numbers). At the beginning and end of each hour and a half, you'll be in a much lighter part of the sleep cycle around Stage 1. You'll wake up feeling a lot more refreshed. In addition, you might want to make light-exposure part of your waking process. Open the blinds right when you get out of bed, even if it feels too bright outside. Since your circadian rhythm is heavily based on light-dark cycles, if you let some of that morning sunlight into your room, you'll have a much easier time waking up. If you can time your sleep cycles and use light to kick-start your body, you'll have a much easier time on those cold mornings.

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I would really like to listen to some new dance, trance and rave music.

Could anyone recommend any bands?

Thanks, xxx

You could listen to some online radio music to find your favorite techno-styles at:
http://di.fm
From there, you can stream all kinds of great trance music. When you find a tune that you like, you can go check out their playlist feature and find the artist and name of the song. Once you have the track information, you can probably go online and legally download it ;D .

On top of that, if you already have a few songs that you like, you can probably use Pandora at www.pandora.com. Input the name or artist that you know you like and the program will find similar sounds for you.

If you're into regular trance, you should try some big hits like DaRude, Paul Oakenfold, and Zombie Nation. Personally, I like Goa-Psy trance with names like Astrix, Infected Mushroom, and GMS. Of course, these are only a few artists. You can probably find a LOT more on your own.

-Damian

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ok i have 2 questions..what is the difference between head and a blowjob?? is there a difference? and can you get aids from head or a blowjob?

They are the same thing. Oral sex actually CAN give you AIDS among other nasty STD's. The circumstances call for an exchange in bodily fluid. What's most likely would be an exchange between the fluid from an open sore or cut in a girl's mouth and the man's semen. You have to watch out for other common STD's such as herpes and gonorrhea. Although they can't infect your mouth directly, your esophagus (throat and windpipe) are pretty vulnerable to infection. The chances of you catching an STD from oral sex is rather slim, but you should be careful anyway Just make sure that your partner is disease free and you should be fine.

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i was trying to find i get carried away by george strait on myspace, but i couldn't find it. so i search for it on yahoo. i got it, but it's in WAV form. is there some kind of downloadable program to convert this to MP3? i was gonna put the song in my own music site, but it has to be in mp3 form. so, yea. if there's no free program, can somebody give me a site i can probably get it from? you don't have to search it for me, i can do that, but just the site that might possibly have it.

thanks.

There's a wonderful free utility online for converting media. It is compatible with all kinds of different video and audio formats.

There is plenty of info about it at the website:
http://www.erightsoft.com/Superdc.html

However, you need to go through a LOT of clicking to find the actual download page. It should be at the very bottom of the page at this URL:

http://www.erightsoft.com/S6Kg1.html

I've used it without any problems at all. No viruses or spyware. There are help files and instructions that come with it if you get a little confused.

Enjoy!

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i was thinking....hmmm...since the brand of gum i chew only has like 5 or less calories in it and actually chewing the gum is a relatively physical action, do i burn the calories of the gum by actually chewing it???

If you chew each piece of gum long enough, it's very likely that you'll actually be losing calories. However, the amount of calories that you lose is trivial. You'd lose MUCH more if you simply took a walk. If you chew until your jaw gets a bit sore, it might have a nice effect of VERY slowly giving you a more defined jawline. However, chewing gum is definitely NOT a way to lose weight. If it was, we'd be telling people to just go buy a pack of Juicy Fruit instead of recommending that they go take a jog.

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I like a lot of types of music, and i'm starting to get into bands such as Fall Out Boy, Cute Is What We Aim For, Panic! At The Disco. What other bands are similar to them? i don't like screaming heavy metal stuff. help.

An excellent tool to find new music is actually Pandora. Visit www.pandora.com and put in the name of a band that you like. They'll find the service is actually pretty good at finding other music that has similar characteristics. Right on the front page, you'll find a nifty flash gadget that will give you all the instructions you need.

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ok heres another question about my car the battery is good the wires to my starter is good and the cylenoid is good too had that all checked my car will not turn over at all but all my lights in the car works so im pretty sure that its not the altenater could it be it by posibilty that it could be something in the secruity i have a 93 buick park avenue....ty

It's definitely not an alternator problem. The alternator only generates electricity to charge the battery when the car is actually running.

If the lights in your car work, you can rule out an electrical problem. I'd say my next guess would be to check your spark plugs. Sometimes they can become corroded. This buildup creates a huge resistance and can prevent your spark plugs from firing. Check them for corrosion, which you can probably clean off on your own. You should check your car's manual to see how you should gap the plugs. By "gap", I mean the space between the two electrodes on the end of the spark plug. Make sure it's right by sliding a shim into it.

You can test the spark plug wires really quick with the help of a friend by pulling a wire off of its plug. Hold the open end near a big piece of metal, like the frame of the car or just the engine block. Have somebody crank the engine and if you have a spark that jumps out of the wire, then it's good. Do each cylinder one by one. If you don't get a spark you can have a number of problems: wiring, timing, and ignition coil. I'd say your best bet would be the coil because it's really easy to burn one out if you leave your key in the ON position for a long time without actually having the engine running (if you're just hanging out listening to the radio, some people forget to put it into Accessory [ACC] mode).

If your spark plugs are good, you should check for a fuel delivery problem. There might be something stuck in your carburetor. The carburetor is much easier to check and fix, but if you have a fuel injection car, you're in for a trip to the mechanic's.


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Okay I have an ex boyfriend that won't get the hint that I am in a loving relationship., well today he decided to call me and was mad because I might be pregnant. Well anyways he told me that he still wants to be friends and everything he just didn't want me to tell him about me and my boyfriend. Which it's hard to do, because I love him so much. But what really upsets me is that we were supposed to be friends, when he just told me tonight he doesn't care what I do, but that he still loves and misses me and wished he could have me back, what am I supposed to do? Keep being friends with him, or tell him where to get off at????

With a rather clingy ex-boyfriend, you have to make a simple choice. The decision is between whether or not you still want this guy in your life.

If you do, there's no definite way to make him "back off" and still be friends. You just need to keep going on your way and doing your own thing regardless of what he says or does. If you are in another relationship now, it'd probably be best if you stopped taking his calls for a while to cut down on contact.

My suggestion is just to get rid of him. Sure, it's good for your self-esteem to have a guy around who is practically obsessed, but then there are plenty of downsides. Not only is it ridiculously awkward, it can cause complications if your current boyfriend is a bit insecure. This guy has his own set of problems that he needs to deal with. You broke up with him and he just can't deal with it. Not only does he lack the drive to be his own man, he can't even contain himself. This guy is a wreck. It's best for both of you to just stop talking for a two or three weeks, maybe even a month. Not only does this give you time to settle down and get your ducks in a line, it gives him a chance to get his act together and finally pick himself up off the ground.

I know you have your misgivings about just getting rid of him, but stringing him along is just plain cruel. You can have nothing good out of a friendship like this, just drama and problems that you don't have to deal with. Just go your separate ways. Things will work out in the end, but you have to give it time.

Keep your head straight, and you'll be fine.

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I need to make a few charts and graphs for a powerpoint presentation- (mainly dealing with economic and political matters).. pie charts, bar graphs, etc.. based on statistics and other data.
Is there any way to do that using Microsoft Word?
If not, what's the easiest way to do so? Thanks.

Microsoft Excel is the way to go if you're going to be processing data. Just sort your information into rows and columns accordingly. When all your data is in a table, highlight the cells that you are using. Use the file menu and click INSERT. Under that menu, you should find a button that says "Insert Chart" with a rather distinctive icon. Using those options, you can make all kinds of graphs. EX: Bar graphs, scatter plots, pie graphs, etc.
You can fill in the dialog boxes to label your graph and when it is finalized, you can copy and paste it into a word document if you'd like.

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15/f. in may 2006, i started talking to this alot. we even started saying we loved each other, like REALLY, not just as friends. so now, we are going out and we still say we love each other, but it doesn't really seem like it means anything. he's not the mushy-gushy-lovey kind of person, so how can i let him know that i really DO love him?

The key here is to SHOW him rather than TELL. It's the best way to get the message across. Bring him some home-made cookies or brownies during school or something. It's assumed that girls love to get the extra attention of warm hugs and flowers every once in a while. The same applies for guys too. Skip the flowers and show him that you care by spending time and effort. Anybody can say the words, it takes real integrity to DO.

Another great way is to tell him exactly what you like about him. If he's not too used to receiving compliments, something small can go a long way. Say you like the way his pants hang or how the jacket he's wearing makes him look good.

It's the little things that count.

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