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Well, I have my first boyfriend. I was friends with him for awhile until i finially got the courage to ask him out, and obviously, he said yes.
I asked him..a week ago. And I havn't seen or talked to him since, other than myspace.
But, I'm seeing him tonight, me and some of our friends are going rollerskating. and i'm kind of nervouso, what happens if he kisses me or something? I don't know how to do it..at all. lol.
any advice on this would be appreciated...

First of all, if it's the very first date with the very first boyfriend, and it's technically a "group date" then he probably won't kiss you, because he'll probably be just as nervous as you are! But if he does kiss you, just go with the flow. From my experience with "first kisses," it's best to let him do the kissing, and you just respond. If he tilts his head, tilt yours the other way a little -- if his lips are very light on yours, do the same. =]

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What are ways to test that your crush likes you?

cause theres this guy who sits next to me and hes in a different grade level. we talk during that period. But there are some days where we don't say Anything to each other. and I don't know if he sorta kinda likes me or not. I dont think he likes me majorly, but he might a little bit.
and i was wodnering if there are ways i can test that!

THANKS SO MUCh.

It could be that he likes you, or it could be that he's just making conversation. How about striking up a conversation with him after class? Talk about bands you like, or something -- try to find something in common. If he does like you, and you guys have stuff in common, then it might lead somewhere. Otherwise, he might just want to be friends. =]

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My husband's parents recently brought up the idea of buying a large piece of property in my town so they, my husband and I, and my brother-in-law and his family can all live together. We will each have our own house on the property so it will be something like a family commune.

I'm against the idea. They tend to be nosy and don't see a problem with dropping in unannounced and expecting to be entertained. There is also the fact that they do not like me and go out of their way to make sure I know that. They have went so far as to tell me that I'm a bad wife and tell my husband he made a mistake marrying me. I have told my husband that if they do move here, I want to move somewhere else. He is also against the idea. He sees their obvious dislike of me and also doesn't like the idea of the loss of privacy. I spoke to my sister-in-law and she said that she and her husband are against the idea as well. She also mentioned that she would want to move if they move here.

My problem is this: no one will tell my in-laws that they don't like the idea. I'm afraid that if no one says something, my in-laws are going to take that as acceptance of their idea and go forward with it. They already have started the search for property. Once they buy the property, we'll all feel obligated to move onto it, even though it's going to make us miserable. My husband and his brother say that they can't stop them if they want to move here. If I or my sister-in-law say something, we run the risk of being accused of keeping them from their sons and grandchildren.

How would you handle a situation like this?

That is, indeed, a very tough situation. I would probably have my husband have the talk with his parents, because they're more likely to accept this from him. You say that there's a chance you'll be accused of trying to keep them from seeing your husband and children -- but I'm sure you doubt he'll get accused of something like that. If husband's brother and his wife feel the same way, the brother may want to join in on this conversation as well, but it may make the parents feel like they're being bombarded. Hope I helped!

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Whenever i go shopping with my mom we always stumble across these REALLY cute jeans that I want her to try on. When she eventually does, she automatically says NO because they are too "trendy". My mom usually wear straight leg jeans which if you didn't know have absolutely no flare. My mom has a really big butt, so she looks ridiculous!! I told her nicely that these kinds of pants don't compliment her, but she just got mad at me. She's 41 and she thinks shes too old to look good in jeans. Can you give me some tips to convince my mom that she doesn't have to be young to look great?! Shes SOOO stubborn and sensitivE!!!!!

I think that you need to just leave her alone. Wouldn't you be pissed if someone told you that your favorite makeup/hat/shoes/whatever looked horrible on you? Just leave it alone, because 1) you're not going to convince her without making her mad, and 2) she seems happy enough with the clothes she wears. Hope I helped!

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okay. i must make a desicion. First I will describe the boys and why i llike them

Boy A: I dated him for a year, we were in love and i know it. He left me and i met boy B but anyway. A is the sweetest and i can tell he cares about me, and he really wants me back but im afraid to get hurt, but its weird that when im with him everything feels perfect. But hes very strict and i dk if he would let me hang out with Boy B anymore, he thinks i might cheat on him, but boy B and I havent kissed since the transition of dec 31-jan 1st.

Boy B: My best friend. I met him and had a like mini relationship with him when A and i broke up. He told me if i go back out with A he will never talk to me again bc he doesnt like the way A treats me(idk whats wrong about it). I really really like B but he doesnt like me more than in a suster brother way(gross, i know). At least i think, i dont know ive been getting mixed signs from him. But if he does like me then i want to go out with him because i need to find somthing new ya know??? And if i go out with B, A would be mad but he would get over it.

So my problem is that i dont know what to do.
do i go out with A, and lose B as a friend.

do i go out with B and have A really mad at me?

pretty much i want B. but he isnt right for me, i know it. he treats girls like crap, and i am always there for him when they break up. BUT I LIKE HIM SO MUCH!!!! He always sticks up for me when A and i fight and hes always here for me. and ugh i just dk what to do.

What do you guys think???

Okay, it sounds like both of these guys come with a lot of baggage. Boy A sounds really immature and insecure with himself, and Boy B seems like he's already a wonderful friend. If you date either one of them, you'll lose the other -- and they both sound like they're not going to treat you like you deserve to be treated, anyway. I say that you don't choose either of them, and wait for someone better to come along. Hope I helped!

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16/f vegetarian

How can I lose 15 pounds in a month? I know I can work out and eat healthy (cut down on sweets and stuff like that) but could you give me a detailed list of exercises and foods so I can lose this weight. If you need more information then ask for it in your answer and I'll add to this.

You shouldn't try to lose that much weight that quickly. You need to talk to a nutritionist before you go on any type of serious diet or exercise regime. Call your family doctor, or look someone up in a phone book. Hope I helped!

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i was just wondering...my mom thinks thats she's supior to me. that i should have to earn the stuff i do but she should just get them without working for them.and everytime i try to get justice she can just say well im the adult, or your the kid or i get certin things that you dont because im a grown up.she also says yeah im unfair or yeah im a bitch and she also says i should have to do chores and she sounldn't. like she's a queen bee and im just one of her workers. im just wondering do you guys think she has the right to do that or do you think she's just being a mega bitch. oh yah she also lets my step dad do what ever he wants like perposly try to eyyoy me or get a toss every month and when i do bad stuff i should get in trouble and when he gets in trouble he souldnt beacause he's the adult.

again im just wondering, do agree with my mom or me

I agree with what you're saying: you don't believe that what your mom is doing is right. However, I have to say that until you pack up and move out of her house, she pretty much has control of you. The truth is, life ain't fair, babe. And you're not always going to get your way. Hope I helped!

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f/14
I'm really good friends with this guy and I kind of like him but he's going out with this other girl. But anyway, he got into a fight with his best friend but he wont tell me what happened because he thinks I'll tell everyone
What can I do to make him trust me?
I rate high for good advice

If he's your friend, he'll tell you the smaller secrets, even if he can't trust you with the big one. Guys pay attention to stuff like this, and if you keep the smaller secrets (even if it doesn't matter if they get out), he'll begin to trust you more with the bigger ones. Hope I helped!

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so i am 15/f and i am dating a 15/m and i seem to get really jealous of his sister..she is 21..and i just get really jealous cus she is a jerk to me but like she is always around my bf and i just dont like it...like if im on the phone with him and he is like o i have to go cus my sis is taking me somwher...i get jealous and i feel sad ...does anyone have any advice where i can get over this problem of mine?

Here's my advice: get the heck over it. They're siblings, and they're lucky enough to have a good relationship where they're not fighting all the time like most siblings are. The truth is, she's always going to be there, no matter what you say, think, or do. So if you have a problem, you need to take it up with YOURSELF, not with your boyfriend's sister. Hope I helped!

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i have love handles. first, i am 14/f. second, they are noticable when i wear camisoles (just in front of my girl-friends) and tighter shirts and things like that. i am not upset about the way they look or anything because God made me the way He wanted me to be. i am not overweight at all. my body mass index says that i am at a normal weight. i was just wondering if there are any exercises that i can do to get rid of them. i'll rate! thanks!

Try those crunches where you bring one elbow up to the opposite knee. Those worked for my love handles. Try doing about 30 a day (15 on each side) for a few weeks and it should improve. Hope I helped!

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How do I get over a guy that doesn't like me back. Everytime I see him in class; I just melt. I just begin to think about how perfect of a boyfriend he would be. I often find my mind just running off about him. My question is NOT how to get him to like me; Its how do I get over him?

Wanna hear the cold, hard truth? You can't just "get over" a guy you really like. You have to let this crush run its course -- that's why they call it a crush. Hope I helped!

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what should i do for my mom on v day she is single...thanks

I'd say the best way to make her happy on Valentine's Day is to buy -- or better yet, make her a card, and maybe get her some chocolates or a small potted plant if she likes that kind of thing. You can also attempt to do something she asks you to do often, like clean your room, do the laundry, or walk the dog. Hope I helped!

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This guy that I really like in my senior class has been dating this girl who behind his back makes fun of him. He is so in love with her, he'll buy her a dozen roses for no occasion and bring them to school for her. I also heard he spent hundreds of dollars on a bracelet for her birthday. I know what she's been saying behind his back because she's in my french class. The other girls wanted to see her new bracelet and she just rolled her eyes and said "this is the THIRD one he's bought me"!. She is such a superficial bitch. She's also said she's only with him because his family has money. She's also a bigot, I've heard her making derogatory comments about homosexuals and african americans. I also heard she's cheating on him. I don't know what he sees in her. She is very popular and pretty, but has the personality and kindness of a dead squid. He would be heartbroken if he knew what she said about him and did behind his back. He is such a nice guy, I feel sorry for him. Should I tell him or just keep my mouth shut? Or, before I forget, HIS friends make fun of him behind his back for how hard he's fallen for her.

Okay, first of all you need to attempt to 'forget' about the fact that you like him, just for a minute. Then you need to have a serious talk with him, and tell him the things you've heard his girlfriend and his friends say about him behind his back. Tell him that you think he deserves to know, because you're his friend and you don't want to see him get hurt. If you're thinking of 'snagging' him when and if their relationship ends -- don't. If he cares about this girl the way you think he does, then he's going to need time to get over her (and yes, it may take a very long time). The most important thing is to try and do this in the most impartial way you can. Hope I helped!

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