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ok, first of all, let me tell you that i just want to know what y'all think about this - please tell me honestly if you think this guy likes me or not. i usually see answers that 'since i don't know you both, i don't know', but please tell me your gut feeling.
i'm a senior and there's this guy who sits behind me in one of my classes (he's also a senior). i really like him and he can probably tell, but everyday when there's a break in the class or something we end up talking. not just like, 'can you help me with this worksheet' but more personal things. also, when i go through the halls i glance over and he's usually looking at me. from your viewpoint, do you think he likes me? (link)
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Yeah, he likes you. In the immortal words of Archie Bunker ("All in the Family", TV Land) "Do I Need to paint a picture?"
Do you talk to him first? Do the two of you eat lunch together? Have you ever taken the first step for that? It couldn't hurt! See where it goes.
Hope I helped some. But, yes, I believe, he likes you.
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I have an extremely sore throat. It wouldn't be a big deal but I have singing try-outs for the school play on Tuesday. Does anyone know how to heal a sore throat fast? Thanks. (link)
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It depends on what type of sore throat it is. Does it come from drips in the back, like post-nasal drip (sinus, colds, allergies)? Or could it be something more serious like strepth, which means singing could be really destructive on it?
Anyway, I have done extensive research on quick ways to help sore throats, having done opera, choir and musical theatre for about 40 years.
The first thing I need to tell you is to never, I repeat NEVER drink or swallow concentrated lemon juice or even lemon juice in warm water, not even lemonade. All that does is work up the phlegm in your throat and that doesn't help clear it, it actually aggravates it.
OK, here we go. This will be long.
(1)If you can tolerate slippery elm bark, there is tea that contains it. Gypsy Cold Care and Throat Coat are some names that you can get at health stores.
(2) Also, slippery elm bark is in lozenges. Personally, I don't like the taste.
(3) If you like the taste of licorice (this is my favorite), Luden's Honey Licorice Throat Drops are the best. Rite Aid and Long's Drugs carry them, at $1.99 per bag (you can also get small boxes of them at Walgreen's for about $1.00). These are mild in menthol, and are soothing but not drying.
(4) Drink hot, sweet tea -- honey is best, but I don't like the taste of hot honey, so I use sugar.
(5) And, of course, the age old PLENTY OF WATER to keep you hydrated.
(5) Believe it or not, chicken soup has medicinal qualities that no one has ever been able to fully understand, but it works.
(6) Are you ready for this? STOP TALKING!!! You need to rest you voice and the back of your throat.
Hope I helped. Bocca Lupo for your singing try-outs (that's opera talk, like "break a leg" in the theatre). Let me know how you do!
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I have a boyfriend and we've been going out for 2 months and 1 week. I really like him and all..but sometime he bugs me so much!! I kind of miss being single and I dont know what to do..
and i dont want to break up with him...ugh..i'm sucha mess...please tell me your answer (link)
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Anyone who finishes a sentence with "...but sometimes he bugs me so much!!" needs to seriously consider distancing herself from this guy. I went through the extact same thing with a man one time. He was one heckuva guy for about three weeks but then he got 'way too clingy. It was the hardest thing in the world to tell him that I was getting absolutely claustrophobic around him; he literally followed me around, about 5-9 inches away from my back or side. He was very hurt and gave me sad puppy dog eyes for about three weeks, and we were in repertory theatre company together, so it wasn't like I didn't see him anymore (on the contrary, I saw him everyday, CONSTANTLY, 3-6 hours). I lived, he lived.
Talk with him, pick up the pieces of your life, SMILE and carry on. It's a good lesson to learn and he won't be your last.
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Well as yall know valentines day is coming up.. I have no clue as to what to get my boyfriend. Hes really into his truck, but all that stuff is really expensive. Please give me some ideas!
Emily (link)
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Gift certificates are always the safest bet. But, just because he's into his truck doesn't mean you have to get him something that has to do with trucks. Find out his pant/boxer size and get him a pair of silk boxers -- don't get him a pair with red hearts on them, he might want to punch something, UNLESS he has a great sense of humor.
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well my friend sarah is away at camp this weeekend. so her little sister spent the night at my house. she hung out with me n stuff.. and she was telling me about all the foul/rude/mean things sarah says about me.
1..* she said that im trying to steal a guy named bob that likes her. she concluded that just becasue ive talked to him a few times on the internet. im so not that kind of person! i wouldnt "steal" a guy from my best friend.. thats so messed up!
2..* she said that i am lame and i cant get any of my own friends cause i talk to hers. omg i have so many friends. thats not why i talk to hers, im just trying to be friendly so if i ever see them i wont be shy or anything.
theres otheres but they're not important.
what do i do? shes gonna call me today and idk what to say to her. im so upset with her, and im pissed she actually says things like that about me! help!
*Me (link)
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Little sisters sometimes say things without thinking how much they can hurt. Or they say things hoping they will hurt. The best thing you can do right now is to make a date with your friend Sarah that is not anywhere near her little sister or your families and tell her what her little sister said. Then ask her, in an honest but NOT ACCUSING manner, "Sarah, did you really say all thoses things about me? Is what your sister said true?" If she says yes, Then ask her why and what did you do to prompt her to say them; why is she trying to hurt you (because she is). Talk it out and rescue the friendship. If it's not true, then it's a good thing Sarah knows what her sister is saying. Either way, try to make sure Sarah is telling the truth, and that may be tough. Hope I helped some.
Oh yes. If Sarah's sister is lying, then you and Sarah need to go to her parents together and talk with them. Under no circumstances should you approach the little sister alone (or with Sarah) -- let the parents handle it!
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ok theres this girl..i dont know if i would consider her my friend but i try to be nice to everyone.well she liked my boyfriend b4 we started to go out.and of course i did 2.well she WAS mad when we started to go out so ever since then shes been butting into our business.like we can be walking down the hall holding hands and what not and she just walks up in between us.after awhile it can get verrry annoying.when me and my boyfriend are on the phone ill get online and she'll IM me and want me and my boyfriend to 3 way her.he doesnt like her and she pisses him off.today she crossed my boyfriends line.she pretty much was trying to invite herself to the movies with me and my boyfriend and that pissed him off so he goes no we want to be alone for once.i cant really blame him but shes allllways on my business.i dont want to be mean to her because im not that way.what are some ways to tell her to back off without being mean? (link)
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Well, first of all, why do you internet when you're talking on the phone? My daughter does that when she's on the phone with her dad and, personally, I think that's rude but then again, I'm old-fashioned. I think you should pay attention to the person you're TALKING with on the phone, not WRITING with IM. Now, I'll stop ranting.
This girl is feeling betrayed. Neither you or your boyfriend did so, but that is what she's feeling. So, to make up for that, she is doing everything in her power to get noticed by both of you. The problem is, of course, that it's gotten out of hand and now your boyfriend is about to verbally pop her. You need to do something before that happens and it really hurts her emotionally.
Is there any way you can invite her for a Coke or something without your boyfriend so that you can talk with her privately and kindly? Ask her why she is acting this way and tell her that it's really putting her in a negative light so that YOU don't feel comfortable about getting to know her better to become better friends or something like that? That might be one way to let her down nicely without hurting her feelings too much. It's a very delicate matter, so be very careful. I know how important it is to be with a boyfriend, especially at your age, but cultivating girl-friendships are equally important and, who knows, she might turn out to be a really great friend. This is a tough one. Hope I helped some.
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i have a guy friend that i am really close to we cant go out 1) bc of distance 2) bc he has a gf right now. anyways his gf is always a bitch to me. i think it is bc she jealous bc i am so close to him and that he cares about another girl(me) and she says shit that he will never do me and that i shouldnt be wastin my time and callin me a skank and trash.... and she says all of this to my best friend well she says shit when she doesnt even noe who the fuck i am and idk what do bc he is a great person and i dont wnat to lose him over s stupid bitch like her? (link)
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Can she clean up her mouth here? She is really unsure of herself, isn't she? To be calling you skank and trash, etc. Has this guy ever heard how she talks about you? Or does she just say it to your best friend? Believe me, if he's the guy you say he is, all he needs to do is hear her say one negative thing about you and it's "don't let the screendoor hit ya where the Good Lord split ya." The girl has very low self-esteem. If your friendship with this guy is as good as you seem to think it is, then I wouldn't worry about it. If he's that shallow and listens to her ranting, then he's definitely NOT worthy of your friendship, which I know sounds trite but is true nevertheless.
It's hard not worry about someone who's talking smack about you when she (1) doesn't know you, (2) is long distance from you and (3) you can't defend yourself. But you have a best friend and a good friend in this guy, so put your faith in them. It should be OK Hope I helped some.
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Alright so, me and my boyfriend 1 year..we've been going out 4. Like i like him so much and its fun being around him he can never make me bored and are relationship is awsome. Just one thing, he gets jealous a lot. Like if i tlak to another guy or call another guy or something or like just mess around like hit another guy. But c heres the thing ill think its no big deal wen i do it but when he does it i get just as mad. should i lay off him and relize that i need to stop talking to other guys or talk to my boyfriend about being to over protected..what do you think? (link)
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You both need to talk this out. And, like the other adviser, you're being a real hypocrite (there's the correct spelling, Michelle). If you think your boyfriend is being OVER PROTECTIVE, then what gives you the right to be just as angry as he gets? Just because you don't react exactly the same way as he doesn't mean you aren't as overly protective. If you're going to commit to a relationship to each other, then you need to commit wholely to each other. If you're to "mess around" or flirt with other and not be exclusive, then you need to discuss that, too. Either way, you need to talk about it immediately.
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This may sound dumb but I really need help.
I was browsing the internet and remembered a site I had visited earlier called TeenOrg or something like that- it had like chat rooms and articles and stuff. I was pretty sure I remembered it, so I typed in teenorg.com. And viola, a teen porn page appears. Of course I closed it out, but I'm freaked now- my uncle fixes my computer quite often and I'm scared he'll see it.
My internet browser is Mozilla Firefox and my computer is Windows XP. How do I get rid of it? (link)
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Beat your uncle to the punch. Tell him what you were originally looking for, that you stumbled across this disgusting website and that you're sorry.
Oh, brother, I just saw your addendum. I understand your need to banish the proof, but believe me, your uncle will discover it somehow someway sooner or later. Once a lie is started, another lie has to built on it, then another and another and another. The worst part of it, you have to keep track of all of them and sometime you're going to get caught in mixing them up. Come clean to your uncle, it's one helluva lot easier and he'll respect you for it in the long run (you'll respect yourself, too)
Do I sound like parent? Probably because I am one.
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My friend is over my house and we are running out of things to do to keep ourselves occupied. we are 13/f and real girly girl. and we can't go outside because of snow (link)
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Additional ideas: manicures/pedicures, rearrange your bedroom (as boring as that may sound, it can actually be a lot of fun when a friend is helping you), draw/color/paint (just make sure you clean up) -- whatever you do, have LOTS of fun, but promise your mom you'll clean it all up when you're done. Don't leave it for her.
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I'm a teen, and after changing schools and being away for a few years, I moved back to my hometown this summer. I have a guy friend that I was best friends with before I left, and I'm starting to like him as more then a friend. But, I don't know if he likes me back. We're in English together and over the past couple of weeks I'm noticed him glancing my way out of the corner of my eye and he comes over to my desk 'just to talk' all the time. He's started sitting at my table at lunch and other things also. Do you think he likes me, and if so, what do you think I should do about it? (link)
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Wow, are you lucky! The only encouragement he needs is for you to keep talking with him and sending out the vibes that you want to keep being friendly and talking with him. Be open and honest and he'll come around and ask you out. He's probably testing the waters right now and checking to see if you're really serious, too. Good luck and kudos to you! Hope it works out!
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I need a lot of money to get a god straightner because my hair is extremely FRIZZY!!! What are some ways to earn $$$? Or some hairstyles for FRIZZY PEOPLE??
Thankx a bunch! (link)
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Babysitting is the easiest answer, especially if you are underage to get a regular job and you didn't mention your age. However, there are other ways to help your frizzy hair. Look at the other advices on down the line, they have excellent ideas. Ceramic hair straigteners and/or 1-1/2" curling irons (2" ones are good, too); the product Frizzease is excellent. You are probably washing the moisture out of your hair, along with the fact that you may have naturally curly hair. Try a hot oil treatment, or a deep moisture treatment -- check beauty supply stores for options. Or raid your refrigerator for mayo and egg. And check the internet -- they often can help you in ways no hairdresser could. Good luck!
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hey i cut myself and a teacher asked me about them and i have to go to see a counselor should i deny it all or get help? (link)
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I read all the advices and the "ayes" have it: DO NOT DENY IT. GET HELP!!! You should thank your luck stars you have a teacher who cares about you enough to ask you about it and will send you to a counsellor. Even though they are required, by law, to report anything like this to the school counsellors, it is amazing how many teachers tend to turn blind eyes because they "don't want to get involved" or "don't want the retaliation factor." Rather than worrying about the denial factor, talk with the counsellor, and go and thank your teacher. Kudos to your teacher!!!
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Anybody have any idea what's a fun way to study fro such a boring midterm...by myself though I dont like studying with other people. bI have a feeling Im gonan fail so bad that I may just even cheat...but ya know, they're find out knowing my luck..and I wouldnt do it anyways..so any ideas on how to study? I have the materials but...I just dont know how to get started. (link)
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Fun . . . Study . . . Midterm. Equals . . . OXYMORON (look it up)
Seriously, I remember them all too well. You have been given some excellent ideas, and the question/answer card is usually one of the best. I remember just writing the answers on the back of the cards helped me understand it and remember it more easily. Did I do better? You betcha! 100% work? No, but I didn't fail. (It did help a lot for memorizing lines for a play though.) Also, pace yourself. Don't cram, and DO NOT pull an all-nighter. I've done that before too and it doesn't work well. Too much info, not enough sleep equal blurry eyes and overload. Try 45 minutes of study, then 10-15 minutes of getting up and walking and stretching. I used to do this when I worked 8-10 hours a day in front of a word processor for a legal firm (my doctor told me to do it for stress relief AND release). Good luck! You'll make it!
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ok me and my boyfriend have been together for 5 months and weve knnown eachother for a year and we havent really done anything yet...i go to his house every wednesday and we are home all alone..and we just havent done anything...hes not the innocent boy i mean hes not a virgin and neither am i (only once) lol....but i dont knw...weve done handjobs, fingering etc..but not oral or intercourse....he says he doesnt want to rush me into anything because he loves and respects me and my body...im really ready though too and i think he is too...we are only 16...the only fear im having is PREGNANCY! what is the best type of condom, how can you prevent it to break, etc? (link)
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Well, my husband hated condoms, but the best are still the oldest brand, Trojan. Personally, at the age of 16, I think the best birth control is NOT TO HAVE SEX. You are so lucky to have a boyfriend who respects you enough not to push you or rush you, so why feel obligated to try anything? If you are having the fear of pregnancy, then you are smarter than most teens. I know I sound like a fuddy-duddy (and I'm showing my age with that noun), but there are 'way too many teen moms and dads. Life totally changes when you become parents, so TAKE YOUR TIME. If you boyfriend doesn't mind, then you should, either.
Hope I helped, some.
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me and my boyfriend have been going out for like a week now. and the other day he asked me if i wanted sex.
we r madly in love, but im not sure if its the right time in the relationship?
what should i do?
luv nicki xxxxx (link)
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ONE Week PLUS IN Love EQUALS Sex. What is wrong with this equation?
You are NOT madly in love. You are probably in lust. You don't even know each other yet. Take time to know who you are, make getting to understand who the person is a priority before getting into each other's pants. Remember, sex is not just an act, it is a person and it very very often produces other persons.
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how often a week should u do cardio and for how long at a time? (link)
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Medicine and science has now discovered that cardio exercise, whether it be on fancy equipment or something simple like walking (work up to the speed of 4 miles an hour), should be 45-60 minutes 4-5 times a week.
20-40 minutes 3 times a week just isn't enough. It doesn't give your body enough time to pump your blood through your system, thereby helping it to increase your metabolism rate and ultimately lower your blood pressure AND stress rate. And don't forget your 6-8 glass of ice water a day (some advice is warm water, I've read ice water because it makes your blood pump faster to keep your body warm). Hope I helped.
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how often a week should you do toning (by this i mean situps, crunches, lunges, and squats)? is everyday okay? and if you're doing these things, do you really need to do weights in the gym? (link)
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Everyday is fine for about 20-30 minutes. If you can't do it everyday, then try 45-60 minutes 4-5 times a week. And don't forget your cardiovascular. You may think it's important because you're "only toning," but, believe me, toning inside is as important, if not more so. By the way, I heard a long time ago that situps are only good if you want to hurt your back. Crunches are the best for your stomach muscles. That's just a bit of trivia you might want to check out. Weights are not always necessary unless you want to sculpt also. Hope I helped.
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My friend has manic depression and I was wondering if any one like knew anything about it or like has it and can talk to me about it because i would like to learn more . (link)
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For the record, you don't have manic depression, you ARE manic depressive. If you are manic depressive, you are bi-polar. Bi-polar is a genetic neurological disorder that means you have EXTREME mood swings, i.e., one moment you are very very happy, the next you are almost suicidal. Patty Duke is manic depressive and has written a book about her battle with it. There are many internet site about bipolar disorder; check on them, they are invaluable. By the way, moments often last for days or weeks or months, even years and you never when they will suddenly switch. It can be unnerving, and it is not curable. It can, however, be controlled through therapy and medication. If you friend is manic depressive, it wouldn't hurt for you to get some therapy yourself for two reasons: 1) to understand it and 2) to protect yourself when he/she may have an episode that might emotionally hurt you (I've been on the receiving end of some of those before!) Hope I helped.
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my friend is having her birthday party tonight, she invited a few of my other friends that arent really friends with her, but this girl didnt invite me and we are really good friends and it kind of makes me jelous of my other friends and a little mad at this girl... what should i do to feel better?? (link)
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That really is unfair of her to do that to you, and you have every right to feel jealous and hurt. Just how good a friend is she, anyway? There are many things you can do. Go to a movie, go to the mall (teenagers seem to thrive on the mall these days -- am I showing my age?), that sort of thing. You can wait until Monday and try to talk with her and let her know how you felt about being left out, but try to do it without accusing her and putting her on the defensive. How about this way? Do it good by giving her a birthday card on Monday and start the conversation with "I couldn't give it to Friday because I wasn't invited to your party, so here it is now. By the way, is there any reason why I wasn't invited? That sorta hurt." It might work. You never know. Hope I helped.
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