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Gender: Female
Occupation: business owner
Age: 44
Member Since: April 18, 2010
Answers: 13
Last Update: April 20, 2010
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I am getting closed to 18 and I have never had a boyfriend. Now, it seems kind of weird, but I have no problem with it. I've had plenty of shots, but I'm not rushing anything and dont plan to waste time with the wrong guy. {I'm very picky.) My family, on the other hand, makes it seem like a big deal, when it's not. They are always asking me why I haven't brought any guys home, etc. My younger sister, who happens to be a huge slut, made this ridiculous remark that I am a lesbian. Now her and my parents joke about it. And sometimes I think they really think that. (Which I'm not. I'm totally against that stuff and they know it.) Whenever my sister and I get in fights she's always like "Atleast I've had a boyfriend." I know I'm not experienced and stuff..but there's no one I'd want to go out with at the moment. I've already explained this to my family, but they still get on my case about it. I used to be able to ignore it easily, but now it's hard. I already have a low self esteem, and they arent making it any easier for me. Any suggestions? (link)
You sound like an intelligent young woman to me. The smartest thing a young woman can do is focus on her own well-being and success. A woman who is independent and knows what she wants can be attractive. You go for what you want and never settle.


My brother is always going to my mom's room, I don't know why. Maybe because his door in his room doens't have a lock. But yeah he always locks it and of course people always have to come into the room so we tell him to open up the door and he's so rude and irritated and give us attitude because he's annoyed that HE has to open/unlock the door!

I don't what's his big deal but my mom had enough and they were fighting and he said that he wants to watch TV in peace and he can just go downstairs because everyone's always upstairs but yeah I can't even go on to describe not only my own, but others' frustrations as well! And he's not even convinced that it's not HIS room and I can't beleive that he would talk to Mom like that! Do you have any ideas maybe? Anything would be helpful because I want to smack him SO HARD in the face right now...if i could get to the other side of the door! (link)
It sounds more like he is getting what he wants and that is to annoy. He knows it bothers and he gets away with doing it and so he continues. For you personally don't play into his game but as far as the situation in whole this is your mothers responsibility to take care of it.


so this person i am seeing says some of the most hurtful things to me. then goes out and does something all sweet, and thinks because he has done this wonderful thing it makes up for those hurtful things he says. is words i qoute " actions woman not words"

that is what he says when i confront him, what do i do? he never can talk serious when i bring up this stuff he starts acting like a child and making noises so he cant hear me! it frustrates me beyond belief! i have hadto tell him to grow up! wwhat happend to the man i met that was loving caring respectful ?

ps i am 21 female (link)
Let me tell you that verbal abuse is so damaging that it leaves a lifetime of scars that never go away.


Okay to make this very long story short, my boyfriend of two months cheated on me. We were bestfriends at first for over a year and a half before we dated. I'm 17 btw. I've always cared so much and beileved in him when no else did, his reputation for being a man whore always bothered me. His phone had been "broken" for about two weeks and I get this text saying hey. I started to notice it wasn't him and whoever was on the phone was beating around the bush about what they were doing. So "kate" let's call her, starts saying that my bf is hot, that he wants her a whole bunch of bull that I simply ignored. Kate ends up sending me a text saying I I shouldn't be happy because Im not the one making out with him now. I broke down. Later on that night he admitted to what she said and showed some remorse. Then day at school I saw he had a HUGE hickey on his neck. I still didn't want to beileve it. So at lunch Kate sits at choking distance so now my friends torment her and I'm a well known person so now the whole cafe hates her. I'm still unhappy my bf and I still together we sat down and talked it out it was long but we thought about it alot i still couldn't believe he let her get a hold of his phone. I know I'm stupid for taking him back but I'm in love. /: I still depressed haven't eaten in 4 days and not really much sleep either.
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the fool (link)
I'm sorry but I'm sure you were hoping that you would be the one who was going to be able to tame this bad boy but obviously you didn't and in a very short time and let me repeat very short time he did you wrong. Don't waste your time being depressed over a loser and a big loser at that. There will be someone who will love you and you will love them back.


ok so im going to babysit this one family and i want to make a good impression so shell call me back... what should i do?

thanks i rate 5's (link)
Follow the rules, do little extra things, and enjoy the kids and what you are doing. Craft projects, hands on learning games and diligence and reliability. There is a lot to babysitting so it is something you really want to do. Those parents are trusting you with what means the most to them so be trustworthy.


15/f

so i know this is very vague. but i want varity. i love music. but i like more of the music that not many people have heard of but are still amazing. so i was wondering if someone can tell me songs and the bands that sing them. . good songs. im more into music that is either acoustic, or rockish without screaming. (link)
Try a band named Balboa and the song is called "Lilies". I believe they are out of New York. I like the song. There is also a song named "Desert Breakdown" by A Sky about to Rain from New Zealand. I have only been able to find it from Myspace. Awesome song though. If you do check them out let me know what you think okay?


my question is when you're taking the driving test is it awkard? like are you supposed to talk? or will the instructor talk to you or what?
are you allowed to turn on the radio?
ect.
thanks a lot!
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We usually are more nervous about taking the driver's test than it seems necessary once we've done it. I think if you feel like talking and you have something to say then by all means talk. You just don't want to talk too much, too loud or too fast where it becomes a distraction. As far as the radio I would not turn it on. You are taking a test and your instructor needs to be able to evaluate your driving skills.


I need help figuring out a few ideas that are not costly.
I have opened a new charity and need some inexpensive fund raising ideas. It has cost me out of pocket too much already so I have to watch expenses or I'll go broke.

I also need a few local volunteers to distribute paper materials and live in the Atlanta, Ga area.
You can contact me regarding this position at:
hopeforhelpless@ymail.com (link)
You could have a yard sale and ask residents of Atlanta to donate items to be sold. Another variation would be a neighborhood yard sale held in a large parking lot and set a fee for participants to pay for a space to sell their used goods. You could also hold an auction with various merchants donating a service to be auctioned off for charity, etc..Also if you are in need of volunteers contact your judicial courts and see if your non profit organization can be used for low level offenders to work off community service or fines.


What keeps you goin evryday? why do you wake up and do the things you do? making coffee,makin love? is life worth it? (link)
I keep getting up and going everyday with the belief that I have this one life , this one chance at living whether things are good or bad. I don't want to be at the end of my life and think "What if?" I want to say that " i did my best and no matter what it at least was a hell of a ride."


I want my nose peirced I'm 13 and I want to no if anyone got it done at my age and regreted it?help!! (link)
The first thing I have to say being that 13 years old though you may feel grown up but legally you still have a few years before the law will recognize you capable of making decisions for yourself. If your parents have told you no concerning the piercing their decision. should be respected. If your parents on the other hand decide to ok it then make sure that it is something you want and wear it with style and don't let anyones opinions positive or negative keep you from being who you are.


okay, prepare to think I am really stupid but I don't have any idea what I want for my birthday!

My parents asked me what I want for my birthday but I already have a laptop and an iPod and a digital camera. I don't really want to ask for clothes because I already spend a lot of money on clothing.

So, what do I want for my birthday? :-)

Good answers will receive feedback! (link)
It seems that even though they are great to have material possessions are not what you are looking for to make your birthday special, something to remember. Since I don't no your preferences all I can do is give basic suggestions and I'm sure you understand what I mean. It could be as simple as taking dance lessons by yourself or with family and/ or friends. Or your birthday celebrated solving a murder mystery hands on. Or asking that your presents be hand made by each person to represent who they are in your life. It doesn't have to be geeky or anything like that. It should be something that focuses o love and appreciation. Hope you had or have a great birthday. Best wishes!


im female 16.
just over a year ago i came into contact with my real dad we have never gotten along he moved half way around the world to remarry and have another kid as he forgot about me but hes still my dad and i miss him awhile ago he was diagnosed with a lung disease and i was told he had 6 months to 6 years but yesterday i got a message saying hes not doing too well and they dont know how much longer he will have i dont know how to deal with this im scared to talk to my mom cuz they always just fought and i dont feel comfortable talking to my stepdad i just dont know and im having such a rough time with it.. Please help me..
Sleepiesheeep (link)
When I was very young my father up and left. He soon remarried a woman with 2 kids, a girl one year older than me and a boy one year younger than me. He became a father to them and I had no relationship with him except a few visits over the years. I never blamed my mom because if he wanted he could have been in my life. I tried a few times over the years to keep in touch but it never lasted. You need to do whats best for you. I agree that you need to let him know how you feel and with honesty before its too late. Then no matter the outcome you will know that you did your part and that you will be stronger for it and that who you are and where you go in life is up to you and laying blame is just an excuse not a solution.


16/f
No matter how hard I try to find love it just keeps avoiding me.I see all the couples around me,happy,holding hands and kissing and I feel jealous,or just burst into tears.Whenever I like someone now,they just end up being jerks to me.I had a few relationships but that's something I don't wanna remember.I try my hardest to attract someone I could like being with but I fail every single time...ofc I try to be subtle and all but it's like I'm invisible.I'm good-looking and smart,but I feel like I'm the exact opposite by the way I've been treated.Why me? I just want to be happy in love for once.and it never happens.I just get treated like dirt every time. (link)
When you are young its hard to understand that life is just beginning for you and there are so many roads to choose to go down. Confidence and the ability to enjoy your own company as well as the company of others will give you the strength and ability to stand alone or play well with others. No matter how beautiful you are on the outside needing to be loved and being in love are not the same and needing love to make you whole has a tendency to be unattractive and a target for those willing to play on your weakness to get what they want. Focus on yourself, your future and success and take this time to enjoy the sunshine and life and when that day comes that you feel what real love feels like you will also realize whether you had to wait a day or many years the wait was worth it.




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