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I'm 15 years old with a baby on the way and I'm incredibly afraid about my future. I need help badly!

Q.   I'm a 15 year old girl with a baby on the way and has a 20 year old boyfriend. I really don't know what to do. I am incredibly afraid and I have no idea what's going to happen. I am NOT getting an abortion, it's totaly against my morals, plus I ...

A.   18 April 2007: whoa, i thought my life was difficult. you havent said anything about school etc. i really think you need your family at the moment. do you not have siblings, uncles or aunts that can help you? anyone that you can confide in? i find that at times ... (read in full...)

I am really worried my bf thinks I am cheating!!

Q.   Hi, Last night my bf got a text and he said it came from my phone. Thing was it was not the kinda thing id text (he didnt tell me what it said just it was rude, and not in a good way) Thing is i didnt send the text and cant see how anyone else coul...

A.   14 March 2007: I think he could be testing you. Just be honest with him, and let him know that you have no idea whats happening, and that he has to trust you.... (read in full...)

Any ideas why I always feel ill??

Q.   Hi, I have a problem. I recently moved schools and I'm loving it, but at my old school I used to have really bad attendance and I wanted that to change at my new school. I'm really trying but I constantly feel ill and I think my parents think I fake ...

A.   14 March 2007: have you asked your parents to take you to the doctor? I would go to the doctor, they can help you see whats going on with your body.... (read in full...)

What do I ask him??

Q.   He wanted to play a 10 question game, and asked me to ask anything i wanted within a 10 minute frame lol, of course i was clueless and being a visual person, i must write thing out to accomplish my thoughts at all times. What do i ask him? Top 20 ...

A.   14 March 2007: The reason why you have ten minutes is because he wants these questions to be spontaneously. Whatever is in your mind. Your favorite colour? The last time you cried? Whateva springs up at your mind. I think thats the whole point of the game. So dont ... (read in full...)

Is it wrong to change your eye color to look more attractive?

Q.   I have brown eyes, and something about me just hates it! They look pretty on other people, but I have always wanted light colored eyes, so I wear contacts all the time. But now I wonder if I find some one are they going to be really disappoi...

A.   14 March 2007: Do whateva makes you happy and feeling beautifuL. Dont worry about the world and about other people, it cant never be wrong if youre doing it for yourself.... (read in full...)

Is there any chance I could be pregnant??

Q.   Ok, I had unprotected sex a week ago and took the morning after pill after 48 hours just to be safe even though he didn't cum. I finished my period the day we did it and now ive got it again! I'm really worried.. any chance i could be pregnant...

A.   14 March 2007: If you had the morning after pill before 72 hours then the answer is no. Its not possible and the period you are getting once again is the morning after pill working in your body. You have nothing to worry about. ... (read in full...)

I find it insulting that my gf still does things with her ex bf! How do I handle this?

Q.   I finally got my life on the right track and have had a steady and stable girlfriend for the last 2.5 months. I think she is the one. However, she is still in contact with her ex-boyfriend, who also happens to be her mechanic and is one of her good ...

A.   14 March 2007: She should respect that fact that you dont want her to see her exes. I wouldnt be happy at all if my boyfriend was let alone talking to his ex-girlfriends. I would put my foot down, and she has to respect you in this. Wouls she like it if you were ... (read in full...)

Please could you tell me how I stop these dreams and feelings and how I get on with my life without him in my head.

Q.   Hello. I’ve been broken up with my ex-boyfriend for 4 years now. He was my first love and to be completely honest I have never fallen out of love with him. We had a load of relationship problems from fighting, arguing etc. He cheated on me with ...

A.   12 March 2007: You say, that vyou left things quite harshly and that you hate each other? It is clear that you need to face this situation with your ex and forgive each other in order to let go. Closure is needed. The dreams will stop and you will be able to ... (read in full...)

Am I doing the right thing or am I going to live to regret it?

Q.   Hi guys, I need some help with sorting out a relationship issue. I am thinking of ending a 7 year relationship and need to know if I am doing the right thing or if im going to live to regret it. My guy tells me he loves me but does not show it in ...

A.   12 March 2007: Have you told him how you feel? Sometimes you just need a heart to heart talk. If you dont make your voice heard and your concerns shown, how is he going to know. Men cannot read womens minds, actually theyre all evry terrible at figuring us out. I ... (read in full...)

Why do I feel so anxious every time I meet with my boyfriend, he lives very close to me but I've only been with him about 7 times. Help!

Q.   i;m almost 16. i have been with my boyfriend for a few months.. but took a long break in the middle of it. in total i have seen him about 7 times. i love him so much. most of our "time" together is over the phone. we speak evry night and text eac...

A.   12 March 2007: Hey slow down... There is nothing wrong with you. You are bound to be busy at this time in your life, theres no need to blame yourself here. You still have loads of time to get to know each other and start feeling comfortable with one another. It ... (read in full...)

He wants me to delete him off my contact list and never speak to him again although he does have reason. Is this fair?

Q.   i'm 15. i almost cheated on my bf with a guy who is also my very good friend. i told him straight about it and he forgave me . i dont want any lies in this relationship. i am still friends with this guy but there is NOTHING going on. now my bf wants ...

A.   12 March 2007: Strictly speaking you didnt cheat on him. You almost, but you didnt. I think you have proven to your boyfriend that he can trust you. He shouldnt have these insecurities as you were honest enough to tell him what almost happened. I dont think your... (read in full...)

We seem to be arguing all the time and I don't know what to do for the best. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Q.   Hi, I have been seeing a girl for 7 months now, and we are both in love. But recently we have been arguing again and again, nearly every time we are together. I don't know what to do, i dont think im happy anymore, but she has had a hard time her ...

A.   12 March 2007: The fighting and arguing is a result of insecurities, jealousy and frustrations. I think you both need a break here. Let her know that youre not going to stand for this kind of behaviour. Let her know that it is causing doubts about her feelings, ... (read in full...)

I am worried how to tell the rest of the family there's a 16 year age difference between us...

Q.   i am 19 and I have been in a relationship for 4 months with a man who is 16 years my senior and i couldnt be happier! some of my family members know about us and are supportive. his family knows and is supportive for us too. i am worried on how to ...

A.   12 March 2007: Okay, I am dating a divorced man, 12 years my senior, and he has two children, quite close to my age, and he was my boss when we first started dating. My family are roman catholics, we are spanish and I have 3 brothers. You can imagine how I was ... (read in full...)

What is the latest a period could be without the chance of pregnancy?

Q.   Hey, My girlfriend says she may be pregnant, both of us are quite worried about the whole subject. Her period is 2 weeks late now, and we have been having unprotected sex. Please save me the tutorial of "Use Protection Silly" etc as I know of the ...

A.   12 March 2007: The tiredness and backache is a real give away. But like teh others have said below, it could be a number of factors including stress or change of scenery etc. I would get her a home pregnancy test, if she is pregs it would come out positive by now. ... (read in full...)

We moved in, we moved out - now I really want things to work out but don't want to scare her away!

Q.   Ouch, I am writing as a confused 32year old bloke who would value any advice. Me and my girlfriend (25) have been together for close on 3 years and I moved out of our home a month ago after just over a year of living together. We still see eachothe...

A.   12 March 2007: I too lived with my boyfriend for a year, he too has two children from his previous marriage. We are in the same boat as you and pretty much the same has happened. the only diff is that i have fallen pregs with his baby. And this has brought us ... (read in full...)

Would a man ever look twice at someone 10 years younger?

Q.   Hey, I don't know where else to turn, or ask for an outsider's opinion. I have a crush on a man 10 years my elder. I'm not too fussed about age, but it seems ridiculous. Would a man ever look twice at someone 10 years younger? We get on well ...

A.   12 March 2007: My man is 12 years older than me and we are very inlove and very happy!! Age has nothing to do with it.... (read in full...)

He's going abroad to a stag do for 4 days, will he cheat on me? I'm sick to the stomach in case he does. Any guys viewpoint on this would be appreciated.

Q.   I have a dilema... my bf recently announced hes going on a mates stag do, at first he said he didnt think he was gonna go and that it was for 2 days in germany and then next min he says hes going and its gonna be somewhere hot like slappers-ville in ...

A.   12 March 2007: I dont think that he is necessarily going there to cheat on you. A lot of guys CAN stay faithful to women. I beleve you get two type of guys. You get the faithful type, that you can trust on an island for days with another women, the guys that ... (read in full...)

Am I being selfish wanting to wait or is she trying to control my life?

Q.   I am 21 and this is my 2nd real relationship the last one lasted 5 years before we sort of moved apart (they were a lot older then me). i was in love and we had a great time, we were committed but i always enjoyed freedom to spend with other friends ...

A.   9 March 2007: Ya I forgot to add that part: Wear a condom, cos if she falls pregnant with your child, your life is over!!!!!!!... (read in full...)

We've been living together 20 years but no sex, was tempted with a friend, would it be so wrong?

Q.   I have been living with my partner for over 20 years. We were married for the first 6 years. We get on very well (but there is no sexual relationship - just do not fancy him in that way!) Was almost tempted some while ago with a new friend who I am...

A.   9 March 2007: Well you dont have much time. I would even go as far as asking him if you could sleep with someone. Im sure he wont mind. My boyfriend is a whole lot older than me, and he has allready given me permission to have sex with younger guys when hes 70. ... (read in full...)

Am I being selfish wanting to wait or is she trying to control my life?

Q.   I am 21 and this is my 2nd real relationship the last one lasted 5 years before we sort of moved apart (they were a lot older then me). i was in love and we had a great time, we were committed but i always enjoyed freedom to spend with other friends ...

A.   9 March 2007: I think this woman just wants children. I laughed when I got to the part where she asked you for a baby. Please tell her that she is not your mother. She will not stop until she controls you completely. Love is not like that. Maybe she had a bad ... (read in full...)

My ex and I share the same friends and now he's with someone else. Should I ask my friends about her?

Q.   Please help. My boyfriend dumped me just before christmas after two and a half years. It was horrendous, but I got on with it and feel better about things now. We were long distance, but met through his best friend, who is married to my best frien...

A.   9 March 2007: Do you know what I honestly think would be the best thing here for you? I think you should meet her. I think that as long as you dont know what she looks like or how she is, youre going to get obssessed about her. I think you should meet her and ... (read in full...)

Can you give me some tips to get over this girl once and for all?

Q.   AA Scenario: i was been going out with this girl for 2 years. 6 months ago she went on holiday and had a bit of a holiday romance wiv anutha guy. i was devastated, but eventually got over it and got back together with her. in january i introd...

A.   9 March 2007: Please dont ever blame yourself for her actions. Maybe she did not feel the same as you feel about her. I am sorry that it is painful, and you need to realise that she was just not meant for you. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and I promise ... (read in full...)

This is the first time I've been in a relationship. How can I make this relationship work?

Q.   i have a girlfriend who is older than i and this is my first time in a relationship. i need some tips on how to make the relationship work i also need to know how a girl feels when she is in love ...

A.   9 March 2007: We cant give you all the right answers mostly because every girl is different. We are also human you know. A girl likes a man with gentleman manners. Open the door for her, let her walk through the door first etc. It shows respect. Dont swear and ... (read in full...)

When do you know you can trust them again?

Q.   I have a partner who has been caught out by me lying. Several times I have snooped because i thought there was something going on. I am confident that he has never cheated on me, but he cant seem to let go of the girls before me. Now that he has ...

A.   9 March 2007: Trust is a mental decision that you make. you can trust him or you can have your doubts. Either way its not going to stop him from doing what he wants.. You cant make him stay faithful, it has to come out of his own accord. Besides if he hasnt ... (read in full...)

We've been living together 20 years but no sex, was tempted with a friend, would it be so wrong?

Q.   I have been living with my partner for over 20 years. We were married for the first 6 years. We get on very well (but there is no sexual relationship - just do not fancy him in that way!) Was almost tempted some while ago with a new friend who I am...

A.   9 March 2007: Let me get this right. You are living with your partner of which you WERE married for the first 6 years. Now youre divorced and you dont have a sexual relationship with him.At all? Yes, go shag whoever you want. Can I ask why you are still with him?... (read in full...)

Why do people hurt partners, cheat, or just disappear?

Q.   Why do people hurt partners, cheat, or just disappear?...

A.   9 March 2007: Theyre usually sorting something out within themselves. Theyre wanting to prove something to themselves in the long run. I wouldnt take it personally, because if they can do it to one person, theyll do it to whoever.... (read in full...)

Should I tell him how I feel or just ignore it and get over it?

Q.   My best friend is like a brother to me and everyone says how cute we look together, but we've always treated it as a joke and kept on playing around. But lately iv'e been really getting attached to him and i have a huge crush on him. I really like ...

A.   9 March 2007: I think you should carry on bonding this beautiful friendship with him. Youre both still young, and you have lots of time!! So enjoy that friendship, and help each other grow.... (read in full...)

He's cheated on me before, how do I know he won't do it again?

Q.   ive been with my boyfreind two years we met while still at school, i love him with all my heart and want to be with him forever. he's cheated on me before how do i know he won't do it again?...

A.   9 March 2007: You dont! Sort this out completely, because if you have doubts they will eat at your relationship. You have to give him the benefit of the doubt, which means trust him completely, its a decision in your mind. OR if that trust is broken its only ... (read in full...)

His ex wife wanted nothing to do with him until she heard he was seeing someone else. Now we can't get rid of her and I don't know how to handle it?

Q.   Hi. My boyfriend has been divorced for 1 year and 5 months. He married in 2002 and got seperated in 2003/ beginning of 2004. He was with his ex wife for 10 years all together. They do not have any kids. I am 20 and he is 35 and we've been together ...

A.   9 March 2007: I am in a similar situation to you where my bf is a lot older than me and he was married for 12 years!! They do have children which makes it worse. But I have made it clear to him that I will not accept any phonecalls or teachers meetings together ... (read in full...)

I cheated on my gf with another guy and I dont know how to tell her!!

Q.   I think im addicted to anal sex, and even worse with men! Recently i was wastching some porn and they were having anal sex. I asked my gf if she wanted to try it, she eventually said yes. That night we tried it, lube and everything, all it made ...

A.   9 March 2007: You have to tell her! Its not fair. I hope you use protection, its important. Youre going to really hurt her by not telling her the truth. Do what you want, enjoy what you enjoy, but do not keep this away from your girlfriend. Just be honest and ... (read in full...)

Im 17 have a 12month old and am 5 Months pregnant, I love my fiance, but cant get over my childhood sweetheart!!

Q.   hi im 17 i have a 12 month old daughter and im 5 months pregnant im engaged to a wonderful man but im still in love with my childhood sweetheart of 2 years we split up because i moved but we still keep in touch and i love still love him. i also love ...

A.   9 March 2007: We all have childhood sweethearts. They remind us about our past and how things used to be. But thats where they should stay. Do the right thing not just for yourself but for your kids. Remember you only live once, and life is short. If you love ... (read in full...)

I cheated on my guy of 4years, I dont want to leave him, but I want to be with the other guy too!!

Q.   hey i cheated on my bf of four years recently with a man that ive been in love w/ for almost 10 years. me and the other man had gone out off and on for a long time then we lost touch and got back together. he has a gf too. i don't feel guilty e...

A.   9 March 2007: Looks like you want your cake and eat it. You are not being fair to your man, to this other guy, to his girfriend and especially to yourself and if you want to be with the other guy or any other guy for that matter, stay single. You cant truley love ... (read in full...)

How do I get to know the guy I like better??

Q.   I'm 15 and i don't have any experience with guys, except friendships. since i'm quiet, i don't really talk to people except when i have to. I also feel worthless and overweight. However, my family and friends say that i'm mature, responsi...

A.   9 March 2007: Well you say have experiences with friendships. Thats all you need to start a relationship. Treat him as a friend and see how it goes. Show him those good qualities and forget about the bad qualities you feel. The secret to attracting people is ... (read in full...)

I orgasm very quickly. Is there a way to prolong this?

Q.   I orgasm very quickly during sex. Is there any way to help this??...

A.   9 March 2007: Ive asked a couple of guys and these are the answers i get: 1) As you about to reach climax, you can change your thoughts to surfing, or anything else. It takes a lot of practising to get it right. 2) To have sex 5 times a day for a week, slowly... (read in full...)

Help! My period is really late, could I be pregnant?

Q.   Help! I had a normal period Febuary 1st thru the 6th of 2007. I should have gotten my period on the 3rd or 4th of March, 2007- No later! I am really late! Today is the 8th. I have taken two digital tests- both came out negitive and I have also ...

A.   9 March 2007: Home tests are not the most accurest of tests. They work on your hormones, and if your hormones are low, it will not pick it up. I reckon there is a good chance that you could be pregnant if your periods are regular and you are almost a week late. ... (read in full...)

How do you break up with someone without hurting them ?

Q.   How do you break up with someone, after being in love, without destroying them? They still feel it for you as strong as ever, and you still love and care about them, and don't want to hurt them...? TaMuch...

A.   9 March 2007: Thats exactly what you say to her. There is no way in skipping the heartbreak stuff. Its there for a purpose. Its part of the learning and making you stronger process in life. Let her know that you still care but that you want to go your own way, be ... (read in full...)

He wants me to send him naughty pics but I don't want to, I don't feel comfortable with it, what should I do?

Q.   guys..my bf wants me 2 send him naughty pics. i trust him sooo much but i'm not ready 2 do that jus yet. its not that i feel uncomfortable cos of him.. i just think its kinda gross.but he has sent me stuff and is expecting me to send him. this...

A.   9 March 2007: Excuse my language, didnt realise you were so young. Dont do it, do you love him more than yourself? dont think so, its impossible at your age.... (read in full...)

He wants me to send him naughty pics but I don't want to, I don't feel comfortable with it, what should I do?

Q.   guys..my bf wants me 2 send him naughty pics. i trust him sooo much but i'm not ready 2 do that jus yet. its not that i feel uncomfortable cos of him.. i just think its kinda gross.but he has sent me stuff and is expecting me to send him. this...

A.   9 March 2007: You dont have to do anything youre not comfortable with. Tell him that you are not interested in porn, its normal a lot of people are not comfortable with porno stuff. Dont be ashamed or scared to stand up for yourself. This is sick, and if he wants ... (read in full...)

He is 7 years older than me and I like him a lot but my parents don't like him, should I go out with him?

Q.   hy my question is what should i do if my boydriend is 7 years older than me and my parents dont like him should i go out with him even though i love him a lot....

A.   9 March 2007: Look there is a reason why the age gap matters at YOUR age. As teenagers you go through huge stages, and the gap is actually bigger than what you think. At your age you still trying to love yourself, you cannot possibly love this boy. He is in a ... (read in full...)

I'm a bit hot headed and always take it out on her. How can I control this?

Q.   My girlfriend and I have been going strong for about a year and a half now. We've had a few arguements, but what couple hasn't? Last night though, we had a really big fight, during which we both said things we didn't mean, and hurt each other pretty ...

A.   9 March 2007: Are you by any chance, Spanish, Italian or Greek? Most mediteranean people have this very hot temper and stubborness. Its in our blood and very hard to control. We are very open people and like to confront the situation. Get it all out and half an ... (read in full...)

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