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Given set to fight for his place - ESPN Soccernet

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On the Bench for Russia Sits a Player With Promise for the Knicks - New York Times

... find in the world ... I was playing only in my school, and it wasn’t a school that prepared me for basketball,” he said. That trip matured Mozgov’s game and also helped him handle his older brother,

How to Reduce Holiday Stress - Associated Content

... my mission to assist people in living joyful ... when they don't find enjoyment in the Norman Rockwell picture of happy holidays. Living up to that ideal is not just stressful'"it is impossible." "The "break ...

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How Does Love Win? - Huffingtonpost.com

... my son died. I make an enormous effort to distract myself from the pain that threatens to drown me at times. I am a different person that I do not recognize, but perhaps the suffering has attracted different ...

High PCB levels force Lexington school to close doors - Boston Globe

... people not to go nuts next week before the data is in,’’ said Ash. “Their concern was, ‘How can I put my kid in school without ... and other parts of the school to try to find sources of PCBs after a ...

To keep the 2010 midterms from repeating 1994, Democrats can learn from Reagan - Washington Post

they might even find inspiration in an unlikely place: President ... Unlike most people on Capitol Hill at the time, I knew from experience what defeat looked like. My previous boss, Chet Atkins, a four-term ...

How to Prevent the Flu in the Classroom - Associated Content

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How to Calculate Your ROI With Social Media - msnbc.com

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Is Guru a Four-Letter Word?: The Need for Discernment on the Spiritual Path - Huffingtonpost.com

Opening up the question on my last blog of "How ... that have proven to be helpful to many people in indescribable and irreplaceable ways. Yet whether we practice in one of these traditions or find our unique path ...

Open Question: My boyfriend is my ONLY friend...and I don't like it?

It isn't that I don't enjoy having him as a friend, but I want (and need) other people in my life. Every time I think about how I basically have no one else in my life to turn to when I have problems, I start crying and feeling sorry for myself (like right now). My boyfriend did something stupid this morning, and it got the police involved and his car towed and everything. I'm going through all sorts of emotions right now, but mostly sadness because can only know what he tells me. Without someone else to talk/vent to, it's difficult for me to just say to him "I believe you," and let it go. The only person I have to go to is this girl I'm good friends with, but we hardly talk and she's always off doing things with her best friends. Three questions- •Should I turn to this girl and ask her for help/advice? •What do you think I should do about my boyfriend? I don't really want to talk to him at all right now? •For the future, how can I develop a social network of friends? I get along fine with people, but I also care too much about what they think, which is a big reason why I don't have very many friends. Should I try to hang out and become more involved with my friend and these girls? Besides my friend, they're a little on the immature side (we're 19), so what they find amusing, I don't always relate. And they tend to have a lot of inside jokes with each other, so it feels odd being around them. I get along better with guys than I do girls, only because they're not as judgmental and easier (for me) to talk to...but I also know I can't and probably shouldn't just have a bunch of guy friends out of respect for my boyfriend... So...yea. Sorry this is long, but any advice would be greatly appreciated. I'm so torn up right now. more

Open Question: She wont look me in the eyes and just let me go.?

My wife and I have separated. Its been 7 months now. The reason we split is simple, For the last two years of out four year marriage we just didn't see eye to eye any more. Everything in my world away from the house was completely stressful. I run my own company pouring concrete. It had got to a point where every time we would be around each other for extended periods we would argue. we argued all the time. I see know what happened in our relationship, We both at some point picked up a negative vibe from the other. With out really knowing it the negativity grew, It had got to the point where we just saw the stuff we didn't like about each other and completely didn't pay attention to the stuff we loved about ONE and other. My wife didn't ask for much, She does play the victim role well however I come to see. A few weeks after we separated I was a wreck. I saw right away how dumb we both were being. I also know what kind of relationship we had for along time. we adored one and other. I would drive hours and hours from states away just to surprise her. We loved each other more than we should have been allowed to. We both know its there I found it again she is to afraid to get hurt again to come get it. You see she had a no contact order placed on me because her mother had put into her head that after she left I was or could do seeming to her. I have never touched this woman ever and never have I threatened. She convinced a judge she was scared of me so the judge put a no contact order on me. I was blown away. 1 year for what? Its like the court has say on what relationships they want to work or not. I have seriously done nothing to constitute a restraining border. I have been busted quite a few times for breaking it however. Every time my wife re fusses to look me in the eye. I have spent some time in jail for this crap. I feel as though I need to walk away at this point. However every time I get this thought I hear from a friend that she they can tell and she says it, that she still loves me and she is just afraid that I wont change the way I was. I tell you what. I have never in my life had to experience the trauma my world has been in the last 7 months. I went through all stages of feelings. I got to meet my darkest demons, I prayed to my angels every night. I had to for the first time look myself in the mirror and deal with the grumpy asshole I had become. Work had become more important and she was sick of it. I made work more important because being home wasn't all that enjoyable. We will always have something we will. I was told by her many times that when I look her in the eyes she melts. Her weakness I guess. I have always asked her since she left please look me in the eyes and tell me to move on and I will walk away with my head up. She wont. she cant she says. I know she IS the love of my life I know that. I also know I hurt her by not being the man I promised to be and always be her best friend and hold her tight and just love her. That's all hard to do when you both are going after each other./ I have a better understanding on the way life is and how important my wife is to my life , I want to show her. How do I do that with this no contact order. I feel the people who matter the least are destroying what matters the most. more

Open Question: I want to get a monroe?

okay so i have alot of questions on this. please nothing negative, im just trying to get some answers. first of all, im only 15 and the only other thing ive had pierced is my ears, which got infected and the holes closed up (they were done professionaly). Do they just use a legit needle to do a monroe? do they use numbing cream or anything? do they just shove it through your lip? im wondering because i think im going to have my friend do it for me, because shes done it to other people before. She says shes just gonna use a safety pin. This scares me a little. Are there proffessional places where you dont need parental consent to get a piercing? because my parents are not actually letting me get a monroe, so i have to go behind their backs... which leads me to my last question, anyone have advice on how to hide the piercing after i get it done, or at least prevent them from finding out?? thanksssss :) p.s, im also considering getting a nose stud instead of a monroe. more

Open Question: Do you ever just feel like giving up? How do you deal with these feeligns?

I never, never give up... but right now I just feel like throwing up my hands. It seems like all my dreams are billions of miles away and that I'm just not meant to be successful or have a career. I don't want my life to pass me by but lately I feel like even trying to change my life is just a waste of time. It's like an evil wizard put a failure curse on me or something. I CAN'T do anything. I want to go to another country and teach EFL so badly. I have several interviews coming up, and may be able to find an EFL job but here's the problem: It costs $$$ to go to another country and start a new life and career. I had a summer job but it was just a temp job and so I have to save some more $$$ somehow. I'm stuck in the states until I have enough $$$ to go and get set up abroad. I CAN'T seem to find anything! I've tried various ways to save $$$ and every single one has failed. I even had a garage sale today and literally NO ONE came even though I advertised it, put up signs, etc. I've put in for jobs left and right but no one wants to hire me. I offered my services as a tutor and people just turn them down. I've tried so hard and it was all a waste of time. I'm beginning to feel like maybe I'm just destined to fail and that we already have a set fate and I'm just meant to lose at life. I wouldn't kill myself or anything but I have been so depressed. I'm 31 and I've never had a career or a decent job in my life. I just graduated from college and had a series of crappy jobs and now I can't even get a crappy job. I sound like I feel sorry for myself but I just feel like I deserve good things. I worked my way through college and paid for it with my own money and graduated with distinction. I sacrificed everything and risked my life to get a TEFL certificate (long story). I've never been arrested or convicted or been in any trouble with the police, I've never even had a ticket. Yet there are convicted pedophiles who have high paying jobs and I don't. I'm so sick and tired of living a marginal life and being some loser who has to beg and grovel for the fat cats to throw me scraps. Things never go my way no matter how hard I try. This sounds nuts but I'm starting to wonder if an evil magician put a failure spell on me. Is life really meant to be this hard? more

Open Question: Do you find you have to ask your kids to behave more maturely than most of their educators?

I realize it has something to do with the low economic under-educated area I've had to move to, yet it's becoming far more evident this year. But you should see the quality of correspondence, class outlines & e-mail replies from teachers - I have estimated that the language, manners, vocabulary, and grammar averages out somewhere around the 7th or 8th grade levels. Research papers don't come back with constructive criticism, rather a grade and "smiley faces" drawn on the paper - in the later years of high school no less! The maturity and follow-up of teachers, bus drivers, educators, police, even the principal, is far below what is expected and tolerated by teens & kids. I used to laugh & shake my head thinking it was just a fluke from time to time, but I've come to the realization that it is actually the culture around here. I had a sheriff tell my kids that it is "normal" for his 3 and 6 year old kids to threaten to kill each other, and beat each other up on a daily basis. We had a Jewish English teacher insist that my son take any other suffering by any other group out of his paper. He wrote a paper that stated that Word War II exclusively happened to free only the Jews, no one else was persecuted, even with his research to back it up. He desperately came to me as he got his 2nd draft rejected because he felt it was unfair to refer to the Nazis as Germans, they are all not equal. We finally gave in, I wrote the paper with him, & he finally got his "A", by cheating and writing things he did not believe and were untrue. I had to step in, it would have cost him a passing grade. We had a Christian teacher who kept my son in her classroom during lunch for a week time for saying "Oh God" in class, and told him that if he reported this consequence, that he would be in further trouble. We had 2 girls on the bus doing drugs right in front of other kids - school would not address it, district would not acknowledge it, and I had to deal with it myself as these girls live across the street from us. I have had to hire and pay for a family counselor to unscrew my kids heads from this craziness. During all 3 incidences above, administrators & teachers strongly implied that we were to keep it hush-hush or the kids would suffer further repercussions. They quietly punish kids for not following their personal beliefs and do it in such an immature fashion, then their bosses and administrators cover for them and it's one (honor student and awarded musician of the year) kid's word against a slew of administrators, all the way up to our Superintendent. I don't know how to explain this to my kids! I can give you 50 more examples, but if you know immediately what I'm referring to, then you get it. I'd like to hear your examples. I'm no genius here, and all of my kids have struggled to achieve accomplishments they've worked hard for, but it seems that common sense is waning and we're all getting confused. Parents fear their school boards, and we have no right to have any input in our kids education nor development once they are within those walls, as the law mandates they must. The Union is protecting people that don/t deserve to have the privilege of educating our kids. Furthermore, we've discovered that our cupcake profits that are supposed to be going to sports booster clubs, are actually making their way down to D.C. via union dues and lobbyists - and no one else seems to have a problem with this? Anyone else see or experience this? I cannot be alone here - could use some suggestions and experience of another. more

Open Question: I'm jealous of my bestfriend!?

What do my bestfriend want to be when she grows up? I'm also jealous of my bestfriend, is this bad? My bestfriend is almost perfect, People who sees her always find her attractive, they immediatley like her, she's really fit( you can sometimes see her abs),Lots of hot guys always ask her out but she turn them all down because she like guys who are 3-5 years older than her, she doesn't care if she is popular she can damage her reputation in school and still don't care, she's really organize,she speaks 4 fluent language(maybe because both of her parents come from different country Thailand and iceland) her memory is amazing, she can solve logic things in minutes,she does well in every sport she plays, she does well at school, she is a captain in a varsity team, currently the top player in the tennis field of our school, she never gives up no matter how bad the situation is, if we get in trouble she always have a plan like if plan A doesn't work then she have plan B to plan C. One time I asked her how many plan do she have on her mind until she's satisfied to give up, she replied "don't worry I have until Plan A part 2", She can sometimes read people mind like by just looking on how they act, reaction and etc.Which I find really impressive,she knows when people are lying, She also knows weird things which is very interesting, you can sometimes learn stuff from what's coming out of her mind(I sometimes want to go inside her mind and see what's in there) I ask her how did she know all this stuffs she said " I trained myself to know it, I need it in my future career so I'm preparing myself for it" she never tells anyone what she wants to be when she grows up she wants us to guess it but she's still a straightforward person. She also does well in Judo and Muay Thai(I watch her train it was an intense training, no matter how much she got punched or kicked she always gets back up). I really like her as my bestfriend because she never boast about the things she can do and achieved,she never thinks that all she have was natural she believe it was all her hardwork, she always have my back and is always there for me but why am I jealous of her?also what does she wants to be when she grows up(she said all the things she's doing/training now is for her future career)?sorry if it's long but thank you for the people who answer :) more

Open Question: So I may have a potential "friends with benefits" now at 24 (male), but he's still 17, need to ask something?

No, we haven't had sex, but here's the situation: I'm 24 and have been struggling a lot with coming out. A couple of weeks ago, I finally did to a few of my close friends and they were cool with it; but not to my family or anyone else. My friend has a 17 year old brother (let's call him Mike). Mike was there when I came out to my friend and he seemed cool with it. Let me mention now that Mike has had his fair share of hookups with girls, but is still a virgin when it comes to vaginal sex. So now cut to two nights ago when I was at my friend's house for a party. There were plenty of people there so it's not like I was hanging around the same people the entire time... Mike invites me to his room at one point. We started to smoke in there a bit and just talk about random stuff. Suddenly, he starts to kiss me on the lips and I backed away asking him what the deal is. He explains to me that he's also attracted to guys and experimented a couple of times at summer camp (didn't go farther than oral), but doesn't want anyone to know about him liking guys and really thinks I'm attractive. To be honest, I think he's attractive, too...but he won't be 18 until April. We kept kissing and talking about a bunch of stuff, mainly about liking guys and all, etc. Eventually, he wanted to try taking things further and teased me with condoms he had in his drawer, but I told him I wasn't ready yet, and that when I am, I'll let him know... he seemed cool about it, and then we left his room to talk to our friends. We haven't talked at all since. The thing is, I've never done anything with another guy before, so it was tempting, and believe me, if he was 18, I would've pounced and ****** his brains out as soon as I saw the condoms, but being that he's still a minor, I knew not to take it further. He was a little drunk, and I only had a couple of drinks. I guess what I'm asking here is whether or not you think it's worth the wait (8 months) and just have patience in the meantime, or if I should just totally stay away from it completely regardless and find other people. I'm not emotionally attracted to him, jut physically...so we'd be **** buddies I guess. Do you think if he wants to try something again between now and then, that I should explain to him how it's more awkward on my end and let him choose if he wants to wait or not? thxWe didn't do anything further than pecks on the lips, and it became consensual (if anyone asks). I was not planning to have sex (let alone expose myself in front of him) more

Open Question: Am I the only one who thinks it's wrong that in the lastest swiffer mop commercials,...?

,...it refers to the old mop or cleaing product of some sort as a male? The female spokesperson said "But don't worry, he'll find somebody else." It then shows the product looking at another object with the "who'se that lady" song. Have any of you bothered to write to them or complain to anybody how sexist that is toward men? Surely if you're a mom and you have a son, surely you wouldn't want this stuff offending them, would you? I am offended by the swiffer commercials with the "Love Stinks" song in them because they are either referring to it as a male or implying that it is one. WHO ARE THESE SWIFFER PEOPLE? ARE THEY WOMEN WHO HATE MEN? OR ARE THEY MEN WHO ARE AFRAID WOMEN WILL HATE THEM IF THEY DON'T SHOW MISANDRY IN THEIR COMMERCIALS? I am offended that they only showing women in those cleaning commercials, the glade commercials, and only women using the product in the febreeze commercials. As a guy, am I not supposed to use them or know how to use them? Why aren't they labing these products as female-only where the purchaser at the checkout counter must make sure you're female, much like they make sure you're at least 18 years old if you buy cigarettes or chewing tobacco or how they need to make sure you're at least 21 when you trying to purchase alcohol? Have you been writing to the people who made these commercials yet, where you also told them how sexist and wrong it was to refer to the old cleaning product as a male? Afterall, WHAT IF the user of the product was a male, and spokesperson(male or female, doesn't matter which one), said "But don't worry, she'll find somebody else." How would that make YOU feel? Get the picture? I personally have not wrote to them yet, but I have wrote to Wal-Mart headquarters about that clown commercial that I saw back in January, which I found offensive, where the clown impales their foot and those two women(probably mothers of some of those kids) didn't even rush over to help or call 911, they just sat there looking on. I wrote to them expressing my disgust about the commercial, a female employee from headquarters over there wrote back to me. If the clown were a woman and the two men on that couch(probably fathers of some of those kids) didn't even rush over to help her of call 911 after she badly impaled get foot, wouldn't YOU be offended??? Someone's foot getting severely impaled(man or woman) is not something that's supposed to be taken funny or light-hearted(like what that Wal-mart commercial was doing), it's a SERIOUS injury that could require a cast and being in a wheelchair for months(I said this in my letter to Wal-Mart). If you wouldn't consider it funny or "no big deal" if this happened to a woman, then you shouldn't think that either if it were to happen to a man. I once stepped in a roofing nail that went through my show, it barely penetrated my foot, by foot was OK, but for a unicorn spike like tin that commercial to be that big and sharp and go ALL THE WAY THROUGH, hell, that could also mean shattered bones in someone's foot, which would defintitely mean a wheelchair and cast for months, something that's not funny, humorous, or light-hearted at all. If you ask me, I think the shame that men in general have been conditioned to feel in just being a man and just for having the 100% natural male hormone testosterone, have caused to much negative treatment of men in general in general society and men in general in many TV commercials. I think it men fought this and told everyone else they're wrong for saying the male hormone is bad, that's is a good thing, I think men would be treated good again. To think the male hormone is bad, yet to know you're a male, it only makes sense to feel bad for just being who you are, if you buy into it, if you choose to believe them. Testosterone in men is no worse than estrogen in women, but this is something men in general fail to believe. more

Open Question: How do I get people psyched for Halloween?

I've always been into holiday celebrations, especially Halloween. It just captures my fascination every time I think about it. However, my family is THE most boring to hang around with on Halloween. Whenever I mention it they become exasperated, like it's wrong to enjoy it. They aren't all "PAGANS ARE THE DEVIL!" or anything, but they just find my liking it rather irritating. So, every year, with the exception of my sixth-grade Halloween, we put up a garden flag with a cute little pumpkin smiling at trick 'r treaters, and a couple jack-o-lanterns. And then we give out candy. And then i'm expected to be satisfied and go to bed. This year, I'm hosting a Halloween party along with a few friends (not at our house), and they said they would help set up. Now their exasperation has intensified, and it's getting very troublesome to even ask them to take me up to the store to look at Halloween products. I would appreciate any advice on getting my parents and older sister at least a little bit excited for the holiday, whether or not they have to lift a finger to assist me. more

Open Question: Does your company have language training classes?

I'm proposing that my large customer service company offer weekly Spanish language training classes, as we have a need for bilingual employees and several employees that are interested in learning a second language to advance their careers. So far, this is my plan for the course: - 5 - 10 students per class - 1 or 2 Spanish-speaking instructors - Make it an intensive class with lots of speaking, conversation and drilling of words relevant to our industry. - It could be either a 3-week long course where people get off the floor to focus on learning the language, or a longer course where people meet twice a week or so. Like I said, I'm really not sure how other companies do this. I have heard of companies requiring that people in service positions take training, but I can't find anything online about the format of the classes. more

Open Question: My pony has a split personality- help?

Basically the problem is that, unbeknownst to myself, my (incredibly gentle, child-friendly, well behaved, angelic) pony has been attacking people o_O please read all of this as I need help BADLY. I, regrettably keep him on full livery (I hate it but it's all that's offered on the yard, which I love) and they are kept on one field at night and a different one in the day atm. In the evening they are herded across to the night time field. Whenever I've turned them over he has been perfect to herd and happily followed the rest of the horses. He is not a difficult horse, can be cheeky but never aggressive. I've had him 4 months (known him 5 years) and in all that time he's never so much as pinned his ears back at me, he honestly doesn't have a bad bone in him. I'm not just saying that because I'm his owner, it's true. He doesn't even kick other horses. So you can imagine how shocked I was to hear the kids who poo pick our fields keep on asking me if he kicks. They had all obviously been told that he is a dangerous horse and not to go near his bum in the field. I found this weird to say the least. I think that the person who told them that would have been 'Adam', the stablehand who supervises them when they're poo picking. Then a few days later my friend 'Mary'* was herding the horses and saw Blue's behaviour for herself. First he jumped the fence into the next field and was just galloping round the place mad. This isn't unbelieveable tbh, he is quite a playful, childish horse and can get overexcited. So she goes to catch him (he's never been hard to catch) and he spins his bum, ears flat back, full on agressive. Blue knows Mary and loves her to bits, it was so out of character for him... So obviously he behaves like this alot when I'm not there and everyone knows but me =/ whenever I herd he's fine and I've never witnessed the behaviour myself... I think it must be something they're doing to him when they're herding but because so many people do it I don't know who :( my best guess is Adam... He's quite a good friend of mine actually, though I don't always agree with how rough he is with the horses. I know he is rough when herding and has been known to throw pebbles at the horses, including at mine. I don't know whether I trust him. I asked him if he knew anything about Blue's behaviour and he said no but I'm sure he must as he does herd them more than anyone and I'm fairly sure he would have been the one to tell the kids that Blue kicks. So if he's lying to me do you think he's trying to cover up for something? I'm sorry this was such an essay, but it wouldn't make sense otherwise. I'm worried sick, what if Blue starts acting that way with me, all the time? Why do you think he's being aggressive to others? How can I find out what they're doing to him, because it must be something? (he is still nice to everyone when they're not herding btw, including Adam) I hate it so much the thought of them distressing my horse and potentially turning into a kicker that I've even considered moving yards but there's honestly no where else to go.. Any help appreciated :( *(not real names) more

Open Question: How do i get a boyfriend?

Because i'm 15, and ive never had a boyfriend or kissed anyone before, and i swear i'm actually desperate now. Yes i'm admitting it, but i thought by now turning 16 in to months i would have someone to hold and tell me how much he cares about me.... It really tears me apart sometimes, like yesterday at school i felt so left out because of all the stupid inappropriate crap at my school that i literally tore apart after school, and security wouldn't let me go home... the insisted i stay in the office until my mom came. I get compliments on my looks all the time, people on the streets tell me, my moms clients tell me, some of actual TRUE friends tell me hwo gorgeous i am, yet i am never approached. I'm a really nice girl, i went to a catholic school for 10 years and i am never going to do anything as far as sex until i am married. Its actually pretty sad because i never felt this way until after my freshman year of high school, public school really messed me up.... I can't talk to guys because i am to shy and my mom says its not right for a girl to approach a guy either because it makes them seem desperate, she says i just have to wait for him to come. BUT I'M SICK OF WAITING All my friends have someone, and they think i need to dress sluttier and act like i want more than just a serious relationship. I don't want to do any of that... but i might start if i can't find someone soon. All i know is that i pray for the same thing every night. more

Open Question: I love someone, but I cant tell them?

Im a 17 year old guy, when I was younger I remember wanting to be with Girls and have a family and get a big house and a good job, and thats still what I really want, but as I went into secondry school, things changed. I still want all that, but there was this guy, He was funny and smart, and he was so cool,we became friends and after my first year I realised that I more than liked him.I realised how Nice and affectionate and funny he was, and I had sexual and emotional feelings for him, I knew I wanted to be with him and cuddle with him and share my life with him,bye now I knew I was gay, I really loved him, but I really didnt want to be gay. as my second and third year became about, my love for him grew and grew, Just being with or knowing that he was in the room made me happy. I was trying to find the strenght to tell him how I feel, but I was afraid of what people would think, and the fact that I would be bullied if he told anyone and it leaked out and the fact that If I told him, that he would hate me. There was so much against telling him...that I just couldnt tell him, Then thinking over summer of between my 3rd and 4th year, I came to the conclusion that I should tell him how I feel, But I cam back to 4th year with the shock that he had left, Noone Knows where he is gone, He had just dissappeared from thin air, well I try everything during that year to find him, but after searching phonebooks, facebook, myspace, and even asking the principal did she know anything, I gave up, ..I was devastated.. I just wanted to be with him. well now I am in 5th year, and I have come to the realization that I am probably never going to see him again, and even if I do see him again, its pointless in thiking about him because If I do I will keep on being depressed and sad, which is not good, Well I met this guy who I knew for 2 years in my school, He is caring, sweet and nice. I dont have many friends,but when I went on a trip, I always remember that he would ask if I wanted to have dinner with him, and he would always help out and he is super good looking, and beautiful and I just want to cuddle up against him and tell him how I feel, but the problem is, I dont know if he feels the same as me and that If i come out to him, will he tell others or will others find out and start telling people and I might get bullied...Im afraid to tell him. I so want to,,but I cant,I know that I defonatly love him, I just want to be with someone thats like him, thats caring sweet , someone that even being in the same room as him makes you happy. I really love him and this is the second guy I have felt like this. I dont know what to do...??? I dont want to loose him, because it would be painful, what should I do? I really dont know what to do, I dont want to loose him or scare him off, I just dont want to miss a chance with him, I dont know what to so? How should I have the best chance with him, should I tell him. more

Open Question: parents: what do you think of my mom's behavior?

Hi everyone, I posted a similar question a few days ago, but wasn't very specific, so I will try harder this time :) My mom is a very strange person, and her behavior has always confused me. Ever since me and my brothers were young, she used to tell us things like she was leaving (forever), or that she hated to be married to our father. She also made up a lie and kept us going throughout our whole childhood that our father's side of the family would kidnap us and murder us if they ever found us. She would even pull us out of school early a couple times a year and keep us inside all day, saying that she thought these relatives were in town looking for us. She was always very religious and would tell me sometimes that she could see demons in our house, and an old woman over my bed at night. Needless to say, she has always been a bit unstable. However, the problem I'm having now is that she no longer wants to be in my life, or any of my brother's lives either. My oldest brother got married this year, and she was the only one in the family who didn't attend, even though she was invited. I haven't heard from her in over a year and have no idea if she's still even in the state or how to get ahold of her. The only reason I know she isn't dead is because the police haven't contacted me. So, my question is, how do I get on with my life from this point? Should I forget about ever being able to see her or talk to her again? I don't want to end up like her, just ignoring people and not talking to them. But it causes me a lot of pain just to think about her, and to think about how hurt my brothers must be by her also. Does anyone else have experience with something like this? SHould I just "move on" with my life and forget about her? Or should I wait until she finally comes around, if ever, and try to build a relationship with her? Any thoughts?oh btw, I'm 23 yo more

Open Question: does she want me to give her some tongue?

- my friend says when she hangs out with other people it's never like it is with me and her -she moved away after we had a big falling out and we didnt speak for months until she initiated contact again and told me what she did realise was we had something special that no one can take away -the falling out was that she was lying to me trying to play me against the boyfriend and leading me on since she knew I liked her -she said I was always her rock and that we have a weird connection -never mentions her boyfriend or her current status but I know she has moved away no one is up there with her atm -we have planned a getaway down the coast for 4 days in a hotel and she told me she hasnt told anyone. Considering her boyfriend lives in the same area I find that weird. -asks me what I would do if she had such a good time that she refused to leave to get on the plane back home and said be prepared for her to cry - tells me that she thinks I am in her head sometimes - I sent her two fun sex toys as gifts and she commented how much she loved them and in detail discussed loving them. - used to tell me she is only ever her happy self when hanging with me -claims she is bisexual and when I had a long distance gf she contemplated upping and leaving with me and her to experience what it would be like to live that life. -Always messages me daily number of times - when she knew I was with my gf she kept texting and got all sooky when i didnt reply within 10mins saying I was too busy for her now. Is this behaviour from her stepping across the mark considering the fact she knows I like her more

Open Question: Does she want some of my tongue?

Open Question: How Mediterranean is the mentality in Melbourne and Sydney?

I've noticed that both cities have sizable populations of Italians and Greeks. Does that show in the overall vibes of the place and the people? Are there echoes of Naples and the Peloponnes going on, to put it naively? It sounds like a great combination to me. I currently live in southern New Zealand, which is very Scottish. Coming from Europe myself, I sometimes cast a longing eye upon those big, Australian cities, thinking "what if I liked it there...?" I've spent virtually all my childhood holidays in the Mediterranean, and loved it there. Would I find it more "like home", do you reckon? more

Open Question: Why do i feel like such cr*p over this?

Alright here is some background information: I have been dating my boy friend for two months and honestly he is great! He is sweet to me, and he does stuff for me. We're both seniors btw too, just he does this band crap, like for school, and i do like nothing. We both work too and, i've been off from a summer job that ended early, while he is off working and doing this band stuff. His crazy ex girl friend flirting with everyone, who is awful in looks as in personality, and he is still friends with her because he dated within the friend group before. That upsets me, and the fact that i got back from vacation, and it's been like a week and half, and i have seen him twice, once meeting his family and the other day him meeting mine at my house. It isn't my definition of fun. That is one thing that upset me. And then i got him this nice little necklace, while i was on vacation, and he finally has a little time for me on sunday, and i give it to him. He is all happy, then later that day him and i get into a fight because i wanted him to apologize to my friend who he seriously was being jerk to like weeks before. This friend and i have a weird relationship, that i don't want to get into, but lets just say it's rough, but i love her. I admit i over exaggerated when i was yelling, but he didn't have to break up with me over it. I cried for a night, and he broke that necklace i got him. He changed everything on facebook before i could even really talk to him. I find out that crazy ex like hates me for reason, and just plain awful. The next day when i'm heart broken, and all i want to do is puke, I apologize to him for yelling, even though he called me dirt, and weird, and my family weird, and said i was nothing to him the day before we got back together. He apologizes, but i sit here and wonder after a week from that happening i still feel like complete crap. He is back to calling me beautiful and amazing and such, but honestly is there this fine line between doing that. Sure, i said some rough things, after from what he said that i didn't mean. He says he loves me, then he hates me, and then he loves me again all after a day. I feel messed up, and twisted. Then today, he is having a party at a friends house, who is a girl, and i mean i like her a lot, but i'm not allowed to come. I live right down the street from her, and i'm the one not allowed to come. I don't get it. Sure, it's his friend, but how would that make you feel? I've tried telling him, and all i get is stuff like you're depressed, you need help. Like come on! I don't need help, i need you to stop doing this because i love you, and all shit hurts! Seriously people, i'm 17, and way over my head. more

Open Question: How do you get over a phobia of relationships?

I found out a few months ago that I have a phobia of relationships. Like all relationships, with family, friends, guys. I developed it after loosing my dad who I was really close with at a really young age. I remember when he passed away that I told myself I would never let anyone else in because it hurt too much to loose them. I never actually wanted to not be able to let people in, but I didn't understand when I was that young. I had the phobia removed but I still freak out when someone tries to get close to me (Not physically, I mean emotionally, mentally and what not). In this case I'm talking about relationships with guys. I've had boyfriends but they've never been extremely serious and I always held them at arms length. I find it difficult to let guys in, I'm 20 and I've finished studying so I don't really get to meet many people. But when I do meet guys I immediately put a wall up and act polite, I don't actually try to get to know them or let them get to know me. I realised what I was doing so I tried to stop it. I started to date a guy but I found that while I did like him I never really liked him a lot like I never got butterflies and I was never excited to see him plus I got nervous around him and freaked out mentally wondering what he was thinking or what he wanted do. I'm a virgin and to be honest I feel embarrassed about that so I also freak out because I realise that I have to tell any guy that I go out with. And it scares me that they will change their mind about me because, well, you know how guys are at this age and feel about all of that. Anyway, so I broke it off with him because I just didn't like him enough. I keep wondering if that's me freaking out and I never really completely gave him a chance and never gave myself a chance to get butterflies for him. Or maybe I freak out because I know I don't like him that much to get butterflies and what not and all I'm doing is pushing myself to try and like him because I can't tell the difference from not liking the guy or the phobia that is now only a fear. How am I supposed to fall for someone if I'm always worried about the phobia and fears of getting in a relationship? I mean I really want to like someone, I really want a relationship, it's lonely when you've been single for so long and all your friends have partners. But I just can't seem to like anyone that I only just meet, I need to know them and spend time with them without the pressure of wondering where it will go or if I'm leading him on etc. How do I get rid of these fears?! more

Open Question: i cant help beeing rude?

i am rude , and short tempered to my loved ones, my mum, grandmother and my boyfriend especially, not dad since he demands more respect, he is kind of like me also, but worse. i cant stand the simplest questions . i see a connection though that is is sometimes about my independence that is challenged (by mum asking me to mintens on in wintertime, or my boyfriend that asks me where im going when i just go to the bathroom.) or i get irritaded and intimidated by simple questions like thay ask something they could easily find out themselves. grandmother tried constantly to make me eat sweetbread and candy , but ive been on a diet since i was 28..its like trying to quit smoking and someone tries to offer u cigarettes again and again, i mean i like sweets, but i dont want to be obese. i also am not humble enough for them to have their opinions about environment and diets and other things i consider should be in a certain way. I should be grateful towards them and patient for they have more patience with me, when i ask dumb things. I can be very offencive i realize afterwards. i get bad consience, punishes myself by digging into depression, telling myself and them im bad. sometimes it just blurts out, and sometimes i have a few moments thinking; "now is the chance not to start the day badly, i can make a diffrence, be that nice happy person i want to be", like i can be to other people.. then i just blurt out the bad stuff anyway, i just cant muster up this strengt to change this, im 35 years old now, how do i grow up?? its like im stuck in teenage rebellion.. or am i bipolar?? please help (i also hate beeing called up on the phone by anyone) more

Open Question: JW’s, what is the difference between a reprint and a cover-up?

In your book, “The truth that leads to eternal life published in 1968, we can read on page 89; “By 1975 civil disorder, anarchy, military dictatorships, runaway inflation, transportation breakdowns, and chaotic unrest will be the order of the day in many hungry nations” Then in the cover-up edition of 1981, after the above prediction failed to eventuate (like ever other predicted future event the JWs ever spoke about), we find the above passage replaced with this one; “Today malnutrition is said to affect more than a thousand million people; perhaps as many as 400 million live constantly on the brink of starvation.” I feel sure that the JWs will ignore the fact that it was not even mentioned that the book had been re-written to cover up the fact of another false prediction, they will say that “New Light” made it necessary to make the change. The way I see it, it was not so much “New Light” but the clear evidence that proved another failure of the watchtower that needed to be replaced. I will try my chances as a prophet and say that this question will be deleted in less than 1 hour because they can not allow the truth to be available for others to see how deceitful they have been.I did not know they leased it to that greedy drunk Rutherford, I thought they just let him live there to hide him away.Well it looks like I no better a prophet than the JWs, but I did think if I put that bit in, they might leave my question alone and they have so far!!!!!I would assume "reprint" meant the original book was reprinted, they printed so many the first time then they just printed more, not revised. more

Open Question: what legal action can i take against an abusive teacher?

I have just started learning hindustani classical music from a reputed institute, however, i joined two months after the other students. Since I sang as a lead singer for some years, I have a practical knowledge of singing and music, also i know the theory of western classical music. hence, i pick up easily. this teacher used to look at me and a new student mostly, in the beginning, while teaching, which i assumed as her concern. After 3 classes, we were singing some notes from the book, and when we finished, i looked up from the book and found her staring at me. the next class, she gave a lecture on not wearing pants (i was the only one wearing pants), then on jeans, then on tights, and finally on stretch chudidars, and asked us to wear only salwar kurtas for class. i was late for the first time, for this class, and she was teaching alankars. (I had been frequently asking her to teach alankars once again as she had taught this only once since i joined). it hurt a bit, but trying to make the most of it, I quickly got my mobile out and recorded the few alankars i got to hear. in this class, i found her studying my face, frequently, and continuously asking me if i had understood. I was tempted to tell about my musical background but refrained from it (her tone did not seem to be of concern). the next class, i was sitting closer to the door, as some more students had joined and it was difficult to hear the harmonium, with some of the new students singing too loud and the sound from the other dance and music classes coming from outside. her abusive nature came to the forefront, as she kept staring at me, and asking me, if i was understanding. upto now, i would always answer gently, that i understood, but after she picked on me, the third time, i told her with a gentle and firm voice, that i understood. i hoped it would deter her from being abusive, but she started telling the others, about how she would keep teaching the same thing again and again, how we must not be proud, we must not be impatient, and on and on (her tone was sarcastic and i actually wanted to hear the alankars, the theory, the raag again and again, as i wanted my foundation to be strong and was practising this foundational stuff at home, every day, even using my mobile recording facility to get my alankars properly). this picking on me went on in the next class as well. though it was hurting as hell within, i maintained a quiet front as i did not want to give her any opportunity to complain against me. but i had lost my internal peace and could not make myself attend the next two classes. i thought it would help her to realise the hurt she was causing me. i decided for the next class, to not look at her as she stared so often at me, and then, started being abusive. but the next class, i attended, after some time, she scolded a small girl, for looking in her book, while singing. then, she came on me, again, asking if i understood, when i affirmed, that i understood, she commented to everyone that she could never make out from my face, if i understood. (she had taken a new tune, that the others learnt in the two classes i had missed, and i quickly picked it up, and even knew, that the others were constantly missing a beat in the last line.) then, she indirectly started suggesting to me, what she wants me to do. She said that, she had told a woman to take her child out of the previous batch. She did not want people who did not have a passion, she does not want people who are not interested and on and on. I realised that she wants me to leave. I cannot understand the reason why she is behaving this way with me. I can see she enjoys hurting me and she is enjoying her power to get me out of the course. Also, if I do not get out, she will get me out of the course by making up a reason. I am the only Christian in this batch and i do not think there are any other Christians in the previous batch. Could this be the reason for her behaviour? I do not want her to get away with this victimization. Heaven knows, how many people she has enjoyed torturing in this way? I have put in 6 months fees + deposit that i will get if i complete one year + admission fees. Why should i give it up? I am a jobless person, so money is a problem, yet i want to take legal action. What legal action can i take against her and this institute. Should i approach the consumer court, the minority commission, christian organisations, or the court? more

Open Question: Do you ever feel like you can't state your opinion?

Whenever I state my opinion people get angry at me and get defensive but I try to tell them that I wasn't starting an argument I was just telling them my opinion and that I disagree with them. But they gang up on me and do everything they can to prove me wrong. But I respect their opinions and the way they see it, all I do is tell them my opinion if it's different. I never mean that I wanted everyone to agree with me because I don't, yet they don't listen to me. I feel like people don't appreciate it when I voice my opinion. So then I thought that I maybe say it at inappropriate times. But every time I try to not talk I find that I’m having to bite my tongue and smile and nod even though I completely disagree. Do I just not know how to keep my 2c to myself? But I mean if I'm not allowed to voice my opinion where does that leave me? To be some stupid doll that just agrees with everything people say? It's as if everything I think and feel is wrong and everyone goes out of their way to point that out to me. I feel like they don't respect my opinion or the way I think. I tell them that and they say I'm a bitch. It's... upsetting. more

Open Question: Where to start? English Lit. Graduate looking to become a copywriter?

Hey guys I have some sub-questions along with this too, ANY help appreciated! Thanks: Quick and honest background: I am in my final year of University, studying English & American Literature with no work experience in this field, expecting a 2:1. After literally YEARS of panicking, stressing, researching, questioning and generally getting nowhere in my quest to find a career path when I finish University, I accidentally stumbled upon a few videos online about the life of a copywriter and what they do as a career. The working environment and ability to work with words has really attracted me to this career as I think it will have what I count as the most important element of any career in abundance - fun! Along with the potential to earn some good money. Is copywriting considered a career? I see that there is a lot of advice for prospective copywrighters to work with graphic design students/people and create a portfolio together - surely one would be more valuable if you provided the graphics yourself? I have no graphic skills, won't this be a hindrance when searching for jobs or is a knowledge and ability when it comes to graphics not a requirement? Many other responses have recommended books by successful copywrighters to get started - are these not simply personal marketing ploys to gain extra money? Are they worth the investment? I have a perfectionist approach to anything I do, so I am pursuing information on this career path with the automatic assumption that I need to be and should be creating immediately selling and first-class ideas just sitting here in my room, with no practice or guidance whatsoever - is this an unfair thing to do? Will it take time to develop these skills and gradually expand my creative abilities? I am sure, or I hope the answer, is 'yes this is unfair'! However, aren't there people who can already do this naturally? How would I get chosen for a job over them? Many questions, I appreciate replies to any or all! They would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys!EDIT: Also, what could I be doing in my SPARE TIME during this last year of my studies to give me the best start in this field? Thanks more

Open Question: Why do I go on living?

For starters I'll tell you why and then go backwards. I have something to care for. I have my cats who for the last 8 years have been my best friends and traveling bodies. I don't want to disappoint my family. I don't want to hurt the people who love me. I know what it feels like to think you are taking your last breath, and how precious it is. I'm so close to the beautiful beach that I can smell the salty air blowing through my window. I have two arms and two legs a strong young body a pretty face and a sharp mind to match it. I have a roof over my head clothes on my back and food to eat which is a lot more than many. Sounds pretty good. But I am so poor, and I try so hard, and every door I knock down slams in my face. I've suffered with manic depression since I was a child. I used to write letters to God and bury them in the back yard because i thought he would find them, and all I ever asked was to be happy. Everything I have worked for has been taken away from me. I can't pay rent. I don't have a car. I have to rely on others to support me from day to day. I used to be inspired. I thought I would be someone. I spend most mornings crying myself back to sleep, sometimes just because I'm unhappy that I woke up at all. I've spent most of my life moving from one place to the next just searching for something. I don't really know what. And without too much explaining I can honestly say I've hit an unbearable string of bad luck. My mom always said that God will never give you more than you can handle. But God never gave me anything. more

Open Question: im gay and how do i admit it?

hi im 14 yrs old im 15 next month, and like i fancy these guys in my class well just on looks im a sucker for the though guy type :P but like my friends always call me gay...and like tbh if u see me talk to me wouldnt think im gay? lots of girls fancy me, and ive turned them down, ive been in a relationship once and it wasnt good(with girl). I havent told any1 im gay but like,i dont know if ill ever find a gay friend where i live, like should i admit it to my friends? they'lle laugh, and spread it, and well im the shy guy in the class, but every1 like thinks im cool cause my brother is like cool,and all and if i told people im gay he might get slagged =/. another thing when should i shave my pubic hair? its massive LOL.. and how?( my brothers have those shavers) but do i need anything else? :o Am i gay? or am i trying to act like a girl, cause i say to myself and picture me walking around with a girlfriend being her friend and all..and my brothers gf was talking to me she was upset and shes like ur a really great person to talk to when im down :) sounds like im a girl to her u no? how do i admit im gay to people? is it weird if i look at gay porn alot? jerk off 0-3 timeslol?? more

Open Question: How do I handle his jerky behavior?

My ex and I work together. Hes 23 and I'm 17 and we dated almost a year. It's been 3 months since I dumped him for cheating on me. Hes still seeing the girl he cheated on me with and from what I can tell he seems happy. I am very happy single and don't have time or the desire for a new relationship. My problem? My ex is so arrogant and full of himself. He is seriously a jerk to me at work. He can be verbally abusive towards me, will do his job wrong on purpose which forces me to do extra work (after 3 years he knows how to do his job right), has parked so close to my car over the line that I couldn't open my drivers door and had to go move my car on break, talks to people constantly while working which because of our job forces me to do mine and his and the list goes on. I can't quit as I've worked myself up into a good position ( I get paid as much per hour as he does and have been there half the time) and jobs in Michigan are hard to find plus it's close to my school and home. He on the other hand has graduated college and has his degree and the head boss says he is not a good employee yet stays there instead of looking for a job in his field. I'm not jealous in the least we were way different and I'm happier now. I never felt we really hit it off. He actually treats me worse on the days he goes out with his girlfriend. I can't talk to my boss. People have moved beyond this issue. I usually just ignore him and suffer in silence. There is alot of good things going on in my life, I'm busy and happier now. I don't get why after 3 months he is still so jerky and at his age too I would think he would be more mature. Like I said he is especially cocky and arrogant after he goes out with his girlfriend and seriously he got what he wanted so I don't understand it. We should all be better off as far as I'm concerned. Why is he still acting like this after 3 months and how can I handle his behavior? more

Open Question: How to divide time between friends...?

Hey guys, I go back to school in a few days and already I feel anxious about how I'm going to divide my time between two of my friends. One of my friends, let's call her Amy, is one of my closest female friends. I really enjoy spending time with her but she isn't keen on spending HER time with some of my other friends. Up until a little while ago we spent pretty much all of our time together, and it was clear that spending so much time in each other's company wasn't very beneficial as we would get irritated with each other quickly. And so, on the last few weeks of school before we broke up, we spent some time apart. We saw each other in Form and in a few lessons, but we didn't socialise at break and lunch. We said hi and chatted if we saw each other, but neither of us went out of our way to hang out. The good thing about this was that it was great when we finally did spend some time together, but the only problem was that I was starting to get used to hanging out with some of my other friends, in particular my closest male friend - let's call him Eric. Eric and I have a really good time together. I found hanging out with him to be refreshing - I looked forward to break times and the time between lessons because I knew we could hang out. He doesn't really know Amy all that well and I don't think it would bother him if we all spent time together, but of course Amy wouldn't like it. I've been thinking about perhaps spending my time with Amy at break and Eric at lunch, and this sounds pretty good to me, but I think it will be difficult adjusting to it after having quite a long time apart, hanging out with different people. Any advice? Sorry that it's such a long and rather tedious question - if you're reading this far, I really appreciate it :D Thanks :] more

Open Question: What if I cash a check and there isn't funds in the account?

I have been really screwed financially since my husband lost his job. I went back to nursing except I did in home care as a RN. Anyway, this woman who hired me, said she accidentally messed up pay roll (from the rumors I heard this wasn't an accident, she is notorious for playing with peoples money) and she denied even owing me money, until I gave her my time sheets and thank God I was smart enough to copy the checks. So I had proof she owes me money. Every time I would call her she would give me this bs about how much she was struggling and poor me and so on and so on! Anyway I started feeling bad up until I found out that I have a tumor and I told her she needed to pay me that I would need it for helping cover bills since my husband would have to take time off to watch my son after they cut it out. For the record I quit after she started playing with me. So she mailed me a check on the 1 of August to be cashed September 4th. I really need this money to help cover bills and I am so scared that it will bounce and I won't be able to afford for my husband to help take care of me. What will happen to me or her or whatever if she A.) canceled it B.) It bounces it C.) either one happens how can I get this woman to pay for the hassle she has put me through? 5 points!!!This is a business check!the business is LLC more

Open Question: of mice and men help?

can anyone help me answer these questions for my AP homework. 1- Analyze the relationship between George and Lennie. Explain how the relationship is a contradiction to the typical relationships that one might find during the Depression. Focus on both the positive and negative aspects of the friendship. 2- Explain what you believe is the effect that the foreshadowing has on the reader's interpretation of events. 3- How does Steinbeck demonstrate the cruel side of human nature? Describe the rhetorical and narrative techniques that he uses. 4- Read the poem, "To a Mouse" by George Burns. Note how the theme of the poem is developed throughout the novel. 5- Animal Imagery is used throughout the novel to characterize certain people. Trace the appearance of the imagery and what it comes to symbolize. 6- Compare the instances in which Carlson takes Candy's dog away to kill it, and the scene in which George shoots Lennie. What do each of the instances add to the novel's theme of a person's responsibility to another person? 7- The final scene in the novel allows Steinbeck to explore the morality of a mercy killing. Using evidence from the text(page numbers) discuss whether or not you believe that Lennie's death was justified. What is George trying to accomplish by shooting Lennie before the other men come to do it? Any help with any of these questions would be fantastic! please tell me what question you are answering though. thank you! more

Open Question: Ps3 ban unexplained 8002A227?

I have waited 3 days now for an email from sony detailing the cause for my console ban and how long it will be for. The code 8002A227 appears when I try to log in. I live in the UK and I share the console with my younger brother and I suspect the ban is because of him attempting to hijack other peoples accounts when he plays it. It's kind of annoying that I've been banned along with him. I can't find a phone number that directs to this problem that I can ring in the UK. Can anyone shed some light on this problem? more

Open Question: I don't know what to do, and i need help now!?

Boys, Boys, Boys... Four years ago i meant a boy and we fell in love. We have been off and on since then and earlier this year we were together for about five months until he got tired of me going back and forth from him to my ex-boyfriend so he ended it. We didn't talk much after that until around June of this year. We started off getting close and becoming best friends again. Eventually, we began to like each other until we found other people about a month ago. But, he ended up in a relationship with this girl shortly after that and i was still just talking to other guys. He broke up with her about 2 weeks ago after calling and complaining to me that she was lying and cheating on him. Last Saturday at a party he began to come onto me very slowly and later that night we kissed and he told me he loved me. I went back to bed with him and began to listen to him tell me he loved me, never stopped loving me, wanted to be with me, and im the best thing that has ever happened to him. Everything was going great until this past Sunday when he told me we needed to talk and then began to tell me that he just wanted to be friends because he was confused and didn't know what he wanted. We have talked on and off all week and everything was going fine until last night when he called and began to tell me about how him and ex-girlfriend were trying to work through things until he found out she was talking to someone else and wanted me to give him advice on what to do. I told him the truth that he was dumb for taking her back and she is just lying to him and he didn't seem to like it to much and thought i was just lying because im jealous. But, thats not why i said that at all. We eventually ended the conversation with an argument and said some really cruel and hateful words to each other. I love this boy with all my heart and i can't get over him. I don't know if he is just playing/using me or if he really does love me and just wants to be friends. I need help on what i should do. Every time i talk to him i start to have feelings for him and i can't move on. But, i don't know how he feels because he won't talk to me about it.Should i move on and forget him and cut off all our communication or should i continue to be friends with him and see if he just might start to have feelings for me again to? more

Open Question: How do you know if you're gay? Am I gay?

I asked this question in Men's Health earlier, and the people who answered are calling me gay: "I'm a 16 year old dude, and I find it really hard to get an erection when I want one. I try fantasizing about girls, but it doesn't really excite me just to think about it like that. My brother gave me a stack of Playboys, but the pictures don't excite me either - it's kind of like an "ok, that's nothing special" kind of feeling. I'm still a virgin, so this shouldn't be an STD. I also developed normally, so IDK if this is a hormone issue. I also get random erections like any other teen guy. Do I have Erectile Dysfunction (or however that's spelled)?" ----- I've been having people ask and accuse me of being gay for a long time (co-workers at the resturant and grocery store I work at, band camp roommates, etc.), so I wonder if I should think about it a bit. Idk, I don't think I'm gay. I never thought about wanting a boyfriend, I'm not super feminine, and I think it's kind of weird for two guys to make out and have intercourse, though I definitely don't judge. I've had crushes on guys before, but all I ended up doing was befriending them. We didn't date or anything like that. Does this make me gay?I had fantasies about guys before, but I don't want to actually do a guy in the way gay people have sex, if you know what I mean. more

Open Question: Graded coin question (PCGS, NGC)?

I'm looking into submitting some proof coins for grading but I have a few questions. I have already bought some graded PR69 coins from PCGS and they seem flawless in my eyes but when I started asking around people told me that they use a loupe to find scratches etc. on a coin. My question is what is their standard on flawless? and how powerful of a loupe do I need? I have had people who told me X10 and others who said X30 so now I want to look at my coins and make sure its worth my time submitting them. more

Open Question: How to Handle the Kid with Asperger's Syndrome in High School?

Hello, As you may have deduced from the title, I (along with several others in my classes) are having trouble with a special young man in our senior grade in high school who, unfortunately, has severe Asperger's Syndrome. As one might expect from a person suffering from a form of autism, this person generally lacks good communications skills, cannot understand most things if they are not told to him completely literally, and is generally insensible to the opinions and feelings of his classmates. For instance, he often says things (in a high pitched and infantile slur) such as "Jews are the reason we're in a recession. I hate those damn Jews", "People who believe in God are stupid, stupid people" (despite being Jewish himself), and making other very strong and politically charged opinions several times during class. In addition, he often stares unabashedly at his female classmates' breasts and, on occasion, makes a move to touch or squeeze them without so much as asking. Furthermore, he has several other tics which disrupt class. He repeatedly disrupts class by either spouting off random comments, questions, or other statements which have usually only tangential relevance to what the lecture is about or by demanding the teacher do inane things for him like open a window, shut the door, sharpen his pencil, or give him extra credit for free. Any time he is denied one of these things, he whimpers very loudly and proceeds to beg until the teacher does it just so the class can continue. In any given class period, this can take up 10-15% of the entire class, every day. In addition, during tests, he is not only extremely slow, but he also whines, screams, moans, and curses any time he comes to a problem which frustrates him (which is often). Needless to say, it is extremely distracting to all the other test takers. Moreover, he refuses to do homework or take notes, and moans about how much he hates doing them and begs not to receive a zero for not doing his work lest his "mom find out." Unfortunately, this child is in several AP classes, many of which are voluntary, which is working out very poorly for everyone involved. While this student has a good memory and is not unintelligent, he very starkly lacks the maturity necessary to complete an AP course. Not only is it not good for him, it is especially disruptive to the other 15 - 30 students in the room who are either repeatedly distracted by his frequent outbursts or deprived lecture time because the teacher is forced to teach the same thing once again because he either "wasn't listening" or "didn't get it". Moreover, his general insensitivity to other students, inappropriate behavior, and leering have generated an intensifying dislike of this student among the student body who are required to be in contact with him. Is there anything I can do to make this situation better? I feel that this student is not in the best place for him, and I feel that not only myself but the other students are being deprived a quality education because of this lose-lose situation. I may only be a fellow classmate, but I can't help but think that talking to the teachers or principal about my concerns might make them more aware of the issue at hand. Thanks! more

Open Question: What would be your first impression?

If someone posted this as a "26 secrets tag" on their facebook. I sing out loud when I'm the only one on a subway. When I sit in public, I pretend to read when really I'm eavesdropping on conversations around me. When I was 4 years old I told my gradfather I hated him, he passed away before I could apologize. I'm still sorry. When I was a child, I used to think my life was a book being read by King Babar to his children. I was afraid that one day he would close the book and my life would be over. I once dated a bisexual, he passed away the same night when he told me he loved me. Everyday I feel guilty for dating someone thas not him. I wish that my real father could have been a solider, so that when people ask why he wasn't there I could tell them he died and not that he didn't care enough to be my dad. Whenever I'm at church and everyones praying. I bow my head and think about the tv programs I plan to wach. I rescue earthworms from sidewalks so they don't get squished. If I had to choose two people in the world to save, I would choose my dogs. When I'm bored, I look at the people around me and wonder what they're thinking and how there lives are. I take down all the "Privacy/Do not disturb" signs down in every hotel I attend. I find the thought of awkward encounters for cleaning ladies truley amusing. Everytime I travel to a new country, I collect a football jersey of that country. These jerseys take up 3/4 of my closet space. I once cheated on my eye exam to get the glasses I've always wanted. When christmas shopping, I judge people by how many bags they're carrying. I don't feel the slightest guilt but I feel guilt for not feeling guilty. I always try to accomplish something before the microave beeps, whether its going to the bathroom or turninng on the tv 2 floors below me. When I was at a hotel in England, I told my friend that his "lucky" sweater got lost in the airport 'cause it was ugly. He told me it was his goodluck charm. When Real Madrid lost, I believed him and spent 2 hours looking for the sweater. I found it and wear it every match without him knowing (: I like to snoop in other peoples medicine cabinet. Those traffic lights that count down really stress me out. I once called in sick for school cause I couldn't find my matching shoe. I once told my friends I ran for the cancer research marathon, but I went to starbucks that day and watched everyone run past the window. I judge people by which section they are in in a book store. I don't eat twinkies but when I'm in the aisle there in, I like to smash them in their packaging. When my parents treat me well, I feel guilt like I don't deserve it. When meeting new people I use a british accent. They always fall for it :) If bathrooms have foam soap, I pile it up like a foot high. I am book smart but don't have a lick of common sense. If I could, I would switch those in an instant. more

Open Question: Why are my ex's friends curious about this "new guy" they assumed I have?

My ex broke up w. me about 4months ago. He worked sooo hard to pursue me; genuinely cared was even more serious about it than me. I was happy being alone but ultimately decided he was worth being with and he had potential and within a span of 2-3 months, he just "didn't feel like having a girlfriend anymore". It was a good relationship; we had the quality of a serious relationship in that short time- met his family, brought me to a wedding, was close w. his good friends, dealt w. money issues, just very comfortable w. each other...when we first met (not dating, talking, etc...), he had told all his friends he had "met someone special". Right now he wants to be "selfish", no 3rd party, and "it wasn't the right time, not ready". We didn't have a bad breakup but I cut off everything and just ran away...haven't spoken to him since. He sent me a few txts reitirating our convo fr. the next before (apologizing) but i never responded back. I've never commented on the breakup on fb or have said anything bad about him...nor have i commented on anything about love or relationsihps or revenge...nothing like that. His friends have been more than nice to me after the breakup. We were never super close but I always got along w. them when I would see them at parties or at their place. His girl friends (who are like his sisters) are very protective of him yet seem to be more protective of me than him. They still love him but always tell me how much they hate what he did to me and would want to see me now then to "catch up" (keep in mind, it's always them initiating; not me). My ex's sisters (only met them once but got along great) would always be on my fb account and would "like" my pictures and status. To be honest, the breakup affected my "self esteem" more than my heart. I I worked hard at the new job, met people, kept busy and worked 5-6 days/week, got into scrapbooking more, spent more time w. friends, went out at night more, worked out (LOST 13lbs! :), and even went to dinner w. a gentleman i met at a wedding. I just got back from vacation w. family and hawaii and i feel like i'm a completely different person - better and stronger. I also found out I got into nursing school. Great blessings for me. Before I left, I posted a pic of me and a \ dancer who worked at the luau (my favorite dancer - he was so cute :) and I really didn't think anything of it so when i heard people were talking about it, it was really surprising. I'm not one to broadcast things about me online) I jokingly added, "yup, i got to bring him home :)" My status read lyrics fr. a song that said "you're amazing, just the way you are" (which is dedicated to me. I found love for myself in hawaii and finally stoped blaming myself for the breakup). Well, my ex's uncle (who happens to be my best friend's boyfriend) made a comment on the pic and said, "so you found a new guy on your vacation...?" I've know him longer than my ex and he was never once interested in anything about my personal life. And apparently all my ex's friends were "talking about the picture" and assumed that I'm now dating that dancer from the luau?! CRAZY...first, it's not true. I really didn't think much of it and 2nd, why would they care so much? (and not be rude but the guy in the pic is kind of a big upgrade fr. my ex...just fr. the looks/stature of it...I've also changed. I lost weight, fit, tan, did my hair differently, in cute summer outfits...) and 3rd, how could you assume I have a new bf if i'm just taking a pic w. a cute luau dancer? We didn't date that long...i'm just a girl...i'm his ex, yet they're still so nice to me and apparently "everyone's talking about the picture"...which is really nothing - that's why i'm confused to why it's a "big deal"/surprise to his friends...most of them are taken and "coupled" up, yet still curious (not in a nosy way) more

Open Question: I can't update my Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun?

I own a Command & Conquer Tiberian Sun PC game. I have it installed on 3 computers, but I can only go in online mode with one of them (although I haven't tried the second one). I have 2 that I can only use occasionally, and one that I can use anytime. I can play the single player game on any computer, but I have only been able to get the patches for one of the ones I can't use all the time. This is kind of disappointing since I'm only occasionally able to play other people online (since the patches are required to do so). My computer will go so far as to connect and start finding the 1 of 2 patches, but at that point, it just says, "Can't find patches, please check internet connection and try again". I have a good connection (which is how I'm posting this), so I don't know why the one computer I really don't care for it to be on can locate the patches, but the one that I use, can't. Can someone please help me out with this? It's so annoying, and I hope I made sense. more

Open Question: What would you think of someone if they posted this on their facebook?

I sing out loud when I'm the only one on a subway. When I sit in public, I pretend to read when really I'm eavesdropping on conversations around me. When I was 4 years old I told my gradfather I hated him, he passed away before I could apologize. I'm still sorry. When I was a child, I used to think my life was a book being read by King Babar to his children. I was afraid that one day he would close the book and my life would be over. I once dated a bisexual, he passed away the same night when he told me he loved me. Everyday I feel guilty for dating someone thas not him. I wish that my real father could have been a solider, so that when people ask why he wasn't there I could tell them he died and not that he didn't care enough to be my dad. Whenever I'm at church and everyones praying. I bow my head and think about the tv programs I plan to wach. I rescue earthworms from sidewalks so they don't get squished. If I had to choose two people in the world to save, I would choose my dogs. When I'm bored, I look at the people around me and wonder what they're thinking and how there lives are. I take down all the "Privacy/Do not disturb" signs down in every hotel I attend. I find the thought of awkward encounters for cleaning ladies truley amusing. Everytime I travel to a new country, I collect a football jersey of that country. These jerseys take up 3/4 of my closet space. I once cheated on my eye exam to get the glasses I've always wanted. When christmas shopping, I judge people by how many bags they're carrying. I don't feel the slightest guilt but I feel guilt for not feeling guilty. I always try to accomplish something before the microave beeps, whether its going to the bathroom or turninng on the tv 2 floors below me. When I was at a hotel in England, I told my friend that his "lucky" sweater got lost in the airport 'cause it was ugly. He told me it was his goodluck charm. When Real Madrid lost, I believed him and spent 2 hours looking for the sweater. I found it and wear it every match without him knowing (: I like to snoop in other peoples medicine cabinet. Those traffic lights that count down really stress me out. I once called in sick for school cause I couldn't find my matching shoe. I once told my friends I ran for the cancer research marathon, but I went to starbucks that day and watched everyone run past the window. I judge people by which section they are in in a book store. I don't eat twinkies but when I'm in the aisle there in, I like to smash them in their packaging. When my parents treat me well, I feel guilt like I don't deserve it. When meeting new people I use a british accent. They always fall for it :) If bathrooms have foam soap, I pile it up like a foot high. I am book smart but don't have a lick of common sense. If I could, I would switch those in an instant. Its called the 26 secrets tag. Would you think they're depressed? more

Open Question: what do u think of my pitbull???????

i just want to kno what do u think of my handsome boy? and i would love to see your animals and how much you love them... about mine: he is male and his name is maysin he was born november 5th 2008 and i love him soo much ive had him since we was born we have his momma and he has been with me for his whole life and was raised very well he loves other dogs and kids and all animals hes a sweetheart and i tought him bout 13 different tricks so he is very smart he is the best dog i have ever so here are some pictures of him threw out his life i just wish all pits were raised like him maysin only 1 day old- he is the middle tan 1 with the bigger white line down his head http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/9.jpg he is the only one lookin- bout 3 or 4 weeks old http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/11.jpg he found himself a new bed- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/22.jpg with momma- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/42.jpg the first time he seen a lake- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/52.jpg and he loves to sleep on people like that- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/80.jpg his little human brother- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/5a38c621.jpg after swimming- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/014.jpg with the cats- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/88.jpg just maysin- http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad316/my-pitbull-is-maysin/57.jpg hope you enjoyed my baby boy and there were 3 boys and 1 girl and they all went to great homes i kno each and every person that they went to and i see them very oftenhe is a pure red nose pit.. thankswhat is a hasky??mom is pure breed she has papers. and there is such thing as red nose because thats what maysin is a pit with a red nose so you cant tell me there is no such thing cuz maysin is real so thanks for your comment. and btw i call him a red nose cuz its easier described that way more

Open Question: How do I move on after finishing things with my boyfriend?

You can't have a relationship without trust right? So obviously love isn't enough to get two people through. I've been in my relationship for a year and a half and 3 months in he cheated on me, lied, lied and lied. It was quite extreme what he did but what hurt me even more is I date back times in my head and figure out when he was seeing her then pretending to me everything was fine and he never even seemed to act guilty whilst he was sleeping with another person. I'd already fallen head over heels by the time I found out and after a lot of thinking, tears and I had depression for quite a while causing me to almost fail my college which would of stopped me going uni, but I got through. We decided he was going to change, he did the whole 'I love you' talk and I gave it another go which wasn't like me but I felt so attached and trapped I had no way to turn him down. So ever since then I've never really got over it, we where brilliant together, I mean brilliant. He'd help me out with money, my horse, uni stuff, and I'd help him out with his job, family troubles and any issues we ever had. Most of the time we would just laugh about and be so loved up it felt perfect but I'd always remind myself with images and thoughts of the past. Plus he never really stopped. He never cheated again but he'd have the odd flirt behind my back and lie to me about it. So just yesterday it hit me I was never going to trust him, never going to get over his past and my paranoia, jealousy and all these flaws I never had till then where ruining me. I decided to talk to him and end it, i've not stopped crying and his saying all the right words to try and get me to forgive him, but I need to put my foot down as I can't see myself ever getting engaged or settling down with him knowing what he did. Also he was pretty much my first love whilst I had to deal with the fact he;'d slept with around 22 girls, (probably more) from his lies. Or is someone going to tell me people with a split personality, two faces can change? I don't believe it anymore, ive tried time and time again. So what do I do to get out of the habit of wanting to text him all the time like we used to, seeing him all the time and ringing him whenever I need a friend to talk to. I don't want my depression to come back. Lastly, i've done the whole keeping myself busy, seeing friends and i've got hobby's and interests so don't advice anything like that. But thanks for any help anyone can give. more

Open Question: Writing stories and coming up with ideas?

I would like to make a short film (3 - 4 minutes) that has a moral lesson. I suck at writing though and I find it boring. I need to come up with something by today, something with a message. For example I seen this video on youtube. It shows how people are selfish when we have limited resources. (Two people were fighting over a drink, and then someone took the drink from them by luck.) Here is the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3TI252lfMQ Another short film suggests when someone lends us money, its better to pay him/her back when we get money (first thing first). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOD0v59gMlE. I don't want to spend money or travel anywhere to shoot a short film. I want to come up with something easy and it must have a message, so whats important to people in your opinion ? How can I come up with story when my mind is stuck? Please if you have an idea, let me know or help me get somewhere. If you want you can list me some moral issues that I could talk about. Thanks in advance ! more

Open Question: SCOOTER NiGHTMARE!!!?

I woud love to know which scooters NOT to get more than anything!! (50cc ONLY answers) but if you would like to help me find a scooter read this... OK.. so I been looking for scooters but some people say KYMCO sucks and all chinese brands suck, others say depends on what chinese brands because Honda and Yamaha scooters are made in China so.... What I need is (from most to least important): 50cc... no more than that! How much trouble is going to give me.. that's why I sold my car, because I hate looking for a mechanic so often. Storage... Im going to used it for school so I need as much storage as I can get Apparence.. how it looks it's REALLY important for me, I dont want to look stupid riding it (Im a 5"4 21 year-old female living in Palm Beach, FL, just in case) The speed, and the price are the least of my worries as long as is no more than 2600, and well I will preferred if it has room for two. Please don't recommend something you don't know from your own experience!!! I get a lot of people who always say VESPA!! but really?! Either I like going against people's recommendations, or I'm tired of hearing it, or it's just too expensive, regardless I don't want to get a Vespa! =D WHat you think about KYMCO? HONDA? YAMAHA? KEEWAY? QLINK? LANCE? and other minor brands? more

Open Question: Am i a normal 16 year old male?

Let me try to explain myself a little. Im a 16 year old virgin and im ok with it, sex is not the most important thing in a relationship. Though, im tall im also very skinny. While the world around me never seems to change ive noticed that i myself have grow up and began to see how immature everyone my age really is. I dont do drugs though i seem to always be around them. Also i try to hide my emotions so others around me dont worry about me. I often find myself questioning other motives, and this bugs me. I do not wish to over analyze people but yet i do it on instinct. Anyway i need to get back on subject... the reason im asking if im normal is because everyone around me seems to think im very weird and withdrawn. Im hoping that someone can at least give me their opinion. Thanks XDi forgot to say that im also kind of drawn more to darker things, it could be because of the things i was forced to do when i was younger. I prefer to spend my time awake during the night, though normally i have no choice but to spend time outside during the day. more

Open Question: I want to write a short film?

I would like to make a short film (3 - 4 minutes) that has a moral lesson. I suck at writing though and I find it boring. I need to come up with something by today, something with a message. For example I seen this video on youtube. It shows how people are selfish when we have limited resources. (Two people were fighting over a drink, and then someone took the drink from them by luck.) Here is the link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3TI252lfMQ Another short film suggests when someone lends us money, its better to pay him/her back when we get money (first thing first). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOD0v59gMlE. I don't want to spend money or travel anywhere to shoot a short film. I want to come up with something easy and it must have a message, so whats important to people in your opinion ? How can I come up with story when my mind is stuck? Please if you have an idea, let me know or help me get to know. If you want you can list me some moral issues that I could talk about. Thanks in advance ! more

Open Question: How The Hell Can I Move On With People Opening Old Wounds?

I have been haunted for a couple of years about a phrase I said. I am now almost seventeen, and I feel very remorseful for my racist words. On my thirteenth birthday, at home, I said something about Mexicans that was racist. I sincerely don't know why I did it, a friend of mine (who was not of Mexican descent) was there at the time, and so was my dad.They were both angry at me, and I don't blame them. Well, you see I'm adopted, and my biological family most likely was told about it, and now my older sister Molly, and my biological mom Marry, are both asking questions that indirectly relate to my comment four years ago. I guess they're trying to see if I'm racist, but it's making me feel worse, don't they know I would take it back if I could? And why the hell did my foster dad have to up, and tell that kind of thing to them? Don't they all realize that I'm tearing myself apart out of shame for what I said? I don't really want to admit it to them, I just want to find a way to get them to stop asking questions in reference to the nature of my comment! Goddamn, I just want want to move on with my life!Sorry about the language, but I'm just so pissed! more

Open Question: unban gaiaonline account?

i found out yestderday my account was banned..i admit, i was guilty of the reason they said, so i will not say it here. i saw online there are ways to unban accounts, but you have to pay atleast $4 for it..which isnt that bad, but it seemed like the website had just fake programs that they gave links for, and paid people for each download they got of it. it actually said the part about paying them on the site. anyway, if is possible, i want to unban my account,temporarily atleast. is there anyway to do this? i already made a spare account, and i found out who reported me. i've found out they are violating the TOS just as i was, so how can i report them? i know how to report by messege, and posts, but they havnt made any posts, and i havnt messeged them on the new account. more

Open Question: I can't handle life. Help please with coping?

I am only 13 years old and I hate my life. Most children just say that.. but i think i mean it. My life has worsened over the last three years. First, When i was in sixth grade, My parents divorced.. and my parents moved on way too fast. They also didn't understand. Second, I feel like an outsider. I feel like my friends don't want to come over my house and I always feel like people are laughing at me. In seventh grade, i got stressed so easily. I've tried to find the holy spirit several times but it just disappears. some of my teachers make me feel foolish. My cat just died. I'm depressed. My step siblings have ruined my laptop and They are stealing all MY grandparents attention. My dad has a fiance and she is a little immature. I miss my old life constantly . When my parents were together we had a sweet dog we had to give away. i miss my old room. My old friends from elementary school are always changing. I accidentally wrecked my grandfather's pro hauler last year, because the wanted me to ride their dog around.( which i was scared to do) the dog fell in the floorboard and I forgot to press the brakes and i immediately picked him up and wrecked. and now my privileges ( that I had to train for five years )are taken away after one mistake, that scared me and hurt me more than it did the pro hauler , so i asked if i could drive the pro hauler.. and My grandpa said " Yeah me and you'll ride charlie around" After we got done riding charlie around I asked if i could drive by myself. "Noo!" and I kind of threw a fit because I did good driving and I was slow and VERRY careful.. and my grandfather and i rarely fight.. and He said " Your being whiney and inconsiderate" . My life is shattered. Not just cause' that incident but the others listed above. I feel like god hates me and is against me and so is my mom. I feel like a black sheep. Me and my mother fight all the time. I'm so sad and miserable. When I am depressed.. I get mad easily and scream at someone and then i go in my room and cry..(I'm not emo) I Also have a bully since sixth grade. she is a little preppy skank cheerleader who has people pick on me and ask me if im emo. and it really hurts. Even when I was in sixth grade (* im in eighth now) I questioned how long could i survive this. I really worry myself. I have anxiety issues too. My mom tried to kill herself near thanksgiving.. and It really hurt me. I feel like the whole world is against me. Please help. more

Open Question: Hi there, I am Alex's little bro. And I am gay too.His real name ain't Alex though, just a pseudonym.?

Hi there people. So, I am gay too and having trouble. I'm 14 and in serious love with this guy that I have known since 5th grade. Basically in 6th and 7th grade I was a mega douche to him and then in 8th grade I was totally shy when around him. We are Facebook friends and so that's how I found out that he is catholic and now I am afraid that he is straight. I think that he looks at me in one of the two classes I have with him. The other however would be impossible because I sit in the back and he is at te front. So anyway, I think that one time he blushed and got all awkward around me and I just wanted to kiss him. I have braces and I am a little chubby. Me and my friend talked about it and she said that we would make a cute couple. I was super Happy. I said that I hope he is gay because he is on the wrestling team, hello, groping hot sweaty guys in skintight suits? However, I still remain worried. What should I do? I just LOVE him so much. I just want to held in his embrace and I really want him. My older brother suggested that I do this for some advice, however I must say this, if you hate gays then don't fucking answer all right? I want supportive opinions and they are not coming from gay haters. Basically I want advice, I am a freshman who is mostly closeted and I just wanna know what to do next. Please advise and sorry for the super long explanation. more

Open Question: Can you help me come up with a reason why something happens in my story?

I’m currently developing a story idea that is about a mother wolf who lives up in Alaska with her two pups, but her pups get taken away from her by humans. Why? I don’t know what for. I’ve thought of for killing them off in a factory for fur coats and what not. (but I asked how wolves were sadly killed for their fur in the hunting category on Y!A, and all I got were rants from a bunch o’ hunt-crazy redneck blokes about taking my, quote: “Bambi-esque Disney crap and shove it.” end quote. Anywho… I’m hoping people in the Books & Authors category would be more understanding and help me out. Are there any reasons at all you can think of about why the mother wolf’s pups are kidnapped? I guess you can call it ‘kidnapped.’ She then goes on this massive journey to find them again, meeting other characters. Like Balto meets Finding Nemo. Ha ha. But it might be kind of hard to do, since wolves are shot and killed in the wild before taking them to the skinner. =\ more

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