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Actually, medical science supports that assertion, except we call them spontaneous remission instead of miracles. Don't get your hopes up, though: based on documented cases, your chances of winning the lottery are notably better. And that's if you don't actually play the lottery but happen to find a ticket in the street. Do a Google search on it; there has been some research going on recently (spontaneous remission is somewhat of a fascination of mine)... Good luck to your dad and all of your family.

Take a look at link removed Reading these forums is guaranteed to make you feel better about yourself...

From my experience, any endeavor that you feel less than comfortable and eager to share with your family and friends will lead to disappointment & regrets. Then again, what are you looking for: a commited relationship that lasts a lifetime or just fun? How about him? Men his age would normally be thinking about starting their own family... What is the reason you have been divorced twice? Edited for typo.

Well, you say that the appartment is ran through the school... I assume you didn't choose to live with those girls; you had somebody assign roommates to you? Talk to your roommates first, let them know how you feel, and make sure you find out if they feel similarly--obviously, they don't like you much. If setting some ground rules doesn't help, talk to your residential advisors (or peer advisors); that's what they're there for! They'll know better how such conflicts are resolved at your school particularly: I am absolutely sure you are not the first one.

Bams, I've never been pregnant, but my guitarist's wife just gave birth to a healthy baby boy. I am one of the first people she called when she found out she was pregnant earlier this year, and I remember her telling me that she should have known right away because of the incredible energy she had. It's her third child, and she said that this was true for all of her pregnancies--she was constantly doing things and was way too energetic to ever sit down during the first few months. It's a different experience for everyone.

Phentermine--you can get a prescription for it online when you purchase it, just google "phentermine". I don't use it for weight loss, but it does keep me awake and concentrated for the occasional all-nighter before an exam, and it's been great! I bought 90 pills almost an year ago, they cost me $200, and still have plenty left. I heard that it becomes less efficient the longer you take it on a regular basis... I've read the forums on link removed because I was concerned about how safe it is, and apparently a lot of people get amazing, amazing results from it when it comes to weight loss--especially if you are rather grossly overweight as opposed to the 15 extra pounds most people seem to carry. How much weight do you need to lose? Edited to add: It is true that after taking a pill, you will refuse to eat anything serious for at least a couple of meals.

I was on Yasmin for quite a while. It is actually prescribed to clear up acne & greasy skin in a lot of cases, so your fear of blemishes is unfounded. Weight gain? I lost weight on it. Blood clots? If you're under 35 and a non-smoker, this risk should not be a serious issue for you. Also, you will be able to know the exact *hour* when your period is due, and you can forget about cramps & PMS. If you do not want to introduce synthetic hormones to your body though, I would recommend you ask your OB-gyn about Paragard (a completely and immediately reversible IUD, as effective as sterilization, with virtually no side effects). I was paying $25 for brand-name Yasmin with my insurance. The package insert suggest that you start the pill on the first day of your period; however, this is not a medical requirement and you can start it at any time as long as you are consistent about taking it.

renwoman, I think this is not a good idea. From what I understand from your letter, your relationship with your ex must have been pretty horrible for him... You don't mention one good thing about it. You have to consider that your ex might see the same in what you wrote... He'll read the letter and think, "I did have my doubts about breaking up with you, but now that you reminded me how miserable I felt in that relationship, I know I made the right decision. Damn, I'm *#%@ing glad to be rid of you." Put yourself in his position: nothing, not a single sentence in that letter will make him think that you are a great, sweet, independent person worthy of being loved by him. Just a different perspective... My suggestion is to learn from your mistakes, forget about him, and move on.

Yes, of course, there is no doubt that life is much better when you share it with someone you care about. The great desire to find a mate is there regardless of how good or bad your relationship with your family is, or how busy your social life is. What do you think is keeping you from finding that special someone? Are you currently dating? If not, what do you think is keeping potential dates from developing a deeper interest in you?

Well... Aim to improve your life, as well as the way you feel about it, in order to find a loving relationship. From what you described about your daily life--who in their right mind would want to be part of it? If you are sick & tired of being lonely, you have to do your best to make yourself, your life happier and more captivating. You can't just sit around and complain and wait for someone to rescue you (well you can, but chances are you'll be waiting for the rest of your life). You just wrote a post that doesn't say one good thing about you. What makes your life worth living, what do you have to offer as a partner & friend, how do you plan on making a significant other a happier, more fulfilled person? (This is an advice forum; of course you're supposed to complain--I am just giving an example here.) I would like to recommend to you the book "Surrendered Single: A Practical Guide to Attracting and Marrying the Man Who's Right for You" by Laura Doyle; check out what people have to say about it on link removed. It did wonders for my attitude (and relationship status PS. You shouldn't expect your friends to be doing anything for you--they're friends, not service personnel. Nevertheless, I am sure they'll be glad to help you out by playing matchmakers and suggesting possible dates for you. Are they aware that you desire to be no longer alone? If not, let them know that you have been looking for a serious relationship and would be happy to accept all the help they can offer.

You are over-reacting. Keep in mind that she was there before you, and she'll still be there for him when you two are no longer together.

I work out because... I couldn't imagine missing out on the way my boyfriend grins when we go to bed at night, the way he stares at me in disbelief and says, "How the hell did I get this lucky?"

misslonelyheart, I doubt anyone special will just "come along"... Are you actively dating, looking for that someone special? Have you thought about involving a matchmaker, or getting an online dating profile? I would like to recommend to you the book "Surrendered Single: A Practical Guide to Attracting & Marrying the Man Who's Right for You" by Laura Doyle... It taught me how to be an extremely happy & confident single; it taught me how to find and keep a relationship which makes me even happier. Edited to add: I only read the introduction and the first chapter, to be honest, before I decided my attitude needed a complete makeover... I don't believe in 'luck' to a very great extent. Having control over her happiness, one should never rely on someone else (including God) to put her life in order: when it comes to you, obviously, he hasn't been very successful so far, judging by the feelings expressed in your post.

This is not the advice you are looking for, but... She has a boyfriend: end of story.

Completely normal--girls are incredibly prettier naked than guys could ever be. Besides, when it comes to sexual preferences, including what you do alone in private, there is no set standard that one has to adhere to.