Dancerella

I am a very religious teenager. I follow the catholic church, and so does one of my friends. This friend has had a rough 4 years as she lost all of her grandparents and father. During this time, she has also been addicted to several drugs, and is now an alcoholic. She has been clean for 2 months now, and tonight asked me if I was willing to take her to church. Naturally, I relplied with a yes. I will follow through with my committment, but I was wondering if there are any precautions that I should take, anything I should talk to her about, or anything I should tell my priest?

My sisters are 15, im 18 and my older sister is 20 (She doesnt vacation with us). We didnt do anything over the summer. Not a day out, not a special supper, nothing. When I was younger, we always had one big trip over the summer, or several smaller trips. We are a close family, so maybe I should just be happy with what I have, and let my parents do their own thing.

In August of '06 my parents spent over a week in Switzerland and France, and have just started planning a trip down south for late Febuary. I think that its awesome that they are going on all of these trip and are having a lot of fun together. However, over the summer, the children in my family didnt have one trip. We didnt spend the night at any place other than a friends house or at home. I know that summer vacation doesnt equal a trip, but I just feel a little left out and I know that because I will be moving off to college in September, I will have to work all summer to pay for it. I am hesitant to say anything to them because they are AMAZING parents, work harder and longer than anybody I know, and I love them to death. The last thing that I want is to discourage them to take this upcoming trip. What should I do and am I wrong for feeling this way?

Hey! Lately I have been feeling so blah, uninspired, and lost. I think that a lot of it had to do with me going on a trip, coming home, and being disappointed that a lot of people wouldnt support me. Some other things have bugged me recently, but, that is all behind me. But, I stopped the pity-party, and now Im really living my life. So my request is just for some inspiring words, some wisdom, or encouragement. Feel free to PM me, Thanks!

Sounds to me like you could use some breathing space. Maybe a break is what you need, and it may not be the easiest thing in the world. Whats important is that you both need to have a clear mind to understand where you are coming from. If it will give you peace of mind, you should just come out and tell her, face to face, exactly how you feel, and exactly where you are coming from. Best of luck

of course its important, but by no means is it most important. All of the physical 'stuff' fades over time. The most important thing is having a connection, attraction and relationship based on something other than sex.

I really appreciate all of the advice Thanks

I think that this is something that alot of siblings of university students can relate to as their siblings come home for the summer. My sister who is 19 has recently moved home for the summer from university. She hardly comes home during the year and she doesnt exactly understand the family dynamics, and how they have changed. She comes home, and its alomost like she is trying to de-throne me, because when she is gone, I am the oldest child at my house and its a role that I am quite comfortable with. She makes a big deal out of everything that happens here, and she tries to make her own rules. Last summer when she came home, it was like WW3. (AKA, it was horrible). It was basically constant fighting. We didnt get along at all, and I dont really want to have that happen this summer. As soon as she comes home, all of the stupid small things start to bug me. For instance, right now, she is sitting in the seat where I sit every night at supper. It annoys me to the point where I just want to scream at her. My parents do listen to each side of the issue, and they are really good about it. However, come the middle of June (when she has been home for a month and a half), they dont want to see us fight or hear our issues. My problems are 1) How should I deal with her being home and trying to run the show when she doesnt know how it works here anymore. and 2) Should a problem arise, what should I do so I dont end up saying something that I will later regret Thanks in advance, Dancerella

Thanks so much guys!

Lately, I have been having little 30-second spells where I just get really nervous, and I get anxious. I just start to breathe faster, and my heart rate goes up, and I feel like im about to go on a rollercoaster, and Im really excited, but this feeling I get isnt so happy. I cant really control it before it happens.Lately there has been some stuff bothering me (Look for my post about Prom and my ex - it's bothering me alot) I was just wondering if anybody knew what it is, and how I can relax or do something so it doesnt happen as much. Thanks!

Holy Hannahs batman. This is insanity. I wonder if any of the people who posted above realize that some people dont go advertising their relationship status. Most of you guys just assumed that by him going and telling her, it would lead to other things. Dont jump the gun here people. Why dont you guys freak and say its was pre-cursor to cheating if he actually cheats. Some people are just nice and decide to do things in person, and not over a phone; like it or not. Samara2, as much as it sucks, just wait and see what happens. I would advise that you dont jump the gun and decide to freak at him like the rest of the respondees here have advised.

My ex and I broke up in late December. When we broke up, we ended up still being friends, and that was okay. In late February, he asked me to go to his senior prom with him. Seeing how we still got along and still hung out, I said yes. Since then, he has been ignoring me, and we have grown far apart. He did tell me that there were times that he wasnt sure about going to prom with me. So now, Im not sure I want to go with me. He doesnt even socialize with me. I dont hate him, and I dont want to hurt him. What should I do? (its not really important to me if i go to prom or not)