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Metamorphosis and other stories - Kafka

3 sets of diet... Seriously..make sure your diet is in check and that you're doing enough cardio. Two biggest factors. If those are in place, then try some different ab exercises. Hanging leg raises have worked the best for me in the past, but I can definitely see how they would be bad for your back. So, try variations of lying leg raises, and also decline crunches.

The Republic, Augustus, and my textbooks.

So, I decided to go through with the challenge, started yesterday though. So day 2 it is and I know it's going to be tough to not answer the phone. Was her birthday yesterday, but I didn't call to wish her a happy birthday..so..getting stronger. I did send her a message the day before doing so. And take care of yourself hfc, I'm sorry to hear that.

so why does she talk to him if he annoys her and he makes those kind of comments? I get mad when guys make one time comments to my girlfriend like "forget that guy" referring to me. So I'd be a little worried too and ask if she wouldn't talk to him anymore.

You can't trust him if he's being secretive like that. He has to be honest with you. Questions and worries will always arise in the back of your mind no matter what. All I can say is try to talk to him about it some more.

I don't think you'll ever get the licking lips, playing with hair, etc. I WISH it was that easy, lol. Maybe a drunk girl at a party, but girls usually aren't that forward. How I can tell the difference is if the girl is interested and we make eye contact, she'll either look away fast or keep looking and smile.

oh..well then yeah, for me it isn't so much the speed or grip, it's what is being said to me. But that's just me. I dunno..I'd say go slow at first and if you can tell he's getting more turned on or more into it then go faster.

I think everyone is just burnt out by this time and ready for summer break. I wish I could help, but I never get over it.

do you talk to him while you do it? whoa nevermind, I didn't even see the pain part. Where exactly is the pain at?

I think it depends more on what you experience rather than who raised you. Most people I know who were raised by a single mother aren't shy at all, but the ones who were raised by both parents tend to be more shy.

I know what you mean about being small or little and looking like a 14 year old. All of that used to bug me a lot too, but I realized that my being small/little and looking younger than everyone my age isn't going to go away and I have to deal with it somehow. So, I started making jokes. Before I'd get defensive when someone would bring it or I wouldn't say anything, but now I just make a joke out of it and get everyone to laugh. Eventually they stopped making fun, or making comments about it. And I'm still a short skinny kid, but my attitude changed. I know it isn't an easy thing to do, changing your attitude. It's not going to happen overnight. It took me most of high school to get over my insecurities. But if you work on it, it'll happen. But like Bijoux pointed out, there's always going to be something about us that someone can say something about, it's just how you deal with it. Like even though my attitude has changed, there's always someone who will say something like, "man kid, how are you ever gonna carry that ladder/hose" and I just reply with a joke or "man, how are you gonna get through that small opening" or something like that. Anyway, going to the gym will definitely help with your confidence. It helps me. My first time going to the gym, I got a little weird too. So I started bringing my ipod, it took my mind off of any paranoia I had. Something like that might work. Hope I helped.

I wish drama stopped in high school... I'd say ignore it as well, but I know that isn't always the easiest thing to do depending on the situation. Care to go into detail?

have to agree with the other posters. Nothing wrong with your looks, probably just need to boost your confidence.

like some people have said, it depends on your beliefs.

if it isn't the first time, then I'd say let him go. I highly doubt there's anything behind his behavior besides just having a bad personality when he's drunk.

I thought that before I came here, but then I thought I'd be asking too much, so I had to ask. Glad to see that I'm not. Thanks Rabican.

I have a friend who has a girlfriend that gets like that when she's drunk. They're totally happy when she isn't drunk, but she gets verbally abusive when she is. I don't think it's worth it. But maybe he isn't as bad as she is. Before you do anything though, I'd call and ask what that was all about. Maybe he doesn't even remember? I dont know, I'd try calling though.

Great advice ericson, greeeaat. There was a thread that had some good advice, but I couldn't find it, so I figured why not ask again. As for low self esteem, I don't know how you got that from me taking her back, it's quite the opposite. I mean, had she have not regretted it, not begged me to take her back, not completely went through with it--still cheating I know--and if she had've blamed it on me...then I'd say the same thing. I have low self esteem and I shouldn't be with her. Thanks for the advice anyway. chantal--I dated her for a few months before it happened. And yeah, she probably does love me more now, she gave up the party lifestyle which caused it to happen for me. After I made this post, she called me and told me she was wrong and that she'd work on gaining my trust back. So..anyway, thanks for trying everyone. But I definitely can't let this one go. I meet girls everyday or every week and none of them come close. I'll just have to figure out something on my own.

About a year ago my girlfriend cheated on me, she didn't tell me until maybe 7 or 8 months after which didn't help the situation. Ever since this I haven't been able to trust her and it causes us to argue. She works with mostly guys and I'm ok with that, it's a job, but she gets asked to go out and do things sometimes and it bothers me. I try to ignore it, and I don't say anything about it, but it never works. We always end up arguing about it. She always reassures me that nothing will happen, they just want to be friends, but thats never the case. They try to get her alone/get her alone and hit on her. I mean...I know that she can say no, but no isn't always an answer. And I know this doesn't justify how I react, just a little background. Any help or suggestions on how I can get over this? Or has anyone got over something similar to this? Thanks.

Yeah. I've never approached a girl. Whenever something did happen between a girl and I it's been because she approached me first.

If it's special to you, then you should let him know.

It all depends on Jon. Not the same situation, but my cousin has known since he was about 9 or so that he was adopted and it didn't make him mad. Usually something I would think would upset someone. Personally I think it's easier to tell kids at a younger age. Kids are pretty smart and find out things on their own most of the time. I know I found out stuff about my dad all on my own. Anyway, I think if anything he'd be mad no one was honest with him. It depends on his personality though.

It could work. It depends on you and him. My girlfriend and I rarely get to see each other. She lives near LA and I live near San francisco, but we're fine. As lifestream said, it'll be the worrying that tears you apart if anything.

Instead of aiming for minutes, try 2-3 sets of maybe 8-12 reps for each muscle.