Lexi

Hello, I'm a fifteen-year-old girl, and lately, I've been having really bad problems with my friends, ones that I normally stay out of, but somehow got involved into.

Recently, I found out that one of my best friends, M., has been talking smack about me, and while initially I was unsurprised since she had a habit of discussing other people with me in a negative way, and it began to get me, until I couldn't take anymore, and told two of the biggest bitches, A. and U., if you'll excuse my language, in our grade (tenth grade) that she had talked smack about them, and this was absolutely true. Shortly after this, I talked to her about this, and she told me she would try to talk less about others.

I realized my mistake, kn, and when she called me screaming that the two girls would make her life miserable for the next two years, I went to A. and U., and told them an elaborate lie in order to give her a second chance. I told them that there had been a huge misunderstanding and that I had told lies out of anger when I had been made to believe that M. was talking about my appearance, after this, I bailed completely from the whole fight.

Am I a bad person because of what I did? Am I untrustworthy? Is it my fault that they're arguing?

Please help, this is really starting to eat at me.

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Hi, I'm fifteen, and I hate my body. I'm sorry if this seems like another whiny teenager, but I can't stand myself anymore. I hate my looks. I hate my body. I'm 5'2", and I weigh 135lbs. My measurements are 41-30-39, bra size 32H. I can't see anything good about myself. My waist is huge, and I have this big, flabby stomach, and no hips. I have broad shoulders, and I can never even think of wearing something sleeveless or strapless because my arms are enormous. My upper back is fat, and it shows through my clothes. I hate myself so much. All of my friends are thinner than me, and they all look much better than I do. I have an ugly face as well. My boyfriend of two years says I'm beautiful all the time, but I can't bring myself to believe him. I've tried exercising in the past with no results. Lately, I can't stop crying about it. Please, please help. I don't want to end up committing suicide.

Hi, I'm twenty-years-old, and my husband is twenty-one. We've been married for two years and been together for seven. Recently, my husband has been talking to his ex, and I'm not happy about it. He has never made any attempt to hide this from me, and says that they are only just friends. His ex is presently in a bad relationship, and is suicidal, and he says that he's just trying to do the right thing and be there for her. He's always shown me their messages, and he has never tried to deny it. He's always been faithful as well, so should I let it slide, or should I tell him that he needs to stop? Help? Please?!

I know teenagers must say this a lot, but hear me out first! I'm fifteen-years-old, and my father is 39, and my mother is 35. They've been together for about seventeen years now.

Over the past six months, he's becoming too difficult to handle. He's rarely home, and if he is, he's tearing down my mother. He calls her names, and does anything he can to take down her self-esteem. He hits my sister, and he hasn't spoken to me in about two months, no matter how hard I try. He just won't talk to me. It's just this never-ending cycle of vindictiveness on us. He doesn't want us to go out. He gets pissed when we do. He's tried to hit me before, but my mum stops him every time. We don't have anywhere to go, since my mother is estranged from her parents and doesn't have a degree. I don't know what to do anymore, please help?

I was told by some people that there would be many blessings if I fasted on Eid-al-Adha. However, upon breaking my fast, I checked online just to make sure and discovered that it is *****. Will Allah forgive me this transgression, as I did not know better? Help! :(

This morning, I woke up with a severe stomachache, and I was hurting all over my body, so much that standing was difficult, and I ended up missing my Zhuhr and Asr prayers. Is this an acceptable excuse for Qaza? Should I have prayed sitting down? Help, please!

Okay, so I'm twenty-years-old and married, and I'm going to school for my degree. There's this guy in one of my classes, and I'm pretty sure I only like him for his attitude. I don't find attractive at all, but I still feel like I'm being dishonest with my husband? Am I being disloyal? Help, please!

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Hi! My husband is an FTM, and we were recently married. We're both about to start college, and I think I want to get my degree in make-up artistry. What I need to ask, is that would it be possible to hold down a job, go to college, and still manage to have his surgeries done (we have a good insurance policy, so money isn't an issue), or is this an unrealistic goal?

Thank you in advance, and please no hate or mean comments!

How old do I look in this picture? Just curious, because people always tell me that I either look a lot older than I really am.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/94677639@N05/96409206...

Hi! I've had fairly regular periods for the last few months except for one occasion where I was under a lot of stress, and ended up having a period ten days late. I'm wondering if this could have happened now, since I've had a ton of PMS symptoms, but I haven't started yet. I haven't completely left that window where I expect to get it, but I'm nervous about it. Should I continue to expect it?

Thanks in advance! :)

Hi! I went off the pill back in February, and so my periods have become regular for the first time in my life. Since stopping the pill, I've been able to track my periods up to the week, but I haven't gotten them on the exact same day every month. Does this make my periods regular, or irregular? And should I expect to ovulate?

Thanks in advance! :)

Hi! I've struggles with issues with my body image for years, and it's really beginning to affect my life. I was bullied for years about my appearance, especially my weight, and it's stuck with me ever since. Even now, I'm at a healthy weight - 127lbs, 5'2". However, I still have trouble with myself because my measurements are unusually thick, 40-30-39. Is there any way that I could learn to like my body? Thanks in advance! :)

For a baby girl? Not using it, just looking for opinions. Most detailed explanation gets best answer! :)

Hi! I was wondering if PMS can cause acne? I'm supposed to get my period this week, and I've noticed quite a few painful pimples, which is unusual for me. I take really good care of my skin as well. And, if it is caused by my period will they go away after I start?

Thanks in advance! :)

Hi! I was wondering if anybody could tell me signs of damage on hair. I've got thick, dark, wavy hair that's mid-back length. It's been about six months since my last trim, and since I've decided to let it grow to my tail bone. My question is, should I keep trimming my hair, and if so, how do I know when to cut it?

Thank you in advance! :)

Okay, this is just a really simple thing about taking measurements. When you're taking your hip measurement, you're supposed to take it around the widest part, but does this include your butt, or should you take it right above it?

Sorry, silly question, but I just want to make sure I'm doing it right! Thank you in advance!

And is it short, average, or tall?

So, what's your opinion on it? When is it okay to start calling a child by nickname (if ever)? Does it depend on the length of the name? And, what do you think of parents that have nicknames planned before their children are born?

Thanks in advance! :)

Hi! I just want to know what mittelschmerz feels like, because I think that might be what I'm feeling. Is it a constant ache, or does it come in sharp waves? Does it occur across the abdomen, and pelvis, and how long does it last?

Thanks in advance! :)

Does bra size really mean anything when determining a woman's breast size?

And really, really important bonus question!!! Is the add-five method of bra calculation actually accurate?

All answers are extremely appreciated! :)