When a guy friend constantly teases you (jokingly) and gives you nicknames but not other women you are around, could it mean he is flirting? He is a really nice guy and he used to be really shy around me but now he is constantly joking with me and gently giving me a hard time to make me laugh or get a reaction. He has never said anything giving away he could be interested, he just teases me a lot and makes great eye contact. Because of that, I am confused. We are both 21.

she refuses to let me get a phone, i have a crappy tablet. i have no friends and i'm really lonely. i decided to talk to someone online who shares the same interests as me, we hit it off and became good friends. note that mom doesn't know. me and my new friend video chatted and i confirmed she was real and not a catfish. she wants to talk on the phone (she knows i don't have one but we have a house phone) and i do to. we also wanna meet up soon. mom has gone on and on about the dangers of the internet but i know she not weird or anything. how do i convince my mom?? i also can't talk on my tablet anymore because it broke (because it a really crappy one).

he was working today (he's 17) and he called me telling me abut this man he encountered, not 1, but 5 times. The man had some kids with him (my friend didn't specify how many, but each time, he had the same amount) looked to be 40 years old and kept asking for my friend's number because he wanted someone to talk to, he, as my friend put it, seemed persistent with this; "come on man, I just want someone to talk to". He also offered a ride home a few times. My friend is now uneasy that the next time the man comes back, he may or may not strike, tho he might not after all. He's already let the manager know, but what else can he d?

My birthday is coming up in a week, and I think I have done a good job at keeping it a secret. In the event that one or more of my friends actually knows when my b-day is, and post "happy birthday" messages on my FB page, is it OK if I delete them as they come? Also, is there a way to prevent anyone from posting anything on my FB timeline for a period of time?

The reason why I ask because there was a lady I used to hang out with from church and I live in Vegas. She thinks I'm too innocent for this town. She said I can't get a boyfriend because I'm too innocent and naive. Another time I was hanging out with her and other friends, she said, "Oh you can see that marriage is all over her face!" Since I'm a college graduate, she said that she's surprised I'm not using my degree. A lot of people that have a degree don't use it nowadays. When my dad met her, he said that she dresses hippie compared to me. I asked my dad how do I dress. He said I dress conservative. My dad said he doesn't like her because she's got a big mouth. Do you all think it was best to stay away from her? Does she sound like a mean person? Why do you all think she still goes to church although she's kind of bad?

My friend has recently found out I'm getting married in a few months. I didn't wan to tell her sooner because i knew she would get upset. I always felt she has some sort of crush on me but never really quizzed her on it. When i told her the wedding was planned for next year she started crying and wanted to take a sip of my drink right where i had drank from which was so weird. I didn't know what else to do or say because it is what it is.

Is it really ok to still be friends with someone if they don't tell you they love you but they only say it when you say it to them? I have a friend that's like this and I do wish she would tell me that she loves me but I know I can't make her say it and i'm also a female and me and her are both adults and she's old enough to be my mom and I asked her if she cares about me like she used to and she said well yeah but that even kinda bothered me when she said that

I am the only girl in one of my high school senior's class. They are fun guys and they like to tease me about how hot and sexy they are. One will say "do you want to see hard". I told him I would need a microscope to see it. Some guy will say "Most girls think I am hung". My reply, "you misunderstood, Most girls think you should be hung". A guy will tell me "I have sex more than any guy in school". I said "that explains the blisters on your hand?" Another guy said "My dong is so long, you will need a yard stick to measure it". I told him a 2 inch stick would probably measure it. No matter what they come up with, I always have a put down for them. They think it is fun and so do I. We all enjoy doing this. The guys told some of the other girls in school what was happening and these girls told me I shouldn't have to "take" it anymore. That is sexual harassment. They say these guys are insulting all women by talking to me this way. Gals, is that true?

I ve had a group of internet friends for about 7 months, and we all get along well, but I really clicked from this one girl in particular. We would talk about everything and laugh and videochat and basically just have great conversations. But then about a little more than a month ago she changed and became really depressed. I try to comfort her and give her advice but nothing seems to be working. She s on some sort of "waiting list" for this place that gives depression treatment. I love her and I try to tell her to talk to her family and friends in real life, but she won t listen to me and says they wont care. I live in a different country, I can only do so much for her, and everytime I want to have a conversation with her she will change the topic to her depression. I know that she can t help being depressed but I find myself dreading talking to her because it s very draining having to offer her comfort and advice all the time and we don t talk about anything else anymore. We used to be very close but now I am talking more to my other friends because our friendship is not progressing. Does anyone know what I can do to help her? I feel bad complaining about her like this, but I just don t know what to do. Thanks for any help.

My friend has been trying to get me to believe for years, saying she feels bad for me and that's the only way one can be happy. I respect her beliefs and am happy that she finds peace in it, so why can't she do the same for me? I've told her multiple times about my differening beliefs, but she won't quit. Any suggestions?

My "friend" and I made plans to meet up around 7:55 at the prom venue to take group pictures. The only reason I went with my "friend" was because one of my friends couldn't go and I had no one else to go with. When I arrived at the venue, no one from our group got there yet, so I texted them saying I was there and gave them a few minutes. I sent my "friend" a GroupMe message and iMessage, no response. I also called her at least three times (voice and FaceTime), no response. So I figured my "friend" was driving and couldn't answer her phone. Ten minutes passed and she finally answers and apologizes for running late. Naturally, I was mad at her for breaking our promise of "around 7:55 for group pictures". When my "friend" arrived, she told me she was running late because she had problems with her curling iron, which I half-believed (keep in mind this "friend" has a tendency to lie to me). But the worst part was, I saw her come with two other friends, without inviting me. Of course, I was like "wtf? What happened to group pictures a few minutes before prom?". (continued in Updates) This isn't the first time something like this has happened, and this certainly won't be the last. Ever since knowing her, whenever I try to make plans with her, my "friend" always considers first but then declines. I figured once or twice won't be a problem, but this has been going on every single time I asked. For instance, after my "friend" said no to trick or treating together because she had neighborhood duty (which I predicted and expected), the next day, she told our friend group about trick or treating with three neighborhood boys, which enraged me. My "friend" has given me anxiety to the point where I nearly ran out of a class we have together. We met in that class, and I used to love it, but ever since my "friend" gave me a hard time, I stopped enjoying that class. How do I deal with someone like her? P.S. Sorry for all that text, I just feel like sometimes I can't enjoy school with my "friend" in the way.

She has a bad habit of turning invites down and calling my husband just to complain about me, as opposed to just talking to me personally. I shut it down and told her that I won't engage that behavior and will always treat her with the respect and dignity she deserves. I have no desire to be friends with her, because I ultimately don't feel the need to. Am I wrong?

and we shared a few things in common. We started working together one day and I tried to be friends with her and I would make an effort to talk to her alot and I would call her because I thought she would be a good friend.once I started this she began to criticize me about my shortcomings and started to find things to argue with me about. She even started bossing me around. Finally. I stopped talking to her and i started NOT speaking to her when I passed her in the hall. When I have to work with her I say as little as possible and when I do say something to her it is something about work. Once I began only asking her stuff about work and stopped making an effort to talk to her she then stopped arguing with me , she stopped bossing me around and she stopped criticizing me. My efforts to be friends with her failed and now I try to ignore her as much as possible. Why did this lady be mean to me when I made an effort to be friends with her and talk to her? She was nice to me before I started doing yhis.

My friend killed himself and I feel at fault now I wanna hurt myself as punishment. Idk where he's buried and I don't have the guts to confront his parents. How do I figure out where he's buried?

My childhood friend and I got invited to classmate wedding party. My friend called me and said she don't have nobody to go with her so she wanted me to go with her. Today is the party and she called me to tell me that she is bringing my ex boyfriend's wife with her as a guest and I told her she is not even invited to the party but she said you bring plus one. So she still wants me to go with them. I feel uncomfortable especially when my friend knows I skip my ex boyfriend's wedding, is she doing this on purpose or am I overreacting? I feel like telling her to go the party and I can drive there by myself

She asked me to hang out, didn't follow through, goes to SoCal media bragging about how much fun she had last night with other friends. Wtf. I've known her for 16 years and I know she has a lot of mental problems but I'm getting...tired of this. Don't know what to do.

I don't like my friends We don't have much in common and there are other people with whom I'd rather be friends. My current friends are mostly in special education and sometimes do or say stupid things. They're pretty much all overweight, and, while I try not to judge based off of appearances, those who neglect their health annoy me. They can be rude sometimes and dislike most people in the school, so that most other people dislike them. To be honest, I don't really want to be associated with them. I would much rather hang out with the smarter, prettier, nicer, more well-liked people. Is this shallow of me? What do I do?

I went to my high school class reunion and this beautiful woman came up to me and hugged me and said I never got to properly thank you for what you did for me in high school. I did not remember who she was and what I had did for her. She told me I had talked her into going to college instead of getting married soon after she got out of high school. She said if she had not gone to college she would not been able to have the wonderful career she has had. She ask me if I would join her and her husband for dinner so she could express her thanks. At dinner her husband said he also wanted to thank me for convincing her to go to college. If she had not gone to college he would not have met her and they would not have got married. She then said "You didn't recognize me did you". Slightly embarrassed I told her I didn't recognize her when I first saw her. She said that is understandable. I had a face lift and a boob job. I was at a loss for words. Ladies, what should I have said? I couldn't say nice boob job with her husband setting there next to her could I? Gals (and husbands), please give me some advice on how I should have responded? THANK YOU.

I'm talking about men in their late 20s/early 30s. There's a close friend I have whose best friend (and wife for that matter) have made an effort to legitimately befriend me over the years. Now I consider them good friends as well, and like others my close friend and I both know, I often wonder if they've been trying to tell him we'd be a great fit. He has always been the type to date without a lot of commitment, but now that he's in his mid-30s I know he gets some "pressure" from family and certainly from any women he dates. I get some subtle vibes from his best friend - from people like his best friend's wife too who invite me to everything they invite him to - despite the fact I was never one of their friends to begin with. Is this something men do too? It's certainly something women will, but not sure of the reverse.

A Juleokin is a fan, friend, supporter or a contemporary artist(friends bands only) centered around me, Julius the Jules. I create music for a living and I want to know how to get people to be convinced they are totally fit to be a Juleokin, and to get people to spread my subculture by word of mouth. If you harass me by being a troll, or by being rude, snarky, or sarcastic you, WILL, be REPORTED! I only award best answer educated opinions, which also stays on topic.

So I am a high schooler in 10th grade and I told my friend that I like Mario games. He responded with "Woah dude, that's a classic.". After that, I continued talking about my collection of Mario games at home. He was impressed. Then the next day in art class I start getting bullied by girls in that class. One the girls who are my crush named Sarah says " Look it's the baby who likes playing Mario games,". I say " What is wrong with playing Mario?". Sarah responds with " It means you are still a virgin." Then her friend Miranda says " What a loser he doesn't even realize what he is playing is meant for little kids,". Her other friend Amanda says " I know right so sad,". I just shrug it off and let it go. The bell rings and it is time for me to go home. I am the last person in the classroom because I was helping my teacher put away stuff. I finish cleaning up and exit the classroom. I walk down the hallway to the exit of the school but am stopped by Miranda and her friends. Miranda says " Where do you think you are going shorty,". She said that because I am 4 feet and 10 inches and she is 6 feet and 5 inches. She grabs my skinny body and heads to the women's restroom. I SCREAM AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS FOR SOMEONE TO HELP ME. I can't really explain what happened in the bathroom because it is embarrassing. What should I do to stop my bullying at school? Also, how do they know that I like Mario games if I haven't told anyone, but my friend?

I have a friend who is constantly using me for money, wanting me to buy her things whether it be makeup, food, clothes, and other things. Even if I don't say yes, she'll look at me and grab them anyways and put me in a position where I feel like I have to pay. She rarely ever gets me anything in return, and only really ever takes. I've known her for 20 years, and don't want to give up this friendship. I'm afraid if I stop treating her, she'll drop me completely.

As while my operation with computer is excellent, still I can,t do a good work with it, and cheerup so, my audiences, tell me what can I do better after?

I think my roommate is trying to make it look like I kicked her out of our room. So my roommate and I aren't speaking to each other and she's been either sleeping over at her friend's place, or sleeping in the living room. She told our resident director what was going on, and the way that she worded it made it seem like I make living situations so unbearable that she has to sleep else where. Here's the thing, months ago, I tried asking my resident director if I could move out because SHE (my roommate) makes me uncomfortable, but I wasn't allowed to move out. So my roommate and I just agreed to be civil, however, she's making me look bad.

I'm the only girl in a group of 4 friends who are mostly guys. I have no romantic relationship with any of them. We're all just good friends. My problem is that NONE of them seem to have any emotional feelings. It's insanely annoying. We get along because we have the same interests and the same sense of humor. We support each other and appreciate one another. At least I think we do but it's never straight forward because they just don't really show much feeling. For instance, when one of us is going through a hard time, we're all there to talk and or listen but my way is generally more soft and gentle,i.e "are you okay? How are you feeling? Do you want to talk about it? etc. whereas theirs is typically noises made to depict various emotions, mutterings and laying facts on the table. Or just VERY few and or awkward words. Every once in a while if I'm alone with one of them, I hear some emotion come through, but it typically waivers. But why can't they just talk about what they're feeling?? Why is that so hard?? And how can I help if they don't seem to want it?? I get it, society has programmed men to to hide feelings like pain and sadness because it's seen as a weakness but that same society has said girls shouldn't show anger but we do, A LOT. By the way, we're all in our 30s. Is there any way I can get my friends to express more emotion without teasing me every time I broach the subject.

I'm 15 years old, 7 months ago I moved 3 cities away. I had to move to a new school and it has completely changed my life and made it horrible. I have no friends at my current school, all alone. I used to have a lot of friends at my old school and they won't even talk to me anymore, when I text them they just say "looooool" or something, even if I don't say something funny. They say "loooool", "lol", "rofl" and stuff like that and nothing else. Or sometimes they don't even answer me, it's like just because I moved away they think we can't be friends anymore. I have developed depression because of this, I cry everyday. I just want to go back, I think about my old friends 24/7 which might be unhealthy but I miss them! what should I do? has anyone ever had any similar experiences? Like I told them serious thing, like about my life and stuff now and they just reply "looool". or rofl. It's so annoying, like what do they mean by that?

My 'bestfriend' of 7years (we're 17 now) had fb for an entire yr and blocked me on it so I wouldn't find out (it wasn't an accident). She also ditches me when around her other friends and only added me after they moved on. So at this point I said I wanted to completely cut her friendship as I hate 2-faced people.

This lady I used to work with 20 years ago was really mean to me back in the day. All of a sudden, I don't understand why she's being nice to me. Since she's not attractive at all, I wanted to let her know I'm not envious of her at all. What would happen if I said this? I was thinking about saying, "I've got the exotic look! You've got the look of a vampire!" I always get told by my customers that I have the exotic look. If I make that mean remark to my former coworker, what would also happen besides hurting her feelings?

My best friend of 7years (we're 17 now) had fb for an entire yr and blocked me on it so I wouldn't find out. She only added me last week after her other friend moved on. I was really hurt as it wasn't an accident. I said I hate fake friends and she says I'm overacting.

I am in my mid 40's and it seems as if a lot of my friends lost their coolness when they settled down and had a family. I never did that. That's not the life for me. Playing guitar and keeping up with rock music is the thing for me. I am definitely not calling myself the king of cool or anything like that, but my friends have really lost their edge, man.

Hi! I'm taking a college class called 'career start: culinary arts' for my junior year, and its a year long class of this schedule: Monday/wednesday- Get to High school, take bus to nearby college campus. Return to high school for fourth period. Tuesday/Thursday- same as Monday, but return to school for seventh period. Friday- same, but I miss fourth period and am only there for 7th period. Its a little messy, but I am planning for a career in culinary arts. My only issue is that- I'm pretty sure that I will not have lunch at my high school, which poses the issue of: I absolutely adore my friend group and wouldn't give them up for the world, but if I'm missing out on the lunch period they have, then how am I going to keep them as friends if I'm unable to see them often? Maybe they'll be in my fourth and seventh period, but its a very slim chance. I don't want to risk losing my friendship but getting into this culinary arts program was pretty hard- There's a very long waitlist and I just so happened to click 'submit' on my application before someone else. I'd hate to lose this friend group but make another at the culinary program. While that is something I do want to do, I'd want to be with my original friends even more. Does anyone know how to spend time/not drift away from my friends?

So my roommate and I share a dorm within an apartment, however, we aren't speaking. Anyway, she had her friend tell me that she (my roommate) was going out of town until Sunday night. So, I decided to have my boyfriend over, because I thought she wouldn't be in the room. Turns out my roommate lied about going out of town, now she's mad at me for inviting my boyfriend over. I understand where she's coming from, however, it's not really my fault that she lied about going out of town

I'm 26 but most of my friends are 30. They want to go clubbing every weekend, even if they have work the next day. I always enjoy myself when I go but I say no most of the time because it's a waste of money and if I decide to drink, it wastes a full day to recover. But mainly I think it's irrespin, and since my friends are 30, is that weird?

My friend and I are sophomores in college and he gets really mean when he's drunk. He'll make offensive comments and jokes, he'll mock you, and if you're talking to someone else in the room, he'll yell, "nobody f***ing cares!" For instance, we were drinking with friends one night, and he and another friend got drunk and they started making jokes about me being a pedophile, which I am not. My friend knows that I love kids, and he knows that I have a problem with my ovaries and there's a slim chance that I'll be able to have kids one day. So, the fact that he knows all of that and joked about me being a pedophile, really hurts. He's aware that he "becomes mean" when he's drunk, but I feel like he isn't doing much to change that. He can finish an entire bottle of Smirnoff in 2-3 days. I've tried talking to him about ways to cope with stuff that doesn't involve drinking, and he said that there's nothing wrong with him, and that he just likes to drink. Also, he and I are going to be roommates next year, so I don't know what to do?

This couple has such a rollercoaster relationship. She broke up with her ex after a year of dating and within 2 months she was with someone new. By month 3 of her new relationship her older and more financially stable boyfriend took her on a vacation and spent a good $1500 on her. By month 4 they were living together and moved into a new apartment. She even made a wedding board on pinterest. By month 6 he moved out and said he needed some time. Then he would still go over to her apartment (formerly their apartment) and they'd have sex, go on dates, hang out, go to the movies, make dinner together. She posted so much drama on facebook. She called him a narcissist, a liar, a manipulator, she put status's saying he ruined her and she did everything for him and she was ready for a new chapter of her life and to leave him behind. A month later she was promoting his business on Facebook saying he was an amazing man and then posting status's saying she will always be happy for him even if he finds his happiness without her and that he's still her best friend. 2 weeks later she deleted her facebook account but continued the drama on instagram saying "you lost someone who cared, I lost someone who didn't", "waiting around for you is a waste of time", "I'm so DONE" and posting photos of her all dolled up at some bar with her girlfriends. Now its a week later and she's pinning more wedding ideas on pinterest and posting quotes about how relationship problems make couples stronger