Do you think races should mix?(66.67%)
You sound like a good friend to be concerned about your neighbors emotional well being. Like the other advice given, there is nothing wrong with having mixed heritage. Everyone has mixed heritage. I would just let him know that there is nothing wrong...
How do I become anorexic?
Hopefully no one gives you tips on how to kill yourself through weightloss. I think people that ask questions like this are really looking for help. I would hope you can get that from people around you or from professionals. It is okay to be thin, b...
Who is the Mandy people keep referring to?
If you check the advisors section you'll find a description of who MM is. She is a singer/songwriter/actress who recently can be seen in "License to Wed" with John Krazinski from The Office and Robin Williams. She was also recently in "Because I Said...
Should I have a curfew at 17?(100.00%)
I can't imagine how you stay up that late! If I don't get 8 hours of sleep I'm a wreck, not to mention I can't function during the day. I know in school if I had stayed up that late I wouldn't have been able to get through the day. My grades would ha...
Does Harry Potter die?
You should read the book. Its well worth the read and if you find out the ending it won't be as exciting. I loved the books. I was very tempted to find out the ending, but I didn't want to spoil it for myself and I don't want to spoil it for you.
What can my parents do if I run away?
What are you running from? If there are serious things like abuse going on in your home you should contact your local authorities. No one should stay in situations like that. If you are just not on the same page as your parents, you may want to hold...
Will quitting smoking guarantee that I don't get cancer?
Cancer is not the only health risk associated with smoking cigarettes. There is also heart disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, etc. It also has adverse effects on your skin, teeth, hair, clothing, etc. Most smokers don't smoke totally away from ...
Does anyone have tips for jogging?
If you are starting an exercise regime its better to start off slow. Depending on your health now, you may want to start at a walk and work up to jogging. The best way to determine what is the best speed for your body is take a short test. Do a 30 m...
Am I ugly?
Who are you comparing yourself to? How are you determining what is beautiful and what is ugly? I see this question a lot on FunAdvice and its starting to concern me a little that people that look like you do would consider themselves ugly. I think you...
Are Mormons Christians?
I don't know if I understand Kay Kay when you say that because 'mormons' believe differently about God that they aren't Christians. If you noted the above answers, Christian actually means follower of Christ, so by the very definition of the word, 'mo...
Can you prove or disprove God without religious text?
I wasn't trying to say that you didn't believe in creation, FYI, I was trying to prove the existence of God through the creation, without using religious text. Tends to be more difficult without scripture, but not impossible. If things were created, ...
What is the average height of a 16-year-old guy?
Most guys your age are still growing. It would be difficult to judge how tall you will grow by the average height of guys your age. Like rnealw said your height depends upon your genetics. Sometimes you can be shorter or taller than those in your fa...
Am I pretty or not?(100.00%)
Really the person who should answer this is you. All the compliments in the world won't make up for how you feel about yourself, nor will they change how you feel about yourself. What do YOU think? Confidence in yourself physically (whether you are ...
Can you prove or disprove God without religious text?
I took an astronomy class a few years back. Along with all the physics and math homework we talked about evolution versus creation. The teacher I had wasn't particularly religious. He knew more about the universe than most people. He had studied th...
Why are people so sensitive?
The problem with humans developing immunity to words, feeling pain or being hurt by words would mean they most likely would develop the same resistance to feeling happiness and joy. If we can't feel pain, how would we know what happiness felt like? W...
Will I conceive this way?h
I agree with Angelfire. I think it would be better to discover why your husband isn't ready rather than trying to force him to have a child. It will be better for your relationship, your emotional state during pregnancy, not to mention how the child ...
How can I lose weight and keep it off?
I think the easiest way to lose weight is to examine what you are eating. If you write down a normal days intake, honestly, with out changing what you are eating, you'll find where the problem is. Most women should eat between 1400-1800 calories (cou...
What's the fastest way to learn a foreign language?(100.00%)
I agree with filletofspam. The best and quickest way to learn a language is to be immersed in it. It requires you out of necessity to learn to understand and to speak the language where as school courses have diffuculty teaching conversation. I woul...
How do I lose weight?(100.00%)
It is incredible that you would say you were fat at 117 pounds. It sounds like you might be at a good weight or even a little underweight. It also sounds like you might be looking for someone to confirm that you are not fat. So many people these day...
Mandy, do you ever get self concious about your height?
I know this message was intended for MM, but I thought it was interesting since I am also tall. I believe MM is about 5'10" so that would put you around the same height according to your question. I am 6'1" and have dealt with being taller than the a...
Is acting a "gay" thing for a guy to do?
It's odd that you would say that. Some of the highest paid actors are male and not "gay" in the slightest. I wouldn't worry about what people are thinking if its what you want to do. Acting is a hard field to get into. So many people want that litt...
Will getting punched in the stomach stop my pregnancy?
Blunt force trauma could cause a miscarriage if you are pregnant. It can cause internal injuries that can , depending on the degree of damage, cause serious injury to you and could cause permanent damage. Violence, in my opinion is not the answer to ...
Should we tell our Mom to leave our Dad?
That would be a very difficult answer to give. I think that your mom might have misstepped in asking you to decide the outcome of their relationship. I think its wise to give imput about how you feel your family relationships are effected by the argu...
Are Mormons Christians?
I agree the trying of your faith makes your belief stronger although I'm not sure that the trying of your faith includes the degradation of other's faiths. I don't mean to sound agitated, I just find it interesting that people are so passionate about ...
How can I sing better?
It is hard to advise about singing when I can't hear what you sound like. If you are looking to be able to be more in tune, you would have to be able to determine what is in tune and what is not. Have someone you know and trust listen to you singing ...
Are Mormons Christians?
People seem to get really worked up about this question. What does it matter to you if someone considers themselves a christian or not? I think a lot of people look so hard at other peoples' beliefs to find faults that they forget about working out t...
Why do people make fun of people with problems?
Mostly I think it has to do with intelligence and confidence. People who lack either of the two tend to belittle things or make fun of things that they don't understand or that they don't have. Having said that, a lot of people are so wrapped up in t...
When is someone considered an alcoholic?
I think alcoholism can be defined as when you lose control over your ability to chose to start or stop drinking. If alcohol has that powerful of a hold on you where you have to have it, I would say that addiction would be considered alcoholism.
It'...
How can I cook with less fat?
If you have a good non stick pan you can cook almost anything with out adding fat, that would be the best way to lighten up your cooking. Unfortunately, cooking without fat lessens the flavors. Fat is natural flavor inhancer and certain kinds of fat ...
How did you know I've had kids?(100.00%)
If you are worried about having a post pregnancy body, talk to the people around you. Possibly your husband/boyfriend or family and friends. It sounds like you need some positive attention and they may be able help you figure out why you're so worrie...
Is it normal to cry when I'm not even sad?
There could be several reasons why you would feel like crying when you're not sad. Your body is usually the culprit. If you are going through a really stressful time your body may need to release some pent up emotion. It could also be lack of sleep....
How can I love myself?
I agree with the above advice. If you look outside of yourself and start looking at what you can do for others you will start to forget about what is wrong with you. Doing good to others makes you concentrate on things that are within your control. I...
Why do I feel dizzy after walking?
Your body needs fuel when it is put into action. To walk 4 miles without having eaten all day stressed your body. Like a car on empty you won't get very far with out giving your body what it needs to perform. Exercise works best when you've had a li...
How can I lose 30lbs by November?
You should look for your optimal health which easily measured by your Body Mass Index (BMI). Your BMI is calculated from your height and weight. For your height and weight your BMI is 23.5. A healthy BMI for women is 18.5-24.9. You fall in the heal...
Is the Baptist Religion the same as the Mormon religion?
The dictionary defines "Christian" as a follower of Christ. The name of the "mormon" church is actually the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In the name of the church is the name Jesus Christ. "Mormons" believe that we are children o...
Is it possible to kill the Devil?
This is a deep question and takes a lot of explanation to really get the point accrossed. The devil can't die he was never alive in the sense that we understand here. He was like us before we were born. He wanted all the power and glory of God and w...
How can I make healthy food taste as good as junk food?
Honestly, it would be very hard to make popcorn taste like a candybar. The good thing about eating the popcorn or the fruit or any food that may not be what you really want is that you are training yourself to really enjoy things that are good for you...
How can I get my parents to let me have a life?
I think your parents are trying to help you balance your life. A lot of times we get caught up in the lives of are friends, going out and having fun, etc. and that's all good and exciting, but if that is the only thing your life consists of you will b...
How can I get over my nerves when talking?(100.00%)
I used to be very affraid of public speaking, conversations with those I didn't know or didn't know well, and even talking to the checker at the supermarket. I think that as you get older and put yourself in situations that push the envelope that you ...
Should the government stop the making of cigerettes?
Freedom of choice is a heavy issue. I don't think that the government should encroach on the liberties of its people. Having said that, I think that there is a point where the government should step in and protect its people as well. I think if you ...
Is this girl in the picture fat?(100.00%)
Fat is a relative term. It really depends on the perception and influences of the person looking at the picture. Having said that, I don't think she is overweight at all. Just because someone doesn't look like the media's portrayal of the ideal weig...
How can I lose about 17 pounds?
It is not healthy to lose more than a couple of pounds a week. Several things that help you drop weight quickly that are not completely unhealthy would be:
1) Lower your sodium intake. Sodium or salt is in almost every processed food. It's found ...
Why can't I stop cheating on my husband?
It sounds like you don't want to stop. If you "want" to do something you do it. If the path you choose is to have many partners you should get out of the monogamous relationship with your husband. When you married him you promised him that you would...
aliasajent's Advice
You sound like a good friend to be concerned about your neighbors emotional well being. Like the other advice given, there is nothing wrong with having mixed heritage. Everyone has mixed heritage. I would just let him know that there is nothing wrong...
Hopefully no one gives you tips on how to kill yourself through weightloss. I think people that ask questions like this are really looking for help. I would hope you can get that from people around you or from professionals. It is okay to be thin, b...
If you check the advisors section you'll find a description of who MM is. She is a singer/songwriter/actress who recently can be seen in "License to Wed" with John Krazinski from The Office and Robin Williams. She was also recently in "Because I Said...
I can't imagine how you stay up that late! If I don't get 8 hours of sleep I'm a wreck, not to mention I can't function during the day. I know in school if I had stayed up that late I wouldn't have been able to get through the day. My grades would ha...
You should read the book. Its well worth the read and if you find out the ending it won't be as exciting. I loved the books. I was very tempted to find out the ending, but I didn't want to spoil it for myself and I don't want to spoil it for you.
What are you running from? If there are serious things like abuse going on in your home you should contact your local authorities. No one should stay in situations like that. If you are just not on the same page as your parents, you may want to hold...
Cancer is not the only health risk associated with smoking cigarettes. There is also heart disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, etc. It also has adverse effects on your skin, teeth, hair, clothing, etc. Most smokers don't smoke totally away from ...
If you are starting an exercise regime its better to start off slow. Depending on your health now, you may want to start at a walk and work up to jogging. The best way to determine what is the best speed for your body is take a short test. Do a 30 m...
Who are you comparing yourself to? How are you determining what is beautiful and what is ugly? I see this question a lot on FunAdvice and its starting to concern me a little that people that look like you do would consider themselves ugly. I think you...
I don't know if I understand Kay Kay when you say that because 'mormons' believe differently about God that they aren't Christians. If you noted the above answers, Christian actually means follower of Christ, so by the very definition of the word, 'mo...
I took the creationist line as directed at brabit and I, sorry 'bout that, not to worry. He's 18 months (my nephew).
I wasn't trying to say that you didn't believe in creation, FYI, I was trying to prove the existence of God through the creation, without using religious text. Tends to be more difficult without scripture, but not impossible. If things were created, ...
Most guys your age are still growing. It would be difficult to judge how tall you will grow by the average height of guys your age. Like rnealw said your height depends upon your genetics. Sometimes you can be shorter or taller than those in your fa...
Really the person who should answer this is you. All the compliments in the world won't make up for how you feel about yourself, nor will they change how you feel about yourself. What do YOU think? Confidence in yourself physically (whether you are ...
I took an astronomy class a few years back. Along with all the physics and math homework we talked about evolution versus creation. The teacher I had wasn't particularly religious. He knew more about the universe than most people. He had studied th...
The problem with humans developing immunity to words, feeling pain or being hurt by words would mean they most likely would develop the same resistance to feeling happiness and joy. If we can't feel pain, how would we know what happiness felt like? W...
I agree with Angelfire. I think it would be better to discover why your husband isn't ready rather than trying to force him to have a child. It will be better for your relationship, your emotional state during pregnancy, not to mention how the child ...
I think the easiest way to lose weight is to examine what you are eating. If you write down a normal days intake, honestly, with out changing what you are eating, you'll find where the problem is. Most women should eat between 1400-1800 calories (cou...
I agree with filletofspam. The best and quickest way to learn a language is to be immersed in it. It requires you out of necessity to learn to understand and to speak the language where as school courses have diffuculty teaching conversation. I woul...
It is incredible that you would say you were fat at 117 pounds. It sounds like you might be at a good weight or even a little underweight. It also sounds like you might be looking for someone to confirm that you are not fat. So many people these day...
I know this message was intended for MM, but I thought it was interesting since I am also tall. I believe MM is about 5'10" so that would put you around the same height according to your question. I am 6'1" and have dealt with being taller than the a...
It's odd that you would say that. Some of the highest paid actors are male and not "gay" in the slightest. I wouldn't worry about what people are thinking if its what you want to do. Acting is a hard field to get into. So many people want that litt...
Blunt force trauma could cause a miscarriage if you are pregnant. It can cause internal injuries that can , depending on the degree of damage, cause serious injury to you and could cause permanent damage. Violence, in my opinion is not the answer to ...
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That would be a very difficult answer to give. I think that your mom might have misstepped in asking you to decide the outcome of their relationship. I think its wise to give imput about how you feel your family relationships are effected by the argu...
I agree the trying of your faith makes your belief stronger although I'm not sure that the trying of your faith includes the degradation of other's faiths. I don't mean to sound agitated, I just find it interesting that people are so passionate about ...
It is hard to advise about singing when I can't hear what you sound like. If you are looking to be able to be more in tune, you would have to be able to determine what is in tune and what is not. Have someone you know and trust listen to you singing ...
People seem to get really worked up about this question. What does it matter to you if someone considers themselves a christian or not? I think a lot of people look so hard at other peoples' beliefs to find faults that they forget about working out t...
Mostly I think it has to do with intelligence and confidence. People who lack either of the two tend to belittle things or make fun of things that they don't understand or that they don't have. Having said that, a lot of people are so wrapped up in t...
I think alcoholism can be defined as when you lose control over your ability to chose to start or stop drinking. If alcohol has that powerful of a hold on you where you have to have it, I would say that addiction would be considered alcoholism. It'...
If you have a good non stick pan you can cook almost anything with out adding fat, that would be the best way to lighten up your cooking. Unfortunately, cooking without fat lessens the flavors. Fat is natural flavor inhancer and certain kinds of fat ...
If you are worried about having a post pregnancy body, talk to the people around you. Possibly your husband/boyfriend or family and friends. It sounds like you need some positive attention and they may be able help you figure out why you're so worrie...
There could be several reasons why you would feel like crying when you're not sad. Your body is usually the culprit. If you are going through a really stressful time your body may need to release some pent up emotion. It could also be lack of sleep....
I agree with the above advice. If you look outside of yourself and start looking at what you can do for others you will start to forget about what is wrong with you. Doing good to others makes you concentrate on things that are within your control. I...
Your body needs fuel when it is put into action. To walk 4 miles without having eaten all day stressed your body. Like a car on empty you won't get very far with out giving your body what it needs to perform. Exercise works best when you've had a li...
You should look for your optimal health which easily measured by your Body Mass Index (BMI). Your BMI is calculated from your height and weight. For your height and weight your BMI is 23.5. A healthy BMI for women is 18.5-24.9. You fall in the heal...
The dictionary defines "Christian" as a follower of Christ. The name of the "mormon" church is actually the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In the name of the church is the name Jesus Christ. "Mormons" believe that we are children o...
This is a deep question and takes a lot of explanation to really get the point accrossed. The devil can't die he was never alive in the sense that we understand here. He was like us before we were born. He wanted all the power and glory of God and w...
Honestly, it would be very hard to make popcorn taste like a candybar. The good thing about eating the popcorn or the fruit or any food that may not be what you really want is that you are training yourself to really enjoy things that are good for you...
I think your parents are trying to help you balance your life. A lot of times we get caught up in the lives of are friends, going out and having fun, etc. and that's all good and exciting, but if that is the only thing your life consists of you will b...
I used to be very affraid of public speaking, conversations with those I didn't know or didn't know well, and even talking to the checker at the supermarket. I think that as you get older and put yourself in situations that push the envelope that you ...
Freedom of choice is a heavy issue. I don't think that the government should encroach on the liberties of its people. Having said that, I think that there is a point where the government should step in and protect its people as well. I think if you ...
Fat is a relative term. It really depends on the perception and influences of the person looking at the picture. Having said that, I don't think she is overweight at all. Just because someone doesn't look like the media's portrayal of the ideal weig...
It is not healthy to lose more than a couple of pounds a week. Several things that help you drop weight quickly that are not completely unhealthy would be: 1) Lower your sodium intake. Sodium or salt is in almost every processed food. It's found ...
It sounds like you don't want to stop. If you "want" to do something you do it. If the path you choose is to have many partners you should get out of the monogamous relationship with your husband. When you married him you promised him that you would...