How can I please everyone when I'm not made of money???
465667
Hmmm. This is a tough one. They are such essential people to have in your life, especially the girlfriend. For sure say no way to your brother, what does he really bring to your life? Has he given you a kidney. Please don't say yes or I am a schmuck! Tell your girlfriend that if she pawns some of the jewelry there is a trip to Hawaii in it for her, make sure she pawns enough to pay for you and your wife's room plus her(the girlfriend) room. And if your wife finds the girlfriend, tell her it's threesome time or she can swim home. Buy your daughter a bus pass and tell her to be happy with that because when you were a kid you had to walk barefoot on broken glass, uphill both ways to school. That's what my father told me when I asked for a car anyway.
343267
You need a good paying job or some really generous friends. LOL
1054287
Money never comes easy, does it?  I'm also trying to raise money - although for entirely different reasons - and it's not exactly a piece of cake, even though I have a steady paycheck.  The best advice I can give you is to immediately set aside some money each month into a special savings fund for your surgery.  You can also raise additional money by selling things online (I've made about $50.00 on EBay over the past several days, which is a start), holding a garage sale, getting an extra job, or starting some kind of small business (think crafts, making jewellery, or maybe childcare).  I also know someone who makes some GREAT homemade treats (brownies and cookies) and sells them to local businesses.  Maybe you could start a program where people pay to get a pre-made casserole or dinner dish from you that they just need to warm up in the oven?  Be creative, be disciplined, and believe in yourself!  Congratulations on your weight loss - I wish you the absolute best of luck!!
795836
Let them decide.  That will indicate how much they are willing to spend.  Regardless, have a wonderful time and let them "give" to you.  They must really love you.
170265
so shy,\nI really feel bad for people in your situation.  But fear not, there are a few things you can do.\n1.  Being that you asked this on a religious board, I'm assuming you belong to a church.  The first thing you need to do is talk to your church leader about this.  They can take up a collection for you to get you out of some immediate debt.  \n2.  You need to really decide what is luxury and need and cut out the luxury for now.  For example, if you subscribe to cable, cancel it.  Unless you need the internet for work, cancel it.  There's an extra $50 a month right there.  \n3.  You can see if you qualify for welfare.  Your local welfare office can help you with this.\n\nI hope this helps and God bless you with your finances.
1054964
Offer something for free or run some sort of contest.  It will get picked up on contest/free stuff websites and will drive alot of traffic your way.  Doesn't have to be expensive..a 20 dollar amazon GC would do just fine.\n\nGood Luck!!
486525
go on n splurge on urself.spend sum quality time wid urself,hang out wid single frnds,pursue a hobby or sumthin new u always wantd 2 do but never had time 4 it.change ur daily routine.very soon u'll find a gr8 change in ur life.HOPE U DO WELL!!!
248947
Well sweety it sounds like your trying to please everyone but yourself.  You need to concentrate on you and what  you want for yourself.  And forget everyone esle if they cant bring up your spirits, and dont need that, and its a waste of time and too much stress on your body.  Try not to worry about everyone else try just looking in the mirror and saying hey Im cool, Im special and if people dont see that then they arent worth your tears, or heart aches.  You cant get back the time you lose when you worry or trying to make everyone else happy , do it for yourself and see if that makes a difference.
660031
Get a book. Or try to start to talk to other people. Or you could start to hang out with your friends friends. Then you'll be one big happy family!
384282
Attention.  Listen to them and remember the little details.  Be creative.  I've had men take me to 5 star restaurants, but the date I'll never forget was a simple picnic on the living room floor with candles, music, and a poem he wrote especially for me.  What you can't spend in money, make up for in the attention and creativity.
416869
Yay! I get to answer one of your questions!!! LOL!!! I would suggest a gift certificate to a nice restaurant, cleaning there house, pay for a couple of nights at a nice hotel where they can get away from everyone, hire someone to take care of the acres for a day or 2. I wish I could think of something better. I think what you are doing is so sweet! Whatever you do for them, I'm sure they will love it b/c it's from you! God bless you!
472351
Actually u can't...money can NEVER bring happiness only love,care and concern cause their so expensive,u can't even afford it even if u have all the money in the UNIVERSE!!!
961609
Help a lot of people while you earn next to nothing for the rest of your life.  I don't mean that in a mean way!  It is simply the truth.  For some reason our society seems to value all the wrong things.  Think about it teachers, social workers, nursing home attendants are ALL grossly underpaid.  We trust our children, our families, and our elderly to people who barely make a living wage.  What's that about?  Your degree tells me you care about PEOPLE more than high wages.  Good for you!  Get ready to be mocked and looked down upon by most people.  Be prepared to drive an older car and live in a smaller house.  Be prepared to lay awake at night worrying about people most of your neighbors would simply throw away.  Get ready for a lifetime of disappointment and every once in a great while get ready for a miracle.  Not often, but sometimes when you most need it a kid will surprise you and turn out OK.  Cherish those victories.  Know that the rich that mock you haven't half the heart you do.  At the end of your life you may not have a lot of money to count, but you can count your blessings instead.  Good luck...you'll need it!
175020
Car wash, get help from your lady friends (hot ones) and you will get lots of people. I have seen it in action and it works, just don't charge too much or too low.\n\nAlso try selling candy around the neighborhood, just keep trying and you will get the money you need. If you guys give up, you won't get to go to Europe.
121109
Don't look for others to make you happy.....be happy with yourself.  Stay busy, stay involved, volunteer your time, take pleasure in the simple things that life has to offer.
628852
be careful for what u'r asking. many people will gladly help you financially but will ask something in return afterwards, like sex. how far are you willing to go?
1043006
god bless you honey! Keep working and doing whatever you're doing and (even if it's not much)...it is fine. I rather make money for things blow it all anyway.\nIf you don't feel like you're doing enough have a little party yourself or just kick back with your closest friends. I think when you cram your life with so much, it can become a little monotanous. Go through life nice and easy. You gotta a long time to do EVERYTHING !