I've a high school reunion coming up. Do i embellish the truth about my job, relationships and home?
467007
No - tell the truth about yourself. There is no shame in your situation. Everyone has their own story and if they are happy with who they are, or are striving to better themselves for whatever reason, then that is their truth. Lying will only make you feel worse about who you are, not better.
413942
Depends on if you're there with him or not.  I think that if you're not at that same school, you shouldn't worry too much about it.  You should learn to trust him.  However, if he's still associating with her even when you're not there and without your consent, then i think he's probably hiding something behind your back.  I know past relationships are hard to get over.  Occasionally i see my ex around town.  I don't trip over it.  I just give a simple "hi" or "how are you" kind of talk.  I think as long as he's not talking to her (about personal issues) then you shouldn't have to worry too much.  You have to learn to trust him.  YOu shouldn't accuse him of anything unless you have a really good reason as to why you don't trust him.  Next best thing is... Communication and trust .... it's the best. good luck. =)
300722
well it would seem that the first thing that you deserve to do is sit down and be honest with your family about how you feel you can't be honest with them about your life due to fear of judgement and see if they are aware of this fact or if it is merely created by you.  Being in a similar family I would tend to think it is a little of both.  After you have done some work to dispell this space that is between you and your parents then let them know that you have a boyfriend that you have known for a long time.  If you have to make little white lies to lead up to where you are to continue to tiptoe around them then that is the way it is going to have to be.  But the healthier route would be to break down this barrier that you have with your parents and judgement and creat some unconditional love between you all.
798729
They are not your friends. Friends are supportive of each other and do not judge each other on petty, superficial criteria like not being "in the high class people." I know it's not fair that you were supportive of them and they will not be the same way toward you, but you are better off without them. At the beginning of this question, I thought you were in high school, based on your description of your "friends'" behavior, but it turns out that you are an adult. All the more reason that you are better off free of these snobby, shallow "frenemies." Leave them to their high-school-clique behavior and start meeting and hanging out with real adults in your area, maybe from your new job.
379372
Contact the school.  They keep updated records to contact former students for reunions, and things like that.
948557
WHOAH!!!!\n\nthis had red flags all over it. you are interested in another "boy" that has a girl and is friends with your current boyfriend.... if you are trying to create your own soap opera you are on the right track but in reality this is a huge recipe for disaster. friendships and relationships are at stake here and people will get hurt. if you want to date other people look outside the group so the drama does not dissrupt the group. you are puting alot of relationships at stake here! friends will choose sides, rumors will start. its not looking good. if you are in high school steer clear of this situation because it could ruin your high school experience. dont be drama. be the bigger person. be an adult. and as ironic as this sounds DONT BE HIGH SCHOOL!
840064
Whoa, boy...don't just go to school and blatantly tell everyone.  Find a friend or two first and be sure that you are and will be comfortable with this.  Once it's out it can't be taken back.  You might and probably will draw some criticism and be called a name or two here and there.  That, however is part of the experience.  High Schools are very cruel and I don't want to tell you to just do this without your giving this a LOT of thought.
429120
I guess I will lay out anything I know, from school and work experience or even from real life experience, then lay out what I am good at, ask your family and close friend why do they love you, what is good about you to them, ask your previous schoolmate and co-worker, employer, what it is like to work with you, after doing that you should be well prepare for any interview.  Remember, you must know about yourself before you can introduce yourself to the others.  The only, in job interview, don't go too personal, and don't complain about anything about your past experience.
165043
The people in each graduating class do it. Usually you get a committee together. Your school does not have any responsibility for you once they release you into the world.\n\nThere are companies that will do it. They charge a fee, usually included in the price of dinner and the memory book. The last quote I got was $75 - $85 per person for a 3-course meal with dancing to a DJ afterwards.\n\nYour school will be busy educating the students who were behind you. They will not have the time, energy or funds to organize reunions.\n\nFinding everyone is usually the hard part; women are especially difficult, as they change their name when they get married. Out of 500 people who graduated with me 40 years ago, we have valid addresses for 200 - 250, and we know 43 have died.\n\nThe 5th, 10th and 15th are usually not very well attended. The 20th, 40th and 50th are the big ones.\n\nColleges sometimes arrange tables or booths or a cordinator for all classes for Homecoming weekend, but they get a signifigant amount of money from alumns, and it is in their interest to keep school spirit alive.
118756
My best friend from high school. We were in touch some years after high school and were suppose to see each other at our 10 yr. reunion. She didn't show because of family probs. We talked one time after. I have a 20yr High School reunions this summer and I would really like to see and talk with her again.
765481
As an adult in my forties, I regret that I didn't go to any of my high school functions so, I would tell you to go to your high school bonfire so you have no regrets later.  High school is a fun filled time in your life and you should take advantage of your ability to share experiences with your classmates before you go your separate ways once you graduate.  I encourage my son to participate in school activities while he has the chance because soon he will be an adult with responsibilities and obligations.  Go and have fun!!
776731
It's good that you were able to bounce back and now realize there's just no compromising your life choices from now on!\n\nIt's natural to "outgrow" a relationship.  But it is also necessary to have a polite attitude when people offer their companionship - welcomed or otherwise.  Simply show that you no longer share the same interests and that your goals in life have already shifted.\n\nAlso, it should not necessarily be the case that it is only them who expect you to act in a certain way (i.e. how you used to be), as a part of this circle, you are also entitled to swaying them in doing whatever it is that you believe is appropriate at this stage of your friendship.  There just may be a reason for this reunion to have taken place, maybe it is now your turn to influence them!\n\nAt all times, though, be steadfast and consistent in showing to them that you are already past that stage in your life and that you are moving on to greater things.  It is up to them if they are going along with you for the ride.
280463
Make sure you don't allow them to know much about you until your sure they are telling the truth...Good Luck..K
938059
for starters, no one will be 100% like you. everyone will do something in differently from somebody else...\n\ni suggest you think through these pointers: of all the friends you've made, think of the ones who actually made your day enjoyable. or those friends who listened to you when you were angry or sad. or those friends who you feel so comfortable with you let down your guard. even if they're different from you, these are the friends you should spend time with and get to know them better. you don't make instant friendships unless there's chemistry.\n\nand, i wouldn't suggest you avoid your friends, because there's no guarantee there'll be a person like you in high school. remember everyone is different so just mix around and enjoy :)
973598
You should not concern yourself with fixing the past but focus on fixing the here and now and the futre. \n\nIn the past two months you have posted many questions. You have said that you are 16, 17 & 18. You have talked about Skye going to the same high school as you and about how he went ot a private school and sad bad things about the school you went to. You have said that you lost your Grandma 4 yrs ago when you were 11 but that would make you 15 and not 16, 17, & 18. \n\nYou have said that you have been having 3 hours home tuition and 5 hours home tuition. \n\nIt sems to me that your past is a mass of confusion. \n\nI would think about discussing your concerns with your Doctor and getting some help or counselling to get your life on track and start buildig a future.
1036565
Greetings from inside the Yahoo Brain in New York City!\nHope you're catching the live webcast at: http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/asktheplanet/brain.html !\n\nI went to my 10-year reunions (yeah, there were two of them) 2 years ago and I have to say, I was VERY surprised at how little most of the people had changed. Sure, there was the occasional nerd that had turned it around, or wallflower that had blossomed into a hottie, but for the vast majority, it was all the same.  The jocks were still jocky, the geeks were still geeky, the popular girls still thought they were popular, and the troublemakers weren't there because they were all in jail.\n\nHope this helps!\n--J.
823858
take anything anyone says here with a grain of salt. we're not in the same situation so we can only speculate based on the info you've given us, and even then this is your decision and you will have to live with the consequences. That being said, you are operating from hearsay, so I think before you act perhaps you should talk to these girls and ask about these rumours you are hearing which may not even be true. Once you've talked to them you can gauge their attitude towards you and based on what they have to say I think the decision might become clearer. Keep in mind friends come and go, and real friends would not tread lightly on your emotions and would try to do good by you.