Help with my cousin......?
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It sounds like it has all been decided, without your opinion, with your cash.  I think your only real hope for common sense disappeared when her Mom OK-ed it.  Maybe the state law will stop them (one could hope) but I wouldn't bet on it.  It seems like you are either going to get to go with them, and see if it is OK with the powers of the State, or just give them the cash and realize that you will never see it again, whether or not she gets her nose pierced.\n\nGood luck getting out on your own in hopefully the near future.  It is really nice that you care about this young one.  Warm wishes.
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I am sorry about your cousin, and I am sorry that you got some really insensitive (and immature) answers. Honey, the very best thing you can do to draw close to God is to talk to Him. I have 35ish years experience, so I know what I'm talking about. Its not always just roses in anyones life, but knowing God, and letting Him walk you through the tough times, helps you to see and smell the roses, when all you can feel are the thorns. Talk to Him just like you would talk to anyone else. There  are always going to be back stabbers and such, and there will be people who may call you nuts. That is because they don't have that relationship, so they cannot know what they are talking about. Don't listen to them, keep seeking Him. Matt 5:6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." NIV \nThe person above is right about getting yourself a Christian friend to help you. I don't mean someone who will be a gossip, I mean someone who truly cares about you and your relationship with God. Even if you can't join the youth group, God is with you anywhere. And your relationship with Him doesn't depend on location.\nAbout your mom, I used to have a really bad relationship with my mom until one day someone told me a lot of stuff she'd been through. It helped me to understand why she was the way she was, and to let go of my hurts. Maybe you could talk to her?? And listen to her?)\nAbout your brother. No one has the right to hurt you. He needs to know that you are going to your parents, and if they can't stop it the authorities will. I'm sure your pastor can help. The "and stuff" part bothers me. Don't let him continue. YOU have rights as a Human being.\nMay the peace of God which passes all understanding, anoint you and keep you everyday. (Not a quote, but the real verse is Phil 4:7, another verse for you Psalm 37:4 and that one is true. Not at first, but in these later years, I can think of something I want, and a lot of the time God just kind of puts it where I can find it.) No one can convince me that He's not REAL and the GREATEST -- I know Him. See you in heaven someday.
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tell her that you don't want to have sex with her because it's weird and ugly because you're cousins. if she still insists, leave and tell someone close to you about the situation. tell your sister or your friend. \nalso, try to video the scenario. just in case anyone wants evidence,, or something to laugh about later
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You need to know your cousin's email address! You can try doing a People Search of your cousin's name on Yahoo.
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Do whatever it takes to make it happen.  Recently, 3 of my cousins were murdered by a friend of theirs that was off of his meds.  Also, you be careful around her...If she gets violent, call the police and tell them she is off of her medication.  They will make her take it or go to jail.
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Aww...  I had this same problem.  Around the same ages as you and your cousins (only they were my niece and nephew).  Honestly, the best way to get them to stop bugging you, is to ignore them (I know you've heard it before).  But, it works.  Once they see that they're not getting through to you..  they'll back off.  Sooner, or later they'll leave you alone.  If this doesn't work, try saying something to their parents.  I'd say to both the kids and their mom and dad that you need time alone (which all 11 year old girls do), and that you're willing to play and hang out with them.  Just when you want to.  Good luck!
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Depending on how old your cousin is... If he/she is about 3 to 4 i can help. I am one of the top swimmers in the state of Illinois and i didn't even put my head under the water until i was 7 years old. The next summer i joined a swim team, got high point, and got 4th in state in my age group. \n      The first thing you want to do is to get them confortable with the water. You can't focus on learning if your scared. Always statrt you lesson with blowing bubbles, then move to "listening to the fishes" where you hold there feet and they put there face in the water and to take a breath they must turn there head to the side and keep there ear in the water. Then after these two steps go into a new acticity. NEVER SAY DO YOU "WANT" TO DO THIS!!! Always say "Ok now were going to do" this way they won't just say no and then start a fight.  In the begging of your lessons get your cousin to kick on a kickboard ( if u don't have one you can buy them at any sports or swim pool store near the water toy section) make them have there hands at the end of the board and have there face in the water. tell them that when they breathe to listen to the fishes and keep your ear in the water. do this for about 5-10 minutes more if your cousin is still have probelms with the concept.\n         The next drill is the arm dril in this drill you will need a noddle. In this drill you put the kick in with the pulll to form the basic freestyle.  Have them kick and do stokes reminding them to listen to the fishes.  Move on to the next level after they have mastered this one.\n         Finally take the nooddle away and put your hand beneathe them to give them convinced and tell them it is time to swim and see how they do if they have probelms with the kivking breathing or pulling go back to that drill again. \n \n                                            Hope I helped
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My mom used to pack us off to the park (I was the oldest and in charge) and spend time sleeping or cleaning up the house in peace. Possibly, you could stage a weekend sleep over at their cousin's house or someone you trust. Best of luck.\nK.
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Follow your head. What girl really wants a boy who doesn't want her in return? Your cousin should move on and stop wasting her time on someone who doesn't reciprocate her affection.
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If your friends are abandoning you for her, they aren't really your friends.  I know this doesn't help your situation, or make you feel any better, but it's true.  If they are willing to listen to someone else and make judgements about you, they aren't worth knowing.\n\nStick with your cousins and ride it out.  They may come crawling back, who knows?  Just keep your dignity throughout, and never lower yourself to their level.  Know you are better than any of them.  It'll blow over soon enough, as long as you make out that you really couldn't care less.
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OK...call your cousin back and tell her you don't appreciate her calling you names and if she does it again, you will hang up again.  Then ask if she wants to go to the mall or something....it's not that big of a deal, honey.  It's family that's important, but she also needs to respect you.  Also tell her that kind of talk makes her sound like trash.  So...forgive her and get back to being friends and family.  Good luck.
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i feel your pain. i'm crazy about a blood cousin aswell. Dont feel bad. you cant help who you fall in love with. Tell her so that she can know what you're feeling and so that she can undersand why you do certain things a certain way when she's around. Tell her you love her, but dont react to what the love is telling you to do. make her understand that you cant help yourself and make sure that you keep your distance because after all, cousins make dozens.\nsave your family the shame... i did, and we're happy.
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I'm old skool because I think you need to round up your male cousins and relatives, tell them what is going on and have them take the guy out to the woods and kick the crap out of him;  and when they are done, they just leave him out there to walk back...it should  be at least a mile from his home so he has to walk back and think about how he came to this state of ruination.  Now make sure you send one level-headed guy...you just want to teach him a lesson, not kill him.\n\nBelieve me, he will never call the cops and he will stay the heck away from her.
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What does your cousin have to do with your brother???\n\nTell her the details of what happened, what your brother did.
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Instead of violating Yahoo Answer's policy of repeated postings, why don't you talk to your cousin and find out what she enjoys? It's not that hard to ask her that. And if this doesn't help, try asking her parents.
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Lets see, four years apart.  Lets have your cousin break up with the Junior, and start dating a 4th grader.  Same age difference.  Yeah....that sounds good.
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Best suggestion\n\nWish them the best and move on in your life.\nMy cousin actually found out her hubby was. they had a amicable divorce and she is really happy now with a new man in her life. the second time she was wiser and really had some standards before she agreed to marry this man. \n\nRead His Needs, Her Needs, and "Smart Love" \nIt can really help you out.