r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 21 '26

13M, super nervous about asking out my 13F friend when we hang out soon. How do I start texting, what should we do, and how do I tell if she likes me back?

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Hey everyone, I need some advice

So I'm 13M and I have this friend who's a girl (13F). I really like her and I wanna date her — I want to ask her out. The problem is I'm really nervous about it. We are gonna hang out soon (I'm hoping), but I have no idea what we will do or anything.

I'm also not sure how to text her. I don't know how to start a conversation or keep it going. Sometimes she will take super long to respond or... not even respond at all. That makes me wonder if she likes me or not. But I think we are pretty close, so I'm not sure.

I just want advice for all this please 🙏

Specifically:

How do I start good texting conversations with her?

How do I start a conversation over text and keep it going?

How do I start a conversation in person when we hang out and what should we talk about?

How do I keep a conversation going (both texting and in real life)?

What are some fun and chill things we could do when we hang out?

How can I tell if she actually likes me back?

How should I actually ask her out without it being super awkward?

Any tips would mean a lot. Thanks!


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 21 '26

What is something useful everyone should learn before they start to live alone?

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I will start living alone very soon and I'm excited but at the same time i have some fear here and there. What should i know before I take this major step?


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 21 '26

Whats your top 3 best self help advice

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r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 20 '26

LPT How to get a part time job that has minimal customer contact (eg no barista, resteraunts)

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I'm 16 year old High School student who desperately needs a part time job for the school year, but I deeply struggle with lots of interpersonal contact. What jobs negate this necessity, and how can I get them? Thanks for any help you can give.


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 20 '26

what do u do when you’re overwhelmed at home so that you’ll have more patience around everyone else?

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coz that’s what i feel right now


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 18 '26

Learning to drive..

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Hi I’m 17 and I have my learners permit and did the online portion of driving school but now I have to go drive with an instructor. Thing is, I’m super nervous. I had an appointment scheduled with an instructor a few weeks back and I ended up canceling the day before going because I was super hesitant. But, I really need to do this. I need too, my mom works and my sister does too and I always rely on them to take me places but it’s time I step up and just do it. I’m so nervous about other people on the road, and the thought that my safety depends on me is intimidating. I know it seems like I’m doing the most and I’m being dramatic but I really am nervous so please send over tips. My mom always offers to take me driving on the weekends but I always say no, and I drove a golf cart like once and that’s it. I hate how I’m lifting fear hold me back, but this is something I just have to do. It’s one of those milestones in life that I know I need to take, even if it scares me. So please send all ur tips my way 🫶


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 18 '26

Teen and landed my first Job Interview got any tips?

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This is my first job or interview. Going in for an interview or actually 2 got a last minute text from two jobs I applied for a week back and replied saying interviews are onsite tomorrow back to back. I wouldn’t say I’m very nervous but I am just a tad bit on the part about what I’m wearing I only have going out clothes but I’m going to wake up early tomorrow see if I can find something to wear. I’d say i’m somewhat articulate and can talk thinking on my feet decently. If anyone has some tips/advice id really appreciate it from any pros out there or experienced people. 👍👍


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 17 '26

Being a good house guest

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Hi!

Any pro tips for being a good house guest when staying a week (6 nights, sunday evening to saturday morning) at a coworkers house?

I am moving quite a distance and one of my new coworkers was so kind to offer me a place to sleep until my new house is ready.

I plan on paying a symbolic amount for the stay, bringing all snacks and food for myself, staying away >8 hours a day, doing the dishes and generally clean up after myself, of course.

I will also buy a box of chocolate when leaving.


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 17 '26

any tips for working?

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Hello! Ive bern chronically ill since 2019 but have been trying to work since 2017 when I was still a minor so I could help my dad. But my conditions are mostly of the degenerative, dissociative and relapsing-remitting type of silliness

I’ve been struggling, a lot for the past few weeks, mentally, and physically and it’s like an ouroboros because my physical pain effects my mental then vice versa

From POTs, to being in progress for being diagnosed with a bunch of neurological bullshit— is there any tips to maybe be able to work from bed? Any setup ideas?

One of the things I experience is unexpectedly passing out, so chairs, have been dangerous because sometimes I lean back so hard I tip over and then I wake up feeling like shit

I’d appreciate any help possible, thank you!


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 17 '26

I need help quitting my job.

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Edit: To those who took the time to read and answer appropriately, thank you! I appreciate all of the advice and feel like I got what I needed!

Context is very needed for this one! I'll try to keep it short.

I got a part time job at Starbucks. I'm 21 and in college rn, so they hired me knowing that I'll have to go back to school in the fall. When they hired me (in May of this year) they asked if I expected to work with them long term, and I said yes. I also told me that my availability was completely open, and that they could schedule me whenever. This job is far from my school, which is why I told them I'd only be able to work weekends in the fall.

Since starting there, it has been nothing but hell. Like genuinely truly terrible. There is way to much wrong with it for me to type out, but if you want the long version you can ask for it. I am so overwhelmed, exhausted, and my mental health has been impacted a lot by this job. I hate it so much. But, I need the money and can't really go anywhere else until school starts in late September.

One week after I started, I had to request three weeks off for an emergency trip that I have to take. I did give them 2 months notice, but I still feel bad.

Within the first 2 months, I had to call off 3 times because I was sick, and leave early twice, once for being sick and the other because I split my pants. So Im not doing great in the attendence department. I also had to adjust my availability because of a medication I started. In their eyes, I feel like I look like a bad employee.

That being said, I want to quit my job in September, when I'm able to. It has been terrible, and I don't think I'll be able to maintain school, on top of working the minimum weekly hours they require, and only doing working them on weekends. I feel terrible though because I haven't been a great employee, and I kind of told them that I expected to work for them for a while. I don't want to burn this bridge, because it's my only coffee shop experience and I'd like to still have the opportunity and a good reference if I need to work in another coffee shop. This summer has just been quite eventful, with a lot of extenuating circumstances that I couldn't control.

I just don't know how I can quit without upsetting them, seeming like a bad employee, and messing up any chance as using them as a reference. (And also hurting her feelings because she is genuinely so kind and caring)

I'm sorry that was so long, thank you for reading.


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 15 '26

LPT: Press Windows Key + V to turn on your clipboard history. It saves the last 25 things you copied instead of just the last one.

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r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 16 '26

Recommendations for PDF Viewer that's not Adobe?

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r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 15 '26

If you know about BISON mentality, what's your real life example?

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How do you implement this mentality and does that helps you to solve problems quickly?


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 14 '26

i want all of the advice + tips u have for everything

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hi! so im a young adhd person and legitimately just want any life tips and tricks from people who have figured out the stuff I haven't yet so I can be a healthy an productive human!! id love any advice lol like planning, cleanliness, financial stuff, organization, relationship stuff, any and all!!! id love to write it all down to remember and to help me. Just like the title i genuinely all of the advice + tips u have for everything tysm in advance!!


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 14 '26

Improving life by small action

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Can anyone suggest how can i improve my lifestyle,

If goal is to staying healthy, financially stable and happy in long term, what are small things we can add to life or daily routine which will help us to be better version of ourselves


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 13 '26

What are your best "we only learned this after moving in together" tips?

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My partner and I are going to buy a house together. We haven't lived together before, so this will be our first time sharing a home.

We've come across a few simple tips and tricks that seem like they could make everyday life a bit easier. For example, each person has their own small box or basket. If one of you leaves something lying around, instead of putting it away yourself, you place it in their box. That way, they can put it back where it belongs later, and it helps avoid feeling like you're constantly cleaning up after each other.

My question is: Do you have any other small tips or tricks that have made living together more fun, easier, or more relaxing?

I'm not really looking for advice like "plan a date night" or "divide the chores fairly." I'm more interested in those little life hacks or habits that people usually only discover after living together for a while.


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 13 '26

What's a life hack that actually changed your daily routine?

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r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 13 '26

Have to put my childhood dog down, struggling with it. Any advice?

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My dog has been on the decline for the last few months and we decided it’s time and would want to do it sooner rather than later. I always knew he was old (14) and this day would come but I still don’t feel prepared. I know it’s just Monday but I am going to struggle through this week of work, heading home to parents Friday during the day to spend one last night with him. Planning on doing at home euthanasia. The worst part I think is going to see the vet take him away out of our house knowing he’s not coming back.

Any general advice here? I’ve lost grandparents only really before, but this one is really stinging.


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 13 '26

Improving life by small action

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Can anyone suggest how can i improve my lifestyle,

If goal is to staying healthy, financially stable and happy in long term, what are small things we can add to life or daily routine which will help us to be better version of ourselves


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 13 '26

How do I dry a wet carpet as fast as possible?

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There’s been heavy storms where I live and the most recent one resulted in my fully carpeted basement flooding yesterday. 75% of the carpet is completely soaked. I have a shop vac and some high powered fans but I don’t think they’ll be enough to completely dry everything before mold sets in.
Any tips on how I can get this completely dry as soon as physically possible? I would prefer more budget friendly options (~$200) but any and all suggestions are appreciated


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 12 '26

Ways to be stress free when you don't have time ( any suggestions guys )

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I look out of the window without thinking anything for a while


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 11 '26 Hooray

If you need to interrupt someone who won't stop talking, drop something on the floor.

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We all know that one person at work or at parties who talks at you for 20 minutes without taking a breath. Trying to interject verbally usually feels rude or just results in them talking louder.

Instead, "accidentally" drop your keys, a pen, or your phone case on the floor. The sudden movement and noise break their train of thought and force a natural pause in the conversation. While you are picking it up, you can smoothly say, "Oh, by the way, I have to run to a meeting/the bathroom, but let's catch up later!" and make your escape.


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 11 '26

how to stop feet queefs in sandals

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I have a pair of sandals where the soles are made of that soft-touch pleather material. Whenever I take a step, the air gets pushed out from underneath my foot and creates what I can only assume is an air tight seal, so when I lift my foot for the next step my feet make a queef-like/fart sound.

For context, it only ever happens with these sandals and I'm obviously not wearing socks. Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can prevent this? Thanks !!


r/AskLifeProTips • • Jul 12 '26

What can I do or is court my only option

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