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'secret' new year's resolutions

'secret' new year's resolutions

If your fave "Secret Life" characters made New Year's resolutions, what would they be?

Just four days after New Year's, the all-new season of "The Secret Life of The American Teenager" premieres on January 5 at 8/7c. So, we got to thinking: What would the guys and gals of Grant High resolve to do in 2009? Here are some of the New Year's resolutions we think they might be making.

AMY: Eat healthy, wear more.

BEN: Watch fewer romantic films, maybe take up birthing classes.

RICKY: Dangle no more than three girls on a string at any one time.

GRACE: Figure out more harmless date ideas besides "baking cookies." Backgammon, anyone?

ADRIAN: Invest in a more kissable lip gloss.

JACK: Date a girl who has no interest in Ricky Underwood.

What are your New Year's resolutions? Or what resolutions would you suggest for any of the characters on "Secret Life"?

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abcfamsbiggestfan's picture

I DO NOT AGREE WITH UR NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS 4 THEM AT ALL!

ABC FAMILYS NUMBER ONE FAN

gymnagirl4444's picture

ricky realy hAS to grow up and take responsibility he cant just forget about it, i know he doesn't want to end up like his father but come on. Big cry
they need to show one episode every night like gilmore girls even if they are reruns

Ricky is H-O-T-T!

Alex f.'s picture

Many things in todays generation has changed but we never really know who or what life may bring. Yea have a baby is a big deal but i beleave that if there were girls that are like Amy and really ok some what think things through life can be somewhat easier for that person. You live and you learn and you learn to live. We are all still young and shows like this really are good for teenagers because it shows that having a baby is not all fun and games. A baby is a beatiful thing but it can also keep you from living your life and hey this show has an impact on my life. I am not ready for a child and shoot I want to have fun and not raise a baby yet so lets all have a good life and live for the moment. Wink Heart eyes

live love

secretlife12's picture

Ok Listen..I saw the new season episode! And after the episode they showed a preview 4 the new season and uh i hated it! (If u saw it u would know what im taling about) If Amy just married Ben and Ricky comes to apoligize that dosent mean she should go to Ricky! She belongs to Ben now!! Ricky I think belongs to Adrian and at the end of the preview Ricky and Amy hug and Adrian,Grace,and Ben all see and Ben leaves and it kinda looks like Adrian and Grace where sad...like crying...but before RIcky was talking to Adrian and he made her ccry and also Grace I mean I luv Ricky but I think Amy should just stay with Ben it was her freaking chose!! No going back now! They just dont belong together anyways!!!

Heart eyes The Secret Life!!!!!!! Heart eyes

erniemink's picture

Smiling I watched most of the first season when it was on and I have mixed emotions about that show. First of all, I never in my entire childhood even thought about having sexual relations until I get married, which has not happened yet, and this series shows partially why. Second, the obvious intentional puns about comparisons to what is or is not acceptable as a Christians seems undecisive and sacreligious at times. It is odd how they throw some of the comments in to in random parts of the series. I do like the male character who does show respect to her even while she is pregnant, and as a young man in high school, that shows a lot of courage and dignity, more so than what you see from females or males in this day and age we live in. At times I really try to like this show, but many people I know, both offline and online, including me, can't seem to shake the feelings of black and white separation on what is best and not best to do, as a teenager or an as adult. It is correct that having a child at a young age does alter your life forever, and this point is definitely driven home. However, I don't see the show as a boredom lifter, a time waster, or as a soap opera, as some ignorant people present, who leave crazy blogs that really don't matter or have no bearing on the points or message this brings out or leaves behind. The final issues I have are specifically the way that they showed an underage girl in her very revealing bra as this is seen as an obvious sexual expression, and should have been left out of the show. Girls are always complaining about how a guy is a pervert or how they don't want their privacy or space invaded. Well allowing a girl to parade around like this on television is like doing the same thing right back to a guy and saying "it is ok" because they are a female. That is both hypocritical and rude, and that includes the sexual inuendos and passes she makes at the guidance counselor. Real world or not, we don't need this in the series as it represents all that is wrong with the subject matter and what parents and general public wants to prevent: teenage pregnancy. So I think this show is not entirely acceptable and should not have all the aspects it does. While some are good, it is overshadowed by the sometimes ridiculous and sexual gestures and presentations that are not necessary or really appropriate at all. Welcome to the world we live in!

brittney7887's picture

Hey everbody! My name is brittney. i am 13 years old and i just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. when i was pregnante life was HELL. my mom kicked me out of the house and i had to live at a teen mom home. now i am back on track...in school and living with my mom agian. i noe that some girls on here are pregnant and i just wanted to let them know that i am here to talk to if you need any advice or just need someone to talk to.

secretlife1's picture

ok i guess amy and ben really do get married. because i was doing something on my tveo and i found the info for the second episode of season 2, heres what it says
"anne and george share a brief reconciliation after they learn about amy's MARRIAGE; adrian's father seeks information about the fake IDs."
so i guess they do get married Big smile

**secretlife (:**

secretlife1's picture

ok i guess amy and ben really do get married. because i was doing something on my tveo and i found the info for the second episode of season 2, heres what it says
"anne and george share a brief reconciliation after they learn about amy's marriage; adrian's father seeks information about the fake IDs."
so i guess they do get married Big smile

**secretlife (:**

SecretLifeAdict's picture

I'm pro-ife (doesn't support abortion) but seriously, the kid is better off adopted! Gasp Amy thinks of herself as an adult but isnt. She is desperate for a normal life but can't have it because of the baby! Even if she did put it up for adoption, she would have to deal with the guilt of giving it up. They shouldn't get maried!! OMG she's 15, does she have any sense left. OMG this baby took her sanity!!! Mad (Smiling

amb1's picture

Amy i think that you should wear what you would normally and let it show so what if people make fun of you youre just like any other high schooler you want to granduate. well my resolution is to get self-confidence and to not be so negative on my conversations and for myself!!! and Ricky you just need to get a life!!!!. Wink Big smile Sticking out tongue (Smiling

~calilorver~

Kelbug85's picture

I think that Amy and Ben should not get married because they are only what,15-16 years olds. This is the first relationship for the both of them and they will miss out on alot if they get married. Who is going to support them?? Unless they drop out of high school and get full time jobs, there is no way they would survive on their on. I also believe that Amy isnt mature enough to be a mother. She even said it herself last season numerous times. The baby would be way better off being put up for adoption. However, if they did that, the show wouldn't be exciting to watch and would be rather dull. I can't wait for the new season to start though.

amb1's picture

um... hate to bring it to you but Amy's had a relationship and that was with Ricky that how she got preganant in the first place!!

~calilorver~

amb1's picture

um... hate to bring it to you but Amy's had a relationship and that was with Ricky that how she got preganant in the first place!!

~calilorver~

amb1's picture

um... hate to bring it to you but Amy's had a relationship and that was with Ricky that how she got preganant in the first place!!

~calilorver~

sweetness4145's picture

look a donut ----------> O

Biblekid1's picture

I think that Amy should let Ricky be involved with the baby but she shouldn't date him or live with him. She should let the baby see him but not live with him. I think Amy should marry Ben because they love each other and he will be a good stepfather to the baby. I think either Grace or Amy's sister should be the baby's Godmother.

sportygirl09's picture

I hope that amy and ben stays together and their relationship continues to be strong. I also, think that ricky, since he is the father, should be more involved with the responsiblities. As for the others; Grace should stay away from ricky, andrian needs to be less skanky and jack needs to find a girlfriend.

edwardcullenaddictxoh's picture

adrian needs to be less skanky. i think that ricky should be involved with the baby because he has just as much as fault as amy for getting her pregnant, he should be paying for everything. and grace needs to stay away from him before she ends up like amy. Big smile

Vampire <-------------- VAMPIRE Gasp <|3

edwardcullenaddictxoh's picture

adrian needs to be less skanky. i think that ricky should be involved with the baby because he has just as much as fault as amy for getting her pregnant, he should be paying for everything. and grace needs to stay away from him before she ends up like amy. Big smile

Vampire <-------------- VAMPIRE Gasp <|3

ns_sexxy_crazees_is_my_team's picture

Amy should take as much paying responsibility as Ricky....it takes two people to make a baby and Amy needs to get real about the situation and consider adoption

edwardcullenaddictxoh's picture

adrian needs to be less skanky. i think that ricky should be involved with the baby because he has just as much as fault as amy for getting her pregnant, he should be paying for everything. and grace needs to stay away from him before she ends up like amy. Big smile

Vampire <-------------- VAMPIRE Gasp <|3

leftfootedgirl's picture

I really think Ricky should be a part of the baby i know amy has ben but Ricky should help pay for neccesities for the baby and be able to see him time to time i understand why people wouldnt want him a part of the babys life i meen put yourself in a postion that your child is taken away from you and you can never see the baby it would drive you nuts because you helped bring this creature to life so i tink ricky should have a part in this babys life

secret_life_luver1414's picture

ARE YOU PEOPLE CRAZY AMY AND RICKY SHOULD STAY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER AND NOT I REPEAT NOT GET MARRIED!!!!!!! AMY AND BEN ARE SOOOOOO IN LOVE Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes

Amy+Ben= PERFECT COUPLE
Amy+Ricky= DISATER
I also LOVE Twilight
You are my life. You’re the only thing it would hurt me to lose.
~Bella Swan

Terriann2211's picture

i think amy isnt a bad girl everyone always thinks that the girl is always resonds abile for teen pregentcey really it just as much as the guys falut but my sister had a teen pregentcy and it wasnt fun for her Crying i still feel bad for her when the father just ran off and now my nefu is 1 year old Angel hes an angel

~Love <3 Not Hate

Terriann2211's picture

i think amy isnt a bad girl everyone always thinks that the girl is always resonds abile for teen pregentcey really it just as much as the guys falut but my sister had a teen pregentcy and it wasnt fun for her Crying i still feel bad for her when the father just ran off and now my nefu is 1 year old Angel hes an angel

~Love <3 Not Hate

Adrinlover's picture

Amy should let Ricky be in the baby's life, but maybe not be a provider (like a real dad). What i mean is that Ricky could like teach the kid to play sports and such. And Ben and Amy could raise him/her. why give Ricky more responsiblity that he isn't ready for? Amy and Ben aren't even ready, but they might be mature enough.

secret_life_luver1414's picture

I DISAGREE WITH YOU 100% Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad YOU ARE CRAZY

Amy+Ben= PERFECT COUPLE
Amy+Ricky= DISATER
I also LOVE Twilight
You are my life. You’re the only thing it would hurt me to lose.
~Bella Swan

amybaby2312's picture

Mad Mad Mad what it is rickys baby not bens LET RRIICKY INTO THE BABYS FREAKIN LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad

Bumblebee

secret_life_luver1414's picture

I DISAGREE WITH YOU 100% Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad YOU ARE CRAZY

Amy+Ben= PERFECT COUPLE
Amy+Ricky= DISATER
I also LOVE Twilight
You are my life. You’re the only thing it would hurt me to lose.
~Bella Swan

secret_life_luver1414's picture

I DISAGREE WITH YOU 100% Mad Mad Mad Mad Mad YOU ARE CRAZY

Amy+Ben= PERFECT COUPLE
Amy+Ricky= DISATER
I also LOVE Twilight
You are my life. You’re the only thing it would hurt me to lose.
~Bella Swan

Adrinlover's picture

Amy should let Ricky be in the baby's life, but maybe not be a provider (like a real dad). What i mean is that Ricky could like teach the kid to play sports and such. And Ben and Amy could raise him/her. why give Ricky more responsiblity that he isn't ready for? Amy and Ben aren't even ready, but they might be mature enough.

mwweb11's picture

y was ricky crying on the preveiw... i am sooo curious(ps rickys hot) Heart eyes Sad

ADDICTED

ns_sexxy_crazees_is_my_team's picture

i am curious too but ricky is not hot after all he has done how can anyone think he is hot

rubygem's picture

umm wow u love everythin don't cha

Shai is my idol haha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mwweb11's picture

ricky needs to take responsibility... i hop he does i mean i can see him loving the child because of wat his dad did to him when he was younger. i mean y do that to ur own child.

ADDICTED

regenia667's picture

to me i think that amy need to give ricky a chance. Ricky needs to take birthing class with amy. Amy should give ricky a chance with her and the baby.ben should let amy and ricky try to see they could work out as a good mother and father together. i personally dont like Ben. Ithink that Amy need to give RICKY A CHANCE. I THINK THAT AMY AND RICKY NEED TO TRY TO WORK THINGS OUT BETWEED THEMSELVES. AMY AND RICKY NEED TO GET TOGETGER AND DATE. BUT THAT IS JUST MY OPPINION. I WISH BEN WAS OUT OF THE PICTURE. I MEAN HE NEVER WOULD HAVE MET AMY IF HIM AND HIS FRIENDS DIDNT BET IN HER IN THE FIRST EPISODE. LIKE IF HE KNEW SHE WAS PREGENATE THE FIRST DAY HE MET HER THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN FRIENDS NOR BOYFRIEND AND GIRLFRIEND.MAYBE THEN AMY AND RICKY WOULD HAVE TRIED TO MAKE THIS PARENT THING WORK. AMD MAYBE THEY WOULD BE THE ONES WANTING TO GET MARRIED NOT BEN AND AMY. BUT AMY AND RICKY. I HATE BEN. I HATE BEN. I HATE BEN.I HATE BEN. I HATE BEN.I HATE BEN.I HATE BEN.I HATE BEN.I HATE BEN.I HATE BEN. I HATE BEN. I HATE BEN. I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.I LOVE RICKY.

bolivas's picture

Amy and Ricky wouldnt work you honestly think he would give up his life to be with amy to him she was just a one night stand. He might want to be in the baby's life but as far as him and amy it woldnt work... Ben is a good guy he fell in love with amy and just because Amy is pregnant doesnt change the fact that he is in love with her. Ricky for now wants to be young and get with as many girrls as he can i dont think he'll be in the baby;s life for a while because of how he was treated as a kid bbut i think eventually he'll want to be apart of the babys life.

secret_life_luver1414's picture

i think that he will NEVER be in the baby's life. He even said on one of the episodes that he doesn't care for amy OR the baby

Amy+Ben= PERFECT COUPLE
Amy+Ricky= DISATER
I also LOVE Twilight
You are my life. You’re the only thing it would hurt me to lose.
~Bella Swan

rubygem's picture

Girl u r sooooo wrong Amy (shai) doesn't need to give Ricky (daren) a chance he a womanizer honey.IDC what u say

mwweb11's picture

honey ricky will do the right thing, i no he will, we'll c whos rite monday Cool

ADDICTED

monicaBG4L's picture

if you love Ricky so much why don't you marry him and you have his baby

BG4L (band geek 4 life)

SecretLifeObsessed101's picture

amy should try and prepare for being a mother and raising a family besides just the pregnancy (prepare for whats gonna happen next). i agree ben might want to take childbirth classes. ricky should be more involved with the baby. grace should really think about what ricky is trying to do-is he changing or is grace just another one of his victims?

babygirl1996's picture

Ricky needs to focus on Amy and the baby. Amy needs to take
it easy. I think Grace needs to lay off Ricky unless he really
has changed. Adrian should try to get to know her dad.
Smiling Cool Angel

kmar98's picture

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THE SECERT LIFE OIF A AMERICAN TEENAGER Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes Heart eyes

kmar98's picture

OMG I CANT BELIEVE SHAWN JOHNSON WAS ON THE SECERT LIFE OF A AMERICAN TEENAGER I LOVE HER I AM A GYMNAST TOO SHE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MY IDOL!!!!!!!!!!

kmar98's picture

AMY AND BEN SHOULD GET MARRIED AND RICKY SHOULD LAY OFF THE GIRLS OR JUST DATE GRACE!!!!!

secret_life_luver1414's picture

Smiling agree with you 100%

Amy+Ben= PERFECT COUPLE
Amy+Ricky= DISATER
I also LOVE Twilight
You are my life. You’re the only thing it would hurt me to lose.
~Bella Swan

kmar98's picture

LOVE THE SECERT LIFE i think amy and ben should get marry

taralee32's picture

My name is Tara and im 16 yrs old and i just found out im pregnant

secret_life_luver1414's picture

congratulations and really be thankful on what god has sent you. like "mimzy" said in episode 8 god must have wanted another human being on this earth
Smiling

Amy+Ben= PERFECT COUPLE
Amy+Ricky= DISATER
I also LOVE Twilight
You are my life. You’re the only thing it would hurt me to lose.
~Bella Swan