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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

He says he doesnt want a girlfriend but keeps calling round.... What does he want!?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 51-59 - Hi all, I broke up with my bf about 7 months ago now, because he had some huge problems, he is a guy with an ex who is bipolar and had custody of his 3 kids...... he lost them back then..... so I let him alone to sort out his problems, but I was also heartbroken then too. Since ... (148 words)

I dont know how to end it... what have I done?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 6395 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 51-59 - What can i do?I had an affair last year with a close friend..He swore that it was only a bit of harmless fun on the side and that no-one would get hurt but i began to fall for him. i knew that it could nt go on so i finished it but recently he started making a move on me ... (210 words)

Is a month too soon into a relationship to start having sex?

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 6375 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Im a 25 year old virgin who has recently started seeing a guy. he is coming to my town on saturday night and has asked me to stay in a hotel with him. can i read into this as him expecting sex? ive been seeing him for a month, i trust him but being a virgin am still anxious ... (79 words)

My partner wants me to move out to give us "space"

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6003 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age - Hi I have just looked back at all my questions on this site and they are painting a bit of a picture. It is all what he wants ie My partner wants me to move out to give us "space" but I don't want to go as he says he can't stand being around me and i am dragging him into a d... (333 words)

Why won't he let himself be with me???

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6396 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi, I'll try and condense the last year and a half into this... basically i split up with my boyfriend of 3 years, with the intention of it being more of a break. We had gone from living together to being long distance, and weren't coping with it well, at least my boyfrien... (724 words)

Is he over her or hanging on? Is he still thinking about her?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - My boyfriend and I started dating about eight months ago. He ended a 4-year relationship last spring. He moved to our area about 3-4 months after ending his last relationship, but last week when I was looking for a paper in his desk, I came across a picture of he and his ex ... (143 words)

Am I close to having an actual orgasm??

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6397 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

- I think im close to having an orgasm .. ill explain.. when i masterbate the feeling becomes intense but its like i dont want it, it makes me like shake a bit but not in a bad way. Am I about to orgasm?... (43 words)

What can I do to earn some money???

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - i want to buy new clothes because my wardrobe isnt up to date, and im not a snobby person, i just like to look pretty. but i never have any money! and i dont no how to earn it. i cant work because i go to saturday school and on a sunday i do corsework or homework. i hard... (81 words)

I need some help as I've fallen for a man who is married with children

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 51-59 - I need some help as I've fallen for a man who is married with children I see him once a week usually I am a client of where he works. We've known each other for about two years on and off. I keep thinking of him and I saw him the other day When I don't see him I'm sad. I've ... (70 words)

I don't want him to just "use me" as he has done this before in past relationships.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - I really like this guy, i used 2 go out with him but we broke up because he didnt treat me very well, and if i go out with him my friends will go against me because they all hate him and think i do as well. i think he likes me a little bit more than a friend but i still dont no ... (94 words)

He said he's not ready to get involved but has asked me over to stay tomorrow night but I'm scared to because of the way I feel about him...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - hi guys, i'm a bit worried. I was seeing this guy for about 2 months, but he wasn't ready to get into a relationship so it never worked out. Since then it hasn't been awkward, and we've became really good friends. Though i get the impression we both want more, he's even ... (170 words)

Is it just me or am I too clingy?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 36-40 - I feel like im clingy. i feel like i can be my girlfriends psychiatrist, her lover, her friend, her everything! I put her on a pedal stool, and i think she feels like she can't live up to those standards nor be herself around me without fear of making a mistake. I tell her that ... (409 words)

People are telling me to get rid of him but i just cant...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - People are telling me to get rid of him but i just cant... i say to my self im not going to speak 2 him,,, or see him but i cant control my slef, i like him so much im so young and foolish but i cannt stop my self and the way i feel, im such a silly girl! but its not my fault ... (76 words)

I can't help but feel that there was someone else

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi, i have recently moved back in with my husband after he decided after 7 months of marriage he did not want to be committed and was not sure what he wanted. After giving him this time he wanted me back, he said he is sure he will not do this again and that there was no one ... (181 words)

My husband told me that he wants a penis enlargement

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - My husband told me that he wants a penis enlargement. He said it will make our sex life hotter and better - even though our sex life, is, on the whole - reasonably good. I'd never have a breast enlargement because it'd mean I'd have to buy expensive, ugly, large bras and I... (175 words)

Should i be right to think that this is maybe an easy way out as surely she could of said on the phone rather than letting me believe we were still meeting up.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

- Hi, ive recently met a girl (19) and im (21). On our first date we just clicked and we didnt look back. There was something about her we would just lay there staring into each others eyes whilst exchanging the occasional smooch. Normally i would of felt uneasy staring into ... (519 words)

What are the true signs that your partner is cheating?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 26-29 - i believe that we could tell if our partner is cheating on us by certain signs but the thing is i don't know these signs!!! could you help me out thanks ... (34 words)

I need the courage to go up to him and say hi...any advice?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - i really like this guy, but the thing is i havent even said hi to him and i kinda think he likes me but i cant get the courage to talk to him what should i do?... (38 words)

I like her and our first few dates went well...but she doesn't text me back or communicate as much as I do. What's going on with this girl?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 30-35 - i have met a lovely girl at work who i now cant stop thinking about, we have had a good first few dates, she even made the first move! but our daily rapor is very bad, she hardly ever replies to my texts, and when she does, they are never on time. to make things worse she... (159 words)

What do I choose...the awesome school field trip or the party of the year??

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - me and my school class r going to this awsome feild trip we go there at 7:00 am and arrive to school around 7:00 pm. But the problem is i got invited to THE PARTY of the year. The party starts at 8:00 pm. and i still have to go take a shower get my hair and makeup done put on ... (121 words)

How can I get her to want me again, sexually?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6396 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - is she making a fool out of me? why wont she cater to me anymore? i cater to her now and i spoil her, but i cant even get any sexual attention from her. she wont even make out with me anymore. she used to love sex, she used to be almost as horny as i am. what can i do to get my ... (69 words)

She started hanging out with her ex and a bunch of other male friends! Should I believe her when she claims they are just friends.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - what's going on? we have been together for almost 3 years off and on and between that time i have moved in with her. the last fight we had she kicked me out. then she started hanging out with her ex and a bunch of other male friends but she claims they are just friends. am i ... (61 words)

She bugged me for a ring and now that I gave her one...but she won't commit to me! Help!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - Does she still love me? I am 24 and my gf is 21. We have been together for 2 1/2 years off and on. we have a child together and she also has an older child. the last break up we had was very bad and since then i have been trying my hardest to get her back. She claims she needs ... (114 words)

My gf doesn't want sex anymore! How do you go from wanting it all the time to not at all?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 6088 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - I am 24 yrs old and my girlfriend is 21. we have been together almost 3 yrs. at the beginning of our relationship we were both sex addicts. all the time and anywhere. but for the past few months her sex craving has gone down (so she says) but now she doesnt want sex at all. not ... (87 words)

His Mother found out my age and told her son to dump me! What can I do?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F) age 30-35 - hi, ive got a big problem with my bf. Me and my bf have 3 years difference (i am 13 he is 16) we have already talked about sex and made sure we have eachothers trust neither of us are going to take advantage. But his mum has found out my age and has said you must dump her. H... (91 words)

She is always on my mind. How do I make her notice me?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 30-35 - okay this is how it goes down. im a 15 year old guy. i really like this girl in school and im not sure how she feels bout me. i cnt stop thinkin bout her. im on my work ex atm but i still think bout her all day. i cant wait to see her again next week. the thing is i've never ... (70 words)

How do I get rid of the stretch marks?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M) - hello agony aunts i am ashamed of my stretch marks on my body and i don't go swimming or do anything that show them, i mean their not the ones u cant miss, their bright red and I'm training to lose weight etc. and cant seem to get rid of them. Does anyone know how to get ... (72 words)

Should I ask her out on facebook or face to face?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

- Heya! I've known a third year student (I'm second year) as an acquaintance for about a year but only recently have we been becoming friends. We're kind of in the stage between acquaintance and friend if that makes sense. I am very interested in her but am still unsure as ... (300 words)

Do I cause him pain when my muscles tighten?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - Im 21years old and lost my virginity to my long term boyfriend (3years) a few weeks ago. I was just wondering if I was causing him pain? Due to the fact I can feel my Vaginal Muscles tightening whilst hes inside of me. Thank you for any guidance :)... (51 words)

Is hairdresser a good carreer if I want to meet boys?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 6365 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - hi. i want to be a hairdresser but i cant decide whether to do an apprenticeship or not. because if i just go and work in a salon and go to college once a week training to be a hairdresser then i wouldnt meet many new people. i haven't got a boyfriend and i thought if i go to ... (94 words)

Why won't he tell me about his dreams about me?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - hey im 16 an so is my boyfriend who i have been with for 5 months. today we were talking about our dreams and i was asking him if he had any about me ever. he said he does but he doesn't really want to tell me what some of them are. then he said 'well cant you guess why I'm ... (99 words)

He always needs to have kinks and abuse in the bedroom. He makes me want to turn to the bottle for comfort!!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F) - Please help, I am in love with a loving guy for over a year now. The problems we have are: A I earn a LOT more money than he does and we're running into financial difficulties all the time due to being unorganised. B Sex, I have a high drive...I guess he does too as ... (201 words)

My friends think I'm trying to steal their boyfriends. How do I deal with them?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6394 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - All my female friends are annoyed at me becoz if I talk to their boyfriends ( who are close mates of mine) they automatically think I'm trying to take them off her. I've been cheated on loads of times and I would never dream of putting them into this position. My sister used... (105 words)

How do I get this guy to stop stalking me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Right, here's the deal. A taken guy who's been going out with his gf for 8 months has not stopped texting me since we first met. Also, on MSN, he doesn't stop talkin to me. She knows and she's angry. If I have to text him back, it's one word answers, but he doesn't stop. I... (98 words)

Does he have feelings for me or is he like this with all other women?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - Hello! Somebody please help me. I started work here a year ago and I've got to know a guy really well... lets call him J. We've spent a lot of time together, lunch breaks, nights out at weekends, etc etc. He says i mean the world to him, that I'm special and that I'm lik... (201 words)

He used a fake girlfriend as an excuse to break up with me. How can I get over him?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Im 15 and seriousy deeply deeply in love!!! iv known this boy for a while now and fell for him the first day i saw him! we swapped numbers and have been in contact ever since! i told him how i felt and he told me he felt the same. we hadn't spoke 4 a few weeks and he rung me 2 ... (244 words)

I want to ask for his phone no. but I'm afraid of getting turned down. Any advice?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - hi. i am 14 and i work down at a riding school on sundays. There is a really nice boy down there who i fancy. He is a year younger than me. I want to ask for his mobile number, but I'm scared that he is going to say no because i have had that done to me before with other boys. ... (79 words)

Is my husband faking impotency or is he just passive by nature?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age - My husband is very warm, loving and tender but rather inactive in our love department. Is he feigning impotency or is he just taking an indifferent and passive stance?... (30 words)

She thinks I'm a weirdo stalker, I would like to set things right with her. How can I?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 30-35 - I've written about this situation before but I would love answers to this question. Theres a girl that I like and the feelings that I have for her are the deepest I've ever had for someone. I sat next but one to her in a class until recently and we got on well. She was always ... (499 words)

Whenever I move on, this guy turns up to hurt me again. What can I do to get on with my life?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - Nearly for two years I have been trying to move on from this guy. When I was dating him, he messed me about so I moved on with my life. Last year he contacted me and explained when he was seeing me he was trying to get over his ex and he apologised. He was hurt at the time. ... (241 words)

Was I rejected because of their insecurities or mine?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - If someone rejects you for the reason that they find you quite gentle or soft, is there something to do with their own insecurities or that of mine? ... (30 words)

I like social settings where people are friendly and co-operating. Is this a weakness?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M) age 41-50 - I am only comfortable in a social setting where people are friendly and co-operating. Is this a weakness? How can i be open to different kind of people and their way of socialising? I fear that they might get hostile to me if i open up and take advantage, as has been the case ... (60 words)

She got pregnant with another man, we're about to sell the house, I don't know if I can forgive her. Should I get back together with her?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 6065 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age - I have lived with my partner for twelve years but the last 18 months the relationship has deteriorated and we decided to split.We put the house up for sale but continued to live under the same roof in separate bedrooms.My partner has now hit me with a bombshell telling me she ... (122 words)

Are people constantly judging me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - I feel being constantly looked at by other people or being judged by them for any imperfections in my physical appearance or behavior, based on which they try to judge my morality or dignity as a human being. Are these things really related? ... (45 words)

How do I get out of my delusions?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M) age 41-50 - I believe that i am a special needs child that needs to be pampered, looked after by, taken care of and be protected by many. I sometimes feel that my needs are the only important needs in this world. Is it possible to get out of this complex?... (48 words)

Did I do the right thing in breaking up for economical reasons!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - hi, im in bits. i have just broken up with my fiancee probably for the wrong reasons but also because i want to give myself some quality of life. i love him to bits and i know he worships the ground i walk upon. the problem is, we are struggling to save to get married and as w... (276 words)

1200 texts to one guy in 3 months, is she cheating on me?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6395 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 51-59 - hi ive been married for nearly 18yrs but i have serious problems trusting my wife.she has lied to me in the past about money issues which i still find hard to accept but for the last few months she is always texting to male and female friends from work.she assures me it is just ... (150 words)

Why doesn't my girlfriend make me feel as good as my ex did?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 36-40 - I've been dating this girl for 6mnths, but she doesn't make me feel like my other girlfriend did in bed, but i am soo much happier when im with her... would it be an emotional thing or trust i can't figure it out please help... (45 words)

How do I make this guy notice me?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi there, This must be a silly question from a 24 year old woman. There is a guy at my church which I really like and would like to know how I can get closer to him and get t know him better. We are unfortunately not involved at church in the same activities. How can I make him ... (61 words)

Does he really worry about me getting hurt or is it just an excuse?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - i met this great guy we've been talking for a few weeks and we really have many things in comman. I really like him and see him as more than a friend but he says that he can't having anything to do with me because he is afraid i'll get hurt he says that since he is involved in ... (108 words)

How do I explain to my boyfriend that if I keep the baby he will need to help out as well?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Im 17 years old and have just recently found out i was pregnant, my boyfriend knows of this but he keeps asking what i m going to do, but i dont want to do this alone, he says he'll stick by me whatever i do, but i need his help, how can i make him realise it takes two to ... (61 words)

How can I tell my friend she doesn't sing well? And will my bf dump me for not wanting to have sex with him?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - hi im 15. me and my boyfriend have been together now for 3 months. he has just left schooland he is 16. he has mentioned sex a few times but i have kept sayin i am too young and i want to wait. he just says ok but if i do not have sex with him will he finish our relationship? ... (115 words)

My boyfriend cheats on me and we always argue. Does it mean he doesn't respect me?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - me and my boyfriend always fight,mainly because he cheats, and hes not discreet. does it show that he disrespects me, or does he want to get rid of me indirectly... (31 words)

Will I ever be free of depression?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - can anyone tell me if you can eva truley get over depression? i started dating my now husband when i was 14,i had been sexually active b4 i got with him but was cheated on by every one of them. After trying for 5yrs to get pregnant (i have polycystic overies)i finally did and ... (374 words)

We're due to marry in july, but he has doubts about our relationship

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - My fiance and I were due to marry in July. The last 6months have been really stressful for us due to wedding stress, buying a house etc. My fiance keeps his feelings bottled up. a couple of months back we had a misunderstanding after we had both been drinking. He pushed me a ... (206 words)

Is it going to be awkward to have his ex in the limo?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - I am going to my schools formal soon, and I'm really happy but nervous about one thing. My boyfriends ex is going too, actually with some of his friends that don't have dates, and we are all going to be in the same limo. Is that awkward or what? He broke up with her, they only ... (100 words)

Her parents are forcing us to only meet once every 6 weeks. Can we keep a relationship up this way?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 36-40 - Hi everyone, im new here! I heard this place is pretty good with advice so im going to see if you people can re assure me that im doing the right thing. I met a girl over the internet through a friend, now i love her, met her, and well, feel like shes the only girl for me and i... (518 words)

Why can't I get him off my mind?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 36-40 - I'm ready to give up on life, ive tried and tried to get the love of my life of my mind. I just don't know what to do anymore, everything ive been told makes sense but i just cant seem to do anything about it. Its unbeleivable how much i love this guy. Its hopeless, i can't ... (116 words)

How can I stop hating women? I think this might turn me into a homosexual!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (M)

age 30-35 - How do I get over hating women? This is affecting how I see every girl and women today! My mother divorced my father when I was 5 Years old. She did everything in her power to stop me visiting my father. She made me lie in court that my father abused me, and convinced ... (512 words)

Should I tell his wife he cheated on her?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 6398 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - I was seeing a married man for 15 months. He is 46, 13 yrs my senior. Married 24 yrs, with 4 kids and 2 grandkids. I should say he was also my boss and sunday school teacher.After months of pushing him away he held on strong. Everyone knew except his wife. He even introduced ... (103 words)

Does my attentive teacher fancy me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6065 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - I have a bit of a problem I just want to know if my teacher likes me, one of my best friends, I told her everything about this situation and she definitely thinks he does. She can tell because he's always teasing me, saying my name a lot, treats me better than the other s... (149 words)

Why doesn't he spend the night with me?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - My boyfriend of two and a half years never spends the night. Literally - in the last three months, he's spent the night maybe 4 or 5 times (not including two short overnight trips we took). This bothers me. Why doesn't he want to go to sleep next to me and wake up with me?... (314 words)

He doesn't appreciate me. Should I just let him spend his nights alone?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 51-59 - My story is too long to go in depth but my partner and I don't live together (his choice) but we do spend quite a bit of time together. I believe in keeping a relationship alive and I do make an effort. I made him a nice meal yesterday, cleaned the house for him, sorted h... (265 words)

We had a great date and then he suddenly disappeared, why?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6390 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - I'm completely baffled by this one. I met a guy online through a dating site, and we met in person for our first date last week. I felt an instant connection -- conversation flowed easily, we had lots of things in common, we shared stories, we laughed a lot. We sat in the ... (205 words)

how do i ask him if its just sex or if its a relationship?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6399 days ago

15 May 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - i was sleeping with a guy and fell pregnant we were happy and then all of a sudden he ended it and left town for work. when my baby was born he was all excited and has spent every day with her and we have been having sex again and everything seems peachy how do i ask him if its ... (68 words)