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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

Should I move in with my b/f to ease family's fiancial burden?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 4545 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - Hello all, I'm having a bit of a dispute here within myself and my family. My parents are very loving and caring people and I know they would do anything for me, but my mom is sick and the company my dad works for is slowly on the decline. My older sister (25, 8year age gap ... (306 words)

B/f seems to have more time for neighbors than me! How do I stop being so available?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - I have been with the same man for almost 4 years, we're together every other weekend, one night during the week and every Sunday evening. We talk almost every evening, but that's usually because I'm the caller. Over the last year my texts go unanswered for hours as his ... (989 words)

Why would ex send me a message and then not reply?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - My ex sent me a text message tonight asking how i was. I responded saying i was ok and asked how he was, but he hasn't replied. Should i try texting him again sometime or see if he gets intouch with me again ?. Why would he send me a message and then not respond to my reply ?.... (60 words)

I want to spend time with my girlfriend minus her friends. How do I tell her?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Hey everyone i really need your help. How do i go about tellin my girlfriend that i want to spend some time alone with her? Everytime we talk or try and spend some time together her friends always have to tag along even when we do not invite them. Whats the best course of ... (75 words)

I'm interested in my friend's friend. What is a polite way of asking about her friend?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - Hi I have a lady friend (A) (not too close) who has a friend (B) that I like. What is a polite way of asking her to introduce me to her girl friend? A already has a boyfriend, but the way she looks at me makes me feel that she likes me (I have asked her out once before b... (94 words)

My cousin and I made out but didn't have sex but now I want to!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4522 days ago

10 July 2012 (F) age 30-35 - Im 17 and my cousin is 21 . The other night we made out and rubbed up eachother but , no sex i didnt want to at the time because i dont want to go to hell . Now its all i can think abouut how should i ask him ? I no of course its wrong but i really want it from himh... (66 words)

Why do I keep thinking of my ex when I'm with someone else?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I love my current boyfriend very much and we have so much in common. We both want the same out of life and well we just have the same wants as in marriage, kids, house in a nice area, even same colour decor for the house and all that kinda things. My ex...that ended ... (537 words)

How do you get over someone that you have never been with and never will be with?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - How do you get over someone who you have never been with? I need help desperately, as i feel happy whenever this person is around, yet i have never been with them, and i know i never will. Please help. x... (41 words)

I don't have much self confidence and as I get older its getting worse!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - When I was 18, I thought that I was too young for many things. Now that I'm 21, I start to feel that my age is catching up. Soon, I'll be 25, which is quite old to be an air-stewardess. I only have a few years, really. I'm not good-looking and that's why I've always felt that ... (106 words)

Should I date this man? I'm afraid he'll compare me to his ex

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4545 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi everyone, thank you in advance for anyone taking the time to read my problem and giving me advice. I went on internet dating, I asked for men 40-50 but the sites sent email from me to everyone. A guy of 56 contacted me. I talked to him, he seemed to be interesting. So ... (563 words)

What's a good birthday gift to give when in a new relationship?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - I just started dating this wonderful woman last fall. She is British, but in the USA for graduate school. Our relationship was just starting to get a little bit serious (though no "L" word yet) when the school year ended and she went back to England for the summer. She w... (254 words)

I want to date him but know what the future holds and I'm not sure its a good idea

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - In the middle of April, I met this guy at my college through a mutual friend. He requested to add me on facebook, so we talked on there for a little while, and he gave me his number at the end of May, so we began texting pretty regularly. So far we’ve hung out twice, and we ... (431 words)

Would you stay if your b/f cheated and said he wanted to change?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - If your boyfriend cheated on you. Said he was sorry and wanted to get help becasue he felt so bad hurting you. And he started going to coucneling to talk about these issues and solve them. would you stay? would you believe he wanted to change? would dropping contact with the ... (62 words)

When drunk my boyfriend constantly checks out other girls. It makes me feel quite insecure

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I need help in over coming insecurities. My boyfriend...well sober he is awesome. Drunk he is a complete ass. Im 5'1, I have long wavy red hair, blue eyes and Im overweight (a UK size 22). My boyfriend is 6'1, a brunette and slim, he is not overweight in the slightest.... (808 words)

How can I keep myself from being distracted by girls?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4542 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Plz i need a help...how can i avoid my slf from being distracted by gurls? Wenever i try reading or doin an important something that wil help me and sudenly remember my romantic past with some gurls,my dreams,work or idea of what am doing wil just fade away..am handsome and ... (161 words)

Is it acceptable to ask certain family and friends to give us a wedding service as a gift instead of cash?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Both my fiance and I have larger than comfortable families and quite a few mutual, and otherwise, friends. However, we have a VERY tight budget (strictly $3000 here; plus or minus a couple hundred). We don't want to compromise our guest list even though we know that's the ... (154 words)

Did my bf take something to improve his sexual performance?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Did my bf take something to improve his sexual performance? I recently had sex with my new bf. I really found this strange or maybe it's normal. After he had intercourse, i was a bit surprised to notice that he remained errected though he has ejaculated. Shortly after he ... (100 words)

When should the topic of sex be brought up in a relationship?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4544 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - Hi, Im a guy and I have a question for both genders. Im a bit inexperience with relationships. When is the topic of sex brought up in a relationship?How long should a relationship be? 3 months? Any ideas?... (41 words)

How do I forget about her past?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4545 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Hey guys, So I have been dating this wonderful girl for 3 months and we've talked about our pasts. I lost my virginity to her, but she had sex with 6 guys before me. We're both 16 and I just keep thinking about it. I am going to keep her but I don't know how to forget about it. ... (64 words)

Why is my penis in this position?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - hi im just wondering why my penis, when flaccid points out parallel to the floor when im standing upright? like it sticks straight out, it realy bothers me becuase im just about bang on 3and a half inches flaccid, on a nice day, asin when its not cold :P (sorry if its graphic) ... (412 words)

Is this really the end? I need advice!

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I miss my ex boyfriend so much :( we split up about 7 weeks ago because we had an argument over how we weren't seeing each other enough just due to other commitments in life etc (mostly crap working hours). We attempted to stay friends but had a huge argument 2 weeks later, i ... (784 words)

He is still with his girlfriend so why is he calling me, and why is it important for us to communicate?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F) age 36-40 - In need of help Please. Me and my ex of six year broke it off five months ago. (lived together for five years) Shortly after the break up he entered a new relationship. I was hurt to the core knowing that he moved on so quickly. I didn't have contact with him until two weeks ... (173 words)

Am I really strange and not normal in thinking she shows me no respect?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Right so here is the script. Me and my girlfriend have been together now for the best part of 6 years on and off. We have had our good and bad times. We have a baby together and currently live together. We have split up a good three times at least. The most recent one wa... (466 words)

Why do I feel so weird about him?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Its like when were not together i really want to be with him and then when we are together I really don't and I'd rather be everywhere else and partying and with my friends. Sometimes I get this weird feeling and wonder why I'm even with him and sometimes I get the feeling ... (115 words)

Should I let the relationship go to protect my heart? I'm really confused.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - I have been best friends with my (ex) fiance for almost 10 years, dating in a long distant relationship for a year and a half and engaged for almost 6 months. We recently took a vacation together and he was on his phone and tablet the whole time, not paying me much attention. ... (289 words)

I just can't bear those memories of his previous relationship. What should I do?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi friends. I am going through a typical situation these days. I have a boyfriend. We are in a relationship since 3 years. 3 years back we had broke up for some misunderstandings. After our breakup, my boyfriend got a new girlfriend. She was a real flirt girl. She tympassed ... (178 words)

Is he for real or just a really good player?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4545 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - wealthy small town farmer and acclaimed player whom everyone told me to stay away from chased me 4 a couple months but was negative to him Because of his rep that whole time, I am 40 he is 48 never been married, finally gave in and the last 3 wks we have a lot of fun ... (503 words)

What is preventing me from forming friendships?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4525 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I am eighteen years old ( completed secondary school)and I have no friends for the last nine years.Please believe me as many who I have gone to help to don't believe me.I changed schools , no help.I have attended a two psychologists for a deeper insight into the reasons to no ... (274 words)

Is he nervous or does he not find me attractive?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Me and my boyfriend have been together almost 4 years (I was 14 when we got together and he was 15). When we first got together we didn't even discuss sex and just kept with kissing and fooling around. Once we had been together a year we decided that we wanted to move further ... (360 words)

Our parents don't know about each other yet, what excuse can we use for him to come and visit me?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 26-29 - I finally got a good boyfriend but the problem is he lives 1 state away. We need an excuse for him to come down when he gets his licence to be with me on the weekends and a place to stay. Our parents dont know about us yet so it kind of complicated... (53 words)

How can I convince him we shouldnt have a 'break'?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - Okay, so I have been with this guy for six months, and I love him to absolute pieces. We haven't only been a couple, we have been best friends, and he has been like a brother to me and I have been like a sister to him. we have the most incredible time together and our ... (297 words)

I have no sexual feelings for my partner

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi, me and my partner have been together 6 years with two children. The poblem is I just have no sexual feelings towards him atall. I dont want him near me,or to have sex ( maybe once every 2 months) and i hate kissing him. I feel terrible as he is such a lovely guy and helps ... (247 words)

Forgot to message this guy who asked me out, is it worth messaging him now even though I don't want a relationship?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Am i a horrible person for doing this to someone, i don't know if it's even a worth point now of fixing it? I met this guy a while ago and he asked me out, but I had so much going on I didn't have time to especially as I met him a few days before I was leaving the coun... (280 words)

I asked her out and she said she was a 'bit taken aback' when I asked her, what do you make of this response?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Hi im 22 male and theres a girl 33, we're both single and both work together on the same shifts so we see each other quite a bit. For the past month or so I've heard from other friends at work she wants to go on a date with me but she hasn't said anything to me or give me any ... (309 words)

Why do my husband's "friends" always ignore me?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Can someone please explain to me if I'm over reacting here. I have been cool with my husbands female friends and just recently I've had enough. When he talks about them he said they were cool, two of them she said they were "one of the guys cool". They went to high school ... (229 words)

I met this girl online, we were chatting every night and out of the blue she stopped showing up on skype and even stood me up when I went to visit her!

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 4516 days ago

10 July 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - About 6 months ago I met a girl online, She lives in Spain and I in Norway. We really hit it off, we have been seeing eachother for about 2-4 hours on skype every night, and eventually we start text other during the whole days also. She also decided she is going to move here ... (172 words)

How do you stand the pain of separation in an LDR?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - So my boyfriend is going to the east coast to finish up his schooling and I'm staying on the west coast because he's a school year older than I am. We are going to do the long distance thing for sure. But I'm just wondering, how do you stand the pain of separation? I will be ... (112 words)

Will I always be crushing on someone no matter how much I love my boyfriend?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hey peoples. So I'm in a serious relationship with my boyfriend, I love him to bits. However, I find myself attracted to my other guy friends and I think I'm developing crushes. Just out of curiosity does this happen to anyone else besides me? Will I always be crushing on ... (59 words)

Should all men last an hour in bed?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - My friends all think a guy should last an hour in bed, but my bf and i dont. We were both virgins and lost it to one another, and we are still getting use to it so therefore he cums quickly. Do you have any proof that this is a normal thing, and my friends are just sluts who ... (71 words)

Am I wrong for not wanting to babysit my sister's kids?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Heyyy I have a question! Am I wrong for not wanting to watch my 2 older sisters children when they want? I'm 21 years old and all my life I had to help with kids. Between my 2 older sisters they have 9 kids, 1 who's 34 has 4 and the other 1 who's 30 has 5 kids. Now me and... (452 words)

Why do I enjoy the chase so much, but then lose interest once I have the guy?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I have been in 6 relationships, but only one of them remotely serious, that's tne I am in right now. Every time the same thing happens: I can't stop thinking about the person and in my dreams and fantasies it seems like they are perfect. But once I actually catch h... (229 words)

If things are going great in a relationship, what is a reasonable amount of time to expect a marriage proposal?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 4269 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - If things are going great in a relationship, what is a reasonable amount of time to expect a marriage proposal? We are both in mid thirties, been together going on 2 years. When is it time to walk away in search of finding someone who will wanna get married sooner than later?... (52 words)

Is he Sweet or Creepy? One date and he objects to the online dating profile still online?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - I had one great date with a guy I met on an online dating site. He texts me everyday / a few times a day and asked me for a second date. We've been in contact now about a week and a half. However - one thing is troubling me! He saw me "online" on Saturday and text me "I k... (201 words)

It's hard to be half a planet away from somebody, especially when you're aching to be in their arms.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4546 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - After talking for 6 months to the same man online, admittedly "love" eachother and talking almost daily when given the chance I'm still confused. Maybe it's because I've never been in a LDR. This is easier than it should be but also more difficult. It's hard to be half a planet ... (96 words)

should I just bite the bullet and tell my parents that I’m gay

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - A few months ago I took a huge step by telling one of my friends that I’m gay. She was the first person I told. The risk paid off as she confessed that she was also gay, which I had previously suspected, and we talked about it. I recently had my 19th birthday and it ... (238 words)

How do I get this new man in my life to open up to me?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - My question is how do I get my bf to open his life to me? We have been dating almost 2 months and we have mutually agreed to only date eachother, we are sexually active and he pretty much drives to see me 6 out 7 days of the week. He lives an hour and half away from me as he ... (176 words)

Did I lose my chance?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - So there is this guy I met at work and we have been hanging out for a couple months now. At first I thought he really liked me, we hang out by ourselves all the time, he is really sweet and we get along so well. Every time we hang out he gives me all these compliments, pays for ... (477 words)

Should I move out or stay in current relationship?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - my problem is that i been in and off/on relationship with this guy for 9 years we've been living together now for 2 years things where great at first.we are currently not together, but we live in the same house. i started looking for a place of my own and now that i found it, ... (170 words)

My boyfriend has a fetish for plus size women, and I am thin. He has profiles on multiple dating sights for men with fat fetishes. I need some advice please!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Ok so my bf of nearly 4 years have been on and off for a few months as he keeps messaging other girls and lying to me. He blames this on the fact that I am a 'control freak' by which he means I don't care for him getting drunk and trying to buy random girls drinks. Anyway I ... (329 words)

My boyfriend thinks I'm a freak because I used a male escort once. What do you think?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - My boyfriend and I have been together 6 months now, things are going great and he's showing signs that he's about to pop the question, which I'm very excited about as I love him so much. Oh my God that sounds soooo girly and I'm not a girly girl at all (as you're about to find ... (519 words)

My boyfriend doesn't understand how bad my problems are?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4547 days ago

10 July 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - I have a huge amount of family issues going on. My boyfriend knows this, but somehow it doesnt seem to effect him and he goes on with his own life. This is making me really angry, because everytime I really need to confide something in him for support, he is either coming ba... (193 words)