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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

I have body image issues, how do I get over this?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F) age 36-40 - I have massive body image issues. I'm 23 so I think I shouldn't have these childs issues anymore... I just have a plain face and plain body... nothing stands out as beautiful. I'm around 5'7", 140 lbs approximately... so not fat, but also not that thin... I guess I can stand to ... (286 words)

How do I tell her what I want to do?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I have friend. Very nice friend we both girls I love her so much iam 15 I want to kiss her on lips but I think she will not takee it easy .. How I can tell her that I want to kiss her on lips I do not want to lose her as a friend ,, please tell me the answers with simble words ... (71 words)

I've been a fool and don't know how to right my wrongs

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4549 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age - I am a widow ,but I date and have friends,so I don't really feel lonely.A yr. ago i met a man online and we began a good friendship.He was still somewhat involved with his high school sweetheart.We talked about the relationship or should i say I did alot of listening,but that ... (207 words)

How do I deal with my friends so that my life can be less stressful?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - hey everyone, here goes ( sorry its long) So ive been best friends with this girl ( lets call her A ) for about five years, soon we developed our own group, there were four of us. best mates, did everything together and shared it all. However me and A were always the closest ... (592 words)

Why say you'll do something and then not do it?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - I'm just wondering if anyone has an insight into this coz i don't have a clue. I woz talking to this guy online last night, seemed like a nice guy and were having a nice conversation. He messaged me this morning saying he cud chat tonight, if i woz interested. I replied saying ... (95 words)

How do I handle our break up when there are still feelings there?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - My ex and I dated for four months. It was short but we were very attracted to one another and truly cared for one another. However we were incompatible and fought all the time. It was a very tough choice, but we finally separated today. But it's unlike any other breakup because ... (146 words)

We're in love but incompatible. How do you break up with someone you love dearly?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - My bf and I love and care for one another very much, but we argue all the time. We have very different expectations for relationships, and we work hard to compromise and understand one another. Even still, we disappointed one another all the time and it's emotionally draining. ... (143 words)

Is he cheating with me?...what's with the secrecy?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F) age 51-59 - I have been dating a man for 7 weeks. On paper we look great, same age, both solvent kids grown up, both working, similar interests and lots in common...there is just one problem...he hasn't let me see where he lives but has been to mine a few times. It's really worried m... (258 words)

Am I being too sensitive?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F) age - My husband loves people to love him, he works with many women , but his Manager is a single parent,he's always praising her, giving her gifts and always giving her cd copies, Told him it's not right, but he continues. He works away, goes to conference's in other states. T... (96 words)

How do I get my partner to do his share of work?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hey guys, thanks in advance for your answers Me and my boyfriend have lived together for a year (with his mum, in her flat). And now we have moved into our own flat just 4 weeks ago. Basically the problem is he is chronically lazy! He refuses to do ANYthing around the house... (227 words)

How can I get past my emotions to feel intimate with my partner?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - when i was a little girl i was abused by a family member this carried on until i was 17. I have spent such a long time feeling guilty because i never did anything to stop it even tho i knew what was happening was wrong i was so scared that nobody would believe me and i would ... (267 words)

We're a bit rocky right now, I'm not sure where to go with our relationship

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I'm in love with a guy who's ten years my senior, in my mind I'm a lot older than seventeen however, I know you'll all think I'm just young, but I've been through so much in my life that I've grown up a lot faster than boys my own age. So, I met a guy who lives just over hal... (283 words)

She hasn't called, is this a bad sign?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 51-59 - my girlfriend told me she will call back me, but from one month she didn't call me what can I do. I want to talk with her... (27 words)

Should I just leave it or message him?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hey everyone! Im 17 years old and was at a party last night! I was chooi¨sing music on an ipod when a guy comes and agrees with my music taste so we start talking and standing close. we talked about where we come from and normal stuff. HE asked me why I didn't dance when I had ... (276 words)

Found out g/f sleeps with men to support herself. She says she'll stop if I can support her. I can't. What to do???

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 4263 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - OK folks, I have a real dilemma. I am hoping you can help. There is this girl I know who is from a middle eastern country. She is here on a visa. Very pretty, sweet. We started seeing each other, and then got involved. I thought things were perfect. Thought she was a soulma... (345 words)

Could we become a couple? Or does she just want to be friends?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - I've never had a girlfriend before. Heres whats been happening so far:- There's this girl that I like, really like as in love, we're friends, we're both the same age, I'm really shy and so is she. First off, we talk loads, and I mean loads (we talk about games tv, and mus... (707 words)

Why am I attached to him?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Why...Why?? I cant let this one go...my current boyfriend is an alcoholic,does not keep promises(says he will stop by but doesnt,says he will call but doesnt!),spends more time with his friends than me, dissapears on me from time to time when he gets depressed due to trying to ... (295 words)

Can anyone give me advice about what I'd face in the long term?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4612 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - How much is too much anal sex? I have found that now that we have it down and know just how I like it, we are enjoying it at least twice a week for about six months now, either to finish or just anal from beginning to end besides regular intercourse. I have not had any ... (154 words)

I have let a 19 year old chat me up, and now I'm wondering, what's the harm?

This question has 23 answers - newest was posted 4612 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - Been a silly girl I know. But have let a 19 yr old chat me up, he's obviously only after one thing, trouble is, I am 40. We're both single. But... Anyway, I have been single 4 yrs now, and working non stop, I keep thinking so what! Bit of fun? All work n no play etc.. Wh... (302 words)

I am engaged to a good man who will only have sex with me about once a month.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4610 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - I need a lot of advice. I am engaged to a good man who will only have sex with me about once a month. (If I'm lucky) ... here's our history... we've been together for 6 years. I wanted to marry him as soon as I met him. During the 2nd month he told me he was going to marry... (982 words)

I want to live with my boyfriend, but because we have no money, he'd have to move in with me and my parents!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years now. We are VERY serious with one another and plan a future together (marriage, kids etc). We don't have any children or live together right now. However, lately I've been thinking we are ready to live together and I have spoke to hi... (193 words)

How do people cope with the knowledge that their spouse probably had better sex with at least one of their exes?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4612 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - I realize people are tired of the never-ending retroactive jealousy questions, but please try to bear with me. Believe me, if it were possible to solve this by simply telling myself it's irrational, dumb, pointless, a double standard, the past doesn't matter, I shouldn't be ... (899 words)

Sex is dull. How can we improve our sex life?

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4 May 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - sex with my LT bf is now dull and boring and I don't feel the same rapid heart rate and adrenaline as I used to. I love him dearly and don't want this to ruin an otherwise perfect relationship. I suffered from a lot of pain during sex a while back and that's also put me off a ... (88 words)

Is lack of confidence a sign of just being a failure, at my age?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - This isn't a romantic relationship question, but I really could use some help because it's affecting me a lot! I've been blessed with the most wonderful friends and parents in the world and the fact that I achieved those bonds is a huge mark of success. However, some t... (287 words)

She wants to move her dog in!

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 51-59 - my girlfriend moved in with me 5 months ago now she wants to move her dog in i think its a bad ideal dogs need to be kept outdoors or atleast thats how i feel about it help... (38 words)

Is either event an indication of attraction? If so, how come?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4604 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - Hello. I have a question, about a couple of wonderful events that happened. These involve different girls. First event: I had to go home. I was at the college I attend. Now, the area I was at had very limited navigational space. And, there was a crowd of girls touring. ... (405 words)

I never feel backed, protected, loved. I don't understand why I can't be enough, why the promises he made about wanting to get married and have a kid can't happen.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - I have lived with my boyfriend for around 3 years, we own a house together. His life very much involves his friends and he spends a great deal of time texting each day, I ran across a bill while cleaning and he sent 1700 texts in one month for example. He has to be everyone's ... (549 words)

I'm always all extremes. Is that ok?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4609 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - There is this guy that i met a year ago and i fell in love with him so deeply. We never really dated officially, but shared a lot of experiences, traveling together to Paris , and I have amazing memories with him. We go to the same Uni, but he is about to finish. First I... (438 words)

Are some people just not meant to have a partner in life?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - I'm 23 years old, and I'm still a virgin. The only romantic experience I had was during my first year of university, which was basically just a kiss. I spent a considerable amount of time working out at the gym as a teenager, and managed to get into pretty good shape. ... (85 words)

I think she likes me, but the last 3 days aviods eye contact with me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - Hi I need some advice. Its related to a girl at work who i thinks likes me. Over the past 3 months. 1. She has been staring lots 2. My mate transferred to her department and she asked a little about me and said to my mate "i seemed like a nice guy" 3. In the last 3 weeks... (177 words)

Going to senior prom with my friend: is this a proper 'date' or just a 'friend-date'?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Yes, I'm having one of those teen-cliche-romance issues. Senior Prom: the word says it all. So I need to know, is this a "date" or a friend-date? And should my friend be mad at me? My guy friend, D, and I have known eachother since the learning-to-tie-my-shoes era of our live... (549 words)

I want anal again but she refuses! What should I do? I want to go with a call girl just for revenge!

This question has 16 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - We did it two times but she doesn't want it anymore, the first time was painful to her but the second one she enjoyed because i did it a soft way! Now i desire to have anal intercourse again with her but she doesn't want it, we've talked about this before but everytime we end u... (77 words)

I've loved my cousin since we were little kids, and I'm sure she felt the same about me! So what has changed? She has a boyfriend now and I cant stand it!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - i love my cousin since we were little kids and know nothing about anything and since i was kid i was some how selfish i loved only my self (now i am changed 180 degree i put my self in last position) but at the same time i loved her more than any one in the world and i felt ... (262 words)

I need an exit strategy to get out of this marriage!

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - My husband who claims to love me a lot, has cheated on me and even after being togehther 4 years since them, there seems to be little regret and there are other aspects like his fuss over appearances and a selfish moody nature that make me feel like i am heading for an exit ... (266 words)

Worried about 2 of my boyfriend's female friends....

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Hey all, I was wondering what you guys thought of this. My boyfriend has a lot of female buddies, he is open with me meeting them, and they all seem very nice. But there are two that I seem to find myself wondering about. One of which he seems to have a bit of a ... (386 words)

How can I stop my friend from getting hurt? His fiance flirts with other guys right in front of him!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4613 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age - Hi all, I want to see what others think of a friend of mine getting married in a couple of months and there's nothing anyone can do about it, not even his parents. He's in his late twenties. I feel so bad for the poor guy because she's got him blind as a bat, we all work ... (383 words)

Is my boss attracted to me? If he is, how do I let him know I am attracted to him too?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - I am very much confused by a certain individual. He is much older than I am and he is my boss. He is not my immediate supervisor, but he is a higher up in the company and I work with him quite a lot. (I am aware that this is considered by most to be an inappropriate ... (877 words)

Any ideas for dates where he wont need I.D to get in? And how can I overcome my shyness around him?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - hello everyone.. and thanks in advance for taking the the time to read my question :) i havent gone out in a long time since my ex like 3 yrs ago.. after him i became very anti-social.. and this new guy i really like him but for some reason i get very shy and quiet around him ... (262 words)

Are men put off by women who have given birth?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 4609 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - question for the men on here.. Are men put off by women who have given birth? either because they watched their partner give birth which has put them off sex and can't get the image of their head of seeing partner being stretched and watching something come out of her vagin... (119 words)

17 and pregnant. Any advice on how to tell my parents?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I'm 17, 6 weeks pregnant and no clue on how to tell my parents. My boyfriend is 21. Been together for 8months and they know him very well. Mom likes him, father doesn't want me involved in anything serious with any boy but accepts my relationship. They did let me spend a lot of ... (91 words)

Our life is becoming a constant worrying, constant nervousness.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4605 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Hello! I need help with my relationship with my husband. We are freshly married, half a year, and he is becoming more and more negative about himself, life etc. From the beginning of our relationship he had inclinations for such behavior, but as the time goes by, I feel lik... (158 words)

Does it seem like I have too much baggage to begin dating again?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4604 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi all. I am considering dating a man who is about 15 years older than me. But I have a few reservations. 1.)The age gap of course. 2.)I am still in the process of a LONG divorce, which should be finalized this month. 3.) I have a strong EMOTIONAL/sexual connectio... (254 words)

Should I accept my brother's girlfriend Facebook request?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - This may seem like no big deal but I should let you know that I keep my facebook friend list very limited. I don't go around sending or accepting requests for and from everyone I meet on the street. (this isn't twitter). I have about 100 hundred friends in total. Now when it ... (169 words)

Why does our friendship have to be ruined because I told him I loved him?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - A little less than a year ago I told my closest guy friend how I truly felt about him. It took everything I had to tell him I loved him. We both decided that it wasn't worth the risk of losing such a great friendship. Time past and we began to grow apart. I still have really ... (101 words)

How can I stop being so insecure?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Me and my boyfriend are perfect together. However I am quite insecure due to being lied to and cheated on in the past, my past 2 ex-boyfriends chosing to be with someone else over me. I have nothing to complain about with my current boyfriend (we've been together almost 4 ... (199 words)

My bf is such an amazing person and I love him soo much. but recently theres been another guy.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I have been with my boyfriend for almost seven months and have known him my whole life. I am 16 btw.Are moms are best friends. My bf is such an amazing person and I love him soo much. but recently theres been another guy. I met this guy once when i was eight and now hes back. ... (104 words)

Why do I feel so bad?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - I will admit I'm not the nicest person in the world. I have been in a small fight yesterday with a girl I was sorta friends with last year. She said that I was friendless saying it harshly by the end of the convo and that no one likes me. I know I have lots and lots of friends ... (69 words)

How do I stop being so controlling towards my boyfriend?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been with my boyfriend for 3 years now. I didn't realize as such before but the other day my boyfriend told me I am too controlling and demanding in our relationship and is sometimes hard to handle. I then realized I am. The only trouble is I can't stop, it's what I like... (238 words)

Is it a good idea to speak to my bf about taking things to the next level?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4610 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - Dear all.plz advise. I.ve been seeing my bf for 14 months now. He recently moved round the corner from me. He has a twin sister with downs syndrome who lives with him. He is her full time carer. The problem is, we only see each other once a week,and he only responds to me in a ... (159 words)

He's ignored me for a week and a half straight and I'm so pathetic that I've literally been begging him to talk to me.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Hey all, thanks in advance for taking the time to read it.. trust me, it means a lot. I've been dating my military boyfriend for just shy of 2 years now. We have been best friends for years before we started dating so I know him pretty well. We've had plenty of ups and do... (528 words)

I don't think my boyfriend understand that my no means no. I am not ready. What should I do?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I think my boyfriend only wants to have sex with me and im a virgin and he is very sexual and all he wants to talk about is sex I told him im not ready but I don't think he understands what should I do?... (45 words)

Short term relationships: What does porn and experience do to girls' perceptions of sex and penis size?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - I get the impression here that this site is mostly about longer term relationships, but I would like to ask something about the purely sexual side of things because I'm certain that a large percentage of girls LOVE sex and will have sex (sex buddy, one night stands) just for ... (119 words)

He has a girlfriend now. Yet still acts possessive with me. What's his game?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - I'm confused a bit ,I met this a guy a few months ago ,we get along great a have good chemistry ,we where in love at first but but with time we decided to be just friends . We talk everyday . He has a girlfriend now ,but he always get jealous and gets mad if I ever mention ... (73 words)

I cannot comprehend how my ex husband could start dating so soon after our divorce

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4614 days ago

4 May 2012 (F)

age - My ex and I divorced but still lived together. We loved each other but i divorced him because of finance differences. I left him and after a few weeks broke all contact because he is bi polar and has sociopathic tendencies. During that time once in awhile we would contact ... (250 words)

How on earth did she find me on Facebook?! Should I accept her friend request?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4608 days ago

4 May 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Be honest men i'd rather your opinion on this from a guys perspective. Or if a girl answers, flip the role around so it's you in my situation with a guy..... I met this girl out one night near the beginning of university, so were looking at nearly 7 months ago. She and I w... (256 words)