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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

43 with no children of my own. I'd like to have a child with my gay friend

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 3923 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 51-59 - I am 43 and childless. I would love to have a child but the odds are stacked against me. I would love to have a child for a gay friend. My best friend is gay and I'd love to be able to broach the subject with him but I don't know how I should broach the subject with him... (140 words)

Now that my ex is back in my life, I realize I still have feelings for him even though we're both seeing other people!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 41-50 - I could really do with some help on this one. Sorry if it's long. About 5 years ago I had a year long relationship with a man. We met on a night out, instantly hit it off and were together for a year. I've never met anyone who made my heart race like he did, he was gorgeous... (462 words)

How can I balance my responsibilities as a caregiver with my need to take better care of myself?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3943 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age - Hello I need advice I am trying to learn how to take naps better when my daughter is home and at her day support program she is 20 and special needs I have bad habits which need to be stopped. My boyfriend lives under us with his mom we have been going together 20 mont... (124 words)

Who means more to you - the person you loved first or the person you love today?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 3943 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 30-35 - So I'm just curious here. Who do YOU guys favor more? Do you have more thoughts, special feelings, or emotions towards your "first love" or towards someone who's your "new" love??! I find myself going back and forth between these two guys and there are times where I don't know ... (61 words)

I can't figure out my sexuality!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 26-29 - Okay, I'm 16 years old and very unsure of my sexuality. Most people say I'm just going through the time where I'm exploring 'different paths' however I've been unsure of this since I was about 11 years old. I've had a couple of boyfriends, however nothing serious and it w... (223 words)

I met him on a dating app, we met up twice, had sex the scone time, and now it's been 2 days since I've heard from him!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3943 days ago

2 February 2014 (?) age 26-29 - A couple of weeks ago my friend got me to download a dating app, I'm only 18 so I wasn't sure if I really wanted to start 'online dating', but I downloaded it anyway. One of the first guys I matched with was an 18 year old guy who was also new to to the app. We started talking ... (239 words)

How do I handle myself to keep her wanting to be with me but not pushing her away at the same time?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (M)

age 41-50 - I'm seeing a married woman and we're very much in love. She is in an abusive marriage and things are soon coming end. We see each other a couple times a week and communication can be spotty when she is at home. We have discussed our future together extensively. I am willing to ... (115 words)

It should be obvious that I like him more than a friend, but he doesn't seem to get it

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3941 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi, so my guy friend and I are in a band together and as a result spend quite a bit of time together. A few months ago, I realised I liked him as more than a friend when he tried to kiss me in a club. I thought he might have had feelings for me, too, hence the kiss, but ... (232 words)

Avoiding the term "boyfriend" led to an ongoing misunderstanding

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3943 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - I brought my boyfriend to an after hours work party four months into our relationship. I didn't refer to him as my boyfriend but he kissed me a few times and held my hand. He and I were already committed but i don't like the term bf. He's 38 and it feels like a weird ... (513 words)

Four years and I still haven't moved on from my first love

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - So here is my problem. I cannot seem to get over my ex boyfriend! He was my first love, we were together for 6 years and for 95% we were happy. However it ended with us both cheating on one another (I know - couldn't have been that happy right?? But that's not the issue he... (185 words)

I feel that his actions disrespect our relationship

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3943 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 30-35 - My boyfriend has been talking to another girl recently and I'm wondering if I should be worried? This is what my boyfriend says happened: she is friends with my boyfriends friends and they met while they were all hanging out one night. Her and my boyfriend were talking abo... (205 words)

How do I show her I like her without sounding like her brother?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (M)

age 30-35 - I need serious advice, i'm not very good when it comes to showing a girl that you care about her and that you love her. I searched alot of stuff on the internet but some people say i most be the "alpha male" and kinda of ignore her, other people say i must treat them right and ... (108 words)

Why is my crush messing with my mind, how should I move on?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (?) age 22-25 - i used to know this boy in year 4. we were good friends, because he was nice back then. but then we moved up to high school. he's a couple of years older then me )he's 15), , so i came to the school later on. i saw him a couple of times and just fell for him, because not only ... (161 words)

I'm pregnant and stopped smoking. How do I help my partner quit the habit as well, without nagging?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - I could do with some advice on how to encourage my partner to quit smoking. We both used to smoke but when I fell pregnant 4 months ago I quit immediately and haven't touched one since, nor do I desire too as quite frankly the smell of them makes me physically sick now. ... (414 words)

I am my boyfriend's last priority when wer're around his family and friends. I feel as though he doesn't care. Please advise.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - I feel like a third wheel in my own relationship. Whenever my other half (of six years) is around his family or his friends I very quickly become last priority. I could be left there alone at a table without him speaking to me for ages, and occasionally he'll come sit next to m... (139 words)

I find I am propping up my boyfriend financially. What should I do?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 30-35 - So my boyfriend and I have being dating for 8 months now. What do I do? I can't afford to give him anymore money:( So my boyfriend is having finical problems at the moment and I've helped him. He works but he doesn't save for a rainy day. He's buying a house and he ... (285 words)

He was my first and I was his first. But he's afraid of his sexuality and we broke up. How do I handle this?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3943 days ago

2 February 2014 (M)

age 26-29 - Okay I've been dating my boyfriend since about 2012. December 29th. We both realized we had a attraction and decided to try it out. For about 6 months everything was good, into we both had to accept that at this point we we're gay. I accepted it after a while and my boy... (256 words)

Am I being stupid, in that this really upset me and made me question my Bf's character?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3916 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - Hello aunts. I'd like some opinions on a disagreement I had with my boyfriend the other day. He lives next door to an elderly man and they both hate each other. This has been going on for years, and if I'm perfectly honest they are both as bad as each other (trying to ma... (350 words)

Is it normal for his friends to insult a guy who puts his Bf first?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - Is it normal behaviour for a man to insult their friends for putting their girlfriends first? My best friend goes out with my boyfriend's best friend, and the other day the two guys started talking about going to Amsterdam for a lads weekend. However, my friend is ... (322 words)

I'm scared to get involved again. Will my current friend dissapear if or when I do sleep with him?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 41-50 - Dear all.Your thoughts would be welcome. I recently got out of a very volatile relationship with a controlling and mentally abusive man. I lost my confidence,and was constantly worried,but with the support of my freinds, i finally got away I have now met someone new. wel... (212 words)

Why was it so easy for him to move on? He dumped me a year ago and I'm not over him.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F) age 41-50 - My ex dumped me almost a year ago. I'm still not over him. I know I was the one being rejected so it takes a longer time for me to move on. He started dating again 3 months ago. I was sad and jealous to learn that he's with someone else. He told me I was once the most im... (169 words)

When is the time to stop lending money to a boyfriend?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - When is the time to stop lending money to a boyfriend? My bf and I have been together for 4 years, not living together. He pays maintenance for 2 children, I don't have kids. Over the past 3 years he has borrowed money almost every 2 to 3 months because he can't meet his ... (346 words)

Should I steer clear of the flirt?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 26-29 - I'm crushing big time on this really good-looking, sweet, charming guy. I just have a few problems. For one, he's so charming and sweet and good-looking (seemingly too good to be true) that multiple girls I know confessed to crushing on him, too. No one knows I like him. I tell ... (187 words)

He walked out on me. Is contacting him a bad idea?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 41-50 - A man that I was dating walked out of my life in October '12. We were only dating for 6 months but it was intense. He told me he was in love with me and hinted toward marriage in the future. He was recently divorced, his father died while we were dating and he had stresses ... (178 words)

Is being shy a turn-off for guys? Do you guys have any tips on what I can do to not be so shy?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 30-35 - Is being shy and quiet just an immediate turn off to guys? The reason I ask this, is because I have not once had a guy show any interest in me whatsoever. And I don't mean as in wanting to date me or anything, just show an interest, try talking to me, try to strike up a frie... (581 words)

Is it normal for guys to check out other women in front of the one they are with?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3943 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 30-35 - Whenever an attractive girl walks by does your boyfriend/date secretly-but-noticeably "looks" at her? Is this a crappy boyfriend/date or is this normal?! ... (25 words)

My first love has already moved on, but I feel like a lousy person because I'm falling for his best friend!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3945 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 30-35 - So my ex boyfriend moved 6 hours and now has a new life and a baby with another girl. (They are not together by the way) HOWEVER, him and I still occasionally talk. We acknowledge that we still have a lot of love for each other but that the distance would've eventually taken ... (206 words)

I took him back after he broke up with me but now he blames me for everything

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3945 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 36-40 - I have been with my boyfriend for almost 1 year in march. I love him so much and he means the world to me, he broke up with me early in our relationship which I put down to him being on steroids. His whole attitude towards me and life changed dramatically I tried to make him... (347 words)

Ex-boyfriend told me after breaking up that he has Hepatitis C!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3944 days ago

2 February 2014 (F)

age 51-59 - I have been with my boyfriend for three years and he just broke up with me because he said I work too much. He is on disability so is home all day. Said he is lonely and moved in with another women with three children. Then he tells me he is hepatitis c positive. This as you c... (130 words)

Should I try to be positive when I see my old friend, or be honest and tell her things aren't going so well for me?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3945 days ago

2 February 2014 (?) age 51-59 - We all like to be positive, especially when seeing friends, no one likes a negative, whining person or one that hogs the spotlight and makes things all abut them. I have had a bad last year, not a happy one and am seeing a friend in a few wks ive not seen in a year. She ... (301 words)