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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

How do I go about telling my parents about the relationship I am having with a professor at University?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3156 days ago

30 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been having a relationship with a professor at my university now for 8 months, I have now told my parents i am in a relationship with someone and have told them he is older than me. My boyfriends family (Uni profs family) have met me and are lovely. The university knows... (198 words)

He's drunk and abusive. How do you reason with someone like this, for the sake of your kids?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 3151 days ago

30 April 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - I've been with my partner, "Bill", for 12 years and we have a family together. Tonight he told me for the umpteenth time that he was sick of my bad attitude and that I need to "know my place". Then he told me it's over and to expect all my things in the driveway (smashed... (695 words)

When travelling, what are your pet peeves about the people you meet and the places you visit outside of your own country?

This question has 19 answers - newest was posted 3148 days ago

30 April 2016 (F)

age - This is not a relationship issue, it's just something recreational if any of you wants to humour me up. So : yesterday I was reading on a travellers' forum a thread called "Why Italians are so rude." Now, .. Italian can be rude, I am not arguing that. What really surprise... (242 words)

Is my cheating any worse than the abuse he inflicts or threatens me with, regularly? Is getting help as impossible?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3155 days ago

30 April 2016 (F)

age 51-59 - My husband and I have been married for 8 years.I'm cheating on him. My husband has been abusing me for the last 3 years.Apart from the physical abuse which he exercises every day he abuses me verbally as well. He calls me all the names under the sun.Sometimes he embarrasses m... (328 words)

What are the main reasons that would motivate a woman to want to break up with a guy?

This question has 17 answers - newest was posted 3154 days ago

30 April 2016 (M)

age - I would like the opinion of the lady's an men who write in all the time, my question is what's the main reasons for women to dump the guys? Is it they found some one new, he cheated , he treats her bad, got bored of him, he was to nice, came on to strong, to intense? My opinio... (139 words)

Advice needed, please? Would my subsequent actions be enough for me to get pregnant?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3153 days ago

30 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - So today I hooked up with this guy and we had oral sex. We didn't have sex. Everything was fine, he ate me and I sucked him till he came on my chest. When we ended, I might have gotten some semen on my fingers since it got on my shirt too, but I cleaned it with his sweater. ... (115 words)

We’ve been dating one month and I found his arrest records online! Should I ask him about it? How?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3155 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - I’ve been dating a wonderful man for a month. We’re very compatible, he’s family oriented and successful, and does everything big and little to show he cares for me. All signs are very good. He’s an entrepreneur and there’s plenty of info about him online, all positive and ... (143 words)

How to know if he's interested and show interest for him?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3156 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - I am almost 40 and divorced. Nothing traumatic, we just drifted away after 20 years of being together. But I a really out of practice! I'm falling in love with a guy whom I met a couple of weeks ago (my age, as far as I know not married, but who knows these days). He's work... (547 words)

What do I do about this? He doesn’t return the favor!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3153 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - so here goes... From the ages of 15 (lost my virginity) to 21 I've always had oral sex given to me with out asking (im now 23)...(by boyfriends not randoms) My current boyfriend of two years this september has only gone down on me a hand full of times. he told me a coup... (312 words)

He thinks I stole his money! I’m so hurt! Should I leave?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 51-59 - Dear cupid I’ve been seeing a man for almost 6 years I’m now living with him he say he lost so I'm money and the first person he blames is me because we are the only 2 people live in the house but his son is always comes in as he please also have a key I feel like I ... (105 words)

Wearing jewelry from an ex whilst out on a date with a new partner... thoughts?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 3155 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - I want to know what everybody's thoughts are on wearing jewellery from an ex partner whilst out on a date with a new partner. Thank you!... (29 words)

Why do guys want intercourse so badly?

This question has 22 answers - newest was posted 3154 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - Why do they want to have sex so badly? I was skimming the online forums about this; like those pua forums with the creepy guys who do everything they possibly can to get sex. And...I was reading all the replies and different terms, and I want to know: WHY do guys want sex so ... (74 words)

Any advice on getting emergency funds?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi, this is isn't really a relationship question but I need help. I live in the U.S and I am in need. I have a full-time job, make decent money etc. my fiancé and I are purchasing a home. We complete everything in July. Now, we have an emergency and need 3500. Neither of us can ... (90 words)

Is he using me? People are telling me that he’s a bad person!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - I've met this guy a few months, he's really sweet, caring and a respectful gentleman. I really like his personality and he treats me with respect, although I act cold with him, he still treat me in a nice way. I'm not the type of a person who treats people with total love and ... (286 words)

How should I handle this? Is he being thoughtless? Selfish? Or ?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - My boyfriend was supposed to be going to a gig with me. The band cancelled the tour due to illness. Instead promised we would go on a weekend getaway and hinted at engagement. We have been together 2 years and have two kids together and live together. He has applied fo... (188 words)

She wants us to start again. What would be the best thing to do?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3142 days ago

29 April 2016 (M)

age 36-40 - I have been seeing my girl for nearly a year. My pal is on a dating site POF. He told me my girlfriends photo profile came up in a search, so I checked it out for myself. He wasnt lying. It said she had logged in within the last 24 hours. I asked her about it and she wen... (160 words)

Should I just ignore my fiance until I return from my family vacation?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3154 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 36-40 - I'm getting married to my fiance in October. At the moment I am on holidays with my mother and sister. I have to send the first text to my other half always. It's like "out of sight out of mind". Why? Should I just ignore him now until I get home? I mean he responds to my te... (107 words)

Why is he ignoring me? What would I need to do to win him back?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - I met a guy 9 years older than me through a dating site two months ago. We seem to have a lot in common. I only met him once because we live 45minutes away from each other and usually varsity work keeps me busy. The day I was going to meet him he told me that he was broke be... (675 words)

Our break-up was awkward. Should I get in touch with her, after 2 years apart?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

29 April 2016 (M)

age 26-29 - Okay, so here's the deal. Once upon a time, when I was 16, I was utterly and madly in love with this girl who I met through one of my friends. We were in a relationship (officially) for about 6 months and I can undoubtedly say she was the first love of my life. We broke u... (304 words)

What else has he lied about? It's upsetting me.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3157 days ago

29 April 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - Okay. So I've been with my husband since my junior (his senior) year of high school. Lately, we've fallen on hard times and I've taken a fair amount of emotional abuse. I know that it's not him but the stress of his job. He's taking that stress out on me and our kids. For the ... (427 words)

Are there any life reasons anyone can suggest for why my brother seems uninterested in forming friendships and or relationships?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3156 days ago

29 April 2016 (M)

age 30-35 - Dear everyone I'm not sure if this question is suited to this site, but I found everyone on here to be thoughtful the previous time i used it so i thought i'd try again. I wonder if my brother has some sort of mental condition that hasn't been diagnosed yet. He is 26 ... (498 words)

Was this a normal variation for a penis shape?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3156 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - Hey guys, so I have a question that's gonna hit a rather touchy area, especially for men, so please keep in mind; I have very little sexual experience (I've never had full intercourse)! So I was recently dumped by a long term boyfriend, and a friend of mine was recently... (234 words)

How can I get out of this abusive relationship? He has everyone fooled into thinking he is a good guy

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3154 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 36-40 - My boyfriend has been getting messages from girls he has been with and never tells me about it. Unless I look at his stuff I don't ever know. And only one of the girls has asked him if he was with anyone which he said yes he was. But the others knew about me and still wanted... (462 words)

He's less interested in sex. Is it me? Or could it be that I disgust him in some way?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3155 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - I've been with my boyfriend for just over two years and up until about 5 months ago things were great, we had a great love life and sex life and I was happy. However, recently, we've rarely been having sex, I would say maybe once a month. I brought it up in conversation abo... (231 words)

Can you change a player just a little?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - I'm trying to decide if I should have sex with a guy who's a player. If i don't have sex he'll just ignore me. If I do, then I'll get ignored after...but I was thinking, even if I can't get him to commit, what if I got him to at least do nice things for me before sex? And ... (82 words)

Why doesn’t he want this other bus driver to know who the gifts are from?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age - dear cupid, I like this guy his a bus driver I know him about 3 years we talk a lot on the phone not every day but ever other day so on holidays I get him gifts but now he what’s me to get this other women gift she also a bus driver which she's my nieces and nephews bus ... (156 words)

My boyfriend sometimes blurts out something that just sounds wrong! What do I do in this situation?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 36-40 - Hello, Need some advice. My boyfriend is a really wonderful guy! My only issue is that sometimes he means to say one thing and it will come out wrong, especially with friends/acquaintances or when a little tipsy. For example, we were meeting some new acquaintances when parentin... (167 words)

I’m worried about going bald, how do family genetics cause it?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2893 days ago

28 April 2016 (M)

age 30-35 - Hi I sometimes struggle with low self esteem and confidence and I've always been critical on how I look, but recently I had my hair cut, 3 back and sides short on top, standard, and I cannot seem to tell if I receading or not , or if it just me been self critical , on the sides ... (165 words)

I thought we were on the same page about a baby, but now he wants to go travelling.

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 3154 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - A year a go I found out I had pcos and it horrified me that I would never conceive. I spoke with my partner and said I don't really want to wait to try for a baby - I'm 24 so it wasnt unrealistic. A year later and all of a sudden my partner wants to start traveling and stopped ... (197 words)

We are back together, but he is still talking with the girl he dated when we were split up!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3154 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been dating my ex boyfriend again for the last 4 months. We were broken up for about 6 months and he was dating someone else for 4 months out of the 6 months we were broken up. He says they were not that serious but they did like each other. They also had a sexual ... (178 words)

When do I raise the awkward subject of menstrating with boys I am dating?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 3156 days ago

28 April 2016 (F) age 26-29 - When is a good time to tell a guy you're on your period? Seems like every boyfriend since high school gets really grossed out or mad at me when I tell him. In high school I didn't have to because I only had three boyfriends. The one I only dated until everyone said we... (429 words)

I have a toxic mother.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3158 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - I have a toxic mother. Shes done a lot for me, but shes also damaged me a lot. Background: my mom is unhappy in her marriage. My dad bullies her. She does not make very much money, so she relies on my dad, and my dad takes full advantage of it. My dad has had an affair w... (743 words)

He broke up with me but I believe we will be together again in the future!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3156 days ago

28 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - I recently was broken up with by my now ex boyfriend, and even though it hurt for days it now hurts less. He told me a lot of things when he broke up with me, which now I am a 100% sure he was telling the truth. He has never lied to me, and I know he didn't this time either. ... (393 words)

What other lies is she telling me? What should I do in this situation?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

27 April 2016 (M)

age 36-40 - Dear cupid I have a problem with my girlfriend of 5 years whom we once quarelled as she was saying that I don't trust because when I happen to be at her work place people who know that we are an item working around her as she is a street vendor acted strange like there wa... (214 words)

What should I do with my gamer boyfriend?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3155 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - As if my boyfriend didn't play games already enough. Now he wants to play 4 hours straight two nights. While he plays every night for 3 hours. Like is he serious!?!? When were supose to be spending time together. I want to spend time with him, even if it means not going ... (171 words)

When is it the right time to leave?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3156 days ago

27 April 2016 (M)

age 30-35 - Okay. To answer my question I strongly believe you will need my whole backstory. So lets just jump into it. We met at 16, it was bliss, romance, and teenage rebelion at its finest. She was perfect and at this moment i knew I was in love. We hit our first milestone 7 mont... (703 words)

Why hide a text? Am I being naive to believe him?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 51-59 - i have been with my bf for 3 years. we bought a house in 2014 and he had finalized his divorce in 2015. 6 months ago I caught him driving by his ex's house and confronted him and he denied it. then the other day it came up again and he said he did to see if she got her new ... (191 words)

Am I alone in having a critical, angry partner?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 36-40 - I am at the end of my tether with my partner. He is the most argumentative person ever. I feel like the only thing he offers is criticism. It seems like when we are in the planning stages of just about anything, he does not offer an opinion (despite me trying to prompt dialog... (237 words)

Should we be open with our young son that we're trying to get back together?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3158 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - My ex and I dated for a few months when I got pregnant with our son. We were both only 20 . When my son was one we broke up. We fought a lot over the years, we would both get jealous when the other one started dating some one else, I didn't like when he partied with friends, he ... (493 words)

Should I tell each FWB about the others?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3158 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - When you sleep with multiple fwbs do you tell them all about each other? I've heard ppl say of course you should let them all know about each other, but that just seems so awkward to me. And if it's fwb or F buddies then ppl automatically assume that you're sleeping with others ... (80 words)

Was I wrong to contact him after all these years?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

27 April 2016 (F) - I am 40 and decided to make contact with a guy who I recognised from many years ago, he replied and we got into text conversation with each other for a short time. However since I contacted him, the shop where I have seen him a lot, he has now stopped going to it. I know he ... (149 words)

How do I approach him about becoming friends with benefits?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3143 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - Me and my friend enjoy each others company as mates , as of now we are both single were both not looking for commitment and just enjoy life . I'm thinking should i ask him he wants to be friends with benefits , and if i do how do i word this to him ? i know from knowing him... (123 words)

Is this rosacae or an alcohol problem?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - I met a guy for a first date last night. I noticed after one pint he looked flushed and had broken blood vessels around his nose and a thickening of connective tissue around the nostrils, a bumpy appearance. He then had a second pint and had driven there. Being outspoke... (84 words)

What are the risks of having a roommate?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - Have you ever had a roommate? Hey aunts, I need some advice on my living situation. I'm in college and I'm about to graduate with my degree. I also started taking classes to get into the medial field (AS) I'm pretty much happy about school. I'm pretty smart, never struggled ... (999 words)

My Bf has secretly been having sex with this woman for more than 6 years. Should he remain friends with her and her partner? I say no.

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 3155 days ago

27 April 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - My boyfriend has been friends with this couple for 20 years. They moved states away a long time ago. They email, talk and text Facebook always. I found out recently that he has been having sex with her for like 6+ years and they have secret messages and pics between just... (135 words)

What in blazes in going on here? What's the Guy Code and is that what you see in this situation?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3157 days ago

26 April 2016 (F)

age 51-59 - Men, there is such a thing as a code of honor among friends when two or more like the same woman, right? The past two months have been strange and I'm confused. Three male friends of years and all the sudden they are all showing strong signs of interest in me, one even ask... (157 words)

Why does he want this all of a sudden!

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3150 days ago

26 April 2016 (F)

age 51-59 - Hi aunts. Just a quick question. I'm in a very loving sexual relationship with my fella who I'm planning on living with later in the year. Everything is great and when we aren't together we message loads which I love. Our messages are loving but turn to our active sex l... (137 words)

He can’t stay hard, please help us, we don’t know what to do!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

26 April 2016 (F)

age 36-40 - I have five years with this guy, everything was cool while having sex but now his penis don't stay strong it even goes down before ejaculation please help us we don't know what to do I love this guy so much... (41 words)

I was friends with her but cut contact due to how she was acting, now she’s tried adding me back. Any advice?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

26 April 2016 (F)

age 36-40 - This is about a friendship problem. I was friends with a great person who helped me loads and I enjoyed talking to them. However, over time they became more moody, I never knew where I stood with them and found it hard to interact with them due to their responses. I voiced ... (177 words)

My social anxiety has resulted in me having just one friend! Please read the rest of my post and give me some advice!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3160 days ago

26 April 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - so I have pretty bad social anxiety to the point where I only had one friend and as much as I tried to make other friends (and I continue to try) it justs exhausts me and people just ignore me. anyway so I've known my friend has liked me pretty much since we've met so I d... (257 words)