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Archived questions from: 31 August, 2016 (see latest questions)

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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

Is this desperation? How can I break this obsessive cycle ? Any tips?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3000 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 36-40 - How can I overcome this desperation? I have been seeing a therapist after the last couple of years of dating (jerks) led me to this - long story short and since this is anonymous I can be honest. On the outside I'm a grown woman - I try to keep up with the looks the job th... (236 words)

Is Texting to guage interest a reliable strategy to determine how interested a guy is?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3002 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - From my experience, I know that texting all the time in the beginning doesn't necessarily lead to long lasting, loving relationship. I have always been able to figure out a guys interest through their texting habits and has saved me time figuring that out early before I get in... (191 words)

I pass up most guy I meet, am I crazy?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - I date a lot and most men dont stand out to me. Am I crazy? They are all good people though, not bad at all and I feel bad about this but its like new faces but almost generic one after another. Even on personality, I can say that some even seem to have been people I met (due... (267 words)

Cute guy at the gym alternates between staring at me and ignoring me. Why would he act like this?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 30-35 - I noticed this cute guy at the gym that I became attracted to. My wing man helped me break the ice with him, so we had interacted a few times and say hi to each other occasionally. He would stare at me occasionally. He works out with his friends, and I've noticed that his ... (135 words)

My new relationship is about to become long-distance. How can I help make this work?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3002 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - Hi all! I'm in a new relationship with a guy perhaps 3 months we've been together. We really get on and I feel we've got a really strong connection together. We both travel a lot and see each other sporadically anyway (maybe two weeks of being inseparable with a week or two a... (229 words)

I think I've fallen for my FWB, but I'm afraid that telling him will shut down our arrangement. What do I do?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3000 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - I think I'm falling for my FWB.. At first this seemed like an ideal situation and we both approached the topic as adults. We listed our rules and expectations. He lives 45 min away (by car) and we see each other on weekends when he has time off and my kids are at their dads. ... (643 words)

My friend is taking up too much of my time. How do I tell her in a friendly way?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 3002 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - Hey , my propblem is about my friend . i work from home and have a child so tend to be busy but have more free time than someone going out to their work place , my friend doesnt work due to disabilities so has a lot of free time . She constantly messages me its getting to the ... (210 words)

Is it 'normal' to only have sex once a week when you live with your partner?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

31 August 2016 (?) age 30-35 - I'm just curious, I apologise in advance if this is TMI. I've been with my partner for 6 years, living together for one. We used to sleep together several times a day every time we saw each other... But for the past year of living together it's only about once a week. Sorry if ... (274 words)

Help I am worried what others may thnk at work about this..

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 41-50 - At work this week I was asked by assistant manager to work in a different area for 2 shifts as the staff in that area were not completely trained at a particular skill those shifts. ( many are but those shifts they were not) It was night shift in a hospital , I am a nurse. ... (429 words)

Why do I get this burning sensation during sex?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2999 days ago

31 August 2016 (F)

age 26-29 - I'm a 22 years old female and partially sexually active since i am in a LDR and i get to see my boyfriend 4 times a year, when he isn't around i still masturbate and all but whenever i use a sex toy or having an intercourse with him, i get this burning sensation within that ... (127 words)

I have strange feelings about my male cousin. How do I get rid of them?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2751 days ago

31 August 2016 (M)

age 22-25 - So I have a male cousin. I know, it's already starting off bad. Today was my 16th bday and he's 14. I never though this way about him before, and I'm not gay. But he's been living with us for about 2 years now. I have a foot fetish as well, and I can't believe someon... (137 words)

Our therapy dogs don't get along and my boyfriend has issued me an ultimatum. What can I do?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

31 August 2016 (F) age 30-35 - I have PTSD and anxiety due to sex abuse. It started happening when I was in preschool. My boyfriend has Anxiety and PTSD bc of prison bc he used to be an armed robber and he accidentally murdered his ex. He became a dog handler in prison. He has become clean of alcohol and ... (175 words)