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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

I know I need to end things with my boyfriend but so much is going on now. Do I wait?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 1538 days ago

31 August 2020 (F)

age 36-40 - My boyfriend got really drunk on Friday. We were out. He drank way too much, too fast. He was a mess, I was embarrassed. One of his friends made a comment about him sobering up one day, and my boyfriend went to try and punch him, but the bloke got away. I tried to get my boyfr... (600 words)

Was this doctor inappropriate or am I overreacting?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 1541 days ago

31 August 2020 (F)

age 36-40 - I am 35 years old and a mother of one. Happily married for the last 5 years. When the pandemic was just starting to take shape, we shifted into a new apartment complex, within the campus where my husband works. Our new neighbours include a young doctor who we have interacted ... (269 words)

Should I just cut this guy from my life?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 1541 days ago

31 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - should I just cut this guy from my life? I really don't want to but have a feeling I should for my own good. So I'm completely in love with this guy. We were school lovers and he broke my heart. Then ten years later we got back in contact with eachother. We talk every day a... (570 words)

I'm worried my ADHD husband might hurt himself don't something that isn't even important

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1530 days ago

31 August 2020 (F) age 41-50 - My husband suffers from ADHD. He was diagnosed as an adult, which explained why he was so physically active, had problems with memorizing people's names and birthdays (never-mind their children's names or birthdays), kept losing his stuff... and as a consequence developed ... (321 words)

Am I the bad guy or did I do the right thing?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1538 days ago

31 August 2020 (M)

age 26-29 - I graduated uni this year and am leaving town at the end of next week.. I dated a girl during second year of uni, and then it was going badly/she was being shady and flaky and talking to HER ex (she slept with him after we broke up, and also went on a day trip, after which I ... (297 words)

My boss is a mess we've all tried to help and now I'm being asked to rat on him. I don't know what to do

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1540 days ago

30 August 2020 (F)

age 51-59 - Hello Dear Cupids Thank you for taking the time to read my post and appreciate any advice you may be able to offer. I have worked along side a colleague for close to 3 years. Making up a small team of 5, my role of that of 2IC. Given the size and personalities ha... (354 words)

How common is hsv2 (herpes) in men 50+

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1181 days ago

29 August 2020 (F)

age 41-50 - How common is to have HSV2 in male who are 50+ in US?i I recently tested positive for herpes I think folks were not aware about STD in 70s the way folks are now ... (39 words)

Do white men find women from Bangledish attractive?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 1539 days ago

29 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - I'm a Bangladeshi girl and I've always been attracted to White men. But the White guys I've met online are attracted to me only until they find out my nationality. Some even straight off told me, they thought I was a Latina (like..?!!) I've no experience with White men outside ... (82 words)

I need to tell my boyfriend about my medical condition and I don't know how

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1543 days ago

29 August 2020 (F)

age 41-50 - I am female 41 years old from very religious family .I never had sex in my life . I had boyfriend with who I never had sex. I was not allowed to have sex before marriage . Unfortunately I was raped when I was in school . Now I am dating a guy and wants to get marry I (... (119 words)

My girlfriend wasn't there for me at my lowest and now I've lost trust

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1540 days ago

29 August 2020 (M)

age 41-50 - Please read and offer your opinion. I have been in a wonderful and fulfilling relationship for the past two years. We are best friends as well as lovers. We share so much and are aligned in so many ways. Chemistry, trust, communication and love are the foundations of US. About ... (266 words)

Should I feel guilty for masturbating this way? Should I confront my husband of this addiction?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1540 days ago

28 August 2020 (F) age 30-35 - When I was a child, I was molested by a Male relative (not my dad). I used to scorn myself. I couldn't touch down there when I took a bath. I just used the soap bar and the faucet/shower head. At that young age of 10, I never felt aroused just a tickling sensation that made me ... (383 words)

How was I supposed to react to this situation?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 1545 days ago

27 August 2020 (M)

age - We have a friend staying with us who is doing some carpentry for us (for pay), and this evening before dinner I said to the hot and dusty guy, "don't you want to take a shower before dinner?" he declined and I repeated, "are you sure? I can ask Jane (my wife) if we can delay ... (110 words)

No spark on the first date, should there be a second?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1544 days ago

27 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - I went on a first date which I had been really looking forward to. It was a guy I met via a dating app and the chat before had been really good. However within the first 5 seconds of meeting, I knew I wasn't attracted to him at all. The date itself was fine, we do actually h... (223 words)

2 years past - How can I move on?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1546 days ago

26 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi Cupids, hope you're all doing well! I need a bit of advice about love. It's been over two years now and as much as it pains me to say, I don't think I'm over my ex boyfriend - despite being with someone else, new job, new city, etc. It's not like I compare everyt... (375 words)

Can cousins be romantically involved with each other? If so, what is the best way to go about it, including talking to our family about it?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 1544 days ago

26 August 2020 (M)

age 36-40 - My cousin and I grew up on the same street. Both of us are 35 years old, don't want kids and we share the same hobbies When we were teenagers, we used to sneak off to hold hands, make out and we only had sex once when we were 17 years old. When we were not running off to b... (202 words)

My husband doesn't approve of my sister's life choices and I'm caught in the middle

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 1543 days ago

26 August 2020 (F) age 41-50 - My husband has had a very negative attitude towards my sister’s decision to have a kid on her own. She bought sperm and paid for an IVF treatment in a private clinic. There were no tests, no counseling as if she were paying for a paint job. I understand his reasons. She’s 42... (607 words)

Strong sexual feelings for future mother in law

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 1543 days ago

26 August 2020 (F)

age 22-25 - I have been living with my boyfriend for one year now. Through everything we've been through, including covid and family issues (my family) I feel like we have really been able to get to know each other and see that our relationship can work and we can really be happy ... (290 words)

I think my teenaged son is gay. I don't care but I wish he would just tell me

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1546 days ago

26 August 2020 (F)

age 41-50 - I'm 41 years old but I think my fifteen-year-old son is gay. I personally do not care if he is or is not but I just want him to tell me. I will call him Abel on here even though that is not his real name. It is hard for me to explain why I think so, it's just that ever since he ... (558 words)

Never had a long term relationship - any advice?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1547 days ago

25 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - I'm 25 years old and I've never been in a long term or serious relationship. I'm happy with myself and with my life, I have great friends, a job I love and a fab family and on the whole I am very content with being single but I feel like I'm at a stage where I am ready to meet ... (189 words)

I like him but my friends have bad things to say about him

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1546 days ago

25 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - I like this guy a lot, we have a great connection, we talk like friends, we have great intellectual conversations too and we have a great sexual attraction BUT he was in high school with some of my now friends. And they have nothing but weird and bad stuff to say about hi... (112 words)

Is there such a thing as right person, wrong time?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1533 days ago

25 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - I dated this guy for about three months and he ticked all the boxes for me. We were compatible, had everything in common and we had amazing chemistry. I'm usually very picky and don't often feel this way about someone, I've been single for 2 years and I've been on a lot of ... (172 words)

Should I continue seeing him even though he lied?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 1547 days ago

25 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - I went on a couple of dates with this guy, we met online. He's a bit older than me, runs a successful company and is handsome. On out dates he was very sweet, considerate and romantic. A really nice guy, who seemed almost too good to be true. For this reason after our first ... (264 words)

My wife has me mostly under house arrest after discovery of the affair but the mistress is upset I can't see her. How can I fix this?

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 1538 days ago

25 August 2020 (M) age 51-59 - Long story short. My wife found out about my affair. I had no choice but to come clean. Since then I've been working on my marriage and I rarely see my mistress although we do talk everyday. I saw her a couple of weeks ago and we had sex. I'm still continuing the affair but my ... (309 words)

My boyfriend's mother acts as if she owns him and its her way or else

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 1535 days ago

24 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - Hi I really need some help! I’m really struggling in my relationship at the moment have been for a while. Apologies as this is going to be a long question! I’m struggling because of my boyfriends mother I’m finding her very difficult to deal with. Me and my boyfriend have bee... (1578 words)

We live together but I am questioning his willingness to commit

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1533 days ago

24 August 2020 (F)

age 36-40 - Me and my boyfriend have been together just over a year. It’s been one hell of a year with family issues, Covid-19 and some health issues but we’re still together despite it all. However I have been and still am struggling with my anxiety, something I’ve struggled with f... (217 words)

Relationship anxiety. I don't want to lose him, but his anger makes me feel unloved

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 1548 days ago

24 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - I've had an argument with my boyfriend. Basically, about 2 weeks ago, we got a bill through the post, addressed to him, but when opening, the second address was his exes house. She'd reinstalled Sky and not changed some details and after 3 months cancelled it. That 3 month bill ... (894 words)

My parents never allowed me to drive?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1549 days ago

24 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - Hello, I need some advice. I am 24 years old and don't know how to drive. My parents never bothered to let me take lessons even if we had the money. When I said I wanted to start driving at home 17, they laughed. I have an older sister who started driving at 15. I graduated ... (177 words)

The man I'm dating leaves me in the dark about things

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1548 days ago

23 August 2020 (F)

age 36-40 - Hello. Been a while. The guy ive been seeing for about two months now has in every other aspect been great minus the issues im here to ask opinions on. He was in a 14 year relationship that ended a year ago. They have two children. He had the children pretty much full time, so ... (478 words)

Gay crush on someone I have never met

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1541 days ago

23 August 2020 (M)

age 30-35 - I have a crush on a guy I have never met and its making me miserable. I once spoke to this guy on a Grindr a year and half a ago and he did actually ask to meet for a Coffee. I said I couldn’t make it at the time due to work but offered to meet up another time but he just... (198 words)

I'm pregnant and terrified. I thought I wanted a baby but now I'm ready to end the pregnancy

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 1549 days ago

22 August 2020 (F) age 41-50 - Hello. I need help. I will turn 40 in two months and I have found out I am 5 weeks pregnant. My husband and I have a wonderful relationship and we decided to try and have a baby a few months back. I should be extatic, right? Wrong. I am perrified and I am not even sure I want ... (173 words)

Should I propose before or after living with boyfriend?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1550 days ago

22 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - Hello, I would like advice on cohabitation. My boyfriend lives with his mom and I currently live with my parents. He and I have been dating for 8 years. I would like to move out and live with him although I'm not sure if I should propose to him and then we could find a place ... (102 words)

Why did He asked to finish inside me during sex?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 1546 days ago

22 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been seeing a guy for two months. The day he came over and was saying weird things he normally doesn’t say. We started cuddling and he said “i don’t know how you’re going to feel about this but ... i have love for you” then about 20 minutes later he said “I’m not going ... (165 words)

My husband can go three weeks without talking to me after we've had an argument

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1550 days ago

22 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi everyone, I really need some perspective on what I'm feeling and for someone just to give me some real home truths if possible. I have been married for almost 3 years now and it's been a very rocky marriage from day dot. Prior to marriage my partner and I were extremel... (445 words)

Tips for dating a escort?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 1541 days ago

22 August 2020 (M)

age 51-59 - What advice is out there for dating an escort. She is in love with me that I am certain, I know I am crazy in love with her. We were friends before we started dating so I knew what she did for work but as things got more serious what use to not bother me now is starting to ... (170 words)

Has my FWB stopped contact because of my skin color?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1551 days ago

21 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - Feeling a little bit confused and disappointed with one my really good friends/FWB guy. He’s a black guy, I’m a white girl. We’ve been really good friends and FWB for the last two years. Absolutely great guy, fantastic sex, we had an awesome friendship. Ever since George Flo... (255 words)

He didn’t follow me back on instagram, do I leave him alone or wish him a happy birthday?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1549 days ago

21 August 2020 (F)

age 18-21 - Hi Cupid So there is this guy"P"in school whom I shared a beautiful bond of friendship wid me in grade 7 in school and then seating arrangements changed and our friendship also faded meanwhile I dealt with a lot of traumas And my girl friends always made fun of me so I was pi... (276 words)

I am having a hard time facing that he has moved on and lied to me when there was someone else

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1550 days ago

21 August 2020 (F)

- Hey everyone could really do with some advice. So my ex who I was with 4 years and have a child with, we split up this time last year but I have tried constantly in that time to get us back together for the sake of our family. He moved back in during lockdown and although he ... (387 words)

A friend's contact is down to once a year. Why even bother?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 1550 days ago

21 August 2020 (F)

age 41-50 - First of all, this is not a love relationship question. It's purely about friendship (same sex). There's this person I know since my school days. After graduating, we stayed in touch. In the first decade or so, we wrote to each other just a few times a year, filling one anot... (294 words)

Why would he sisterzone me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1550 days ago

21 August 2020 (F)

age 22-25 - ??? Hey you all out there I just want to ask all the possible reasons a guy would sisterzone a gurl which he initially liked Thanks in advance... (30 words)

Too many people too much going on and I can't figure it out all

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1552 days ago

21 August 2020 (F)

age 22-25 - ?Hello everyone :) I was studying in a coaching where I met a guy let's call him A. I had a crush on him since day 1 but kept it hidden. later we had an eye contact for some 8 sec when he was along with his frnds and we both blushed. so his friends started teasing us with ... (459 words)

Am I wrong to speak about an argument I had with my mother?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 1549 days ago

20 August 2020 (F) age 36-40 - Please help. Sorry for the long post. I am 32 years old, married with 3 children and my parents continuously oppose decisions I make. I have an 11 year old son. Since March, school has been closed and will be closed until the end of the year due to the pandemic. My son... (1557 words)

He sulks and is only nice when he wants sex

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1552 days ago

20 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been with my boyfriend since last November. He doesn't have a big sex drive and we maybe have sex once a week, I would be up for it every night! He has turned down nearly all of my advances over the months which has hurt and knocked my confidence because it makes me feel ... (621 words)

I broke up with my boyfriend but I miss him terribly he was my best friend

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1553 days ago

20 August 2020 (F)

age 36-40 - I've just broken up with my boyfriend of 7 years. I called off the relationship. Although I am well aware that this breakup has been coming for a year now, I feel I've lost my best friend. He's a great guy; we can talk about anything and everything. He never, in our 7 year ... (444 words)

I realize I am in an abusive relationship but don't know what to do

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1554 days ago

18 August 2020 (F)

age 41-50 - i went on a few days away trip to the coast with my partner but when we got there he was fed up and bored and his personality changed and he became nasty saying he doesnt like going on holidays and moaning about everything. so i left him in the room as requested and spent the ... (218 words)

Is my gay friend Bi? We slept in the same bed together and now I'm confused

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1553 days ago

18 August 2020 (F)

age 22-25 - I have two gay friends that are dating, I was hanging out with them and later in the night I started cuddling with one while the other was somewhere else. This is pretty normal because we are friends. We then went to bed and I slept beside the one I’m closer to. He immediately ... (93 words)

I've become obsessed with him. How do I distance myself?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1554 days ago

18 August 2020 (F)

age 26-29 - about 2 months ago , I started spending time with someone who I had known about a year, but had never properly spoke . since then we've spend about 4 times with each other and I know that isint a lot and ive become obsessed and attached to him . I had seen him out and abou... (525 words)

I don’t trust him but I don’t want to come out and say it

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1555 days ago

18 August 2020 (F)

age 30-35 - A year ago amidst a fight, I discovered my boyfriend of 4 years whom I live with, in the first year we had been together, had still been messaging other women via Facebook. A month after he told me loved me he had apparently invited a woman to come down to live with him an... (144 words)

My teenaged daughter is pitting her father and I against each other

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 1553 days ago

18 August 2020 (F)

age 41-50 - This question is about my relationship with my 17 year old daughter. Her father and I divorced 10 years ago because he was abusive towards me and her as well. My daughter has always been sweet and cheerful and had a very close relationship with me. I devoted all my life and... (797 words)

I don't know how to cope with my 13 year old having dementia

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1554 days ago

18 August 2020 (F)

age 41-50 - My 13-year-old son was diagnosed with dementia in February, and me and my husband are struggling to cope, especially as there's stay-at-home orders in our state. It's a struggle to cope with looking after him and a 15-year old daughter who feels lonely and is not enjoying vir... (241 words)

Is female ejaculation a myth

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 1552 days ago

18 August 2020 (M)

age 41-50 - I wish to understand whether female ejaculation is a myth. However I never seen this with my partner. Died it mean she is yet to be satisfied? Is there anything to take care of? I heard like female when enjoying at peak ejaculates. ... (44 words)