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Archived questions from: February, 2012 (see latest in Big Questions category)

Big Questions: Help and advice

I'm afraid this model-gorgeous girl will steal my thunder at my wedding!

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 4463 days ago

29 February 2012 (F) - Hi everyone! I know this is gonna sound childish and all but here's the thing: I'm getting married in a few months. It's gonna be a very intimate ceremony with just my fiancé and I plus the witnesses and a bunch of friends. Problem is, my fiancé's ...

Pregant and feel alone and lost .. want advice

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4653 days ago

29 February 2012 (F) - Need helpful advice from anyone. Feeling very lost, I'm 24 and six months pregnant. I didn't want to pregnant, and I feel awkward when anyone talks to me about it. My boyfriend of five years is very happy about the whole thing, but he doesn't seem ...

Can someone really be ready to marry after only three months?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4653 days ago

28 February 2012 (M) - So I posted on here a while ago and the advice was pretty good so I wanted some opinions on something else. Basically I was in a relationship and through no fault of hers I moved away making it an LDR and this put a strain on the relationship to the ...

Still grieving over a failed relationship, how do I move on?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4654 days ago

28 February 2012 (F) - Hi! Any words of wisdom appreciated. I broke up with someone about 3 months ago. He was a friend and former housemate. We always seemed to be more than 'friends' but things were awkward as we lived with another guy who was his friend and who liked ...

The 'Honeymoon' phase in relationships....

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4654 days ago

28 February 2012 (F) - Hi, Can I ask for honeymoon period in a relationship, how long does it usually range from? And what are the symptoms that one is still in honeymoon period? Thanks....

I don't want sex anymore because we are not trying for a baby and I simply don't feel like it anymore, so should I end the relationship because this is not fair on him?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4654 days ago

28 February 2012 (F) - My boyfriend and I met each other having both come out of long term relationships 3 years ago, him a marriage with 2 kids and me long term partner no children. We are both 40 years old now. We discussed having children about 1 year into the ...

Scared that no one will want me now, and terrified to find out!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4654 days ago

28 February 2012 (F) - Dear Aunts/Uncles Im going to try and keep this brief but to the point. Single mother of three, suffer with servere I.B.S for 18 yrs, but now its not too bad. Have had a recent hysterectomy, so cant have any more kids, and obviously now goi...

Is it a myth or truth that you see loved ones before you pass away?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4654 days ago

27 February 2012 (F) - My uncle was recently diagnosed with bowel cancer after prolonged suffering brushing the problem under the carpet hoping it would go away he is 70 yrs old and had always lead an active life style he had surgery last week to remove it tonight i ...

Do you remember how/why you found Dear Cupid and did it help?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 4654 days ago

27 February 2012 (F) - Not a dating/relationship question as such, but just curious...Do you remember why/how you came across Dear Cupid and do you take that into account when answering questions? E.G. When you tell someone to move on/dump their partner, do you ...

Anyone know anything about aupair websites?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4655 days ago

27 February 2012 (F) - Hey everybody. I would like to know if any of you have ever uses aupair websites? I would like to be an aupai, I've registerd to a site but I'm not sure if its worth it. Any advice? Did it work for anyone? ...

Could fate bring us back together?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4078 days ago

27 February 2012 (F) - Do you honestly believe if two people are meant to be together that they will meet again? Because I made a stupid, stupid mistake! I'm not going to go into what happened. It was down to miscommunication and things being twisted and misconstrued. ...

I had to leave my daughter with my ex in order to get out of the relationship and now it is so difficult to get to see her, is my ex's behaviour normal?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4655 days ago

27 February 2012 (F) - i was with my ex for a year and half. we went through a lot together. we had a baby girl few months ago. i eventually realised that i have no friends left due to him alienating them all and few family members too. he always kept hold of my bank ...

Is he gay? Is he into me? Why does he want to meet me so much?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4655 days ago

27 February 2012 (M) - I met this guy on a random social network. I am from California and he's from one of the southern states. I am crazy in love with him. We talk so much. We text every single day. He leaves me audio notes and video notes on my phone. Now he tells me ...

What is a "hell-bent" heart?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4656 days ago

27 February 2012 (M) - I was listening to the song by Lee Ann Womack, "I Hope you Dance". In the song are the lyrics: "Livin' might mean takin' chances, but they're worth takin' Lovin' might be a mistake, but it's worth makin' Don't let some hell-bent heart leave y...

Is being able to cook a turn on?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4655 days ago

26 February 2012 (F) - I work as a cook in a kitchen for the last 3 years and recently (like the last year) my work load has gotten larger because I went through a semi-promotion if you will. Because of the work load I've lost 40lbs. The work load entails a lot more ...

How can I use this money to make more money quicker?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4656 days ago

26 February 2012 (F) - Hi all, I do hope somebody can offer some advice on my situation as I'm feeling rather down. I went on an expensive luxury holiday 6 months ago and had the ussual holidays blues after getting back as we all do. I waited and waited for these to wea...

What are your thoughts on what he really meant, when he said (possibly not sober at time) that he loves and hates me?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4645 days ago

26 February 2012 (F) - Hi, So I've met a very sweet shy guy who I've been out with on 7 dates and we've been texting daily so in total 3 months. I received a message stating that he hates me but loves me at the same time! Then an hour later another message apologising ...

My ex and I split 2 years ago. I've always loved her. Should I contact her or not?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4656 days ago

26 February 2012 (M) - I split with my ex just over two years ago. I still think of her and I sent her a message just before xmas a couple of months back and she replied the same day telling me she wasn't so good and that she started a new job and didn't feel herself ...

Which one? The one who likes me? Or the one I'm kind of into?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4657 days ago

26 February 2012 (F) - There is this guy X who's in a class I'm in. And I’m kinda into to him. We talk in class sometimes but he’s extremely shy. We talk on Facebook at least once a week and he is the opposite of shy when we talk then. But I feel like I’m always the one ...

He doesn't answer if I use my phone, but did when I used a phone unknown to him. Is it over?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4656 days ago

26 February 2012 (F) - I need advice. My boyfriend and I have been dating for just over two years. He is currently studying for the bar exam. He's had an attitude with me for the last week which I let go because he's under a lot of stress lately. Yesterday, I had my gran...

He's amazing, but he belittles me and doesn't trust me. Calls me goody-two-shoes. Do I end this relationship?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 4651 days ago

26 February 2012 (F) - This is hard for me to write, its hard for me to come to terms with, but i think im near the end of my 20 month relationship. Since the day i meet him we became inseparable, he is my first serious boyfriend and its been a wonderful and life changing...

He can't go, so says I can't go? Am I being selfish wanting to take this big trip with my mother to see sister in Oz?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4656 days ago

26 February 2012 (F) - There is quite a bit going on at the moment I don't know what to do, but my main objective is to go and see my sister in Oz (who I am quite close to). She moved to the other side of the world last year and so me, my mum and my boyfriend were all ...

Two housemates are interested in me- I have no interested in either perhaps because of my condition...What can I do?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4646 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - Hi, I have a couple of problems I would like some help with. The first is this: I'm currently group house sharing with 4 people, two girls/two guys. My problem is that I think one of my housemates, an older man (he's 40, I'm 23) likes me. I'm no...

I had an abortion and am still grieving-but my boyfriend seems not to care, what should I do?

This question has 17 answers - newest was posted 4589 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - I need some help to stop feeling angry with my bf about our abortion. I know readers might judge me for having an abortion, that's ok, I judge myself, I know I did the wrong thing, I feel guilty every day and regret my decision greatly. I'm trying ...

In a LDR, is it normal that my gf thinks I should call once every 2-3 days?

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 4651 days ago

24 February 2012 (M) - What does it mean when your long distance girlfriend complaints that you call her too much? Calling her once a day is appearing too much, she asks for once call in 2-3 days. To me that is extreme. She gets angry when I do. We are both are very...

Do you think it's prostitution to be a dominatrix? Any thoughts?

This question has 27 answers - newest was posted 4655 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - OK here's a question up for debate, not asking for help just your views on the subject. Random I know lol. DOMINATRIX Do you think it's prostitution to be a dominatrix woman/man. ( for anyone who dont know what that is, it's where someone...

Is it weird to get turned-on by things you're actually disgusted by?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4657 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - I have a question, and I could really use some thoughts on it. Is it normal to be turned on by things you don't like? Like you get physically aroused, but mentally you don't like it. Heres an example, say you don't like porn, you think it's ...

'Good girl' lusts for dangerously 'bad boys'? What is this?!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4655 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - Ok, so I am the stereotypical 'good girl': I have perfect attendance in the college I go to, I dont smoke cigarettes, or do any drugs, they do not appeal to me. I guess I am smart; I am junior with a 3.5 GPA and I am completely interested in my ...

He was once a cheater, so what makes me any different?

This question has 19 answers - newest was posted 4620 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - My boyfriend and I have been dating for six months and I can honestly say without hesitation, I've NEVER loved anyone the way I love him. However, he has a past and it's affecting me and our relationship. Before I go any further, let me give you ...

Confidence plummeted since having a baby, does it ever get better?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4658 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - I gave birth to my lovely son 10 months ago. Problem is, ever since I found out I was pregnant, my confidence and self esteem has plummeted, and it's got worse since I gave birth. I'm only a bit heavier than what I was Pre Pregnancy, and I've ...

He declined my proposal with the answer 'I see this happening in the future'. How do I show him marriage would work without being pushy?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 4655 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - Hi, I would appreciate your views on my dilemma. I recently proposed to my boyfriend with a poem I had written myself. We have been together for 18months although do not live together at the moment. We have discussed living together but it's ...

I just want to know, to anyone who has depression due to a chemical imbalance as well as past events throughout life... does it ever go away?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4657 days ago

24 February 2012 (F) - Hi guys.. So I found out in October 2011, that I have dysthymia disorder. I have a really hard time talking to people other than my mom (who is my bestfriend despite a lot of shit she put me through when I was a child) about how I'm really feeling ...

Feeling awkward when I get intimate with my boyfriend, how do I get over this and get the passion back?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4659 days ago

23 February 2012 (F) - Hey, I need some advice on how to get over feeling awkward when I get physically intimate with my bf, please. We've been togther 16 months and are now talking about moving in with each other. At first, our sex life was amazing....lots of lust! ...

I'm in a happy relationship now, so why wont my ex move on like I have done?

This question has 20 answers - newest was posted 4654 days ago

23 February 2012 (F) - hi everyone i need to understand why my ex is still tracking my movements on the internet? we were together 7 years, its been over between us for 2 yrs but only stopped sexual contact 10 months ago. we have had zero contact except on 3 occasions via ...

Do I give my ex yet another chance for my little girl's sake? Or do I move on?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4659 days ago

23 February 2012 (F) - hi again... i seriously need advice. i come out of serious relationship of 4 years, 3 n half months ago, my ex is a recovering alcoholic, we have a little girl. he is desperate to get back with me and he is going to this council session every week ...

Is it just too soon to start a new relationship?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4659 days ago

23 February 2012 (F) - This shouldn't be this difficult. I broke up with the ex January 2nd. The last 3 weeks I've had a really nice, sweet, caring guy in hot pursuit. I've told him several times that I'm in no shape emotionally or psychologically to get into anything ...

How do you stop feeling lonely?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4659 days ago

23 February 2012 (M) - How do you stop feeling lonely, when you are constantly surrounded by the happiness of others? I have been single for almost 4yrs now and for the most part of that I have been extremely lonely. Everything I do in life is with couples, I sit t...

Do you think he is going to live up to his promises?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4659 days ago

23 February 2012 (F) - Hiya Just need some advice please on a current situation... I have a lovely home and a lovely boyfriend who loves me completly - however, he has 3 children. I have told my boyfriend what I want out of life and he has always said he will do it...

I wish my B/f saw me as one of those ideal girls in dude movies with "big boobs/skinny waist/big butt/slim thighs", instead of the cute girl next door

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4659 days ago

23 February 2012 (F) - I always feel so insecure about my body, it's so stupid... I even get really nervous and anxious when watching movies with my boyfriend, especially the type of "dude" movies where lots of perfect boobs are shown. I never say anything in front of ...

Whatever happened to amicably breaking up??!

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 4659 days ago

22 February 2012 (F) - Hi guys. I have posted on here before recently. I have had a horrible time recently. Me and my bf broke up in December after I had a miscarriage in November. Basically he wasn’t really there for me and I was really going through it and I pretty much ...

Men and fidelity.....

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 4658 days ago

22 February 2012 (F) - do men always secretly want to have sex with other women when they are in a relationship/married...to be specific when they are in love with their partner. are the faithful men faithful because they are obliged to? is it that men have to control ...

I love him but I'm not ready for marriage or a baby, how do I tell him this?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4660 days ago

22 February 2012 (F) - I have been dating an older guy for almost a year now, when it first started it was just two people hooking up in the bedroom. I know that it was wrong but we were both having fun and I never thought it would last long or amount to anything. After a ...

I don't want to die without trying anal sex, so is it cheating if I hire a prostitute as my wife refuses to do this?

This question has 23 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

22 February 2012 (M) - Just something that I've been thinking about: My wife and I have been together for years. Like any other couple, we have boundaries and red flags in sex. Anal sex is a red flag for her. But I can't get it off of my mind! I don't want to die wit...

I don't want to leave my husband but I feel unhappy and unfulfilled due to my feelings for my friend.....

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4660 days ago

22 February 2012 (F) - I'm a married mother of one and I'm struggling with my feelings for someone I work with. When he first started at my work, I didn't talk to him much. I thought he was ok looking, kind of my type but I wasnt really interested. I knew he had a gi...

Am I gay?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4661 days ago

21 February 2012 (M) - Well my problem is im 16 and male and think i like guys because whenever im with my friend "aaron" i feel attracted to him and when we were getting changed for PE i got an erection when i saw him in just his boxer shorts. Am i gay? And if so how ...

Our relationship was always a secret so her friends think I've been stalking her for 5 years! Despite this I know if it was all in the open I know it would have worked, what should I do?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 4659 days ago

21 February 2012 (F) - My girlfriend of 5 years walked out a few weeks ago. The reason was because after 5 years of her wanting to keep our relationship a secret, I told her we cant go on like this and in order for us to move forward as a couple we need to stop being a ...

I know he is not having an affair, but I don't understand what is going on

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 4661 days ago

21 February 2012 (F) - Hi, I have been in a relationship for just over four years now , I have been engaged and split , married and divorced with 2 kids one of them leaving home in sept for universaty my other son suffers from ADHD and autism . My partners sons to his ...

Is this kind of behavior inappropriate for a married man? Does it mean he is attaracted to me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4661 days ago

21 February 2012 (F) - Extremely confused by this older married man!? There is this man at my work who is constanly flirting with me. He is about 20 plus years older than me, I am only 22. We do not work together but cross paths a few times a week or more. I have known ...

At what point would I be 'settling' versus being 'too picky' in this relationship?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4661 days ago

21 February 2012 (F) - How do you know when you are "Settling" in a relationship vs. "Being too picky". Both will get you in the end. "settling" for someone or a relationship in general that can't or won't meet your basic needs will leave you lonely, and unsatisf...

We are both divorced. Originally intended to stay that way. How do I how bring up "marriage" as an option?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4661 days ago

21 February 2012 (F) - I have been dating a man for a year and we live together. We are very happy and love and respect each other the problem is we are both divorced and when we first met we both said we never wanted to get married again. I now feel like I would love...