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I am a 20-something web designer out of the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (United States) area. I am currently (as of the writing of this article anyway) battling through a troubled relationship that I don’t want to give up on. As a rule, I can answer questions about men’s problems and the reason men act… well… like men. So why am I here? Because while I’m pretty good at reasoning why men do strange things, I need as much help as I can to figure out why women do strange (in my mind) things. So whomever would like to shed some revelation on me – go for it, cause I need it…

~Jake~

Nipple size... does it matter?

Q.   Just a quick question... do guys prefer girls with big nipples or small nipples?...

A.   8 July 2006: That's a fairly loaded question as I'm certain the entirety of mankind couldn't agree on a single answer. For my part I prefer larger, but I certainly don't have the authority to speak for all men everywhere. Is this supposed to be a poll ... (read in full...)

I can't tell if she found someone or just doesn't want me. What do you think?

Q.   I am confused what my girlfreind really wants. She said she needs a break from us till she can get her life back on track. She seperated from her ex of 12 years, 5 months ago for me. She lost her job and is under alot of stress right now. I haven't ...

A.   10 May 2006: I truly sympathize with you on this one because my girlfriend of 3 years pulled much the same thing – she doesn't have nearly the number of crises that your girl is having but the separation was much the same – she needed to “find herself” and “take ... (read in full...)

We broke up, but I don't want it to be like this forever, what can I do?

Q.   I don't know whether to get in contact with my ex. I broke up with him on Thursday but then realised i'd made a mistake and asked him back on Saturday. He said that there wasn't much time left so he doesn't want to (in 5 weeks, i leave uni for the ...

A.   9 May 2006: I think the one thing women do not understand about men is that once a man is in a romantic relationship and the woman breaks it off, the man will never be able to not think of her romantically. This in and of itself is why the “Let's just be ... (read in full...)

I'm thinking he wants me back, but I could be wrong. Any advice?

Q.   Argh! Please save me! I have no idea what to do with myself. my bf broke up with me in January, and i was completely and utterly in love with him, more than i've ever been in my life. He's been with this other girl since we broke up, and i've been ...

A.   9 May 2006: I don't want to be the one that rains on your parade, but I am currently working through a very similar experience and the one thing I have learned from all of this is that if you dwell on past emotions they will always get the better of you. The ... (read in full...)

I would like to be with this 60 year old man I work with, what can I do about my situation now?

Q.   I would like your opinion on where you feel a couple is no longer a couple, and does it make a difference if there is no religion involved? I am 56 and living with my husband but have slept seperately for 6 months. The only reason we cannot start a ...

A.   2 May 2006: This is just my personal opinion, but if a marriage isn't sanctioned by the Church for religious significance then there really is no 'marriage' - it's more of a political union. But semantics aren't everything and frankly I think that you must do ... (read in full...)

Why is she talking about this other guy? Should I be worried?

Q.   Last night i was at my girlfriends, her cousin left her Email-inbox signed in when they went to the video store, im a inquisitive guy and seen a email from my girlfriend to her cousin..i feel rude for reading it, but the Subject line was Private, ...

A.   2 May 2006: I may be reading a little too much into this, but I think this is the typical female attraction to the 'tough jack-ass guys'. While the jury is out on why women get attracted to these numbskulls one thing is very certain: it is a passing fad and ... (read in full...)

He's been texting other women, intimately...... I don't know what to do!

Q.   Hi I have been in a relationship with a guy for three years who lives two hours away.when we are together we have a fantastic time and he really feels like the one for me. however he recently stayed with me for a week and i felt we were closer more ...

A.   2 May 2006: Anger may have gotten the best of you that time, but let’s face it - if this was already a problem and you worked it out once then he really shouldn't be doing it again if he meant to stop it. Chances are he got home fine and I think quite honestly ... (read in full...)

If there is abuse, can a relationship work out?

Q.   My question is does a relationship have a chance if you fight a lot and there is abuse in the relationship? We try to out do each other and we often end up in a fight. We are passionate when we make love. We both love each other deeply. Do we have a ...

A.   26 April 2006: There is always a chance, but as Dazzerg said the abuse must stop because psychological or physical warfare will not advance a relationship. You both may be very emotional people and can go from passion to violence on a whim, but abuse cannot be ... (read in full...)

I need space from my girlfriend AND there may be someone else!

Q.   So, I need a little bit of advice...hope you can help!!! I've been with my girlfriend for 5 1/2 years (i'm 25 and she's 22) and we've started to buy a house (nothing official yet) but i've come to realise that i might not be able to live with her...

A.   26 April 2006: Just before you abandon ship ask yourself if this 17 year old isn't just a passing crush. If you've stuck it out for more than 5 years with your girlfriend and were willing to buy a house with her then there was obviously some feeling there (or you ... (read in full...)

My lover wants more from me, but I'm scared to loose my other half, What should I do??

Q.   I have been married for a year but been having affair with married man for 4 years, the married man now wants more and I don't no what to do as I have feelings for him and don't feel I can live without him, but I love my husband and have so much to ...

A.   26 April 2006: I came in here with a long reply to write but Country Woman managed to hit every one of my points and then some, and I must say I agree with her entirely. You need to answer this question as honestly as you can, because a decision this loaded c... (read in full...)

Could I have gotten pregnant through blowing him without a condom?

Q.   My boy friend and i regually have oral sex...now i did it last nite without a condom is it possible i am pregnant?...

A.   23 April 2006: LOL - Ok, now I need to clarify… I did not mean insult martini as I consider you a very wise and intelligent individual, I just thought your post was humorously begun. Also, while I don’t want to be too disagreeable here with lea22dc, sperm do... (read in full...)

Boyfriend cheated, Now I can't forget it, Please help!

Q.   Me and my boyfriend have been going out for a year. He always tells me he loves me but a few weeks ago he was out with his friends and he got really drunk and cheated on me with a girl that is 3years younger than him. i forgave him because he told ...

A.   23 April 2006: I think you must firstly rethink why you forgave him. If you forgave him because you love him and realize that while he may have done something unequivocally stupid, he fessed up as soon as he was sober – then your love of him should be what gives ... (read in full...)

Finding it hard to move on, Any advice??

Q.   I met this guy when I was 18 and immediately fell in love with him and everything was good the 1st year but then he started to cheat and we eventually broke up but he continued to come in and out of my life I found out that he had got married but I ...

A.   23 April 2006: I second bridget’s post, but just want to add that sex, while a strong bind, is not the be-all end-all of relationship ties. He has abused you and as bridget said, you must look into your heart and recognize him for what he is and tell yourself you ... (read in full...)

Could I have gotten pregnant through blowing him without a condom?

Q.   My boy friend and i regually have oral sex...now i did it last nite without a condom is it possible i am pregnant?...

A.   23 April 2006: When there is uncontained semen around there is always the possibility a woman could get pregnant as sperm are persistent and wily little buggers, but in this instance it would seem almost impossible unless you somehow managed to get some of his ... (read in full...)

After three loving years something has changed and now she's not sure we're meant to be...

Q.   Hi All, Sorry this is going to be a long post... I've been in a deep and passionate relationship for a little over 3 years now. Within the last couple months something has changed and when we talk about it, she says she cant put her finger on ...

A.   21 April 2006: While I’m afraid that all of you gave me really good advice, but not the hope that I was desperately looking for. I really appreciate the time and the responses and think that I have finally managed to make myself stronger, but I’m still just ... (read in full...)

I feel like I give more than I get in a relationship... How can I change this?

Q.   In relationships I always find myself giving loads of love, and even though the love does come back I Always find myself being the main giver and every one else takes. How can i make myself stronger, and to not be so vulnerable, I fear loosing them ...

A.   21 April 2006: Insecurity strikes everybody, but how you handle your own insecurity is what makes the difference. You absolutely must tell yourself that you are not the problem and that if others will not take the time to respond then they are not worth ... (read in full...)

Unsure how I've gotten to 19 and still a virgin!?

Q.   I’m 19 yrs old and still a virgin , and so hungry 4 some, not that there’s a problem with me or I’m ugly, it’s just some think just away seems to get in the way or happen. Like now there’s a 20 yr old girl I no she’s really pretty and we’ve been ...

A.   21 April 2006: I hate to sound like the stereotypical morality parade here, but having sex just to have it is no way to live. Sex outside of a tender and loving relationship in my opinion simply can’t compare to when you are madly in love and know your love is ... (read in full...)

I feel like I do all the hot lovin' stuff in our relationship - how can I get my boyfriend more involved...

Q.   I'm a very affectionate, spontenous person. When I'm with someone I like to show them that I desire them and adore them. It's the little things I do here and there without being overbearing. Little butt pats, a passing 'im gonna eat u up look' lol, ...

A.   21 April 2006: Hello prttymtlkitty, Speaking from experience, men do not always respond to continual affection until it has been turned off for a time. As a very affectionate person yourself this may be a very hard thing to try, but begin to tone down the af... (read in full...)

I blacked out and now my friend is claiming we had sex!!!

Q.   I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years, we have an amazing relationship and i am completely in love with him and we are really happy together. At the weekend I went out with some of my female friends (i am a girl) including one that has always ...

A.   20 April 2006: Hi, Incredibly tough situation especially since all of your information is hear-say. My advice is two-fold: 1) Alcohol can only make you do things that you subconsciously want to do. It cannot drag up emotions that you don’t have and get you... (read in full...)

I think my gf is seeing somebody else!!!

Q.   I think my gf is seeing someone but i dont know...I've been going out with her for a little over a year now and i think she may be seeing someone else, i try to confront her and ask her about it but she always avoids it or leaves me with an answer ...

A.   20 April 2006: Hello Tex, I would agree with martini completely except I would feel it necessary to corner her and ask her pointedly to answer the question with the known consequence being that you intend to leave if she won't answer - not necessarily beca... (read in full...)

My partner uses chat rooms and emails other women. Am I losing him??

Q.   I have just discovered that my partner has been on the internet using chat rooms and also e-mails other woman. I asked him about it, he said he only did it for a bit of fun, and said he wouldn't do it anymore. He left his computer on and was logg...

A.   20 April 2006: Hello Anonymous, While I can't answer this for certain because every man is different at heart, I think the thing to focus on is what kind of chatting and emailing is he doing? Coming from a background where most of my friends are female, I ch... (read in full...)

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