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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

He wants to leave his wife for me, and me to leave my husband... But I'm not ready!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 5766 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - i'm a married woman who met a nice man last year at a conference. the sex was great now i think he is falling in love with me. he wants to live his wife for me but i'm not ready and i don't want to leave my husband and kids. i'm still having sex with him.i've tried to end it ... (65 words)

I haven't kissed a guy in 2 years and I'm nervous that my date will be turned off since I'm out of practice! Help!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - Guys, would you be turned off of a girl if your first kiss with her was a bad kiss? I'm going on a date tomorrow with a guy i know from work and its the first date since we admitted our feelings for each other. Thing is, I'm worried that because ive only kissed 2 people and the ... (106 words)

I keep getting weird feelings of deja vu and not remembering how I got places! Am I going mad?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6211 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 36-40 - This probably doesnt sound like much of a problem but it is for me. Every couple of months I will have a week of constantly getting Deja Vu. Today I had it 3 times in a 2 hour lecture. I will look up and its like ive seen that exact image before, like in a dream, and then i i... (286 words)

I'm 21, married 2 years but I'm wondering about life as a single woman but I don't want to make the biggest mistake of my life by leaving! Help!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - I'm 21 and have been married for almost 2 years. My problem is that on a daily basis I think about how my life would be if I were single (which I haven't been since I was 15). My husband is the second man I've ever been with and we began dating while I was a high school senior. ... (104 words)

My work colleague is with someone else but I think we have chemistry! What do I do?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 36-40 - hey all, I really this woman at work and not sure if she likes me, we flirt alot but she is in a relationship and she has been hurt so many times past(I couldnt hurt a fly) we get on so well and i want to ask her on a date but first of all how, without ruining our friendship? S... (129 words)

I am beginning to really like my boyfriends friend! Help!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - hi. im 16 and i have been with my bf for 2 an a half months. Before we started going out with each other there was this other boy that i kinda liked but then he left school to go to college last year. I havent seen him for about 6 months. Now i have started talking to his m... (140 words)

SITE NEWS: Now accepting your articles, tips and stories!

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 6237 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

- Hi folks, this is Andrew, site guy here. I've added a new link to the main navigation bar called "articles"... I'm looking for anyone who is good with words to share their wisdom :-) All articles will be linked to from your profile page, it's a great way to get your ... (106 words)

Does taking time out to be with my friends make me a bad father?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - I'm 24 years old, in the UK. Up until August 2006 I was in a relationship which I wasn't entirely happy with for various reasons. We have a daughter who is almost 2. After we split up, there was an initial struggle to get my name put onto our daughters birth certific... (243 words)

How should I say sorry and ask to start over??

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - I have been broken up with my ex for almost five months now and I have been getting on with my life, am really busy with friends and am beginning to feel happy with myself and my life again. But I cant shake the feeling that I want to give things another shot because I still ... (254 words)

Is he cheating do you think... ? Or am I being too paranoid?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 6227 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - I need some true help! My boyfriend of almost a year has suddenly begun to change his attitude towards me. I think he is cheating and I even know with who. I ask him about it and he just says that they hang out and I shouldnt "trip" on it. Problem is they hang out when I ... (305 words)

I've had sex with a woman for the first time, but the fishy smell is putting me off... Is this normal?!

This question has 17 answers - newest was posted 5816 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

- QUESTION FOR THE GUYS (and Girls if you can relate): Sorry this might be a bit graphic but here goes...Ok well, I'm 18 and I've had sex with a woman (26 yr-o). So she is the first woman I've ever had sex with. The first time we had sex I enjoyed it and everything but when I ... (424 words)

How do you deal with a boyfriend who you adore but who makes no effort with his appearance?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6243 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - How do you deal with a boyfriend who you adore but who makes no effort with his appearance? I'm seeing someone who is perfect for me in every way, but he doesn't seem to care how he looks and I am finding it difficult to see beyond the bad clothes and hair style. I want to... (97 words)

What do I tell my friend???

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 26-29 - Me and my cousin have been secertly together for about 8 months but not properly, he specifically says we are not going out, yet kisses me and loves me. But now hes been emailing one of my friends as well as me and came up to a social and saw her, now my friend fancys him and ... (133 words)

We get on well as friends. When we are in lessons, at college, I catch him looking at me, do you think he likes me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi All I am beginning to fall for a friend of mine. However, I am unsure how he feels about me. When we are together he talks to me a lot, but when he is with his friends, we don't talk at all, he ignores me as if I'm not there. I see him looking at me a lot, and friends have... (112 words)

I just want to sort this out and get back together, but shes threatening me with a harrasment order!?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 51-59 - I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend for 15monthes,we have had about 4 rows in that time,it only been words and nothing more,i know she hates rows as everyone does,i know she worrys and panics alot,we split up and i have been trying to sort things out with her,have ... (101 words)

Im getting back with my ex, but im in love with someone, what if I dont fall back in love with my ex ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6243 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - i might be getting back with my ex boyfriend but im in love with someone else but the problem is this lad i am in love with lives miles away from me and doesnt want nout to do with me. my ex boyriend loves me and i used to love him i am just scared incase i dont fall back in ... (72 words)

Can someone please give me info on the abortion pill ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6240 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

- Can anyone explain to me about the abortion pill. What is it?How can you get it? is it from hospital or doctors? how much is it in the uk? can you get it on the nhs? what effects does it have? Do you have to be a certain age to take it? Is it possible to take... (84 words)

I have nothing compared to all his ex's did he just settle with me for now ?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 51-59 - I know this sounds completely insecure but... the last few women my BF dated, including his exwife were professionally and finacially set. They all have very nices homes, money, they took vacations with him but I don't. I rent, have zip in the bank, can't even afford to take ... (87 words)

I dont want my ex to know that I still love and miss him, what shall I do if I bump into him!?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

- Hi I need some help! I wrote a message last week in regards to how my boyfriend wanted to slow things down between us! He dumped me last thursday night and it really hurt because he said to me that i wasn't good enough for him! He is on benefits and i am working and i wa... (131 words)

My partner has just brought his ex a new house! Hes always doing things for her and the kids, and I feel like they will get back together, he says not, but its hard to trust with the history!!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6239 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

- All, Can I ask your advice on something?. I have been with my partner for a couple of years. He has two grown up children, only one lives at home though. He has just sold his house and is buying his ex a new one (alright for some). My problem is he is constantly doing... (329 words)

He wants to go away fishing, I came up with a compromise, but he wont accept them, any ideas ?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age - i have been livi8ng with my boyfriend for 1 and 1/2 years. he has always been very kind to me and has always worked out a solution to the problem we are currently having. he loves fishing and has always included me, however a very domeneering hard to get along with relative ... (196 words)

I dont think my guy is telling me all the details about this woman thats calling him up!!

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 6234 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 51-59 - I have this gut feeling that my BF is receiving calls from a womam he use to date - not that he is intersted, but I dont' think he's telling me all the details for fear that I'll get mad. He always tells me that he'll be honest and let me know if something like that happens ... (97 words)

Is this just a case of wanting what you cant have ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Im confused...... I used to go out with a guy about 7 years ago for about two years. It very quickly became seriuos, i feel pregnant but we decided it was to early to start a family so i had an abortion. We were engaged and all was well until I found out he was cheating on ... (177 words)

Has anyone ever ordered cell phone reccords for someone elses number?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 51-59 - Has anyone ever ordered cell phone reccords for someone elses number?... (11 words)

He doesnt like sun lotion, but I dont want him to get burnt, any suggestions ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

- I have been dating my bf for almost 1 ½ years. He’s a great guy and cares for me a lot. However, he is very stubborn at a few things which I sometimes don’t know what to do. He has really fair skin and the sun will easily burn him. He doesn’t like sun-lotion. He said the smell ... (102 words)

I have to wear panty liners all the time, any suggestions how I can avoid this dampness ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

- This is kind of an embarrassing question to ask. Right now, I can only wear bikini briefs. And every time I wear it, I have to wear it with a panty liner. It’s not like I have weird discharge, but it’s often wet down there and my panty will get all wet. Is this normal? I really ... (95 words)

Im having trouble trusting my bf, any tips on how I can relax when he goes out ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F) - How do I get over constantly calling my fiance when he doesn't answer his phone while he is out? He is gone on vacation for 2 months. I'd like to say that I can trust him, but I find it kind of weird that he goes out dancing and to bars by himself. When I ask if he danced with ... (126 words)

I want to watch porn with him, but feel like hes oggling them not me!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - Recently i watched lesbian porn with my boyfriend of 4 years whilst having sex. I felt uncomfortable, jealous and that he was busy watching the girls. I so want to be able to watch it with him, what can i do? I have tried 'normal' porn but hes not really in to it.... (53 words)

Ive never iniated sex with anyone before, now my new bf thinks I dont want him, when really its I have no confidence to seduce him!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - I've never initiated sex with any of my boyfriends because I've never needed too. But now I'm with a great man who's a little older than me and it's ruining our relationship, he's losing confidence thinking I don't want him. I want to seduce him and initiate sex but don't know ... (59 words)

My bf has gone from exciting and chilled, to miserable sulky and shouty! please help!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6243 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi Me and my boyfriend have been together for just over a year he used to be laid back chilled, exciting and we used to get on great. Now he is moody tired all the time, he has terrible anger and shouts at me. He has gone off sex and i just can tdo anything right Thansk... (65 words)

He says he cant give me another shot as his friends dont like me!!!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Ok so basically, I met this guy in September of 2006. I fell for him straight away, maybe it's not love but i know he's all i care about. We started going out in December 2006 and it was perfect. I'd never felt like this before. But a couple of weeks ago we broke up, he's moved ... (148 words)

Will sleeping with a guy too soon in a realtionship stop it developing further ?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi All I have a problem, that I must admit. I never had any lasting relationship. I have read all the books about how to keep a man, but my relationships seem to last only a few weeks. There is never a r/ship where I broke up without sleeping with a guy. ( I am safe... (241 words)

Do men like the larger ladies? Sensible answers, please!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 5810 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi there, this is a really boring question but I have to ask it as when I have asked male friends in the past they have literally made me feel worse. Right do men like larger ladies? I myself am a larger lady im a size 18-20 and fairly attractive. I have PCOS so struggle to ... (181 words)

We love each other but she won't be with me because her friends don't like me! What can I do?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - This girl im in love with,she wont be with me just because her friends dont like me. but she says she feels the same way as i do...what do i do? please help.... (34 words)

Self-esteem and marrigae issues! Can anyone advise me?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M) age 41-50 - Dear Agony Aunts, Please advice me on this. If you are to get married to a beautiful girl, does your self-esteem after marraige becomes equal to combined self-esteem of both you and your parner? Or a combined self-esteem of your own family and your girls family or someth... (76 words)

How do I explain to my wife (whom I love dearly) that I want to go to a dominatrix?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - For some time now I have been very interested in visiting a Dominatrix. However, before i can even seriously consider this, there are a number of issues to consider first, the one most importantly being having a discussion with my wife and getting her consent to do this. I s... (464 words)

First time we made out--he couldn't get it up! Is this normal?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - This guy and I... well, we were making out for the first time (we kissed a couple of time before).. and... erm.. he couldn't do it... as in get it up, if you know what I mean. Is that supposed to mean anything? ... (46 words)

Would it be easier for us to stay friends..or can we ever begin where we left off?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - Do people come back from being friends? My girlfriend had a hard time dealing with me being away for a period of time and I will be for a few more months. She told me she needed time to herself and that she couldn't deal with a relationship right now. At the same time as... (355 words)

I cheated, and then found out, to get back at me-he cheated on me! How do we sort out this mess?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - I cheated on my boyfriend of 5 years with a guy i used to work with. My boyfriend found texts on my phone and I owned up what I did. I felt so guilty and it made me realise how much I loved my BF and how I didn't want to lose him. He forgave me, well what I thought he had only ... (170 words)

He never calls-it's alway me calling him! How can I tell him how importand this is to me? And should I call him or stop?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi! My mother-tongue is German, so please forgive my English. My boyfriend and I are mid twenties. We are together for more then two years now. My problem is, that he very seldom asks, when we will meet next time or what we could do. It is always me asking. The other thing is, ... (358 words)

She said that she does feel close to me – but only as a friend! Should I give up and move on?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 36-40 - I have fallen in love with a close uni friend. We both commute to uni but live in opposite directions quite a distance apart. I see her most days and despite not having anything really in common – we do feel quite close. I have always fancied her and recently after s... (373 words)

She told me she was 'going easy'...what did this mean?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - I got a text last night from a girl who told me she was 'going easy;. What does that mean?... (21 words)

Does race affect penis size?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 5921 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 30-35 - I know this question has probably been answered several times but here goes anyway. Does race effect penis size?... (19 words)

How can I trust him now since he lied to me so many times?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6243 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - I need some advice- please help if you can.. So here's my situation.. I had a boyfriend for 7 months, we broke up because I wanted time apart. During that time apart, nothing really changed cause we were still together a lot and still kissing. A few months after that, I fo... (296 words)

My bf accused me of lying about my pregnancy and the loss of our child! What should I do?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - well i have been with my boy friend for eight months and i had gotten pregnate and he was happy, but at around 5 months into our relationship he got arrested and it was my fault but hard to explain. he forgave me and then about a month later i had found out the baby had died in ... (194 words)

Can a guy have a perfectly normal, loving relationship with a girl but is more sexually attracted to another male?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6241 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 41-50 - Dear Cupid. Is it possible for a guy that tends to be more sexually attracted to guys but more emotionally connected and attracted to girls have a relationship that works out with a girl? A relationship isn't all about the sex is it? and eventually sex with that person ... (118 words)

Is it possible to live life amongst humans being careless and free?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (M) age 41-50 - Is it possible to live life amongst humans being careless and free?... (12 words)

I'm a new wife and Mother but I'm so unhappy with a controlling husband! What should I do?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - hi , im a new wife , ive only been married about a year now , im also a new mother , i got married when i was 6 months pregnant , at the time it seemed like the right thing to do , i really did think i loved him , which i do , just not in love , any ways , the man im married to ... (315 words)

Because I've never seen a naked girl, worried it will be over before it even starts!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6224 days ago

22 March 2007 (M)

age 30-35 - Since i havent seen a girl naked before, im scared that i might ejaculate before anything actually happens. is there anything i can do?... (25 words)

He didn't call me as expected! Am I paranoid to think he was talking to his ex?

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22 March 2007 (F) - my b/f was dropping off his friend when i called and he usually calls me when he is driving home from dropping his friend off(he only has to do it for a few days)..well tonight he didnt and called me when he was home which was about 40 minutes later. I said oh how come you ... (137 words)

I was drunk and he forced me to give him a BJ! Is it normal to be mad at him even though I was drunk?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Two weeks ago at a party, i get very drunk and high which i completly take responsiblility for and understand it was a stupid thing to do. I realised it was a mistake when I felt as though I was about to pass out and everything went blurry so I sat down on my own far away from ... (207 words)

Any tips for bringing the fun back into a relationship? (without spending too much time on it...)

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - does anyone ahve any tips for bringing the fun back into a relationship without spending much time on it? my bf and i have both been in really high-stress, intense points in our professional lives for the last couple of years, to the point that we haven't had much of a social ... (322 words)

I'm worried about being pregnant! Can sperm live in a body for up to five days?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - i'm on the pill and have never, ever, ever missed one. i take it every night at 11pm, although sometimes i'm an hour early or an hour or two late if i'm out and about. but i never miss it. i take it continuously, meaning 12 solid weeks w/o a placebo week for a 'period'. ... (210 words)

His weight gain has effected his self-esteem..he's worried that other females don't notice him anymore! Aren't I enough?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - My bf's always been a really handsome guy, but lately he's gained some weight, and i think it's having a real impact on his self-esteem. It used to drive me crazy when other girls would hit on him or flirt with him, and i really hated it that he seemed to enjoy it so much. ... (365 words)

We had problems in the past--so can the old hurt and resentment ever really be overcome?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - My bf and me have been together for a few years now, but it's been sorta chaotic. We broke up a few months ago for the last time, but then got back together a couple of days later, with the understanding that things were going to be different this time around. I've really ... (282 words)

Does it matter that he never tells me he loves me on his own anymore?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 41-50 - my boyfriend has told me he loves me in the past. he said it first, in fact, partly because i expressly didn't want to be the first, in case it might make him feel pressured to say it. that was almost a year ago. now, i pretty much feel comfortable telling him i love him ... (229 words)

We are still friends--so how do I go about getting over him completely?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - While in class my ex boyfriend has been starting conversations with me. He has a new girlfriend and she's be acting weird towards me since they started going out. I really dont care about her but my ex sent me a text the night b 4 saying that it was all his fault and he ... (109 words)

How do you tell your guy that you're pregnant?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 5876 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Well... I have a boyfriend and we have only slept together twice since we got together a month ago but at the moment I'm late and thinking I may be pregnant. I know its sounds silly worrying now before I have even done a test, but how do you tell your guy your pregnant?... (54 words)

If a guy has just female friends, does it mean...he is gay?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F) age 30-35 - Okay. General question for both the guys and the girls because it has always been something that I have been confused about. If a guy only has girls as his friends and talks to girls most of the time, does that automatically mean that he is gay? Secondly, if it doesn't m... (79 words)

When he fingers me it hurts real bad! Is this normal?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi, well me and my b/f have been dating for 2 years, and we foreplay but we are BOTH virgins...and when i give him a hand job, blow job etc. everything is fine, but when he fingers me i get tight all of a sudden after the first minute and it really hurts, i dont know what to ... (95 words)

If he loved me like he said he did...would he have just walked away from me?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6245 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - ok well there is this kid and he don't know if he likes me or not because people keep saying stuff that isn't true sooo before this happened well he kissed me and said he loves me but i walked passed him and he walked away from me if he loved me wouldn't he have turned back and ... (69 words)

I found out he takes girls home every weekend and I'm crushed. Should I tell his gf?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6244 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 36-40 - Hey everyone..heres my dilemma, i work with this guy and hes been pestering me to see him for months until finally i gave in. we had a few dates and 1 nite he came over to my house and we had sex (this has since happened a few times) we talk on the phone every night and txt ... (159 words)

If i give up on him now , without meeting him in person will i be sorry for letting a potentially good man slip out of my hands??

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 6241 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age - i want to know what you think of this.16 months ago, i met and fell in love (i think) with a man i have met online. i knew from the beginning that he has had a not so pleasant experience with his 2nd ex wife. he was rejected and made to feel less of a man during the marriage. ... (688 words)

What should i do if the condom gets stuck in side the virginia and had to enter with my fingers to get it out?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 5305 days ago

22 March 2007 (F)

age 30-35 - What should i do if the condom gets stuck in side the virginia and had to enter with my fingers to get it out?... (24 words)