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Archived questions from: 15 August, 2012 (see latest questions)

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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

I realized life is short, made a bucket list but don't have the money to do things!

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4252 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I don't really know how to say all this but, I'm 17 and would like a little advice. In May 2011 I almost lost my mother, she was fighting for her life and thankfully made it! In November 2011, I lost my grandad, this was a complete shock as there was nothing wrong with him, ... (187 words)

Should I do a divorce? And what will happen then? I feel lonely

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 51-59 - Hi, I know my wife for more than 20 years and we are married for 13. I came to Spain 15 years ago. We have two kids and I am belieiving that our marrage is getting closer to an end. As I left my family and friends home when I came to Spain, I feel lonely and because I hav... (483 words)

We haven't had physical contact since we married, could he be cheating?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age - i have been married for eight years love my husband to bits but we have not had any physical contact since we got married, is this normal? do you think he is having sex with someone else, i feel like i have turned into his mother, i really feel i need to have the experience ... (84 words)

My man on the side says it hurts him to think of my husband and I in the house together. Could that be true?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - I have been in a long term (14 yr) relationship and have two children. I married just 8 months ago. I have met another guy and have been secretly seeing him for 5 months of this marriage. I feel terrible and have tried telling my husband that we need to seperate as we are ... (246 words)

I can't orgasm with my boyfriend!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - hi guys. Me and my boyfriend have a great relationship...the problem is he can't make me orgasm. To begin with I thought it would probably sort itself out as we got more used to what each other liked etc, but we've been having sex for about 2 months now and even though i enjoy ... (107 words)

I love him but he just wants to be friends.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - I have recently met a guy and we get on really well. We have spent a few weeks together on holiday and I love him. He tells me he loves me too but "not in that way" even though we have kissed and cuddled. He says I will always be his best friend regardless of who he meets and ... (167 words)

My husband of 27 years doesn't seem to care anymore.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3817 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age - Hi, I guess I'm writing because I need to vent to some body who does not know my husband and I. I've been married now 27 years. My husband has not handled situation in our marriage when I've needed protection or support in a situation. He is a good man and has always b... (783 words)

Curious about causes for divorce. Share your stories?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I have a bit of a fear of divorce. You always hear how happy a couple is yet they end up divorced years later. I think about this a lot and hear all sorts of reasons for divorce from experts, money differences etc, but I'm really curious about real people and their story. ... (125 words)

I've been with her for 6 years but how do you know if she's the one?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - HI Im wondering if i with the right person.Im with her a few years and we plan on getting married.Every day I have moments that i think she is not for me and other times im happy.I think im 65 to 70% happy with her.Is this enough to spend your life with someone?.I almost love ... (103 words)

We had a huge falling out again and he's now listed as single!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4264 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - I dont know what to think me and my ex bfriend had a huge falling out on the wekend he is now staying with his mum, he has been perscribed medication as he is in a dark place at the minute we havent spoke for a week until today he wouldnt come into the house just gave me our ... (173 words)

I'm too shy to make a move so now what?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - What should I do about this guy? I really like him:(? So there is this guy who works as a personal trainer at my gym and I really like him. He's cute and quiet and I'm really attracted to him I think about him and I dreamt about him once. He looks at me when he ... (275 words)

How am I supposed to get over my baby's father?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - How did everyone get over their babys father? my baby's father and i have been broken up 5 months today and he is already married to someone he got over me in two weeks. my problem is i can't let go and i don't how to. i can go days and weeks without seeing or talking to him ... (295 words)

She'll never admit that she's out of line!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - Basically been with this women for 7-8 months and she constantly will never admit that she is out of line whether we have a debate or an argument. Below is our recent Skype chat which i believe she has gone to far with. As you read this conversation, I have made comments to... (1513 words)

My wife is closer with her sister than with me, what do I do?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 41-50 - my problem relates to my marital relationship. My wife,whom i married after an love affair of two years is not giving me the attention that is required to me as a husband. The cause I feel is because of her younger sister, she and my wife are great friends and very close but ... (107 words)

Had sex with long time best friend. Things seem different, do I talk to him about it or just ignore it?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4267 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - There is this guy. He has been my best guy friend for around 6 years. I could talk to him about anything and ask him relationship advice. After about 3 years of knowing each other, we started to develop some emotional connection. We would spend hours IMing each other while ... (508 words)

My friend downloaded some music from a sketchy website!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F) age 30-35 - I'm really nervous for my best friend, she told me she downloaded about 20 songs the other day off a pretty dodgy website. And ever since she has her computer has been running really slow, crashing and all sorts. I said she should tell her dad, but she like most teens, are ... (246 words)

I don't know how to handle this.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - mom and dad are fighting since a long time.. they are irritated to such a extent that they hardly discuss things.. as there son i am confused what to do? and i live away from them in a hotel. really dont know whats going on??... (45 words)

Can you help me understand this?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (?) age - My ex-husband and I split up he reached the mid-life crisis and went to town, I mean the whole nine yards ....went on dating sites, new car, new clothes, abandoned his family after 21 years of marriage....he has never been the same again, needless to say he has made many ... (200 words)

Aftermath of a threesome.

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 51-59 - I'm kind of in a bind here and I need your take on this situation because it's not a black or white scenario. Several years back, my friend decided that he thought it would be fun if we all had a threesome with his then girlfriend. We decided to do it and it became a regular... (263 words)

I feel a little insecure about my boyfriend's past FWB, and could use some advice.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been dating my boyfriend for almost a year. Prior to meeting me he had a 'sex-only' relationship with another girl for around 2 weeks. When he met me, this relationship was ended. I was a little insecure about this previous 'fling' and frequently asked him questions ab... (309 words)

I never get the men or the jobs I want, I feel like my life is a mess.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi aunts and uncles.. I feel so low :( I am 32 and hate how things never work out for me. I am in hell in my job and I have been looking but nothing, I had interview, thought I had job as sounded like I did and then last minute they said they can not take me on, as now l... (382 words)

Why is there pain when I have sex?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - Hi everyone. This is a bit embaressing but i need some help. Me and my boyfriend started having sex about a month ago (we were each others first time) but every time we do it its really painful for me. I don't understand why this is and its really upsetting me, and putting ... (81 words)

I don't want my relationship to end, but I don't see any way to fix it. Please help!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - Hello. Sorry this is going to be long but i have nobody to talk to and feeling really down. I have posted here before with my relationship problems and it's helped me a lot. I have been with my partner 4 years, living together for 3. I moved to the other side of the country ... (822 words)

Emotional baggage and how to avoid dumping it?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - So, I am not even sure where I am going to go with this but I'd just like opinions. I recently started a relationship after years of being single/recovering from abusive exes. And my boyfriend is absolutely amazing, well-mannered, gentle-natured, affectionate, co... (332 words)

Are women put off by skinny men?

This question has 16 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - I know everyone has different tastes and personal preferences, but in general, are women put off by skinny men? I'm 23, and while I eat like a horse, I just have never been able to put on any tangible weight, and have virtually little muscle and hardly any definition on my ar... (77 words)

Not sure if I'm ready to start anything sexual with him yet, what should I do?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4267 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - Hi, I am 14 and soon to be 15 in one month, and my boyfriend is 14 which he has just turned 14 but we are in the same year at school. We have been going out for a month on friday and it has felt like longer as we were 'seeing each other' a week prior to his, until it was ... (245 words)

Should I meet up with him on my own? Or avoid him altogether?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I am 24 years old, So I met this guy at a club last night I was with one of my girlfriends, so he was with one of his friend, anyways that club was quite empty, it was just four of us, he started a conversation and my friend was sitting next to him, and all of us really hit it ... (257 words)

Can this relationship be saved? I'm scared I've lost him for good

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4262 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - This guy and I have quite a strong bond, and started going out in July. It started off great. 2 weeks later was the school ball. I did an incredibly stupid thing and didn't want to dance with him, because I'm a shy and I don't like to dance in front of people.. it's awkward. ... (535 words)

I have low self esteem and sometimes have felt like a tart. How do I raise my self esteem?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - I am a 25 year old female. I have struggled with low self esteem since a very young age. I haven't had a bf for at least 7 years. Everytime I go on dates with guys I always get very nervous and end up becoming drunk. On one occasion I got drunk and we ended up back at his h... (163 words)

What can I do? Things seem troubled and I am not sure I want to be his partner any more

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hello and thank you for reading this. I'm not sure if I want to be with my partner anymore. My fiance and I have been together for 13 months, and are renting a room together this friday (moving in together) My fiance is kind to my family and I, but here's the issues: ... (315 words)

Will it work out if we start all over again on a stronger footing where I am no longer his Booty Call?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Well after one year of hanging out with him, I expressed that I didn't want to be a "booty-call/fwb/F-buddy", that after all this time my emotions were involved. Here is the exact text I sent him ... "After 1year of this with you my emotions are involved AND I want AND des... (448 words)

How do I handle my parent's suspicions over all the times I want to sleep-over at my friend's home?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - For the past week, I have been leaving the house I share with my parents at 7 am and coming home at around 10 - 11 pm. This whole thing is very unusual for me. I have gone nowhere and done nothing all summer. I work and come home. Now I work, and go hang out with a guy I real... (431 words)

Am I just over thinking this?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4267 days ago

15 August 2012 (M)

age 26-29 - Hi everyone, I just transfered to a new school. It's kind of strange since it's junior year and all, but whatever. Anyway, I've made some new friends and stuff which is cool. And yesterday (first day) at lunch, I'd got my food and sat down at an empty table. Then, this group of ... (259 words)

Should I be upset about planning an abortion?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 4270 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I just found out I am 4 weeks pregnant. I'm going to have an abortion. I don't feel guilty about it at all, in fact im actually happy about it. Shouldnt I be crying?... (34 words)

Did his feelings for me really change?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4271 days ago

15 August 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I never thought I'd be one to seek out help from strangers but my current situation is tearing me apart by the minute and it's only been about 4 days. I've been seeing someone (romantically) for about 4 months but we've been getting to know each other for almost a year no... (958 words)