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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

How can I help her try to move on from this traumatic experience she's been dealing with for about 3 years and put that fire that we used to have back in our relationship?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Ok so, I've been dating this girl for nearly a year and a half. Right now we live about an hour apart so I go down to visit her on most weekends. Things were going great until almost 2 months ago... she seemed to become more distant all of a sudden. We talked about it and she ... (486 words)

Two issues are preventing me from losing my virginity!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4437 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I'm an 18 year old closeted bisexual. I am also a virgin. I know that once I become sexually active, I will eventually come to more of a conclusion about whether I prefer men or women more but that really does not worry me as of now. What worries me is that I am a virgin. ... (223 words)

Should I just admire him from afar?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4471 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - My question is kinda long and complex, so I'll try to explain it as best I can. So there are a lot of Czech exchange students at my school, and a few of them have my same lunch hour. Lately I've been admiring this extremely EXTREMELY hot one from afar, let's call him J. Another ... (230 words)

My mum makes me feel like having sex, even when in love, is wrong!

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24 January 2012 (?) age 30-35 - I have been with my boyfriend for about 5 months and I know its not very long but I am very much in love with him and we have recently started having sex. However, my mum is a very prude person and I can't even talk about us sleeping in the same bed (I live on my own in a flat) ... (261 words)

What should I do in this terrible relationship situation?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - So me and my now Ex girlfriend previously were dating for 8 years. I am 22 now. Ya i know thats crazy weve been together since we were 14. we are both eachothers first real relationship and first sex partners as well. Anyways I am not trying to toot my own horn but i am very ... (1004 words)

Help me navigate this dating dilemma!

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24 January 2012 (?) age 41-50 - After our second date he texted me and made plans,but since he was out of town on business, he didn't confirm our third date and it never happened. Now that he's back, but to another state..he texted me and emailed me apologising and explaining why he couldn't keep in touch. ... (188 words)

Is it normal that I don't like being touched?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Iam a 21 year old male and was wondering if it was normal that I don't like being touched. Every time people touch me I get really uncomfortable. Hand shakes and hugs are the exception and I don't mind any of those. I have had a couple of girlfriends but none of the ... (161 words)

Am I just another notch on his headboard? I don't feel I matter to him!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4468 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Boyfriend and I have been together for 8 months. During that time, we split twice. The first time was for 3 weeks, the second time was for a month. The first time we split I had assumed he got cold feet. Recently, though, I found out that his girlfriend at the time was stil... (668 words)

Rejected by a friend I fell for...should I keep trying or just give up?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - I was recently rejected by a good friend that I fell in love with. When I did admit it to her, it was the most awkward moment in my life and I didn't know what to say. I want to forget everything and just be friends with her, but my feelings won't go away, and I don't think ... (139 words)

Is she interested or..is she just treating me as a brotherly figure/adorable platonic friend?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - I have a crush on my colleague and I have no idea how she feels. We are both 18 and part-timers at a restaurant, both moving onto uni in 8 months. We have gotten close on a night out before, as in kissing in a corner, although we were tiddly. It felt dead natural. Now she still ... (135 words)

Concerns about a photo of me that someone shared with others on Facebook. Need advice!

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Someone on my friends list shared one of my photos on their wall, and they wrote a comment underneath it. I've just tried to find the photo on their wall again,but i can't see it ,so i'm thinking it has been deleted. However, the photo and the comment are still on my newsfeed, ... (215 words)

How can I control my jealousy? I need some good advice on this! Help!

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - Im 17 and I've had 2 previous relationships before my current one. I got cheated on in both of those because I wasn't ready to have sex that young. I then got with my current boyfriend 16 months ago and about a month ago we had sex. I love him to pieces but he's got to the ... (274 words)

I am a 'nice guy' so tell me... do you think its possible that she likes me?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - Hello, this is a rather straight forward question, it may be considered slightly immature but please be honest well theres this girl I know who lives in a city quite far from me in europe, we was talking on the phone and what not when she said to me, 'oh yeah I've had enough ... (214 words)

I want to tell my bf that I want an 'open' relationship but I don't know how to do it! Please advise!

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Ive been with my boyfriend for 12 years, my first one and only. He is a great father and my children are happy and healthy. He has cheated in the past a lot. I felt like cheating too but never did ,not for revenge but I want "other" . After all of these years, Im tired of ... (132 words)

I moved to be with her but I have no friends or have a social life here. But my heart breaks at the thought of leaving her...what should I do?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - I am in a relationship with a woman whom i love dearly i moved to another city 2 hours away from all i know, to be with her. She has 2 teenage children and states she cant move i have tried not to be homesick but i miss my children and grandchildren and i am all alone in this ... (157 words)

I'm having sex with different prostitutes! Is this sexual behavior normal?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - I wanted two know if my sexual behavior is normal i started two have sex with prostitutes since i was 19 then it was not a big deal because i was only going to a prostitute every 30 days or more. But since I get every time more frustrated of not finding a girlfriend or a girl I... (331 words)

My best friend never seems to have time for me! Should I just forget her and move on with my life?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - OK me and my best friend haven't hung out since the summer I guess because we both have been busy. I am a full time college student and work part time and she is a mother and works full time. Even though we have been busy we have stayed in touch via text and Facebook. She tells ... (177 words)

He wants another chance. Should I give it to him? Or should I just move on?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Please help me! My ex and I had been together for year, on and off again. Everything was fine at first but then he became friends with the girl (Kylie) who's known for sleeping around and trying to sleep with all of the black guys here at school (My ex is black and star bas... (691 words)

Do you think it would be a bad idea if we did get something going?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - dear cupid, soo, there's this guy. for security purposes, we'll just call him luke. we met about a week ago and have talked online and texted pretty much nonstop. we've also talked in person several times, and each time went really great. the first day we hung out, we had... (392 words)

I feel like we are too young and inexperienced for this kind of intensity!

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me! I'm 19 and have been in a relationship with my boyfriend since we were 16. It started out as just casual going out, and we just fell in love and suddenly it's 3 years later... I've never had a boyfriend before that, never so much as ki... (274 words)

How can I let go of my first love, it's been 20 years!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4472 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - I fell in love for the first time at age 14. I relationship was good but he went away for the summer for and did not tell me. I felt abandoned and cheated on him. I told him this and he was very hurt. I decided to break up the relationship but now feel that was the wrong ... (102 words)

My friend's family is too overprotective. What can she do?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hello, this question isn't really about me its about my friend who i am very concerned about. So.. my friend has a very protective family, she's 15, and will be 16 in a few months. She has a big family, she lives with her mum, dad, two sisters older sister is now 11 youngest... (580 words)

Would like to email a past co-worker and be friends again...should I do this?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - ok... seems I like this site's advice this one isnt about my bf. I used to work with a guy some time ago. He was really cool we always got along really well (till he got fired... but thats another story) and recently I saw him at school (very large college campus) and ... (114 words)

I love him like I've never loved anyone before, but should I marry him and be in a long distance marriage for so many years?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4467 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Hey guys and dolls there :-) my head is about to explode. I'm in a longdistance relationship with my bf- soon to be husband. He lives a bunch of hrs away by plane. We get to see each other very often, we're both very committed to making things work. He says he will be able to ... (173 words)

I'm nervous about meeting my love interest's friend because I know she'll be judging me. Advice on how to keep calm?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - This girl (let's say, M) and I have been getting to know each other for a few weeks now. I haven't been bold enough to ask her on a date yet, but we're both aware that we're interested in one another as more than friends. Next weekend, M's best friend is flying up to vis... (266 words)

I'm starting to see sex as another job/chore. My husband jokes its my "duty" but I really feel like telling him he can shove it

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - My and my H have been together for over 10 years and have 2 children we both work full time. I am 27 and he is 35 we get on great and normally I have the higher sex drive however atm I just don't have the energy/need to have sex I haven't lost my sex drive but once a week is ... (210 words)

Why would my boyfriend rather masturbate than have sex with me?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - My problem has a few layers, so I will try and explain as clearly as possible without rambling. I have been together with my boyfriend for 3 years. I am 19 and he is 26. I had sexual partners previous to him, but I was his first. He tells me he has a low sex drive, yet I... (369 words)

Sometimes cooking meals is just too much work! Is anyone else like this?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4472 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi over the past year I have had days where I haven't eaten purely because I can't be bothered. I'm not anorexic or anything like that, I'm extremely happy with my body, but sometimes just the thought of cooking food just makes me feel like its the biggest task and a just don't ... (220 words)

I am tempted to have sex with my ex. He is flirting with me and I really would like to respond! Please advice?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4472 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Hey guys, I'm getting tempted by my ex and don't want to cheat on my bf, what should I do? My ex sends me racy FB and text messages, and has asked for/sent me pictures of himself in various stages of undress, telling me what he would do to me if we met up. More recently, he ... (436 words)

I'm starting to feel bored in my relationship...Help!

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Hey, I'd love some advice on how to stop myself feeling bored in my relationship as I really want to work on this and save what we have. We've been together 15 months, and now that the passion (from his side) is dying down, I'm starting to feel pretty bored. We both work long ... (630 words)

Does he like me or am I just a random hookup?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi everyone I'm feeling kind of vexed over this guy. We've known each other for about 3 years now and we've been friends the whole time. In the past he'd just text me for a few days and meet up once in awhile to catch up on stuff and we'd stop contacting each other cos we each ... (120 words)

Just ended an abusive marriage, my ex is still living with me, and he's emailing his ex!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Is this part of his game playing. I recently ended a 7yr relationship. My ex still lives at my home but will be moving out shortly. The reason for this was because he was abusive to me one night after he had been out. Whilst i reaconise that he has been abusive in the past, you ... (222 words)

She is not ready to commit to a relationship. We both care for each other... any advice please?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - In may last year I met a girl through my friends at a nightclub. Her name was Laura. We hit it off straight away and started texting immediately. After about 2 weeks we started seeing each other. She was so amazing. I had never met a girl like her. It wasn't long until we both ... (455 words)

I really like this guy, but his past relationships have left him scared of dating women!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi I have just started being friends with this guy but i really like him he is a really nice guy and everyone thinks so he has a lot of girl mates cause he finds it easy being mates with girls but he said he is scared of having a girlfriend relationship and doesn't trust girls ... (106 words)

Why can't I say the LOVE word?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - whats wrong with me i am with a man who is the most wonderful man i have ever been with its LDR been together for nearly 3 years we are comitted and loyal to each other and i am due to move in with him soon to end the LDR been tough but been worth every day now the star prize ... (480 words)

He will Will but I wont!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - My boyfriend of 2 years has told me that he has already changed his will although we are not married yet to make me a beneficiary (along with ather beneficiaries). I have a will as well (predating our relationship) but have not made him a beneficiary and I did not plan to becau... (164 words)

I am on my way out the door and about to separate from my wife!

This question has 18 answers - newest was posted 4472 days ago

24 January 2012 (M)

age 36-40 - This will be a long post and I would like honest comments to each point. I am on my way out the door and about to separate. I want to break down the problems so I can improve myself. I'll start with some things that have bothered my wife: - coming back to Austra... (641 words)

He hasn't contacted me since Saturday. Has he lost interest in me?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Ive been on a date with this guy and we have kissed and stuff. He's been in touch and we text sometimes and he's a bit touchy feely when we meet in uni. Recently we have been messaging on Facebook and talked about the weekend. I said it would be nice to meet up at one point!... (185 words)

Friend and family dumped by dad, now he wants back in but she wont listen!

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - I need elderly advice please. My friends father practically kicked her mother brothers and her out when she was 2. Reason? He had a new cindrella. My friend like me is 20 and never wants to marry. She says men are things she does when less busy! Her father is back now though he ... (72 words)

The new wife acts up in front of the child!

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Im having major trouble from my exhusbands 6th (and current) wife. My child tells me that everytime my child visits, its a none stop picking and fighting with my ex and his wife. My child feels uncomfortable being there. Well thro out their marriage she has called me names and ... (206 words)

Are we missing out on our life together?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 51-59 - I feel really weird asking this but I really need some advice. I've been at my sales job for 4 months and going through a lot of personal issues. I work on 100% commission and the last few months have been rough money wise. I live with my bf and only pay 1/3 of his mortgage - ... (213 words)

I want more freedom

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I'm a straight A honors gifted student. In the 9th grade I am taking a college course already. My parents have always been strict, but I want them to know they can trust me more than they do and that I'm a really smart girl. Whenever I bring it up they don't want to hear it. I ... (103 words)

Is he the one for me?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Iv known ds guy 4 quite a while as we were in d same organization for 6years. We neva got to talk to eachoda until lastyear wen we wud only greet eachoda in passin•Then novemba,last year,we bgan to talk in earnest and 3weeks ago,he told me he loves me.D problem nw is I'm afraid ... (337 words)

Rough sex got out of control and I hurt my girlfriend.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4468 days ago

24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - I really feel bad about hurting my GF. My girl friend likes it when I get rough. like when we have sex or fingering her, she likes it when I really slam her. or she likes to be slammed against the wall sometime. well last weekend I was fingering her and I must not have gotten a ... (148 words)

I think I like multiple women.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Hey all, I'll keep this brief. I have three lady friends at my university. And whenever I see one of them I think: "ooo, I think I like you because your personality is ________________". Or "you're attractive". Then I'll see the next woman maybe 1 or 2 hours later and think ... (80 words)

Am I justified in getting upset when he talks about his 'sex and drugs' days?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4474 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - My bf and I have been dating for 6 months and we're both in our early 30s. I'm a very responsible, financially stable woman and I pretty much have my shit together. I'm educated and worked hard to get where I am. He dropped out of school when he was 18 and spent most of his 20s ... (442 words)

I want to end the friendship with this obsessive, controlling girl.

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I have a friend (im 15 btw) (N) that I no longer wish to be friends with. Heres why: me, N, and my best friend (B) used to be good friends, but B and N fought a lot. It was mostly about stupid things, but many of them had to do with N feeling like B was trying to steal me away ... (398 words)

Should I choose my ex over my current?

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24 January 2012 (F)

age 26-29 - I don't think I'm over my ex.. About a year ago my friend, at the time, and I got together. Everything was perfect I was as happy as can be. Thing is he's 5years older than me and at the time I was 16. My parents didn't like the idea at all and this whole jumble of a mess was ... (242 words)

Porn woes!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4472 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - Looking for a male perspective; in the throes of a wonderful new relationship and I'm the happiest I've been for years. The emotional side of the relationship is perfect and the physical side the same. I'm very open-minded!! The only niggle I have is that on the odd night that ... (133 words)

I'm in the depths of depression. Is there a way out?

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24 January 2012 (M)

age 30-35 - Hey guy's I'm going to apologize before hand as on the education front I don't have much. Here's my story.. and why I have self diagnosed myself with social anxiety and depression. I started to realise I was different around the age of 13 I gained a lot of weight (got bull... (870 words)

Have we lost our spark in the bedroom?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4473 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 41-50 - I've been with my current boyfriend for almost two years. He's really great to me, very kind and caring. In the beginning we had a little issue with his ex because we moved kind of fast into our relationship without recovering from the previous ones. Because of that, he was ... (388 words)

I love him but he's going into the army for two years! What should I do?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4474 days ago

24 January 2012 (F)

age 30-35 - Dear Cupid, I'm back with another relationship problem but with a different man.This one is wonderful completely wonderful he does everything that my ex from the previous letters was suppose to do but 10 times better and he was the main one calling and texting me in th... (405 words)