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Archived questions from: 16 February, 2013 (see latest questions)

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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

I have body image issues and want to know how to build confidence.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (F) age 30-35 - My confidence is really low right now, because of the way I look. I'm pear shaped... which means I have small boobs, and a big lower body, including matronly hips, a big ass and thick thighs. I know some men supposedly don't mind these things (supposedly), and it's actuallly ... (593 words)

He's upset with the gift I gave him -- even complained on lack of gift wrap??? Explain it to me.

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - Dear Cupids, I have a long distance friend that lives in Germany that I've known for almost 3 years. I'm 25 and he's 23.5. I feel we like each other a little more than friends but each have our own lives, etc. And I don't see them colliding anytime soon. The G... (1534 words)

I gave money to my boyfriend to pay bills but he got a stupid video game!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 26-29 - Hey guys im haveing money issues with my bf and im 17 and need advice. background info is im 17 turn 18 next month my boyfriend is 20. He had a rough life growing up parents on heavey drugs ended up in foster care for awhile. Hes been my bestfriend for about 2 years and we ... (255 words)

Did my friend betray me because she has bad luck with men?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - My bf broke up with me a few months ago in November. A friend a mine really expressed interest in seeing me even though I hadn't known him long he seemed like a good guy and even though we work together I saw it ok as working there was temporary. He also happened to be good frie... (863 words)

Help! I am Catholic, my boyfriend is Sikh. His family has other plans for him.

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 4084 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - hi guys i have a problem and i think you can help me im in a forbidden love kind of situation. im catholic and im in love with an indian guy he is about my age, his religion is sikh. we have been together a while now. he always told me that in case his parents try to talk ... (683 words)

Why was I ignored on Valentine's Day?

This question has 16 answers - newest was posted 4037 days ago

16 February 2013 (M)

age 36-40 - My girlfriend and I currently having a long distance relationship , it transitioned to long distance only a few months ago . There is a guy where she lives that she sees often at the gym and i know they text often . Yesterday valentines day she ignored my call and text in the ... (169 words)

Has my ex husband changed or is this a threat?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 41-50 - I have an abusive ex husband who I've recently left, and he really wants to get back together -he's out to a new place for work and has sent this to me - what does this email below mean? Has he really changed or is this a threat or why is he sending me this when at other times ... (330 words)

How can I incorporate a heart shaped candle into gifts for my man?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - My boyfriend´s birthday and our anniversary are coming up next week. Because of time and money issues, we decided to celebrate his birthday, our anniversary and also valentines the same day. I´m here to ask for advice on the gifts, I have already bought him something I thin... (114 words)

Why is he so distant in our inbetween times together?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 51-59 - Hi everyone, i've only just joined this site and i need help!!! I am 46 years old and have just starting dating a man who is the same age. We met online and when we met, we clicked instantly. We see each other twice a week at the most and he lives near to me. We have the... (246 words)

Do relationships go into a lull? Or is something wrong?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4081 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - My boyfriend and I have been together for about 10 months now. We stay in contact everyday and see eachother once or twice a week. Lately though, I don't hear from him as much during the day, and I'm the one asking to make plans. He's been super busy from work as well, as... (165 words)

Boyfriend tends to go to the main event too quickly. How do I slow him down?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi, I've recently entered a new relationship, where I am his first proper sexual partner (apart from a couple of drunken one night stands) but he's not mine. In general, everything is great, the relationship's really good and very open and as much as possible I've tried to ... (184 words)

Don't want to care what people think, but I do, what should I do?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 26-29 - Hi Agony Aunts, I'm a 17 year old girl, and I've recently got talking to a boy. He's lovely and hilarious, and I'm really beginning to like him. But there's a problem; he's autistic. See, this isn't a problem to me, I really COULD NOT CARE LESS. But I'm just scared that if ... (174 words)

Co-worker does not speak after sex

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 4085 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 41-50 - Ok so, this guy started working with my company about six months ago. Very cute I'm very attracted to him and he is also younger then I am, I'm 38 and he is 26. We would see each other but not talk, Im shy I'm not sure if he is the same way. One night after work a few of my ... (535 words)

How do I get over my crush so I can concentrate on my studies?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (M)

age 30-35 - Hello I am 21 year old medical student and have got a crush on a year senior. How do I get over this crush and concentrate on my studies. I plan to stay single for a while because of studies. please help!! ... (49 words)

What makes for a successful relationship?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (M)

age 30-35 - What are the attributes you look in a relationship that it will work. What make relationships successful and what things to look as traits that make it worthy and long lasting?? I am hurt and being cheated upon so I need help to find the right one!! ... (53 words)

I cheated after he lied, and then I found out he cheated first. He won't forgive me. Help!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - So long story as short as possible: Last month I found out (through snooping) that my boyfriend of three years was using cocaine last year, and I found a bag of prescription drugs in his belongings. When I found the cocaine he called me a nosy bitch, when he calmed down he ... (336 words)

No matter what he does I can't have orgasm from my boyfriend

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - Why can't i orgasm during sex or when he licks me out or fingers me? When i'm on my own i can orgasm easily with clitoral stimulation from the pulsations in my shower head, but when it comes to my boyfriend, sex doesn't even feel that good, he is well hung and it feels nice but ... (181 words)

My wife doesn't know I'm cheating on her with men. I don't want to upset her OR live a lie!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (M)

age - Hi I am married in a straight relationship and have always been curious of being at least bisexual. About a year after we got married I had a affair with a guy I loved everything about our relationship but upset of being married. I now find myself checking guys out and ... (137 words)

My girlfriend still friends with her ex and doesn't respect me.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (M)

age 30-35 - When I moved to my sisters house there was this other girl stay there and I moved and she was also dating another guy and also she just got engaged to him but after that she cheated on him with me, so we had sex etc... and then we started dating and she left him...but now its ... (291 words)

Why is my ex so cruel to me?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - Why would he do that? I hate him so much:(? My ex bf cheated on me and dumped me so he could sleep around. I was heart broken for over a year. He came back begging to try and I gave him another chance cause I loved him so much. But it didn't work out. We haven't s... (152 words)

Why is he being so distant after having sex?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - So my best friend told me over the Christmas holidays that he has liked me for a long time but never had the courage which was fantastic because I really liked him too. We started hanging out more at school and going to the movies. I was still sort of confused as to what we ... (230 words)

Separated husband claims he is always sick the weekend he is to spend time with our son!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 41-50 - Currently separated, heading for divorce. Have a two year old. No formal custody arrangement, we've been able to try to communicate and work out visits with his Dad corresponding with best interests of child. I've been very open to child spending time with Father. Right no... (127 words)

What happened here on Dear Cupid, guys? What's so bad about trying to fix a relationship rather than just jumping immediately to divorce?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 4083 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been coming on this site since I was 16 and used to get great, friendly advice on how I should handle my relationship problems. I came here looking first solution to fix things. I don't know what happened in the past three years, but friendly advice just doesn't seem to ... (250 words)

Is there any way to work things out with this cold unresponsive husband?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age - My husband and I are live in different houses. We have always lived like this due to work and children's schooling but now the relationship is at the point where we would be described at separated. I need love, security and affection and he is very cold and distant towards me. ... (293 words)

A male friend of mine told me I give off an asexual vibe!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - I have a weird question to ask. The other day a mixed group of us were discussing who we think would be good in bed and who would not, mainly celebrities though, when a male friend of mine told me I give off an asexual vibe, like I'd be disgusted by the idea of having sex! This ... (205 words)

Help, I need to air my concerns and seek your advice please? I've been sworn to secrecy about their relationship

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi everyone. I am a bit concerned about my best friend at the moment. I have known her for 23 years (we are both 27) and we have always been very close. About 9 months ago , she made a new friend and I stopped hearing from her as much. I was a bit insulted that she basicall... (879 words)

Mother issues. Do I seek a Mediator? Or remain distant from her while this detachment eats away at me?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 41-50 - Recently my mom and I got into a hostile disagreement because I would not allow her to do something to help me. I wouldn't allow it because I knew it would hurt her financially and she turned on me over that. We have always had a volatile relationship because she is never wro... (197 words)

How do I put a stop to this flirting with me by a married man?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 4083 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 41-50 - Well, here we go again! The married man I posted about before is no longer an issue for me, even though he is still very interested. A situation seems to be developing with this man's co-worker who I see almost as often as I see this aforementioned man, who pursued me aggre... (238 words)

My Bf has suddenly started acting distant. He confessed he has started talking to his ex again. What should I do?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - So where to start... my boyfriend and i had the perfect loving relationship until maybe a week ago, when he suddenly started acting distant and stopped being as affectionate and was not saying he loved me as much. I noticed something was really wrong and it made me really a... (386 words)

Why don't men realise they are being disrespectful when they use porn in a relationship?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 4081 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - Why don't men realise they are being disrespectful when they use porn in a relationship? My ex just says I think it matters more how I treat you when we're together, I don't understand what he means because the way I see he's still in a relationship with me on paper. So how ... (71 words)

When should I ask her out? when she is alone or when she is with her friends?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (M)

age 30-35 - Hi dear cupid I am 21 studying in university and I like a girl who is a year senior. Problem is she gives me signals that she is a senior and thus can't date me. I guess that's mostly because of peer pressure and she might look awkward in front of her friends . What should I... (228 words)

Why do girls act like they don't respect me?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 4086 days ago

16 February 2013 (M)

age 26-29 - I'm an 18 year old senior guy in high school. I'm very quiet and when I talk I sound all quiet, and I think it makes me sound all shy, timid, and sissy. Even my sister told me I come off as kind of a sissy cause of how quiet I talk. I'm not ugly but not a cute guy, just a... (213 words)

He tells me it is my fault that he abuses me. What causes people to become abusive? And is the receiver of the abuse to blame?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - Dear Cupid Why do people become abusive after being few years in a relationship. Is this abuser's fault? Or the fault of the person being abused? My bf of 3 years was good to me for 2 years but now has become so emotionally abusive. I cry myself to sleep everyday. My sel... (81 words)

Female joining the military. Seeking your advice on what's the best way to deal with the men in the military, especially in my application?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4079 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - This is going to be a bit different from what usually pops up around here, but nevertheless I'm hoping you all would be so kind to share your wisdom with me. I'm a 25 y/o woman and I'm joining the military. Not only that, I'm going to try and do what not many woman have tri... (306 words)

Should I just flirt with this other woman and tell her it can't go further? Trouble is I love my partner but the sex could be better.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 30-35 - I need advice for a problem I'm having. I. engaged to be married to my lovely partner. She looks after me, is caring, loves me, and I love her lots too. There is no doubt in my mind that I am doing the right thing marrying her. The only thing that causes a problem in a r... (320 words)

Why did this guy take the time to block me on facebook? We had not spoken in years

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4087 days ago

16 February 2013 (F)

age 36-40 - I have had a platonic friendship with this guy for over 15 years when he dated my friend and I dated his. We had stuff in common so we got on. It was a pretty good platonic friendship, we never liked each other in a romantic way. One day, out of the blue, years ago, I rea... (507 words)