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Archived questions from: 2 January, 2017 (see latest questions)

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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

Why in the world can't I move on?! ?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2668 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been through a couple of serious breakups in my life but for some reason the one that happened recently has seemingly destroyed me. I dated someone for a very short period of time albeit knowing him for over 12 years. We were only together for 4 months when he ended it... (650 words)

What can I do? My mother wants me to keep secrets, and her abusive behaviour towards me upsets me.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2668 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 26-29 - I've had a rocky relationship with my mother ever since I was little. I try my best to act civil and not let it show how hurt I was about how she treated me when I was younger. Thus she believes we have a good relationship and she has no clue how much I resent her and continue... (639 words)

I've wasted 20 years trying to be good enough.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2668 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 51-59 - I am soon to be 50. I have beautiful children and a low income in a job that is not a career. Have always had a turbulent relationship with both my parents. My mother died recently and my father became manipulative and abusive towards me - he is very controlling and it has ... (301 words)

Is my jealousy justified?

This question has 18 answers - newest was posted 2669 days ago

2 January 2017 (M)

age 36-40 - Hello aunts. I am writing this because I really need help with a recent situation that I am just not handling well. Thanks in advance. First, some background. I'm 30 and I met my current wife two years ago in a business dinner. We flirted a bit and met at later business d... (953 words)

How can I beat this loneliness?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2671 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 26-29 - I need some advice on being lonely. I've been feeling so lonely that I cry myself to sleep every night. I feel that I have nothing to live for. All I do is go to work or school and have absolutely zero social interactions. I hate coming home and being lonely so I'll stay in ... (171 words)

How can I help him last longer for me?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2669 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 22-25 - Met this guy about 2 months ago, and he is like so shy. I’m his first ever g/f . As result that he is the proverbial 1 min guy. I try and comfort him but he knows that he is leaving me frustrated. I tell him its ok but it’s like when you tell a guy something like that, it just ... (113 words)

What I want to know is, if he is seeing my ex best friend then would he really want to stay friends and in touch with me when there is a good chance I would eventually find out

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2670 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 41-50 - My boyfriend of one year an I split up 8 weeks ago. We split because I thought he was seeing my best friend....I still do. He has ALWAYS sworn that he never had and never would have anything to do with her and that one day I will see that. He tells me that if he had one wish... (261 words)

Do all middle aged men want younger women?

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2669 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 51-59 - Are there any men in there late 40s or 50s who physically desire women the same age or do they all prefer younger women? I find I am approached a fair bit by younger guys but ones my age seem to be interested in 20-30 yr olds. The most recent relationship I had with a man of 50 ... (159 words)

Should my BF come to a wedding on his birthday? What would be appropriate to do in this situation?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2671 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been in a relationship for 3 months now and all is going well. We've met each other's friends and spend lots of time together. He's very considerate and caring. I am very happy! However, I'm a chronic worrier and tend to worry wore something even happens. In April... (239 words)

He is also my colleague at work and we just broke up. How can I face him when I go back to work?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2671 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - Im from India working in a bank. I had a relationship with a colleague since last January.. he has one friend or girlfriend i don't know with whom he spent a lot of time..now even after our relationship they talk over phone. Once i caught him he became angry and broke his ... (216 words)

How can I respond to my BF over these very ugly sneakers he gave me for Christmas?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2670 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 41-50 - My boyfriend got me these ugly knee high sneakers for Christmas. I acted grateful and thanked him. They really didn't fit me (thank goodness). So I took them back to the store and just planned to get something else. He's been driving me crazy about those shoes. Why didn'... (270 words)

Is my ex looking to reconcile, or just hoping to being friends?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2668 days ago

2 January 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - Ex gave me two missed calls on the 29th of Dec. He claimed it was accidental. So I didn't react thinking it was genuine mistake. But he wished me a happy new year, and we ended up texting for about an hour. Funny thing about the text was we were talking as though we had... (134 words)