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Archived questions from: August, 2022 (see latest questions)

Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

Why does my GF make me do dares to get a kiss?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 596 days ago

31 August 2022 (M)

age 16-17 - My GF is the greatest and I would do anything for her and I am like so lucky she likes me back the same way. She does this weird thing though on kissing. If I ask her for a kiss, she tells me I have to earn it and makes me do some kind of dare each time to get a kiss. ... (258 words)

Not dating is like being in prison

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 602 days ago

31 August 2022 (M)

age - hi my name is bill i havent dated in over 10 years cause i realy dont know how annymore see i have aw metal illness i been fighting depresson anxiety for the most of my life when i was young i belivei had it to cause i was so shy hand very hard time with friends school going to ... (86 words)

He’s invited me to go travelling with him but what if it doesn't work out?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 604 days ago

30 August 2022 (F)

age 22-25 - Hi guys, hoping for some advice. I’ve been friends with a guy for a few years and do really like him deep down but I’m really shy so never had the guts to properly make a move so we've always just been good friends. I’m 99% sure he likes me too. One thing we have in common is a ... (388 words)

While on vacation I was happier away from my boyfriend

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 606 days ago

29 August 2022 (F)

age 26-29 - My boyfriend of 7 years got drunk at my birthday party and started being very argumentative with myself and my friends. It was embarrassing quite frankly for me and I know my friends don't really like him. The next few days I left to go on holiday with my friends but on the d... (145 words)

Why do my friend and I sometimes click, but other times it's awkward?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 606 days ago

27 August 2022 (F)

age 26-29 - Sorry this is not a romance question, but rather it's a friendship question. Why do my friend and I sometimes click, but other times we don't? For instance, we met up yesterday at the pub and had the best time together and clicked really well. We got along like best friend... (124 words)

Cancer diagnosis-husband angry with his family

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 606 days ago

27 August 2022 (F) age 41-50 - Hi all, I’ll try to keep this short. I’ve been ill for almost 2 years. I’ve seen numerous specialists, doctors… nobody could find what was wrong. I was just an XY patient to them, a number. They didn’t take my case seriously even though I never played down my symptoms. ... (680 words)

He broke up with me saying he can't please me sexually

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 606 days ago

27 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - I’m 30(f) and the guy (39, m) I have been dating for the past 4 months pretty much broke up with me and asked if I’d be ok with being just friends. His reason was because he says he physically can’t sexually please me. I have never said anything about not being satisfied ... (410 words)

How do I convince GF pain I have during sex is no big deal?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 609 days ago

23 August 2022 (M)

age 30-35 - My girlfriend and I have gotten to the point where we are starting to be sexually active with each other. We are both very attracted to each other, but she made me wait for a while but that is okay because she is worth it. Our first two nights together have been wonderful but ... (498 words)

Confused and want him to talk

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 593 days ago

23 August 2022 (F)

age 26-29 - So I've been seeing this guy for almost 6 months. He announced at his bday party to his friends that I'm his gf. The next day we hung out with his friends and we all had a good time. He was snuggled up to me and gently caressing me. I said hey sometime we should take a pic ... (690 words)

How can you get from the point of almost not wanting your guy touching you straight to the point of wanting sex like crazy?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 608 days ago

23 August 2022 (M) age 26-29 - Hi all! I am in a situation and hopefully you can help me by giving me another perspective cause I am a bit at a loss. Here it goes: I've been with my gf for two years, I love her to bits and have never felt so good with anyone. Up until a while ago we hadn't had sex (she was... (266 words)

Husband cheats again

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 611 days ago

23 August 2022 (F) age 36-40 - Ok so i really need help and advice i dont know what to do i have been married for over 15yrs and i have 4 kids but the thing is i just found out last week that my husband just cheated on me for the third time in 8 yrs and i dont know what to do he has been begging me to ... (212 words)

Mamas boy

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 612 days ago

20 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - How do you deal with a mammys boy? I’m at my wits end. My boyfriend lost his father last year, this was before I met him. He used to live with his ex he told me and things didn’t work out cause he said they were both too far away from family. He moved back in with his mum and ... (233 words)

My 6 years younger boyfriend acts like a brat

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 611 days ago

19 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi my boyfriend is very entitled and acts like a brat! I'm 6 years older, and all he cares about is getting high and hanging with friends. We have been together 2 years and it's been mostly bad. He works part time. I work full time and have a good career. He's always bro... (164 words)

Is he losing interest or just comfortable?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 617 days ago

18 August 2022 (F)

age 22-25 - Hi, Wondering if someone would be able to help me with something. I am not sure if my boyfriend is just comfortable or if he is losing interest. It is something that I have been concerned with recently. I moved in with them a few months ago and to be honest, I am not... (838 words)

Now I think I'm wasting my time

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 616 days ago

17 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - My boyfriend and I have been together for nearly five month. I met him through work. He came across really nice and I didn’t see any thing that put me off him, in fact I thought I’d landed on my feet. As time has gone, I’m seeing the real him. He’s a big worrier, always ... (249 words)

I declined cake when I wanted to accept it

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 618 days ago

17 August 2022 (F)

age 18-21 - In my workplace a girl did her birthday yesterday and offered me cake i decline when i want to say yes and our boss birthday is today i was offered cake again but i still decline even though i was expecting the cake i wanted to say yes but i blurted out no and when they are ... (86 words)

Wife says I am loud and she doesn't like my tone of voice

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 616 days ago

17 August 2022 (M)

age 41-50 - Hi Aunts! My wife and I frequently get into arguments which begin with her telling me that she doesn't like the tone or volume of my voice. Sometimes she tells me to stop barking at her. Usually when this happens I am not raising my voice at her, angry at her, or telling... (732 words)

My boyfriend is furious I didn't put him first

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 616 days ago

15 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - My boyfriend and I have been together for four months. One of my best friends was getting married this weekend and her wedding has being planned for over two years. My boyfriend wasn’t invited to the wedding but to the night event. On the morning before her wedding she invi... (278 words)

Should I assume he cheated or do I need more proof?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 616 days ago

15 August 2022 (F)

age 26-29 - I think my boyfriend cheated on me. He invited a couple who we know since we were teenagers and another friend (m). They are all 30 and I’m 25. They came over for barbecue at night and I didn’t want to party which he knew very clear. I wasn’t aware that they’d come unti... (582 words)

My step children interfere with my baby time

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 616 days ago

15 August 2022 (M)

age 41-50 - I’ve been with my partner now for 5 years, she has 2 children from her previous marriage a boy that’s 10 and a girl that’s nearly 13. We are all very close. My partner and I had a baby of our own last year and he’s now 16 months old, he’s my absolute world!! I’m just reall... (185 words)

What is he trying to tell?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 619 days ago

14 August 2022 (F)

age 22-25 - I am going out with this guy for a month now, but on the text message he asked me what I am doing and I told him am selecting an outfit because going out with my "friend". But then he texted back saying "wear something sexy haha". What is that supposed to mean? If he is going ... (125 words)

Do I expose cheating sister in law?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 617 days ago

14 August 2022 (F)

age 41-50 - My sister-in-law cheats on my brother, is it my place to tell him? My sister recently told me a secret that she made me promise not to tell anyone. My sister and my sister-in-law recently went out for drinks. Sister-in-law ended up hooking up with a guy from the bar in the back ... (134 words)

Does it mean he doesn't like me?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 616 days ago

14 August 2022 (F)

age 22-25 - I am going out on a date with a guy for a month now, but on the dating app to other girl he was saying he is great in bed, he has a huge dick, he is very good in bed, experienced and was flirting with her left and right, and said that he wants to hook up with her and that he ... (314 words)

Best years of your life

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 622 days ago

13 August 2022 (M) age 30-35 - What's the happiest years of your life? And not the the happiest years are when you realise you have one kids crap. Generally what was your happiest part of your life. Mine was maybe 18 to 22 and just never seem to be able to do it again ... (54 words)

Is my best customer grooming me for something or just nice in a weird way?

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 619 days ago

11 August 2022 (M)

age 18-21 - Hi everyone my name is Trevor and hope that is like anonymus enough. I am a 17 year old male (he him his). I will be a high school senior. I am not homophobic and don’t hate anybody but definitely straight in my own preferences. This is about a dude I keep seeing at my job ... (1055 words)

My girlfriend's ex is 46 years old and they keep in touch

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 624 days ago

10 August 2022 (M)

age 30-35 - I’m dating this girl who’s previous relationship for one year was with a 46 year old (she’s 25). We are getting along great, should I be concerned that they still speak? He recently came to her town and booked hotel for 6 days. She declined the offer but he somehow convince... (185 words)

Has anyone here ever survived a relationship with a narcissist?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 626 days ago

9 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - Has anyone here ever survived a relationship with a narcissist? Strong words I know but my now ex really was, I left him and fled with my kid 2 days ago. I just feel numb, I feel like i'v just come back from war and having flash backs of the whole relationship. Mind games he ... (281 words)

Found the one but hooked up wth an ex

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9 August 2022 (F)

age 36-40 - I hate myself. I feel like I found the one and yet I was weak and hooked up with an ex. Regardless of the history I have with each of them, my heart fell for this new man. We haven't made it official so I'm trying to find comfort in the semantics that there's no label. My ... (117 words)

Should I stay a member of the nippy nap club?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 625 days ago

8 August 2022 (M)

age 18-21 - I am a college freshman and I moved into my dormitory early to attend a special program related to my major before regular classes start. My dorm is a building with both girls and guys even on the same floor (but not the same rooms). At this point I am the only guy moved in ... (573 words)

Porn repeat

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 609 days ago

8 August 2022 (F) age 51-59 - I’m just trying to respond to some of the girlfriends out there writing in about their boyfriends promising never to view pornography again, yet they break their promises and do it anyway. I’ve been married almost 35 years, have been in the relationship for almost 39 years.... (222 words)

Answer to boyfriends/husbands with pornography addiction.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 625 days ago

I'm Going To Attempt To Get My First Kiss Tomorrow. I Am A Bit Nervous Though. What Can I Do?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 626 days ago

7 August 2022 (M) age 22-25 - So tomorrow I am going to attempt to get my first kiss ever with my girlfriend. I haven't kissed anyone and I am nervous to kiss her. We will be at a club with young people with special needs (like a youth club) and we're going to do Crazy Golf and have a picnic. I have also ... (155 words)

Wife wants to nude sunbathe in front of family

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 624 days ago

7 August 2022 (M)

age 30-35 - advise - my brother and his wife moved in with my wife and i. my wife likes to sunbathe nude and wants to continue with them here.... (27 words)

Obsessed with my wife

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7 August 2022 (M)

age 41-50 - how is it possible I'm insanely obsessed with my wife I've been married for 7 years and we have one child. I love her like i never did and she makes my life better and happy. We have issues like any other couple but she truly fills my life with joy and lust. My question is :... (210 words)

Did I do the right thing ending it?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 627 days ago

6 August 2022 (F)

age 26-29 - Update on this post: http://www.dearcupid.org/question/have-i-romanticized-him-too-much.html I have cut off this guy completely as I took the red flags seriously, but not only that, he actually exposed himself without even realizing that. The thing is, we were video callin... (419 words)

How do I get her love back

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 628 days ago

6 August 2022 (M)

age 26-29 - I have my girlfriend that hate me and i got hurt but i still love her.when i call her she abuses me and don't want to pick my calls but me i still love her what should i do to get in love with her back.... (46 words)

Boyfriend asking me to pay half his mortgage but not on paperwork Title (e.g. My husband is addicted

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 623 days ago

5 August 2022 (F)

age 22-25 - Hope I can get a little help with something. I moved in with my boyfriend recently and I pay money into the house to pay half of the bills and such which I am totally fine with. Due to me moving in, he lost his single-person council tax discount and I agreed that I wou... (314 words)

What's his deal anyway?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 625 days ago

5 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - Three times I went out with a guy who I met through dating app, on the first date he said he deleted his account on dating app, but he has not and he has been seeing other girls. But he constantly keeps asking my whereabouts and what I've been doing on a daily basis through ... (125 words)

Should I just accept that the friendship may be over?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 631 days ago

4 August 2022 (F)

age 26-29 - Around 6 weeks ago , i had a slight falling out with two friends . i went out with these two friends to a nightclub in a different part of my town , quite a drive away . we had a taxi booked , my friend then asked me if i could book a later one instead . i said no be... (591 words)

Is it wrong that I ask him to prove he's broke

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 627 days ago

4 August 2022 (F)

age 30-35 - I married someone from another country 3 years ago. Unfortunately, they won't even allow him to come to my country on a visiting visa. So, I go visit him in his country. I have offered to move to his country, but he feels I'm not safe there permanently. He doesn't m... (154 words)

Travelling man

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 629 days ago

4 August 2022 (F)

age 41-50 - This may seem like a strange question but my partner’s mom lives in a retirement community in Florida. He has gone down to visit in the past for 1 to 2 months. I’ve gone with him for 2 weeks max but I’m not able to stay as long because my ex and I co parent our disabled son. He ... (488 words)

Is this a taking of advantage possible situation

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 624 days ago

3 August 2022 (M)

age 18-21 - While there is a real-life situation behind this question obviously, I would like to ask this more as a theoretical question. Openly gay single dude asks genuinely straight single dude if he would like to experiment sexually and offers no strings attached one-way oral sex. ... (370 words)

I wrong for taking this promotion instead of putting my niece and nephew first?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 630 days ago

2 August 2022 (M)

age 36-40 - During the past few years, I have helped my brother and sister-in-law with their kids (my nieces and nephew). My work schedule allowed it. I would often drop them off at school, pick them up from school, take them to practice (baseball practice and volleyball practice), est. ... (148 words)

Partner does not listen or help during medical emergencies

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 624 days ago

1 August 2022 (F)

age - I am 65 and my guy is 68. In many ways he is very sensible, calm, wise, reliable and everything I could wish for. But I have an illness and sometimes it is necessary to ring for an ambulance urgently because I struggle to breath at those times. He has to make the phone call - ... (546 words)

What in God's name is wrong with me

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1 August 2022 (M)

age 30-35 - What in God's name is wrong with me, I have lost the plot completely. I am crushing on a girl on Facebook I don't even know, I keep thinking about her all the time. I am single and want to avoid any and all relationships, I need help and don't know where to turn to.... (55 words)

Former lover won't let go, and maybe lying to themselves. My role in this?

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1 August 2022 (M)

age 36-40 - I have a friend. We built a close and intense friendship (we are gay men), that was intimate in nature but never sexual or physical (we spent a lot of time together, spoke on the phone, and in many ways had a close connection). This friend was always a generous, kind and ... (443 words)