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Archived questions from: July, 2005 (see latest in Dating category)

Dating: Help and advice

I love him, but he wants to explore other options while he's at college...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1121 days ago

31 July 2005 (F) - I met the fella of my dreams. He is 18 and I am 24. He starts college on August 1st and now decides he wants to go and be free while he is school to do whatever he wants. He wants us to just be friends and let our relationship grow. I don't ha...

I told the girl how I feel, but she said she wouldn't go out with me 'cause I'm too much of a mate!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1121 days ago

31 July 2005 (M) - I'm friends with this girl. Recently I have told her that I fancy her and that I would like to go out with her. The thing is she is still trying to get over a break up with her boyfriend but he treated her so badly. When I told her how I felt she...

I'm shy and I'd like to learn to be more outgoing...

This question has 19 answers - newest was posted 123 days ago

31 July 2005 (F) - I find it very hard to make conversation with guys. I talk to them, just not that long. People like to kid around with me because I'm so shy, but I don't want to be shy. How can I break the habit? ...

My girlfriend of 3 months dumped me 'cause there was no spark. Is there nothing I can do?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 256 days ago

29 July 2005 (M) - Hi there, I'm a 25 year old male, and at the start of this week my girlfriend (21) broke up with me. We'd been going out for nearly 3 months but it had felt like a lot longer. Both of us had talked quite a lot about the future and both of us had f...

He says he loves me... but does he mean it?

This question has 20 answers - newest was posted 41 days ago

28 July 2005 (F) - I have a boyfriend who tells me he loves me all the time in person and over the phone, etc. The problem is when he says it in person to me he never looks me in the face. What does this mean? I would think someone whould look you in the face if ...

My girlfriend's getting serious with me, but I'm starting to be attracted to someone else...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1126 days ago

28 July 2005 (M) - I have been going out with a girl for 1 year and a half! She is starting to take things seriously but I feel that I am madly in love with another girl who happens to be my mate's girlfriend (not serious though)! What can I do?...

She wants to meet my mother. Is it too soon?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1126 days ago

28 July 2005 (M) - I have been with my girlfriend for 2 & a half months. Some friction has arisen because she has yet to meet my mother. What is considered a 'normal' amount of time before introducing your partner to your parents? Thank you....

I just want an apology for his standing me up on our date!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1126 days ago

28 July 2005 (F) - I have a dating problem. I know this guy who asked me out. I met him in the hospital while my father was there. So anyway he kissed me and he gave me my first kiss. He is 21 and I am 16. Anyway the day of the date he never came. I just want an ...

Not confident with girls and I get so mad when I see other guys dating the girl I like!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1127 days ago

27 July 2005 (M) - This girl I like, I have liked her for years. But she is 2 years younger than me. (I'm 15) I was gonna ask her out but then my mate who lives near me did, so I let it happen and he went out with her 3 times. (broke up 3 - asked her out again 3 ...

We've taken a break from each other... but will it help?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 733 days ago

26 July 2005 (F) - Hello, Do time off and slowing down really work? Can an emotional and a levelheaded get along? My boyfriend and I have been together 10 months now. We really rushed into things quite fast. We are workmates, and from the start I felt like...

We hit it off so well, but she's leaving in November...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1127 days ago

26 July 2005 (M) - Hi, I'm 23 and I met this girl a few months ago. We hit it off straight away and have been on on quite a few dates since (we've had such a great time on them all) were into all the same things and to top it all off she's smart funny and soooo ...

What did she mean by her whispered message, as I was leaving?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 543 days ago

26 July 2005 (M) - After about a month of dating see each other on every weekend for three weeks, (We live close - about 20 mins - to each other. We email, talk on the phone from time to time. She is a quiet person) then she invites me over to her place on Monday ...

I've fallen completely for her - and her kids - but it seems like she's avoiding me. What's going on?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1129 days ago

25 July 2005 (M) - I am single male. I have been talking to a woman for last 9 months or so. She's got three kids and is separated. I had fallen in love for her and she is on the top of my head all the time. She used to call me all the time but she has stopped ...

My co-worker and I seem to have a chemistry, but the mixed signals are driving me mad...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1130 days ago

24 July 2005 (F) - Please help me, I am in agony! I have very strong feeligns for a co-worker of mine, and I can't figure out what to do about it. People always tease us and say we have "chemistry", and he just laughs and blushes. Someone even accused him of h...

I like to think my cousin and I are smart, pretty and sweet, so how come we can't attract guys?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1129 days ago

24 July 2005 (F) - Is it just me or am I repulsive? I have the worst time with guys. Like my cuz, both of us only attract losers or no guys at all and we are both pretty, smart and we are nice and sweet but we - me especially - never get noticed by guys. What's wr...

I don't know anything about this girl... except that I want to ask her out!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1131 days ago

23 July 2005 (M) - How do I ask a girl out? There is a girl and all I know is her name - but I think she has given me flirty looks. (think). But I know nothing else but her age and where she lives. It's driving me mad - I want to go out with her!...

I can't help feeling like I'm not as attractive as my boyfriend's skinny exes...

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1127 days ago

23 July 2005 (F) - All my boyfriend's exes were really skinny and I'm pretty much average. He says it shouldn't bother me and that he thinks I'm fine the way I am but the fact that he has dated all these super slim girls and obviously finds that look attractive has ...

Why would my boyfriend rather spend time with his guy friends, when I'm right there on his street?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1130 days ago

22 July 2005 (F) - Hi I have been with my boyfriend for 3 months, which I think isn't very long. We live in the same street but yet he never has time for me. Sometimes I think he's gay because he never leaves his guy friends. When I complain about it all he does is ...

My fiancee has booked 4 holidays this year. I'm afraid my finances won't allow me the same liberty!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1095 days ago

21 July 2005 (M) - Hi I've been with my fiancee now for a year and a half. We are due to get married next year, the trouble is, she likes going on holidays, lots of them. She works in a college and gets 6 weeks off every summer, I however work in an office 9 to 5...

How and when should I reveal my past pregnancies to my boyfriend?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1133 days ago

21 July 2005 (F) - I have been in a relationship with my partner for the past year and he is soon to be moving in. I know in the future that he wants children which I am in agreement with, although I don't generally have maternal feelings. However I have had 2 ...

Recently, my bf has talked about getting engaged, but I have a bad experience with that...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1133 days ago

21 July 2005 (F) - hi, How I really need someone's help. I'm in a relationship and have been for some time now. Recently my b/f has mentioned getting engaged. I really want to but I'm scared I was engaged about 2 yrs ago and then my b/f turned violent. I'm scared i...

Three months of dating, and I already have a plan for when I eventually propose...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1133 days ago

21 July 2005 (M) - I am by no means considering proposal, and I have only been with my girlfriend for about 3 months, but any time I think of the future, it involves her. I have even thought of how I am going to ask her dad for her hand, and how I am going to propose! ...

So many girls are interested. Do I have to pick just one?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1135 days ago

20 July 2005 (F) - I have so many girlfriends. I have a serious problem that I couldn't manage my time for all of my girls. but I do love all of them very much. Do I have to choose one of them and love only one, or should I still be the same? "HAPPY BUT TIRED" Please ...

My boyfriend says nothing's wrong, but suddenly he's too busy to talk!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1134 days ago

19 July 2005 (F) - I have boyfriend for 2 years. I'm 17. We just learn in the university. Before that, I met him about 5 day per week and phone every day. Now, when I call him he always says " I'm very busy I will call back " But he never called. I very serious. I ...

Is he blaming me for the grief he feels about his wife?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1135 days ago

19 July 2005 (F) - I took your advice, and I am there for my boyfriend who has moved to TN. He came up for the weekend, we had a wonderful time. He invited me to come down and stay for 4 days which I booked yesterday. Last night he was very depressed. I tri...

My boyfriend's sister is always prying into our relationship...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1135 days ago

19 July 2005 (F) - My boyfriend's sister needs to know everything about us. I have a boyfriend and he has a sister. She always pay attention to our relation and need to known everything although it's was a secret, personal or something impressive that I like to k...

I resisted him until I was sure...then he seems to have just stopped trying.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1133 days ago

19 July 2005 (F) - I met a man about my age and we hit it off wonderfully. He lived about 2 hours away from me but we managed to get together for fun dates. He was handsome, polite, funny, charming and he treated me with utmost respect and he seemed genuine. We had s ...

Why would my boyfriend ignore my request that he not go with his friends to a strip club?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 113 days ago

19 July 2005 (F) - Hi, I am 19 years old and a freshman in college. I am living at home this summer and my boyfriend is also living at his home. He informed me the other day that he and a bunch of pals (some I personally deem as immature) are going to take a trip to ...

How can I tell her what I feel for her without risking our friendship?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1136 days ago

18 July 2005 (M) - I have known my friend for just over 2 years now and ever since I can remember I have seriously been crazy about her. I tried the subtle route of hinting and was so desperate at one point I had a friend ask her for me, which I know was stupid a...

Unsure of how the man I'm dating really feels about me...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1136 days ago

18 July 2005 (F) - Well I am in a bit of hot water. I think I have feelings for someone but I am unsure how he really feels. He does have a partner but sometimes I feel as if he deserves better and he always has respect for me, but some of the actions he addresses me ...

My boyfriend isn't paying me the attention he used to. Should I break it off?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1136 days ago

18 July 2005 (F) - I have a boyfriend at my university. At first he always took care and called me but now he's overlooking me. He doesn't take care and call me. I must go for him on the telephone. In fact, I don't know if he loves me or not. Should I break up...

The guy I want in friendly and polite to me, but I want to tell him that I love him...

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1137 days ago

18 July 2005 (F) - How do I tell that I love him? I met a guy in the university.W e learn in the same class. He's very polite and friendly but he has many friends especially girls. I love him at first sight. I want to tell him that I love him but I afraid he will ang...

My feelings went kind of strange when I learned she'd had an abortion...

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 1007 days ago

17 July 2005 (M) - Hi I have liked a girl for a while, and we went on a date and things went great, and then I found out shd'd had an abortion 7 or so months ago and it's made me feel a bit strange about it all. Do you have any advice?...

So, I know I want her to be my girlfriend, but how do I ask her?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 123 days ago

17 July 2005 (M) - How and When to ask someone to be your GIRLfriend? I went out with this girl on short dates(dinners, small chats). I still don't know her well but I have this feeling that I really LIKE LIKE her. Same feeling as the feeling that you miss your lo...

She wants to quit having sex and just be friends, but I want it to continue...

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1137 days ago

17 July 2005 (M) - I am going out with a girl for 3yrs. We have a full relationship. She is my senior in medical college and now she wants to stop the relation as she says that since we are not getting married we should just stay as friends and all sexual relations ...

My boyfriend takes "exclusivity" very literally!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 1135 days ago

17 July 2005 (F) - The man I love doesn't want to be with me unless he can be with me literally for 24 hrs a day. Wwhat is your advice?...

I was afraid people would gossip about us, but now even our friendship is gone!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1132 days ago

17 July 2005 (F) - Hi. I just felt terrible now. My close friend is a boy and I'm a girl so when we went together, many other friends will think that we're more than friends. Moreover, They gossiped us as a hot topic. I couldn't stand this. Then I told my friend I ...

Things were looking up, then she backed away fast. What can I do?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1137 days ago

17 July 2005 (M) - I have been talking to this girl for a couple of weeks on the phone. Recently we talk for several hours over the phone and really enjoy it. The only problem was that she said she had been hurt a lot recently by guys and wasn't really sure what she ...

My past history is coming back to haunt me. Now my boyfriend won't trust me!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1137 days ago

17 July 2005 (F) - My boyfriend and I have been dating for 7 months now and he still does not trust me. The summer before I met my boyfriend was pretty crazy and I did a lot of stupid things and he knows about it all. He says the stuff I did in the past are his ...

It was my boyfriend's idea that we get married, but now I need to know how to bring it up with him again!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1137 days ago

16 July 2005 (F) - Last night my boyfriend suggested we get married. He just said something like, "After this summer let's start getting married." I laughed and he said, "I'm serious. Start looking for a dress and a place." I felt shy and changed the subj...

I've been cheated on in the past and it's keeping me from trusting the man I love...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 961 days ago

16 July 2005 (F) - I have a problem trusting men that I have been involved with in the past or now. I made the mistake of not trusting my ex husband and he cheated on me because he was so frustated, or so he says. Now I live with the love of my life and we are plan...

Showing off my wheels got me in trouble... How do I get out of this?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1137 days ago

16 July 2005 (M) - Ok, I screwed up, I was showin off in the car a little and my g/f mom saw, and now she doesn't trust her daughter in the car with me, what can I do to gain her trust back?...

I don't want a relationship with my co-worker, but don't want to ruin our friendship either...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1137 days ago

15 July 2005 (M) - I have a co-worker who has shown some attention to me in a casual way for the last couple of weeks. I care about this person and have grown closer over this time; even though we are both married. I'm not sure if she might feel the same way as I. I ...

I found him hanging out with a group of girls... and he had the hide to introduce me!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1138 days ago

15 July 2005 (F) - What would you do in this situation? Started seeing someone I used to date a long time ago. At first it's cool, then the calls are a little more infrequent, hanging out once a week, maybe twice. So, anyhow, we hang out on a Monday, and then Tue...

We split up after I read a relationship book...

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1137 days ago

15 July 2005 (F) - hi I have recently split up with my bf who I was with for 10 months. The reason we split up was because I read a relationship book, in the book it says to distance yourself from the relationship if it is not going your way. So i decided not to s...

His family and I don't get along... and his son isn't much fun either. Should I just learn to deal?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1140 days ago

15 July 2005 (F) - I love my boyfriend, but I can't stand his family. Every time he is around them, which is a lot since they live in the same town and they babysit his son, they fight a lot and yell and disrespect each other. It's awkward and uncomfor...

I know my girlfriend likes me, but she's not good at showing it...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1139 days ago

15 July 2005 (M) - Me and my girl (whom I care a lot about) have been dating for about 2 and a half months. It's been great. I cant go a more than 3 days whitout hearing her voice, at least. I know she likes me, but she shows none of it, sometimes when we're alone, b...

His job is to take pictures of beautiful women, and I don't feel like I can compete with that!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 1140 days ago

14 July 2005 (F) - My new boyfriend is a fashion photographer and he always takes pictures of beautiful women and as much as I try not for it to bother me, it does. What should I do? I am considered pretty but not beautiful. ...

Steve broke up with me because he wanted more passion... (very long)

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 1140 days ago

14 July 2005 (F) - Dear cupid, My name is maria. I'm a 19-year-old college student and I just went through a break-up that really broke my heart. This might sound too upfront but I was hoping you could give me some advice on the recent break-up I went through. ...

I feel like I have to keep this relationship a secret from my boyfriend's brother...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 1140 days ago

14 July 2005 (F) - I have just started to go out with a friend's younger brother who's 20 yrs old, I'm 21 yrs. His older brother doesn't approve of us getting together and the result was we broke up 2yrs ago. But now we are back together. What can I do without having ...