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

Dating: Help and advice

I'm ready to move our relationship to marriage, but I'm not sure whether my boyfriend is...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6868 days ago

31 May 2005 (?) - I've been with my bf for almost 6 years and love him very much. He's 25 and I'm 24. We still don't live together but I see him every day. He says he wants to be with me but right now I'm starting to think we are never going to move out together or ...

My girlfriend broke up because she says it seems like I want to be her "best friend"...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6905 days ago

30 May 2005 (?) - My girfriend just broke up with me because she said I seem to want to be her best friend instead of her boyfriend. I'm lost at what to do because she doesn't think it will be different in the future. I love this girl with all my heart. What can...

I'd like for our relationship to be going somewhere, but he's adamant he won't take on my son...

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6260 days ago

30 May 2005 (?) - I have been with my boyfriend now for just over 2 years. We do love each other but there is one barrier - he will not take on anyone else's child. I have a son from a previous relationship. He has a son from his previous too, whom he sees every ...

I'm so shy around him that I can hardly speak. So how do I tell him I want him for all time?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 4903 days ago

30 May 2005 (?) - I have liked this guy for 15 years. In fact I think I am falling in love with him. I don't get to spend much time with him and when we do see each other we hardly speak because I am too shy. He recently ivited me to his flat so that I could see ...

He seems to have changed and now he lies to me. Should I try to save things between us?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6906 days ago

29 May 2005 (?) - Dear Cupid, I have been in a serious relationship off and on for a little over a year. I love the guy I'm with because he's everything I've ever wanted, except for the fact that within the last few months, he's lied to me repeatedly about both big...

Even when I know they're not available or interested, I fall in love... and I fall hard.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6514 days ago

29 May 2005 (?) - Hi, I can't stop having unrequited loves! Every time I move on I think it'll be easier in the future if it happens again, and I think that I'll be able to stop it from happening again, but obviously I can't help falling for someone, and they can't ...

Can someone give me some pointers on understanding flirting?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6905 days ago

28 May 2005 (?) - How do you know when a bloke is flirting with you with intent or just being friendly? Is it hard to read the signs between general flirting (friendly) or I-fancy-you flirting (if you catch my drift on any of this). Is trying to wind you up/take ...

Do I let him have his time away and not contact him, or should I let him know I'm there for him?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6907 days ago

28 May 2005 (?) - I have a new boyfriend called Bob. We both have children. He has a good job, but quite stressful! His ex girlfriends have been very nasty to him about him seeing his children. He hasn't even been invited to has daughter's 6th birthday because ...

How do I get over this shyness so I can talk to the office girls?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 6284 days ago

26 May 2005 (?) - I am desperately shy and really want to be able to talk to the two new girls in my office. They are both lovely but I start to sweat as soon as they come near me! Please help.........

We've been dating for a month and she now admits she was "waiting for something to go wrong"...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6908 days ago

26 May 2005 (?) - I have a question, and maybe you guys can help me out. I've been together with this great girl for a month now. Out of the 31 days, we saw each other on probably 20 occassions, and those where we didn't we talked a lot on the phone. For t...

Our relationship broke down, slowly, because of my stress. Now I hope we can get back together...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6910 days ago

25 May 2005 (?) - ok I fell like I didn't give enough information last time, I was with this guy for about a year, everything was wonderful, we moved in together, we talked of marriage and children, and we were so happy.. then I got pregnant, had an abortion, went on ...

He has traits I don't care for. Can he change?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6909 days ago

25 May 2005 (?) - My boyfriend is very chauvenistic, dominating, jealous and possessive. Can these traits be changed in a man? I love him, but I am very unhappy. How can I be smarter then him and change his ways without him thinking I am trying to out smart him? ...

How can I tell my fiance that I don't want to marry him?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 6479 days ago

25 May 2005 (?) - I am engaged. I have been with my boyfriend for 3 years but no longer love him, but can't find the heart to tell him it's over. Also I've met someone else who's in the army and I have feelings for him. He feels the same way. We've known each oth...

I'm attracted to her and she is to me. But why does she need "a year" to get to know me?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6909 days ago

25 May 2005 (?) - I am a 44 year old female. I just got a new job about 4 months ago. Through my job I have met a 31 year old female who has shared much her life story with me, things she said she hasn't even told her best friend. She told me she was bi-sexual but ...

We're both shy, so even though I want to make a move, I don't know how she'll react...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6909 days ago

25 May 2005 (?) - Hi, I have met this girl 2 years ago through a friend who introduced us to each other, so me and her we went out couple of times after we were introduced and we kind of like each other so we continued going out and its been 2 years and a half that ...

We can imagine spending our lives together, but the thought makes him feel "old"...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

23 May 2005 (?) - Hi, My boyfriend and I have been together 2 years & things just keep getting better & better. We've discovered we would like to spend our future together & cannot imagine it without each other. Now that we’ve been together for so long & thin...

We've been dating for 2 months and we're thinking of moving in together. Should we?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6907 days ago

23 May 2005 (?) - I am in need of advice. I am 19 and my boyfriend is 20. My boyfriend and I have been dating for two months. Up until a week ago we would commute two hours to see each other on the weekends. For the past few weeks we talked about living together...

We've known each other for years, but always as friends... Should I make a move on him?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6912 days ago

22 May 2005 (?) - Hello I'm a 20 year old girl and I'm interested in a guy my age for about 1 1/2 years. We are at the same group of friends and for a long time we used to hang out together for days. Eating, sleeping, studying together but always as friends. Everyo...

My girl always brings her friend with her when we go out... Now I'm interested in the friend.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6912 days ago

22 May 2005 (?) - Hi, I'm in quite a state at the moment because I am with a girl but she always comes out with her friend. This wouldn't be a bad thing if I didn't start having feelings for her friend... What can I do?...

Lately, it seems more like I love my boyfriend as a best friend. He's just not romantic.!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6913 days ago

20 May 2005 (?) - I have been with my boyfriend for a long time and lately, I have been having some doubts about our relationship. I feel as if I am going to be stuck in one spot with him forever. He never does anything romantic, he hardly tells me he loves me ...

I'm unhappy when I'm not in a relationship...but I'm never satisfied when I'm in one, either! Help.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6916 days ago

19 May 2005 (?) - Sage advice gratefully accepted. I a 41 year old guy. I met a girl about 6 months ago in a personal ad date thing and we have been seeing each other since then. We have been getting on very well and I realise she is something a bit special....

I think my boyfriend and I should be living together to help with expenses... so how do I bring it up?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6915 days ago

19 May 2005 (?) - My boyfriend and I have been together for 8 months and have a great relationship. I am in school and am having a hard time paying for my rent and I might have to move back home. My boyfriend is older and financially stable. How can I let him know ...

My boyfriend's father won't let us marry because he wants his son to have an arranged marriage...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6513 days ago

19 May 2005 (?) - Me and my boyfriend want to get married however his dad wont let it happen, because he wants his son to get a traditional arranged marriage. My boyfriend is now saying we should end our relationship because his dad will never change his mind. I...

I'm getting interested in him, but another woman loves him too...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

19 May 2005 (?) - I have known this guy for about 10 years, but just as aquaintances, not even friends. Recently, we have become quite good friends and have been speaking for about three hours each day. And I wouldn't say I've fallen for him, but its getting close. I ...

My girlfriend has a large number of male friends. She says not to worry, but I don't know...

This question has 89 answers - newest was posted 4284 days ago

19 May 2005 (?) - Hi, I have been going out with a girl for a few months. We love each other and are very passionate and she tells me I am the love of her life. We spend as much time together as possible and I believe her that she loves me. However, the only caus...

She takes goes to parties and she takes drugs sometimes. I love her, but hate the drugs!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6916 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - I have been with my girlfriend for 1.5 years - we have a very strong relationship - in the past she has occasionally gone out to parties and taken drugs, she went out the other weekend and did it, had the best time (she says)... I don't like it at ...

It's hard to keep a conversation flowing with my new guy... Is he shy? Intimidated?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6913 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - I've just started dating this guy but I can't tell if he's shy or intimidated by me! I had to make the first move because of his shyness, and when we go out together i have to instigate all conversation. I really like him and don't want to gi...

My boy mate asked me out, but he's a year younger than me...

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6916 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - I was asked out by a boy and he's my mate. He's 1 year younger than me and I dunno if I should go out with him. please help...

A difficult choice: two men want to marry me!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6916 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - Wealthy man or sexy man? I have two chasing me, and almost cannot believe how this blew up all of a sudden. One is stable and caring, another is like lightning bolts in terms of our chemistry, and just kissing him gives me chills. It woul...

I wanted to hear him say sweet things to me, but he wouldn't oblige...

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 6367 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - Last night I asked my boyfriend to talk "sweet" to me and to tell me nice things. He said that he wouldn't and he did not have anything nice to say to me. He really hurt my feelings and I am at the point that I kind of want to break up with him. ...

Madly in love with my girlfrend, but her communication skills really suck!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - Hi. Should I forget about her? I'm madly in love with this girl and she knows it. I call her all the time, and for the most part she calls me to return my calls. Ssometimes she calls me just without me calling. I told her I want a relation...

I'm so attracted to the guy I work with and I know the feeling is mutual... but what if I say something and it backfires?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - I am seriously fond of this guy that I work with and really are really good friends at the moment, but for months on end I have really have deep loving feelings towards him and I know that he has towards me, because the way he hints diffent things ...

I told my parents too much about the disagreements with my ex, and they don't want me back with him...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - I was in a relationship that was very good 90% and volatile 10%..I told my parents too much about that. I had went out with someone that was wonderful but still in love with ex. We have been talking again and would like to make things work but now ...

Am I being "wound up", is he flirting or is this guy just touchy-feely?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6917 days ago

18 May 2005 (?) - I was in the pub on Friday evening, the guy next to me was my hubby's mate and he had his puppy with him. Every so often I had been leaning over to give the pup some bits of food and to stroke him. (Unfortunately it was a case of leaning in front ...

Things are getting very serious between us now and I'm not sure I'm ready for it...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

17 May 2005 (?) - Ive been going out with my boyfriend for over 2 years now. We are very happy and generally never argue. I have just gone 21 and he is 22. It's just after two years it's very serious now and I dont know if I'm ready for it. I love him so much and ...

I worry about her flirting, but she tells me it's not a problem!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6913 days ago

17 May 2005 (?) - My girlfriend is s terrible flirt. I can usually deal with this when it happens, as it just seems like harmless fun. However we were out the other night and I noticed that her flirting with this guy was very similar to how she was with me when we ...

Can I get my girlfriend to open up emotionally, so that I can ask her to marry me?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6918 days ago

17 May 2005 (?) - I've dated around 6 people in the last 3 months (nothing sexual, just casual dinner dates) and I met a girl that I've known for about 12 years that I'm really into. We've been out, kissed, and spend every day together. Matter of fact for the last 2 ...

No boyfriend... What can I do?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6913 days ago

16 May 2005 (?) - I am a loner. Most of the girls in my year have boyftriends but I don't. What shall I do?...

I'm worried that my boyfriend doesn't seem to pay as much attention to me lately...

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6913 days ago

16 May 2005 (?) - I feel like my boyfriend doesn't pay as much attention to me as he used to in the beginning of our relationship. What do I do to get him to pay more attention to me? ...

How can I approach the young daughters of the woman I love?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

16 May 2005 (?) - I am in love with a widow with two young daughters - the girl is wary of showing love to me and is frightened of how her daughters might react - how should I best approach her and the two girls?...

When I went tomy bf's house, his mum went ballistic, screaming at me!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

16 May 2005 (?) - Ok here's how it is. Me and my boyfriend have been together a year and 4 months and everything has been fine, yeh we've argued but what normal couple doesn't? Anyway I went to his house yesterday just normally and his mum went mad! Screaming get out ...

We got engaged, we broke up, then we got back together, but we still haven't discussed it!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

15 May 2005 (?) - I've been dating a guy for almost three years. We got engaged about a year and a half ago but two months later he freaked out and we broke up. A month later we got back together but he said he just wasn't ready to get married and to give him a few ...

My heart tells me this guy is The One, but we're only friends right now.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6920 days ago

15 May 2005 (?) - How good is a woman's intuition? I met a man a few years ago and instantly thought he looked liked a wonderful person - the kind of man you could marry. We didn't really know each other then though. But over the last 6 months we've been back in ...

I can't forget that my last b/f cheated, but I don't want that to affect my great, new relationship!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 6920 days ago

15 May 2005 (?) - I dated a guy for a 1 and a half years, and for the first 6 months it seemed perfect, but it then turned sour, yet because I was so in love with him I kept the relationship going. I found out that during the summer he had slept with another ...

I was too shy to talk to him, but that didn't stop my friend chatting him up..!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6912 days ago

15 May 2005 (?) - Hi, Hope you can help. My mate's friend has been texting me and we were getting on really well. I've never actually had a proper conversation with him other than texting but I've known him for years. The last weekend, we met at a nightclub and I di...

I've heard you're either "single & lonely" or "married & bored". True? False?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 5549 days ago

15 May 2005 (?) - Hey, I am nearing a huge fork in the road of my life. I'm with a girl now, about to move in together for the second time and maybe end up getting married in a few years, having kids and all that. I have "cold feet" I guess, because I wonder w...

Facts about his past years are coming to light. Why wouldn't he tell me himself?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 6902 days ago

15 May 2005 (?) - I am 20 and my boyfriend is 28. We get along really well and we have been dating for 8 months. My issue is, he has been engaged before, and has also lived with someone. He never told me that he was engaged or that he lived with someone. I found out ...

The texting and calls have slowed down and I just want him to call me for reassurance...

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6921 days ago

14 May 2005 (?) - I have 3 relationships behind me. 12 years, 6 years and 3 years. There were various differences, but a common one was the fact that my partner either worked away or strayed. In March I met a wonderful guy through the Internet. We met, talked a...

How do I approach my boyfriend about us having a child together?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 6918 days ago

14 May 2005 (?) - I am in a serious relationship with a recently divorced, older man whom I love very much. He is the father of three children and he has indicated that he is not wild about the idea of a fourth child, but he has not stated that the possibility is ...

I can't seem to stop feeling sad and worthless, but I want to feel good and special...

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 6569 days ago

13 May 2005 (?) - I am 32 year old woman from South Africa, and while searching Google I found your web-site. I am hoping that I can get some help from you as I have reached the end of my tether. I am an overweight woman, not obese, and not unattractive. I have...