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Archived questions from: December, 2016 (see latest in Dating category)

Dating: Help and advice

Do abusers set out to deliberately hurt the self esteem of another?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2451 days ago

31 December 2016 (F) - Are there seriously people who will try to bring down a partners self esteem by making them feel bad about them self is making them feel too old for anyone else to want and not as attractive as other women ( or men ) etc . I ask because I've rec...

Am I over-reacting to the news that my Gf of 8 months failed to tell me (until very recently) that her friend was also her ex ?

This question has 19 answers - newest was posted 2645 days ago

31 December 2016 (M) - My gf of 8 months and i have been hitting it off great, discussing issues that come up. She recently informed me that she had dated one of her friends-- who we've both hung out with at parties on a lot of special events, ie birthdays etc. I was ...

How can I meet this guy?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

31 December 2016 (M) - So there was this guy I fancied and asked him for a drink but he ignored me....... anyway I'm over him now but just discovered a friend of his. He was on a the to series first dates and I had this instant attraction to him when I watched it just ...

I still haven't met his teenage daughter after a year of dating and I'm tired of feeling like a mistress

This question has 26 answers - newest was posted 2537 days ago

30 December 2016 (F) - Hi everyone! I've been dating my BF for over a year now and he has a 14 told daughter. last year, two months into our relationship, he suddenly disappears for 2 months without even a text or a call. Although I had just started to date him, I w...

I just broke up with my BF and I am upset. Any advice. please?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2671 days ago

30 December 2016 (F) - I told my boyfriend of almost 7 months that I loved him. He didn't say it back. I asked him why and he said he just doesn't feel that way. And that when he feels it he will let me know. He had a very nice ex girlfriend for two years and he sai...

Does a bruise on my boyfriend's stomach mean he is cheating?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

30 December 2016 (F) - My boyfriend came home with a noticeable bruise to the right of his belly button last night and this concerns me. We have had rough sex many times but not recently. I asked him where he got it and he said he has no idea and just noticed it himself ...

He is two different boyfriends in one. Mr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He's making me feel scared. what should I do?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2646 days ago

30 December 2016 (F) - MODNOTE FREE UK resources added by the Moderator: http://www.nationaldomesticviolencehelpline.org.uk/if-you-are-a-woman-experiencing-domestic-violence.aspx Phone 0808 2000 247 in UK and http://www.refuge.org.uk/what-we-do/our-services/helpline/ ...

What do I do? Don't want to split up. Yet also don't want a Bf who behaves like a cheater 2.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

30 December 2016 (F) - hiya everyone me and my fiance have been together for 3 years. A few month ago he started to add women on facebook the women he added were the type of women he said he would like as a girlfriend. I asked him why he was adding them (he hardly uses ...

Why is this happening? He has no time for me. I am fed up and ready to just walk away!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

30 December 2016 (F) - My boyfriend and i have been together for four years now we have three girls together and now we are having problems because he doesn't involve me in any part of his life what so ever. He doesn't invite me out anywhere when he goes out with his...

He is moving too fast, talking children, houses and marriage. He already has three kids.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

29 December 2016 (F) - I need some advice I met this guy years ago down the pub via mutual friends he admitted he liked me never felt that same way. He then stopped speaking to me due to new gd etc and now has 3 kids with her who is now an ex September those yr he sees ...

I've only had one night stands or FWB ... how do I ask a girl on a date?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

29 December 2016 (M) - Hi guys, I've never had a girlfriend before or been on a date up to yet, more because I've been happy being single rather than an inability to speak to girls. Basically my experience with girls has been one night stands and a few fwbs. However...

I did the most stupid thing I've ever done. How to repair the damage? How can I make it up to him?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

29 December 2016 (F) - Im an idiot for what i did . Theres 2 guys , one texts a lot and makes a lot of effort through texts the other could make me wait a few days for a reply . the one who texts me a lot i see a future with but he drags his feet wanting to spend ti...

He is clearly lying, but why does he keep doing this? I don't know why??

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

29 December 2016 (F) - I'm so confused!! I was friends with my ex for 3 years and seeing him the last year. The break up was bad as I accused him of seeing someone. He repeatedly denied it but he had lied to me a couple of times previously (just white lies he said...

Is AB more important to my Bf than he implies? I believe he loves me. But I only sharing him with AB?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2672 days ago

29 December 2016 (F) - My boyfriend and I have been dating for 4 years and some change. When I left for college he became really close with a female friend( I'll call her AB). I do know her but I don't know her that well because we were never friends we just all kno...

Is it normal for a 69 year old man to have only one topic he wants to talk about, namely his 30 year old divorced daughter. Is it worth continuing this relationship?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2451 days ago

29 December 2016 (F) - I am 54 years old and met a really nice man who is 15 years my senior. He is divorced and has two daughters one aged 34 and the other in her twenties. On our first date he made a toast to his eldest daughters success in getting a promotion. (i...

How do I avoid the kiss on the first date?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

29 December 2016 (F) - Hi, I have a question and would appreciate your help. I'm not an American and this is the first time I'm dating here, 3 years after divorce. I'm 39 and my date is 42. He is single, indian and educated and moved to the US when he was so young. I'm ...

Messy situation with my housemate...we had sex and were almost a couple and now he doesn't want anything to do with me

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2666 days ago

28 December 2016 (F) - I need help! I've gotten myself into a really stupid situation with a guy and I have no idea how to behave with him! I moved into a new place around 7 months ago, sharing with three new housemates. I'd initially thought one of them (a guy) was...

Why has my Boyfriend changed his sexual style to a more conservative one, to the style he favoured previously? Could he be cheating?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2667 days ago

28 December 2016 (F) - Hello friends. I have been in a long term relationship with my boyfriend. We have always had a good time experimenting with each other sexually. We have a good bond and have connected from the get go. And we have also had stellar chemistry and a gr...

Shy. It's making it difficult for me to develop a relationship with any women I meet. Any tips to help me get over my shyness?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2451 days ago

28 December 2016 (M) - I'm a guy who's grown up very shy and has recently become single. My shyness is only when it comes to taking things further with a girl- I get on with women, I flirt and am even brave enough to ask for the first date, but when it comes to making the ...

Can our relationship work? we have a baby on the way but the father of the baby has an addiction. Should I break up with him and move back with family?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2667 days ago

28 December 2016 (F) - We have a baby on the way and he is addicted to marijuana. I had my own personal addiction to it myself but after realizing I was with child, I don't need it anymore. I want my child to have the extra money instead and to use it to benefit as a fam...

Is it wrong for a man to look at and flirt with women other than his significant other?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2672 days ago

28 December 2016 (M) - Is it wrong for a man to look at and flirt with women other than his significant other? Why or why not?...

How can I make this work, with her? We both need to lose weight, but her motivation is waning.

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2639 days ago

28 December 2016 (M) - I want to be fit. I want that for my girlfriend too. So does she. She complains about how clothes look on her. She is very attractive but could be in better shape. Obviously, I’m on board. She is all talk but little action. I tried to make i...

Mom told me I can't see my boyfriend. Should I take a taxi and go there?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2673 days ago

28 December 2016 (F) - I want to go to my boyfriends house, but my mom told me I can't tomorrow! I looked at taxi services in my area and was wondering should I call a taxi and go to his house without my mom knowing and then come back home before she gets home?? ...

I have a serious health issue and cannot have penetrative sex. Will I ever be able to have a normal relationship?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

28 December 2016 (F) - Guys, would you date a 29-year old woman who is unable to have penetrative sex and unable to bear children? I'm wondering because you guessed it: that person is me. I have a really bad case of vaginismus (had it all my life for as far as I can tel...

How can I help my autistic brother have a normal life?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2673 days ago

28 December 2016 (F) - I would like some advice on what to do when you're autistic, aware of the way you differ from other 'normal' people, but still want to have a normal life that involves getting a job and a partner? I am asking on behalf of my brother because ...

Am I freaking out for no reason? He hasn't texted in 3 days!

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2670 days ago

27 December 2016 (F) - Hello, I'm a 22 year old single mother. I haven't dated much and it's been 2 years since my last serious relationship. I recently met a guy at the mall a few weeks ago. Well we have been texting the past couple weeks and then this past Wednesday w...

I am having difficulty with my girlfriend's son

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2674 days ago

27 December 2016 (M) - Hi guys, im 8 months into a relationship with my girlfriend and things are goin great with us, we have such a laugh when we are together, but im having a very hard time warming to her 12 year old son who lives with her, sometimes hes fine but most ...

Do you guys have any advice on how to stay confident and keep myself afloat when living in a world that doesn't deem you as beautiful or worthwhile?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2674 days ago

27 December 2016 (M) - So I'm a 22 year old gay guy and I've never had a boyfriend or any sort of relationship in my life. I always used to think that I would only share myself and my body with someone I love and care about (At least when it comes to firsts like first ...

How do I break these patterns in my relationship? Where I find it easier to breakup than to actually work on resolving things in the

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2674 days ago

27 December 2016 (F) - I am in a long distance relationship and for that reason I feel It is not where it would be if I were with the person regularly. I don't feel I can ask him things or I can't tell if it's too soon or if I'm imposing too much on him etc...my default ...

Unsure what to do in this dating situation

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2667 days ago

26 December 2016 (M) - I've been seeing a girl for the past month or so. We have very similar ambitions, goals and interests and both really like each other. Currently our dates consist of dinner drinks and dog walks as well as long phone calls. We've met...

I don't know how to handle the situation with this guy

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

26 December 2016 (F) - Hello, So I have been seeing someone for past couple of weeks and every time we are together things are fine. We have had intercourse, we're the same age. He has a son and so I understand he needs time to be with his son and I give him that sp...

Should I delete him?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2675 days ago

26 December 2016 (F) - I have known a guy for a few years who shows me interest and then withdraws. He leads me on and then ignores my messages. The final straw was he acted interested again, ignored my message yet has been on the dating sites. Should I delete him off ...

What should I do to meet the right guy?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2673 days ago

25 December 2016 (F) - Hi everyone, I am feeling like I'll never find someone. I am South Asian American and south Asian guys don't like me, or maybe I think they don't like me. Or I just don't like them. My parents want me to be with someone who shares my culture but I...

In a committed, passionate, loving relationship. Am I wrong for feeling 'put down' or like a 'one night stand'?

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

25 December 2016 (M) - Here are the basics in order to fully understand my feelings about this situation: I am a 35 yr old male and she is 34. We have been in a committed relationship for a year now. We have a what we call "remarkable" relationship that truthfully ...

I'm dating but I'm also developing stronger feeling for another guy. Not sure what to do. Help, please?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2668 days ago

24 December 2016 (F) - I started university in September and have formed a good group of friends. I have started to date one of the guys in the group privately and I know he has fairly strong feelings for me. However, I have been talking a lot with one of the other guy...

Why do some men say things to their partner the man thinks may sound supportive, and yet concurrently they collect pictures of women and porn?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2649 days ago

24 December 2016 (F) - I know this might seem a dumb question but it's bothered me in a lot of relationships I've been in as I've noticed most guys seem to do it and think it's no big deal to lie about it . Why do some men say things to their partner like 'you're the only...

I feel fed up not knowing where I stand!

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2668 days ago

24 December 2016 (F) - I met a guy 4 years ago through a walking group. We were both interested in each other but for some reason we never got together. I told him I liked him and he had some sort of anxiety attack and panicked in front of me saying he wasn't interested ...

Am I behaving like a stalker?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2677 days ago

24 December 2016 (F) - Stalkerish or Nah? Ok so..... I'm curious as to what people think. Grateful to anyone who reads this longness.... I just want to give perspective. I dated someone for about the last 7 months..... He was great, we were great, things were coo...

Should I just move on? I don't want to be in the way of them remaking a family.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2677 days ago

23 December 2016 (F) - I'm wondering if I'm being over sensitive to my boyfriend's need to "play family" with his ex and his children. Every week it seems, on his week's with the kids, she's over for some reason or another. He kept the house, she cheated on him a...

Is my fiance's contact with his ex's normal? He has been married 3 times.

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2677 days ago

23 December 2016 (F) - I'm a divorced woman who was married for 27 years. I got married at 17, so I've had little relationship experience. I've been divorced for just under 2 years now. I have a boyfriend who I just said yes to marrying. What bothers me about my fian...

Is it a good idea to let a guy know you are a cheater?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 2677 days ago

22 December 2016 (F) - Dear Cupid,I am a firm believer if you do something to somebody it is right to return what has been done to you.I was in a relationship with this guy for years a little over some years.He would cheat,lie,and make babies on me. I would look past it ...

How common is rejection for the first ever date attempt in life?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2678 days ago

22 December 2016 (M) - I've been doing a great deal of inner work lately, and I wonder how much it "wired" me when I was rejected the first time I ever asked someone out, at 17. It would help me to know if this is common or unusual. If you are a guy, were you or any ...

I'm not going to stop seeing my LDR Bf because a friend doesn't like him. But how do I best handle the situation?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2671 days ago

22 December 2016 (F) - I haven't been dating my boyfriend for very long. He treats me well, loves me and cares about me. We are long distance, so most of my friends have not met him. The thing is my best friend got offended by what he posted online because he has d...

My boyfriend is depressed. Is he likely to come back when he's cooled down?

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

22 December 2016 (F) - My boyfriend of a year dumped me because he thinks "he's too depressing" for me and he's in a bad place right now. I told him I was okay with it and I'd do anything to make him feel better if he just opened up a little, but he insisted we broke it...

Why would my guy friend think I should continue to listen to him talking about his past relationships with other women? What should I say to him?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2680 days ago

21 December 2016 (F) - Dear Cupid,my guy friend and I have been friends for a while and we wanted to take it to a next level but today we had a little spat it's crazy to me but it's whatever. Long story short he has a thing for high yellow complexed women and that's f...

My Bf has been talking to a younger woman. Where to now? After all I've done for him, why did he do this?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2679 days ago

21 December 2016 (F) - Hi I have a BF for 3 years, monogamous relationship. That is what I thought. My Bf has an habit to lie. Lie about small and big things. We are on and off due this because I caught him then he apologized then I forgive then again he lies and so o...

What should I do? I feel that he does not want any commitment in our relationship

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2671 days ago

20 December 2016 (F) - Dear Cupid I'm with my current bf for 8 months. When we started he texted often, called often now we barely talk during week days. Though we meet on week ends he do his things like playing games (mostly) or reading about cars or watching shows a...

Why does he do this to me?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2680 days ago

19 December 2016 (F) - I've been on and off with a guy I've liked for 2 years. But we haven't had sex. I have tried everything with this guy because I really am unsure of his intentions as he has told me he likes me but nothing's changed. He doesn't meet me when he is ...

I love her but don't know to what extent I love her

This question has 23 answers - newest was posted 2680 days ago

19 December 2016 (M) - I am facing a dilemma. Whether to marry, or to leave my girlfriend. I am inexperienced, and I need your opinion on what our relationship looks like to you, and what you think I should do. I also would like to hear what you think is important in a ...

Have I completely disrespected my boyfriend, when I had no intention of doing that?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2680 days ago

18 December 2016 (F) - I went out on an unexpected night out with a work friend on Friday. We thought we'd just get a bite to eat and a few drinks after work but we ended up having one too many and never got home until 2:30am. We had dinner and went to a few bars. ...