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My boyfriend ignores me when I talk!

Q.   My boyfriend of one year ignores me. When I talk sometimes he just sits and says nothing. I am not asking for a long conversation, but even a "yeah" or "sure", I mean anything. It is extremely rude and driving me crazy. The other day I talked about ...

A.   10 February 2011: Well thank you! And I'm glad that you were able to sort things out! Communication is usually key! And thanks about my boyfriend, I hope we can somehow sort things out too. Every day is different. The good, the bad, and the ugly. lol. Have a good ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend doesn't give 100%

Q.   So Im thinking about breaking up with my boyfriend. He's got alot of great qualities - we have a blast hanging out, he makes me laugh and i can see a future with him.He constantly talks about us being married, living together, kids etc. The only ...

A.   10 February 2011: LOL guys always hold stuff hostage, they are silly creatures sometimes. Well I hope when you actually sit down and talk to him, you can come to some type of understanding. Seems like he loves you as much as you love him or he would have given you ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend called me a breeding sob!

Q.   I've been with my boyfriend off and on over two years.We've been together 8 month this time.He's not sexually active,we have sex maybe once every three months.The other nite a mutual friend of ours came over with her boyfriend.She was talkin about ...

A.   10 February 2011: Well...asking the other girl still shows disrespect to both of you. Who talks like that other than a pig? C'mon..you deserve better. It doesn't have to be a problem, it can be the past. And if you only have sex every three months..what are you ... (read in full...)

How do you stop crying over a man who treats you like crap?

Q.   How do u stop crying over a guy you honestly sincerely know isn't good enough, treats you like crap, then says "i love you"? This guy messed with me for two years. I honestly did love him but our relationship was completely dysfunctional, but there ...

A.   10 February 2011: By saying this : "i think the hardest part is the fact that he ended things with mr. hyde so to speak." are you saying that you think he has changed and is a good guy now? They are ALWAYS nice when they want you back!! Don't let him fool you. They ... (read in full...)

His ex is staying over at his house for the weekend - am I wrong to feel hurt?

Q.   The man that I have been seeing for just over 2 months has an ex girlfriend coming to stay at his house for the weekend. He still lives with his family so it is a full house. He asked to stay at his place before I met him so he feels as though it is ...

A.   10 February 2011: Well.. if they were never an item but slept together.. AND she's friends with his sister..I would just buck up. Go to the party and be yourself. Be friendly and don't let it ruin your time there. You should be there. It might be aqward but ... (read in full...)

Why do men that cheat have to lie about it? Why not just tell the truth once found out?

Q.   Dear ladies out there who's been cheated on.. I've been w/my best friend for 10 yrs. Aug 13 2010 found out he was seeing a girl last dec. Its has been 6 mos now, I am done w/the relationship.. But after 10 years I believe I deserve to know the ...

A.   10 February 2011: It feels good to get it all out doesn't it? Writing is a perfect way of therapy. Well keep on smiling; it will only get better from here. Keep your head up and be proud of yourself for not sticking around! P.S. Don't look the girl up--you may think ... (read in full...)

Does my ex want me back???

Q.   Hi everyone. Please, can you give me your views on this. My ex who I love every much, came over to see me last week. He was very loving and attentive. He works nights, and said that he cannot see me in the evenings, but can see me during ...

A.   10 February 2011: AHHH drunk texting is such a bad bad bad idea. I've done it (not in my proudest moment) but..you really have to refrain from this! Let him call you, if he just chit chats like a friend..you will have to let it go. You may not like what he has to ... (read in full...)

Should I tell my sister I think her boyfriend might be gay?

Q.   I think my sister's boyfriend is gay. I had met him before she got together with him, and plain just assumed he was. He is very very camp, his voice, the way he acts and jokes, it would be right to assume he had to come out as straight. When my ...

A.   9 February 2011: I wouldn't say anything. I think you can joke and say "he's kind of feminine" ..if you and your sister are close..just to see what she says. But truth is, you're not the one dating him. She knows him better than you do for sure and if he is gay I'm ... (read in full...)

Married man wants me but I don't want him!

Q.   Hi Cupids. Can you give me some advice on how to handle a married man who I see everyday? We are both in relationships but have had an attraction between us. I do not want it to go any further. I have tried to distance myself in the past but keep ...

A.   9 February 2011: Ouch. Sticky situation. You just need to be upfront with him and tell him you're happy in one way or another. If you dont want to come right out and say "You dont have a chance".. when you talk to him..bring up weekend plans about you and your ... (read in full...)

Married 6 months and I regret it every day

Q.   I am married for 6 months now and I feel very pathetic. I regret everyday to why I got married. There's so much emptiness in my relationship. I feel ignorant. My husband hardly discloses anything to me. He never shares any good/bad things that ...

A.   9 February 2011: You really need to sit down with him and tell him how you feel. If he won't listen to you, suggest counseling. If it continues down that path you will live such a lonely life and that's not fair to you. You deserve to be with someone who respects ... (read in full...)

Sometimes I just wish my boyfriend would cheat on me! It would make things so much easier

Q.   I can't stop thinking about an online friend. I have thought about other people previously but never acted on it. I am nearly 25 years old and have been with my partner for nearly 8 years. Before him I had 1 other boyfriend of a few months whom ...

A.   9 February 2011: Some people are just not meant to be together, ALTHOUGH the internet is a playground of singles. It's hard to be faithful in todays world. If you wish he would cheat on you so you could go, it sounds like you pretty much have your mind made up. ... (read in full...)

How do I keep things going between us?

Q.   Hey guys, I hope you can help with my love dilemma. Basically, I met this guy new years eve. He blew me away, and I fancied him so much we ended up sleeping together. The next day, he left, we didnt exchange numbers or anything and I thought I would ...

A.   9 February 2011: You shouldn't call yourself "taken" until you have committed to a relationship with this person, however if you are willing to try and keep things going while he's away you should probably talk to him about what his intentions are with you. Don't ... (read in full...)

Crush on my supervisor...

Q.   Ok so I'm not sure how to handle this one. I work in a call center and my supervisor is a cutie. He is 24. He is very flirty. He was passing out an update to the old training manual and he hinted to me that I better look through it entirely to ...

A.   9 February 2011: Your daughter is okay with the fact that you are having sex with someone the same age as her? If my mother did that, I would be embarassed and try to talk some sense into her. Anyways.. haven't you ever heard the quote "Don't shit where you eat"? I ... (read in full...)

Should I ask my uncle to help us out?

Q.   I dont know what to do anymore???? Ok I have been with my boyfriend 2 years in May!! When I first met him he was working hard always workin extra hours if he could! We got together and we moved to his moms to a very small town! There was NOTHING ...

A.   9 February 2011: Honestly, if he can't be a man and help support his family then I wouldn't ask my uncle to help me, I'd be begging to move in with him! It is NOT fair for you to carry all the burden and responsibilities on your shoulders while he sits around and ... (read in full...)

How can I break it to him that I'm pregnant?

Q.   I've been with my boyfriend for 6 months and we love each other very much. He is 20 years older than me and because of this I think he is embarrassed to bring me around his family. I'm pretty sure they don't even know he has a girlfriend. Mine on ...

A.   9 February 2011: LOL no matter how you say it.. it's still going to be the same thing. I'm pregnant. I'm sure this isn't ideal for you, because it seems like your relationship is in a bit of an awkward place.. neither of you have met each others families. Regardless ... (read in full...)

About to have a date with my ex after 2 years... how should I play it?

Q.   basically im going out with my ex again , ive had 2 relationships that heve never ever worked out and I used to constantly think about him even after 2 year. me and him started going out when we were 14-16 and now we are 18 and ready to go on a dat...

A.   9 February 2011: The problem with old relationships starting back up is that there's so much history that they seem to end up where they left off in like a week! (You know your already comfortable, don't have to tell them all the details about you).. but if you ... (read in full...)

Help!!! What can I do or say to make him more confident with flirting with me?

Q.   Last year, I started dating my best friend. He was amazing and such a gentleman but sometimes he was just too nice?! He was so careful with me and we never even kissed so we ended up just staying good friends. Over time, his confidence around me ...

A.   9 February 2011: I think that once he feels more confortable around you, he will let you know how he feels. He may not be the type to just knock you off your feet the first time you're together. Don't rush into things. Be friendly and see where it goes. I'm very old ... (read in full...)

In love with a girl while in rehab...but her chequered past and questionable actions have launched me into a terrible dilemma...

Q.   Dear Cupid, I am a 34 years old male. I was in a rehab for 5 months recently. I had been through a terrible heart break about 3 years back when the girl that I have loved since I was 14 married another guy. It's complicated, she married another ...

A.   9 February 2011: It seems this girl is there for help, and is still there because she she still needs a lot more of it. Start with a fresh slate. She told you what she wants you to know, the other half are rumors which may or may not be true. But you need to focus ... (read in full...)

Why does this girl compare other guys to me?

Q.   Why does this girl compare other guys to me? Like she will be talking to me about a guy and say, "He is like you in this way and that". These are guys who I have not met, I know she is trying to describe them to me. She also tells me secrets about ...

A.   9 February 2011: Well since you are referring to her as "girl" and not "girlfriend" I assume you are just her friend. Sounds to me if she tells you secrets, she probably really trusts you and thinks of you as her pal. Thats not a bad thing, is it?... (read in full...)

My wife's ego-devastating details of her sex life with her former Latin lover have led me to have terrible feelings of inadequacy and resentment...

Q.   I am in need of some advice. Background: I have been married to my wife for 13 years. She ended things with her previous boyfriend to start dating me. Shortly after we became intimate she implied that her former Latin lover (almost every wo...

A.   9 February 2011: Sometimes we tell our partner things we think we can handle and sometimes our partner asks us questions they think they can handle the answer to. Some things are better left unsaid. Either way, you love her and she loves you.. don't let the past ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend left me for another girl saying " he's happier and in love with her, she's a better kisser, better body and more beautiful"..Any chance he might come back to me after all this?

Q.   With my ex for quite a while I was his longest relationship. We had a fight and we decided to break up and than talk 2 days later. He begged for me back but when he came to the day to talk he said he needed time. Little did I know that his best mate ...

A.   9 February 2011: You can't make someone love or want you.. and if she "has a better body and is more beautiful" then he's an extremely shallow person who isn't in it for love, but lust. Why do you want to be with someone who only cares about the exterior? All women ... (read in full...)

He says "I think the world of you but I can't get my heart broken?

Q.   hey, me and my boyfriend just split up and i cnt do nothing else n think of him. iv tryed keepin busy by going out with my friends but at seems to be making me worse, every night since iv just cryed and cant get to sleep as i keep thinking were did ...

A.   9 February 2011: That is the lamest excuse in the book! Let him go.... (read in full...)

I'm afraid I may be just a rebound for him

Q.   I started dating a guy that I met online a month ago, and I'm worried that I might just be a rebound for him. He was in a on-again-off-again relationship with a horrible guy for 3 years, and finally ended it only a few days before he messaged me and ...

A.   9 February 2011: No offense, but you could be his mother. In my eyes.. it will never work. He's 22..how much life could he have possibly experienced? Don't take that away from him. What if he wants kids, a family.. can you give him that? And when you spend time with ... (read in full...)

Girlfriend wants to be paid for helping with my child

Q.   Ok.. this may get long winded so bare with me.. I am hoping some1 can either tell me im stupid or make me feel better. My girlfriend and I have been living together for 1 year. I have a child and she has help w/ the child by getting him from school ...

A.   9 February 2011: Sounds like she's a real winner. I dated a guy with a child and NEVER demanded money to watch his son! lol. I enjoyed being around his son and when our relationship ended it was actually the hardest part. You and your baby are a package deal and if ... (read in full...)

I think a troubled student is attracted to me and it makes me uncomfortable

Q.   Theres this student at the school I teach who has become weirdly attatched to me. This is my first year of teaching i'm an 8th grade history teacher. This girl actually blurted out that shE got raped to me!! I didn't know if I should tell guidance ...

A.   9 February 2011: Wow.. sounds like this girl has a lot of issues. It is your responsibility to tell the guidance counselor! If something happens, do you want to feel like you are at blame for not trying to help her with her issues? Also.. if she says those things to ... (read in full...)

His ex is staying over at his house for the weekend - am I wrong to feel hurt?

Q.   The man that I have been seeing for just over 2 months has an ex girlfriend coming to stay at his house for the weekend. He still lives with his family so it is a full house. He asked to stay at his place before I met him so he feels as though it is ...

A.   9 February 2011: haha absolutely not! That would never go over well with me. She should have enough respect for your relationship to find a motel! That's not okay and your boyfriend should feel horrible that you don't even want to go to the party because you're ... (read in full...)

I want to get back together with my ex - how do I find out if he is married?

Q.   Hi all, How can I research if someone is married or not? I have tried doing basic searches. I may want to get back together with my ex, but if he is married I don't want to come into that relationship. It should be public record, I just want to ...

A.   9 February 2011: People change.. how do you know you want to get back with someone you haven't even been communicating with. And how do you know he would want to be with you? And there's probably a reason you broke up in the first place.. ... (read in full...)

My ex is about to propose to another woman. How can I get him back before it's too late?

Q.   Six years ago, my boyfriend of 2 years and I were going through a rough patch and were on and off til one day it just stayed off. Eventually, we broke off contact and went our separate ways, but I loved him very much still and didn't want the break ...

A.   9 February 2011: Why would you want to be the luck one who ends up with a cheater? If he cheats on her, he'll cheat on you.. and the next one and the one after that. You need to walk away from this. If you were the one he wanted, it would be you he was proposing to. ... (read in full...)

Is this woman really pregnant, or is she trying to blackmail me?

Q.   Dear Cupid, I had an affair with a married woman. She is 40+ and I’m 20+. I’m single. After we broke up, I didn't see her for a few weeks. One day, we had dinner together. After dinner, she told me she is pregnant now. It was a terrible shock....

A.   9 February 2011: What you did is wrong, you don't sleep with someone elses wife! Either she is pregnant and like Cerberus says.. karma is a bit.. or she is just twirling you along for fun to see how much attention she can get from you. Either way, why would you even ... (read in full...)

Boyfriend's inexperience is getting to me

Q.   I'm 19 and have had many relationships but my boyfriend (21)has not. He has had one relationship and it lasted 3 weeks and has not gained much experience from it. I'm very used to dating guys who are more experienced in that matter and it's really ...

A.   9 February 2011: Ouch.. sounds like you are being a little selfish. Seems like the poor guy is trying and you won;t give him a break. Be happy that he is excited about you! And exactly how much experience can you have.. being 19? You don't have a clue yet.. you are ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend called me a breeding sob!

Q.   I've been with my boyfriend off and on over two years.We've been together 8 month this time.He's not sexually active,we have sex maybe once every three months.The other nite a mutual friend of ours came over with her boyfriend.She was talkin about ...

A.   9 February 2011: It sounds like he has absolutely no respect for you, and you put up with this.. why?!?! You may have low self esteem and being around someone who treats you like this, I can see why. Get away from him! Do something good for yourself to feel good ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend doesn't give 100%

Q.   So Im thinking about breaking up with my boyfriend. He's got alot of great qualities - we have a blast hanging out, he makes me laugh and i can see a future with him.He constantly talks about us being married, living together, kids etc. The only ...

A.   9 February 2011: If you enjoy spending time with him and you love him, the first step is talking to him about it. Possibly even going to a counselor together. Don't end something you might regret. But also.. relationships are a give and take, both involved need to ... (read in full...)

Why do men that cheat have to lie about it? Why not just tell the truth once found out?

Q.   Dear ladies out there who's been cheated on.. I've been w/my best friend for 10 yrs. Aug 13 2010 found out he was seeing a girl last dec. Its has been 6 mos now, I am done w/the relationship.. But after 10 years I believe I deserve to know the ...

A.   9 February 2011: You're right.. you do not deserve that! Don't let him hurt your self esteem. He didn't realize what he had and obviously you really love him but I think you did the right thing by walking away. And good for you! You had enough respect for yourself ... (read in full...)

How do you stop crying over a man who treats you like crap?

Q.   How do u stop crying over a guy you honestly sincerely know isn't good enough, treats you like crap, then says "i love you"? This guy messed with me for two years. I honestly did love him but our relationship was completely dysfunctional, but there ...

A.   9 February 2011: Break ups are never easy, but you said it for yourself.. your realtionship was dysfunctional and if you have already removed yourself from the situation, I wouldnt jump back in. I know what that's like, I'm there now. And It's very hard and really ... (read in full...)

Why after 6 months won't she hug me or hold my hand?

Q.   I don't won't to sound selfish or anything but I've Been going out with this girl for 6 months now and she still doesn't hug hold my hand or anything and shes spending sooooo much more time with her friends then with me it's starting to bother me a ...

A.   9 February 2011: You love her that much after 6 months and she's not even affectionate with you? Normally the beginning of a relationship is "bliss" and the reaity comes later. Seems like you already have a dose of what she's going to be like in the future. If she's ... (read in full...)

Does my ex want me back???

Q.   Hi everyone. Please, can you give me your views on this. My ex who I love every much, came over to see me last week. He was very loving and attentive. He works nights, and said that he cannot see me in the evenings, but can see me during ...

A.   9 February 2011: Hmmm... well I wouldn't be calling him back, I would wait for him to call me at this point. How long were you together, and how long have you been broken up.. and what exactly was he doing at your house anyways? (hopefully it WASNT for sex)as I ... (read in full...)

Do girls like to be touched there?

Q.   I feel that my current gf doesn't like me touching her pussy when we kiss because I always thought that girls, like us guys, liked to be touched there when petting but my current gf passed a comment while I put my hand inside her panties the other ...

A.   9 February 2011: I think there is a time and a place for everything. Sometimes a kiss is nice, just a simple kiss. To me that would mean more than being groped. lol. not saying I don't like to be touched, but I think that if you do it all the time, it will get ... (read in full...)

Should I turn off my emotions to save myself years of delusion?

Q.   During this past summer I met a great guy but I knew he was leaving back for college which was 6 hours from my home. We developed very strong feelings for each other but never called it official because we knew he was leaving. I tried and tried not ...

A.   9 February 2011: I think that you need to concentrate on school and do for yourself. You can't not live your life in hopes that you will get back together. You have to live your life for you! And in this current situation there's nothing you can change. Don't hurry ... (read in full...)

My partner wants sex every night! How can I convince him to cuddle with me when I am too tired to perform?

Q.   I recently posted about my partner wanting me to dress up in sexy underwear before I get into bed, i somehow got through to him that it was getting unreasonable.. the problem still remains however that he wants 'a load off' EVERYNIGHT! I already ...

A.   9 February 2011: Ahh I also experience this. My boyfriend now has anxiety and I have told his counselor that I think when things go wrong he obsesses about sex to try and make things better. If we fight, the only thing he rants about is how we dont have enough sex, ... (read in full...)

My husband's mistress faked a pregnancy!

Q.   My husband's mistress faked a pregnancy and he asked her to terminate the pregnancy. They had many ugly fights following that. Then he finally told me yesterday that she said she isn't pregnant and just wanted to see if he cares about her. Since ...

A.   9 February 2011: First of all... your husband is cheating on you! You should never have to question if he loves SOMEONE else. Have enough respect for yourself to put your foot down! I understand when you love someone it can be hard to let go, but if he doesn't cut ... (read in full...)

My girlfriend is distant and she acts like I don't exist! What should I do?

Q.   Recently, my girlfriend has become distant, especially since her mum and son went on holiday. Now, she's acting like I don't exist anymore. What should I do? ...

A.   9 February 2011: Before I answer anything, you really need to give more details..like..how long have you been together? And what do you mean by "distant"? What has changed from previously?... (read in full...)

Is my husband gay or bi? What should I do???

Q.   My husband (of 27 years) was sexually abused when he was 8, by a man. Over a year ago I caught him looking at gay porn. He said he does not enjoy it does not masturbate to it, that it is just some sick obsession he has, almost like a self ...

A.   9 February 2011: Honestly..if he hasn't done so already, he needs to seek counseling about this abuse. That's not something that you just "get over" without someone to actually work through it with you. I think it would be a good idea for you to also go together so ... (read in full...)

Try to get back together or let her go?

Q.   So here is the deal; Me and my girlfriend were together for almost two years and everything went fine. Sure we had our little arguments but we never had a real fight. It always felt like we completed each other in many ways. Then a few months a...

A.   9 February 2011: If you feel like she is the "one" then it can't hurt to try but if she decides she doesn't want anything to do with you anymore; you will need to respect her decision and move on. You admit that you are the most to blame. One thing you can't do is ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend ignores me when I talk!

Q.   My boyfriend of one year ignores me. When I talk sometimes he just sits and says nothing. I am not asking for a long conversation, but even a "yeah" or "sure", I mean anything. It is extremely rude and driving me crazy. The other day I talked about ...

A.   9 February 2011: I understand how you are feeling..completely. I love to talk and have always had relationships where we were also "friends". I have been with my boyfriend for almost two years and we are living together. I come home, I don't get a "hello" he just ... (read in full...)

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