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I want him to show me affection and not just during sex. I don't know what to do.

Q.   hey. my boyfriend doesn't know how to show love or affection. he can't cuddle me or kiss me unless there is another reason. the only time i ever feel this real love and affection is when we are having sex. i know he isn't just with me for t...

A.   19 January 2007: I need love and affection 2 , I felt like that about aboy I dated I always hughed him and hold his hand sometime, try to cuddle him or embrace him while he wa talking on the phone while we toghether in the sofe but he was so cold.... he would never ... (read in full...)

I still care about him but he won't even look at me in school! What can I do about this?

Q.   My boyfriend and I (of 1 1/2 yrs) broke up this last december(dec. 24th.. :-( ) I broke it off with him cause it just wasnt wrking out. We still cared alot about eachother but it just didnt seem like we were even datig anymore(its complicated, our ...

A.   19 January 2007: Cheer up this is normal and will happen to u again in future relationships. He will understand give him time, meanwhile dress up in, colours or clothes that make u fell comfy, concentrate on studying and enjoy the friends and activities u like, u'll ... (read in full...)

Met him through online dating and I don't think he's being consistant. Any advice?

Q.   I am unsure about online dating. I found a profile I liked and sent an email. For about 2 wks now we have been chatting, and finally met face to face for coffee on my lunch break. he is a doctor with 2 mos. residency left and on call. I feel like I ...

A.   19 January 2007: C'on girl I think he dindn't trust your story about the mobile and he's taking revenge on you. On the other hand he's being dating other ladies maybe he doesnt want to show so much info on him just in case he's recognised or whatever, u can give ... (read in full...)

He's older than me and I'm afraid he'll go clubbing anytime he wants! What should I do?

Q.   well im 15 years old and bf's 18 and im really afraid that he might be going clubbing anytime he wants and when he's not suppose to. I don't really trust him because we both played each other in the past before and we've both done many wrong things ...

A.   19 January 2007: Yeah u need time and enjoy doing the things girls do at your age like going to the movies, going shopping and for a drink or dancing in safe gilrs gangs and so on, stay in touch with him sometime and do not take it serious nor have sex as ur young ... (read in full...)

I like him but he doesn't want a gf! What can I do?

Q.   i want to go out wit this lad but he dnt wnt a girlfriend wat shall i do ???...

A.   19 January 2007: You can try to be his friend but this will be hard as he will tell u about his one nite stands, girls and will not help u to focus in looking around for the right boy be careful... (read in full...)

Why are my friends trying to screw me over?!

Q.   Ok here the deal, Its kind of complicated but one of my best friends (Rach) went crazy at me today because she thinks i'm talking about her behind her back. Obiously I haven't, but no matter what I said I couldn't make her see that. So eventually I ...

A.   19 January 2007: Ok her it goes Baker is jealous of your friendship and trying to destroy it while getting a power position in the group by means of ruining your reputation u should talk to rachel and if she doesn't believe u look for new friends just in case ... (read in full...)

She wants an "open' marriage...should I be worried that she has those thoughts of other men?

Q.   My wife of ten years just told me that she wouldn't mind an open relationship but doesn't have one because she knows I wouldn't be able to handle it. Should I be worried that she has those thoughts of other men? She also states sex is not love for ...

A.   19 January 2007: Yes u should worry, look for conselling or talk to her about your feelings about this, I suppose she is not as coimmited as she should anout your compromise and u should think about divorce if she insists be brave honey u deserve love and resp... (read in full...)

Why can't I experience orgasms like the girls in porn? Any thoughts?

Q.   I keep watching porn and seeing these girls come loads! I mean like waterfalls of come! Is this real or fake? Why can't I do it? Thanks...

A.   19 January 2007: It's a film dear it's not true it's fiction and there's nothing but imagination on it, you can do the same as girls in the film and prentend ur having the orgasm of your life to show off it's just a movie... (read in full...)

Can one's feelings change the moment something is said. Has anyone experienced this same situation?

Q.   Has it ever happened to you that in a relationship something in a moment you can pinpoint, makes you realize that you have seen the light and your feelings towards the other person change? I'll elaborate a little: in my last relationship, i ...

A.   19 January 2007: I feel like you, you can hold to the relationship and help it evolving but he is not thinking about u longterm, I went for dinner with a good looking charming boy and told me he had friends to have sex with and that if I wanted to go out with him ... (read in full...)

My dad's girlfriend may be cheating on him I've gt proof! Should I tell him? Please help!

Q.   I hope someone will reply to this because i've got something on my mind i just need to write down. My dad has been with his girlfriend for 2years, she lives with us and i've just found really explicit messages sent in the history of our computer ...

A.   18 January 2007: show him the kinf of girl she is or tell his mate or another familiar like an uncle so he explains it to him without getting yourself into a mess love... (read in full...)

My guy on the side makes me feel special even though he only wants to have sex with me in the car. What should I do?

Q.   I am having a affiar with a 26 year old man. He has a girlfriend and two kids. I have a bf of 3 years i luv him to bits, but he doesnt make me feel special any more and the 26 year old does. Even tho he is just wantin sex i still enjoy being with...

A.   18 January 2007: stay single go on holidays relax your burning yourself up... (read in full...)

Why did he have 15 pair of women's size 10 shoes in his closet?

Q.   Hi there wondering if you can help with this situation that is really bothering me i was with my boyfriend for 2 years and so deeply in love with him he had his issues as do we all but as he lost his mother and didn't have much family he begun too ...

A.   18 January 2007: I used to date a boy who always told me how much he like my sandals and stilettos so I joked he could steal them from my closet, he looked serious about it and he asked me to tried them on, he also had the theory that all girls are bisexual so ... (read in full...)

My GF is always moody and depressed. She says a baby will change that. Should I give her one?

Q.   I've been in a relationship with my girlfriend for a little over a year now, but over the past month she's been becoming more and more moody, getting very depressed saying she wants a baby. I'm only 17 and we're both going to uni next year, and I do...

A.   18 January 2007: I don't hink u should have a bay when you're only 17, u must be economically supportive and a good example for children, u must study or get a technician grade so u can mantain a house, babies are expensive and u will only be 17 once u should enjoy ... (read in full...)

My gf kissed another guy right infront of me! I don't know what to think or do!

Q.   I am 17 and my girlfriend is 16, the other nite we went to my m8s party. It was all goin gud until i sat down and saw my girlfriend kiss another guy right in front of me!! even though im not the type to start fights, i went over and started one. ...

A.   18 January 2007: I think u should leave her and concentrate on having fun u'r too young to be nervous about such and idiotthing which may seem important now but believe me it isnt u'll find another nice pretty girl who respects u soon love... (read in full...)

I still like my ex and I can't get over him. What do I do?

Q.   I have a crush on my ex-boyfriend but it's been a year and i still can't get over him. By the way he is a year younger than me, so i am way too embrassed to admit i like him. what do i do? please help me...

A.   17 January 2007: Phone him and try to be friends, then u can go further and further till u both see of u can be together again, another way I tried with my ex is to talked on the phone for a long time and then go and tell him to have a drink or to hang out together, ... (read in full...)

He was sending love letters to his ex and now I've found a Xmas card saying the should hook up... what should I do?

Q.   Hi there, this is a long going problem which I have tried to overcome and rise above but it's eating me up inside. I love my boyfriend, but what I can't understand is that he is still in contact with his ex girlfriend who lives in Germany. He has...

A.   17 January 2007: I think you should talk to him straight ahead and ask him to move on from her completetly until the wounds are healed and even then see her only ocasionaally or even together with you if not then you should move away from this ill relationship which ... (read in full...)

We broke up 6 weeks ago and the phone bill says they've been talking over 4 months! Should I confront her?

Q.   Me and my g/f of 11 years broke up about up 6 weeks ago, said she didnt love me anymore, needed some space etc. all this came out of the blue. We still talk about once a week, just as normal. she has had her hair dyed a different colour since. ...

A.   15 January 2007: I Think she was probably talking to him as a friend and maybe things just happened and they ended up together, u can ask but she won't admit it, maybe you can tell her that rather than talking to other people about your relationship she should have ... (read in full...)

I don't want our baby to get attached when the father has to go back to his home country!

Q.   hi i'm 21 and have just had a baby. the father is 31 and from a different country. after having the baby i got very ill and my partner wasn't there for me and said some nasty things so i finished things with him. now i'm in a dilema as to if i ...

A.   15 January 2007: I think u should take the risk to let them meet each other as u'll feel guilty in the future when the baby asks u about the dad and so on if u cut this relatioship from the start, I think u should keep contact for he baby's sake he shpuld also help ... (read in full...)

Sometimes I think my gf is irritating and childish - is it just me being moody?

Q.   From time to time I find my girlfriend really irritating and childish, to the point where I find it hard too speak to her or text her long texts. Is this normal? Other times i'm fine but i've noticed a pattern I get fed up of her for a few days t...

A.   15 January 2007: We women are complicate, we have hormonal changes due to our period that make us feel hyper sensible sometimes of like crying and so on, u should try to be patient if u really love her and then we'll see waht happens, you may also consider if she ... (read in full...)

Is the terrible relationship w/ my parents worth salvaging?

Q.   My parents and I have a terrible relationship. They always criticize me for everything - be it what I'm wearing, how the furniture in my house is arranged, learning foreign languages, traveling, ANYTHING. They also dislike my husband and even make ...

A.   15 January 2007: Well, to be honest, you have quite complicated parents bt fortunately your family in law is not this way and moreover it's important that you have a nice lasting relationship with your husband and that u both are on good terms, try to cope with your ... (read in full...)

He broke up with me but won't stop contacting me! What should I do?

Q.   Im in such a muddle after my boyfriend of nine months ended our relationship, I walked away held my head high and accepted it although I was gutted. Two weeks later he contacted me and spent a few days with me telling me he loved me, but need time ...

A.   8 January 2007: I think he hada a crisis and wanted to go clubbing and all that stuff he also wants to feel free to meet other women and se how much he would enjoy life as a single guy without compromises but wants to keep the possiblility of geting back to you ... (read in full...)

She thinks the world revolves around her and her bf. She can't figure out why friends are avoiding her, though. Should I tell her the reason?

Q.   i have this friend and she is pretty cool. she would tell me about her problems within herself and i helped her out. i got her a bf because i thought that's what she needed. then, a month later she starts to change. she's always bashing people about ...

A.   8 January 2007: I think you should remind her she wouldnt be so happy if you hadn't introduced him to her so maybe she should be grateful and thank u you can also add that you're happy about her realtionship but that not everybody is at the summit of their love ... (read in full...)

If we live together, I may have to pay the expenses as he's in school. My parents will disapprove..any advice on how to deal?

Q.   I came from a pretty wealthy family. Not over the top, but quite comfortable. My parents really want me to marry someone that will provide me with a comfortable lifestyle. I'm planning to move in with my boyfriend, but he doesn't have money (but not ...

A.   8 January 2007: I think you should listen to your parents because they want the best for you. I mean it's lovely to have a sweety boy but you have to think about yourself too, are you sure that you do not want to go to college? are you sure you want to pay the ... (read in full...)

Just the sight of him touching another girl is enough to put me on the brink of tears? Am I over sensitive?

Q.   Dear Cupid, I'm what most people would probably call overly-sensitive. It doesn't take all that much to bring me to tears. Take last night for example. I was at a party at a friend's house, and the word around the house was that my crush was ...

A.   2 January 2007: Well I recommend sports and afternoon coffees with friends and no party where u can see him auntil u feel ready to go and see him chatting up other girls, maybe a weekend out in another towmn with some girls or organizing a little party yourself ... (read in full...)

He cheats and lies..even when I catch him in the act! What can I do?

Q.   i have a very selfish husband whom i have 2 small children with, and he lies, cheats and refuses to tell the truth - even when i catch him in the act, what can i do?...

A.   2 January 2007: Hello I think you should not wastin time analysing the situation so much, he is like this and he's probably not goin to change,you have to go out shopping and for coffees wuth friends, improve your look go to the gym or do exxercise on your own,... (read in full...)

Our religion is against drinking but I found out my best friend has been getting drunk!

Q.   i have a very close friend. we are both 16. she told me she never drinks alcohol. it is strictly against our religion. but i found out last friday night she got drunk and it's not the first time! i am disgusted. we are just so close, she bought me a ...

A.   19 December 2006: Maybe she is trying to experiment the wild side u know and tryin' to feel like a pop star it happened to my best friend to I always ended up taking her home and paying taxi and geteing her away from street fights or arguments I even lost friends ... (read in full...)

Does he really love me?

Q.   im in love with a guy who already has a girlfriend.he says he loves me but cannot leave his girl.i accepted him and things were going good but now after few months he is having constant mood swing.does he really love me?what should i do?...

A.   19 December 2006: oh dear thi happened to my best friend some years ago it's hard for me to advise you as I know yuo're deeply in love of this guy but mind he's playin both sides so he never ends up alone and it's to be difficult for u to get out of the dituation in ... (read in full...)

He's asking me to have an abortion!

Q.   just found out i am pregnant but my partner dsnt want it he said hv abortion or he will walk i was on the pill but missed sum when i was poorly i no irisponsable of me. he came round to talk bout it he said he just dsnt want anymore kids as hes got ...

A.   19 December 2006: I dont consider myself a feminist though my education in an Spanish arst university made me aware we have to take care of ourselves as men tend to behave in a chauvinist way many times and it's not to far when men used to have a strong power in ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend got a girl pregnant during a one night stand... now the baby has been born!

Q.   I am confussed, My boyfirend of eight months got a one night stand pregnant. This did happen before we got together... we hooked up in April and in May the young lady calls him and tell him that she was 1 month pregnant..... At 1st it did not b...

A.   19 December 2006: I think this is a very hard time for your relationship as your boyfriend seems like he's to behave as a responsible father who cares after his baby which from my point of view is very nice of him, though u both must talk, he cannot leave you alone ... (read in full...)

"Hooking-Up"What does it mean?

Q.   What does "hooking up" mean these days? Long ago, being "hooked" meant being married. But now, does it mean immediate physical relationship?...

A.   10 December 2006: I think it's when u like somebody so much u cannot thing of anyone else or u're always remindind this person and trying to be with him her all the time it's like a crush but more emotional or psychological, it's cool when u both are hooked but.... ... (read in full...)

He invited me to the movies and I am too shy to go with him alone. What can I do?

Q.   a guy i like has invited me to the pictures. I want to go but none of my friends are coming and I am really shy what should I do? Should I go to build my confidence or should I leave it and wait until some of my friends can go with me?...

A.   9 December 2006: I think you should go walking together and that's you can get nervous about geting into a guy's car moreover if u don't know him very much and if your young or the goy is older u know.. but the normal thing is that everything goes ok, make sure u go ... (read in full...)

He promised to call me but didn't. Should I care that he didn't call?

Q.   Ok i have known this guy for awhile and he recently asked me to hangout with him but i didnt have an anwser for him at the time and he told me he would call me sometime thought out the week to see what my answer would be. Well tonite was the n...

A.   9 December 2006: Keep calm to see waht happens if he doesn't call in let's say 3 days then u can make a move an try though if he keeps the same move on and forget about it... (read in full...)

Only when I am alone do i have all the right words to say to a girl

Q.   Hello every one, I want you to really help me with my problem.Am a guy of 29,i done have a girl friend,i found it difficate to talk to a girl.i done know the rigth word to use to she will accept me.when am a alone i will have all the word in my m...

A.   9 December 2006: Write down your ideas when ur inspired and read it a couple of times a day and add one idea it will work... (read in full...)

I haven't written a single sms for 9 days, She doesn't write either.

Q.   Well, it is like that: I met this girl from Italy in april. I knew from the very beginning that she was having another relationship. It never stopped her from playing with me. I starting falling in love when she decided to come to my native country ...

A.   9 December 2006: Phone her before going and talk about the whole thing, I am Spanish and Italians are similar I feel she feels commited to her previous relationship and guilty to give the sack to her'boyfriend' though it is for sure she has passionate feelings for ... (read in full...)

I feel like them 2 are going places and not with me

Q.   Hi , I have 2 friends that are my best friends, it is just normally us 3 who hang with each other. One of my best friends fancys the other and the other feels the same. One has started asking the other out and they are being together and i feel i...

A.   9 December 2006: Yes I agree with David darling u can also join a team or an excursions group or something so u can meet new people and move on good luck... (read in full...)

She doesn't want a relationship anymore and the problem is...I can't forget about her! What should I do?

Q.   I've been in a relationship for about a month or 2. I have been in plenty of relationships in the past, dumped some girls, been dumped, and moved on. My latest relationship, however, is rather different. I'm 17, she's 19. In the past month or so ...

A.   9 December 2006: I would suggest stay friends but try to move on an do not see her so often try to keep doing things u like in your free time and go on themore activities u do the less u will remind of her, if you relax driving them drive and visit new towns with a ... (read in full...)

To parents out there--would you put your 16 year old daughter on the pill?

Q.   would you put your 16yr old daughter on the pil...

A.   9 December 2006: I Think it is not a good idea to get her on the pill as she's very young and it's no good to be on medication if there is no need I think u should talk plain to her about it so that she can trust you and tell you when she's ready or curious to have ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend slept with my sister the morning our son was born! How do I deal w/ this?

Q.   My boyfriend slept with my sister the morning our son was born. He hasnt talked to her since I found out about the two of them and he hasnt been with anyone else. But how do I deal with this?...

A.   9 December 2006: Well as a Revenful lady whos has deeply read shakespeare I would do this, I would say I forgive him cut ties with my sister and inform all my family friends and relatives about her behaviour even the people at her work or college, I would make sure ... (read in full...)

My friend posted a hurtful question about me on this site..how do I talk to her about it?

Q.   Dear Agony aunts this is a question for you. I have come across a question posted by someone I know. I have recently told this person that I am an agony aunt on this site. And I recommended this site to that person. Now however, they have done the ...

A.   9 December 2006: I think you should post an absolutely critical comment to her questions, an anonymous one of course and when you meet her smile and smile as if shewas your best friend be cynical, would u please accept some critical help???? love ;)... (read in full...)

I try to be supportive of my friend who is getting over cancer, but I feel she's just using me!

Q.   My best friend is getting over cancer at the moment so I try to be nice and call her everyday or every 2 days, I sometimes go with her to tratment as her mom is ill,I try to be suppportive and nice though she keeps including a boy a don't trust and ...

A.   8 December 2006: I appreciate very much your advice it's difficult to talk to her as I do not want to hurt her at this moment of her life. The other day she went shopping alone as I had work and she met by chance 2 of the mentioned girls who said to her the had to ... (read in full...)

What should I get my bf for our first Christmas together?

Q.   I want to get my boyfriend a gift for Christmas and I want it to be special because this is our first Christmas together. We have been dating for about 4 months and I don't know what to get him. I need help, what do you suggest?...

A.   8 December 2006: Weekend out in a Spa or something... (read in full...)

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