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I am DanceintheDark,

I honestly think the vast majority of relationship problems could be solved with communication, I also think that a lot of people refuse to bring up the problems they have with their partner because they feel they are being petty.

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Have you ever left someone even though you loved them deeply, since you just had different beliefs?

Q.   I come from a big family. We were very close but I feel a little far from them now. My boyfriend was an only child. There is a birthday at least every 2 months in the family, and especially if it's the kids we like to have a party. There are also...

A.   26 July 2011: Yes you're in the right. Absolutely. If you give into the guilt, you'll be stuck here, missing out on your family, becoming less and less attached to them, and basically being non existant? This is what these kind of people do, they guilt y... (read in full...)

Friends with benefits with one guy, and now a second guy has given me his number. I don't want to play them both - how do I handle this?

Q.   I have been having a sexual relationship with someone at work. It's been going on for several months and I have no idea how long it will last. I think I have developed feelings for this person but don't want to admit it as I don't want to end the ...

A.   25 July 2011: Go for it. Look, your guy friend doesn't view you has a "romantic interest" You're just sex. It's not of his goddamn business if you befriend another guy. ... (read in full...)

Best Friend Slept with my BF. Now What???

Q.   A year ago I found out my boyfriend of one year slept with someone I considered a good friend behind my back multiple times. Obviously I was devastated, but I gave him a second chance and accepted him back into my life. During the past year I have ...

A.   25 July 2011: She did it mutiple times? Behind your back? Do you really want a best friend who does that? ... (read in full...)

Broke up with my BF because he was "sexting" this other girl, but now I want him back!

Q.   Basically, I've just recently split up with my boyfrienda month ago because he was 'sexting' this girl, we saw eachother a couple times after but now we don't speak at all because I deleted him off facebook and stuff, (I done that cos I thought out ...

A.   25 July 2011: Well first you need to learn to be okay with him sexting other girls. ... (read in full...)

Because of my past my girlfriend thinks I'm a "monster waiting to happen"

Q.   The other day, me and my soon to be wife were talking, she thought I've been acting weird since we was dating when it came to sex and just now decided to ask me about it, of course I didn't want to tell her the reason why, It's something I haven't ...

A.   24 July 2011: Forget about her. She let a good guy go because of her insecurity. Yes a lot of abusers tend to have been abused, but that doesn't mean every abused is going to become an abuser. This will scare off some women, but look at this way. The wo... (read in full...)

Nicknames for my boyfriend?

Q.   My bf and i are thinking of nicknames for each other and i can't think of any for him, wanna help me out? Hes kinda nerd like science-y and he likes video games :)...

A.   23 July 2011: Does he like Anime? Does he wear glasses? If so, call him Otacon, like from Metal gear Solid... (read in full...)

Being overlooked for a promotion at work, has left me feeling worthless

Q.   I am feeling fairly worthless. Someone got promoted at my work who is less experienced than I am, and younger. She's got very little experience to work in that capacity, and complains to management frequently about people who apparently upset her ...

A.   22 July 2011: You didn't apply. YOU DIDN'T APPLY. You don't get to feel sad, if you don't speak up for what you want, you don't get to run around and cry when you don't get it. ... (read in full...)

Getting pregnant from a handjob?

Q.   i gave my boyfriend a handjob and some semen got on my hand.i wiped it dry with kleenex. after 15 minutes i went to go have a shower as i was takign off my clothes my hand touched my vagina accidentally. could i be pregnant?? pleas help me i am so ...

A.   22 July 2011: the fact that you're asking this says you're probably too young to even be doing sexual things. ... (read in full...)

Should I marry someone that I know has cheated more than once?

Q.   I am 25 years old and engaged to be married. I have been with my fiance for about 4 and a half years and we have a 3 year old child together. About 9 to 10 months ago I found out he was cheating on me. I don't think the relationship was at a ...

A.   20 July 2011: Depends. Are you okay with him sleeping with other girls? Yes? Then Marry him. No? Then don't marry him. ... (read in full...)

My anger made him leave me

Q.   Dear Cupid. I've been in a 10 month relationship and im so happy with my boyfriend. In some situations, when the girlfriend gets the boyfriend angry, he'll tell her off or lay his hands on her. Obviously we all know he's a douchebag if it gets to ...

A.   20 July 2011: This is not what you want to hear, but you the best thing you can do is just leave him, and not bother. ... (read in full...)

Is cybersex cheating?

Q.   I have a cybersex habit. I had it before I met my wife and I still have it. I have a very high sex drive and my wife just doesn't keep up with me by any stretch. To me it is just a step beyond jerking myself off. In fact, that's what it is. Some...

A.   20 July 2011: Yep. How would you feel if SHE did this?... (read in full...)

I'm inexperienced sexually compared to my wife. How can I know if I'm satisfying her?

Q.   I recently got married, and I don't have a lot of sexual experience for my age (early 30s). Although my wife has quite a bit of experience sexually, we didn't have sex before marriage because she decided awhile back to abstain until marriage. Due ...

A.   19 July 2011: 4-6 to orgasms!?!? Dear god. You have nothing to worry about. So many woman don't get an orgasm at all. ... (read in full...)

Have you ever left someone even though you loved them deeply, since you just had different beliefs?

Q.   I come from a big family. We were very close but I feel a little far from them now. My boyfriend was an only child. There is a birthday at least every 2 months in the family, and especially if it's the kids we like to have a party. There are also...

A.   18 July 2011: You don't just have "different beliefs" He's controlling your life. He doesn't love you for you, he loves your for this person he's molded you into. ... (read in full...)

Does being bisexual exist in some people?

Q.   Where can I start. Growing up I kinda found guys more attractive and going through puberty I liked looking at gay porn. I never looked a sexually things with women involved. There were times when i liked girls also. But I never been just fully ...

A.   17 July 2011: Heres the advice I give you regards to dating. If theres a girl you like, go for it. If theres a guy you like, go for it. You don't have to choose which gender, just go for what PERSON you like. ... (read in full...)

Are all men into kink?

Q.   I mean, really, dating at age 49 seems like I have to deal with a lot of kink. And they're bloody upfront about it too: I go to a singles dance mixer night last night, and these are the chatty pick up lines blokes used, "what do you like in a man?" ...

A.   17 July 2011: Married and Taken. ... (read in full...)

I've received an offer to work in the porn industry. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Q.   i worked as a shot girl in a club. i basically wear a g string, a micro skirt and a crop top. for those who dont know a shot girl goes around dressed like i described handing out shots. anyway, i got chatting to a guy one work night. i finished earl...

A.   16 July 2011: I'm glad that you feel like you made the right choice, and that things are going good for you, it's always nice to hear positive experiences about an industry full of horror stories. ... (read in full...)

Beautiful woman extremely friendly to me at first meeting. Red flag?

Q.   Right, so my mate and i were at a pub couple of nights go, and im sitting at a table, and i notice a drop dead gorgeous woman sitting with a friend. Friend goes up to go the ladies room, so gorgeous lady is sitting alone. I whisper to my mate to ...

A.   8 July 2011: Alright, look, your friend didn't approach her because he assumed she'd be "stuck up". I'm going to bet a whole lot of other guys think that too. I'm going to be bet she doesn't normally get approached, and was really happy that someone did. ... (read in full...)

I'm never going to find a guy! Is it my size or what?

Q.   Hey so I need help. I'm starting to think that I will never find a guy. I'm a plus size model (fiercely real) and have had guys tell me im gorgeous but never want to be in a relationship with me. Is it my size or what? Its kinda lowering my ...

A.   7 July 2011: I have a question. You say they don't want a relationship with you, do you say that because they haven't asked you out? Or have you asked them out and they rejected you? Guys usually don't go for the really beautiful girls because they're too scar... (read in full...)

Sex with a high class prostitute

Q.   Is that less reprehensible? It is interesting to see how people judge prostitutes very harshly and yet someone who has lots of casual sex, one night stands and has a very high number is not considered trashy, just living their life. I guess wh...

A.   7 July 2011: In my personal opinion high class is a lot better. Low class street walkers are usually forced into it, they have no other choice, which kind of ruins the act when you think about it. A high class girl like you are saying, who actually WANTS TO... (read in full...)

Do you think he never cared?

Q.   My boyfriend and i been arguing a lot lately, he said he wanted a break and i said no, i don't believe in being an option. i said it was over n i wish him the best. we both hung up after. he hasn't called or text me since. its been two days. we ...

A.   5 July 2011: You broke up with him, you're the one who has to go BEGGING TO HIM to take YOU back. ... (read in full...)

Why do so many girls, such as myself, go for complete JERKS?

Q.   A general question, for everyone out there. Why do so many girls, such as myself, go for complete JERKS? I'm meet these lovely, kind, hard-working and attractive men, who have similar interests as me and whom I can really talk to, but I'm just...

A.   30 June 2011: Nice guy's just don't ignite your attraction. Really. Most of the time the nice guy isn't going to be the upfront guy who flirts with you and makes you feel sexy. Bad boys they make you feel sexy, their body language, their attitude.... (read in full...)

Second-rate sex life, caused by my new found self esteem issues, or is it him? What to do?

Q.   Hey Aunts, I'm currently with a guy who is almost perfect. Caring, respectful, extremely nice, cute... just one problem. We've been together almost two years and aren't very sexual. Some of it comes from me, because we were friends first and while ...

A.   29 June 2011: Sounds like he suffers from the whore/madonna complex. He views you as his future wife and potentional mother of his children, therefor he can't view you sexually. You're "innocent" and "pure" and "Untainted" But his ex girlfriend, He viewed h... (read in full...)

Women only, I need your advice.

Q.   Hello ALL!! I need some help, this is aimed at women only!! A little advice would not go a miss. It's about the dreaded pubic hair...im a teenage girl and i choose to shave my pubic hair. However, i have never once been able to shave without ...

A.   26 June 2011: Have you tried using something for sensitive skin? Also after you shave, get like a wash cloth and gently exfoliated the area, and put some oil, or cream for sensitive skin. ... (read in full...)

I've made a mess. How do I tell my best friend I had sex with her boyfriend?

Q.   I have been dating this guy for two years. (Lets call him, Kyle.) And everything was perfect. He would send me flowers just because... not many guys do that! He also is very big on his religion and respects me. Kyle is sweet and amazing. All my ...

A.   26 June 2011: You need to tell her. Your friendship is going to be destroyed yes, she can't trust you. But at least you had the decency to be HONEST. With this there is at least a chance at rebuilding it, if you keep it a secret from her for five years and s... (read in full...)

Why can't I keep a man?

Q.   I am an attractive woman, independent, loyal and have a big heart. But for some reason I cannot keep a man. I have had several relationships and cannot seem to keep a man. I am good in bed, cook, take very good care of my children, keep a clean ...

A.   25 June 2011: Judging from your post I can guess things that are going wrong. The first red flag is the "man of your dreams." It sounds like you have low self esteem if the man of your dreams is someone who mistreats you and abandons you. You need to sto... (read in full...)

Why shouldn't I be embarrassed about being a virgin?

Q.   Hey, I just have a quick question. I asked everyone here a while back whether I should tell my girlfriend that I'm a virgin or not and people kept telling me I shouldn’t be embarrassed about it. Why? Why shouldn’t I? Most guys loose their the vcar...

A.   25 June 2011: Because you shouldn't. I know several guys around the age as you who are still virgins. Let me tell you something though, virginity is really more a social construct than anything. When I was younger, I thought my virginity was precious, an... (read in full...)

Husband cheated on me with 2 girls and has babies with both, but refuses to leave me. What should I do?

Q.   Hello, I have a question. I have been with my husband 11 years. We have 2 kids. I just found out at the end of the year he has cheated on me twice and has two kids with two different girls. I feel betrayed and don't know what to do. I don't know if ...

A.   25 June 2011: He claims he doesn't want to lose his family? If he didn't want to lose his family, he wouldn't have betrayed you in the first place! Do you want to be with someone who gave two other women babies? While he supposed to be yours only? That is a ... (read in full...)

My friend keeps teasing me with "I know something about you that you don't know." What is his problem??

Q.   Ok so I'm a 17 year old male and I've known this guy since like 6th grade but we've recently been great friends for like 2 years. We are great friends you could say. We smoke together we get drunk together. He invites me to go to walmart with him. ...

A.   21 June 2011: Well. I'm just gonna say the first thing that came to my mind. It sounds like he has the hots for you. ... (read in full...)

Question about feminie hygiene

Q.   well i have a situation. i wash my vagina area everyday more than once and it still smells i am a virgin and everything i just dont know why it doesnt smell good?...

A.   16 June 2011: Vaginas smell like vaginas. They aren't going to smell like roses. ... (read in full...)

Is my mom being ridiculous or am I?

Q.   My mom hasn't cooked dinner in over three months. If she does, its one day out of the week and the leftovers are expected to tide us over until she next cooks. Since she doesn't grocery shop often enough, I end up buying all my food or just not ...

A.   15 June 2011: You're not a baby anymore. Your parents are busy and work. You're 19, you're an adult now. You should know in the real world there is no 'summer'.... (read in full...)

Do I need to achieve more so I can get who I desire?

Q.   I got this problem. I like beautiful girls! lol Outer beauty isn't the only thing, but higher status guys definitely go after them. My looks are 8-9. That doesn't mean a lot to women who look just as good though. So I was wondering, do I need to ...

A.   12 June 2011: Dress nice, get a cool expensive car, have a well paying job. ... (read in full...)

I can't stop thinking about my boyfriend's threesome!

Q.   This is a question I know is on here often. But I really need any good answer. My boyfriend and I have been dating a year and a half, plan to get married in January of next year, now I am just waiting on "the perfect time" he has planned to propo...

A.   10 June 2011: I haven't been through the EXACT same thing, it wasn't a threesome. But I had the exact same reason, things would remind me of it, and i'd be disgusted, and my view would change of him. Like you, i'd do all these things to try and reassure mys... (read in full...)

Split up with my GF, did I do the right thing?

Q.   I have broken up with my girlfriend after bieng together a few years. She wouldnt let me see my friends She over reacted at the smallest things She worshiped me too much. She had loads of insecurities and pushed them onto me Did I do th...

A.   10 June 2011: Sounds like it. Why do you feel like you need to justify it though? ... (read in full...)

Is it wrong for me to read these books even though I'm technically more pure then most girls my age?

Q.   Hello! I'm going to get straight to the point and not beat around the bush. I'm a 18 year old virgin and I love to read romance novels. Not just the nice sappy ones, I like to read the sexy intense one with wild sex in them. I love historic novels ...

A.   8 June 2011: Theres absolutely nothing wrong with it. When I was pure I used to read it...and write it. :P... (read in full...)

As an American woman, is it possible for me to find a Mexican man to marry?

Q.   I`m feeling blue and I don't see how I can ever be happy. I don't want to date or marry someone just to be dating or marrying someone, I want to share my life with someone I really love. Being lonely is horrible but I won't settle for someone I ...

A.   7 June 2011: Look. You don't need to justify yourself. It's okay if you're only attracted to Mexican guys. You're 30-35 you're not a granny yet. Have you actually asked any of these guys out? Or do you just wait around assuming they won't like you? Pic... (read in full...)

Do I accept the proposal from my FWB?!

Q.   I've been FWB with this guy for about 4 and a half years. But it's been an unspoken rule with the other people we know and at our school that we're both unavailable. We see each other all of the time, we have the most amazing conversations and I ...

A.   5 June 2011: Why would you say yes to a guy who can't even openly call you his girlfriend?... (read in full...)

What is it about red nail polish?

Q.   Why do guys like it when a girl paints her nails and toe nails red? what is it about the red nail polish? ...

A.   5 June 2011: Because red is sexy and sexual. ... (read in full...)

Lost interest in Sex. Wife angrily says I will get it back with another woman. Is this true?

Q.   I have a sexual dysfunction ,what started 8 years ago. The doctor couldn't diagnose me with any condition,what can cause this. Not even after several specialists visit. As strange as it sounds ,I don't know why do I have this problem. That I...

A.   5 June 2011: Actually yes. There have been studies that show that long term monogamy kills a guys sex drive. ... (read in full...)

So was it really my ugly self this whole time? :(

Q.   [Moderator note: Users own title] I am crying so bad as i right this i feel horrible right now, so my boyfriend looked at porn and i found out about a year and a half ago and i came online for help because i have such a low self esteem and i felt l...

A.   4 June 2011: No. The problem isn't you, it's him. I'm overweight, i've been with guys who looked at porn, they found me sexy and could get it up EASILY. Chances are you can find someone like that too. ... (read in full...)

Wife Said Top Fantasy Is Another Woman

Q.   My wife and I were sharing fantasies. I thought mine were fairly normal and things we could do together. However, My wife's number 1 fantasy is sex with another woman. I was shocked! I am actually not part of any of her fantasies she listed. I ...

A.   2 June 2011: Yes you're overreacting. It's 'Fantasy'. What she wants in reality is probably very different. ... (read in full...)

Why would gay sex turn me on?

Q.   I'm a bi-sexual, 21 year old female with a straight boyfriend of the same age and we've been together for a year. We're both open minded about watching porn and sometimes, we even watch it together. We find it's more educational for us and it spices ...

A.   2 June 2011: One guy is sexy. So two guys is pretty sexy too. ... (read in full...)

Did my daughter have sex while she was visiting a friend? Or am I over-exaggerating things?

Q.   I am a father to a 17 year old girl. A little over a month ago i gave her permission to stay at her friend's house during Easter recess. She DID go, because i called one day and spoke to her mom who then passed the phone. Fine. I was proud of her. ...

A.   1 June 2011: I think you are just worrying too much about your daughter. Teen girls joke like that, seriously. me and my cousin used to joke like that all the time. The "it wasn't reality...yet. MUAAA-HAHAHAHAHA!!" part just means that the friend knows she... (read in full...)

I've received an offer to work in the porn industry. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Q.   i worked as a shot girl in a club. i basically wear a g string, a micro skirt and a crop top. for those who dont know a shot girl goes around dressed like i described handing out shots. anyway, i got chatting to a guy one work night. i finished earl...

A.   25 April 2011: Well the advantages are, good pay, sex. The disadvantages would be getting recognized. Eventually you'll get older and lose your looks, and chances are nobody is going to want to hire an ex porn star for something professional. Plain sex is only ... (read in full...)

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