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I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get her back but I don't know where to start! Help?

Q.   okay , it is been along time now but i'm back ...and i have a question ..i really need help with it because i have no idea what to do . if you hurt your friend how many time do you say i'm sorry and what do you do when she just doesn't want to ...

A.   30 May 2013: I still don't see how we can give you the proper advice you need to move forward without the background story on this? your still pretty evasive about the subject, your not saying what it is you have done which is so bad that has made her act this ... (read in full...)

I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get her back but I don't know where to start! Help?

Q.   okay , it is been along time now but i'm back ...and i have a question ..i really need help with it because i have no idea what to do . if you hurt your friend how many time do you say i'm sorry and what do you do when she just doesn't want to ...

A.   28 May 2013: HI The only thing you can do is leave her alone now for her to make up her own mind about things. If she still no loner wants to be friends then there is really nothing you can do. Can I ask what was so bad she has cut you from her life lik... (read in full...)

We both lost our feelings for each other overnight. How does this happen?

Q.   On January 20th, I met this girl at a club and got her number. The next day, I texted her and since we were both bored, we ended up going meeting at the mall later on. Instant connection... We had the best time. Afterwards, we continued textin...

A.   25 May 2013: HI you need to except it for what it was and move forward. She wants to stay friends so if you can deal with that then that's all you can do. If you can't then just slowly back away more and more each day. IF for any reason she decides she's bo... (read in full...)

Should I pursue something here? Or just let it go and accept that it's not meant to be.

Q.   I have known K for a few years before we started talking and hanging out more as friends. He was due to move to another country so we met up for lunch, which ended up in coffee, drinks etc. Over the next few days we hung out a bit.....at a time ...

A.   25 May 2013: HI I think you should let it go. He has made it pretty clear. Don't be his fallback girl for everytime he fancy's a booty call because thats what that was, a long goodbye bootycall which unfortunately you walked right into. I don't doubt he... (read in full...)

Should I put it out there that I have feelings for her?

Q.   I know I shouldn't be, but I'm really pumped right now, and my head is swimming in possibilities. I've known this girl for 2 years, she was one of the first girls I met at college. I've always thought she was great, but up until about 8 months a...

A.   25 May 2013: Your very welcome..... now go and have some fun, enjoy your trip as it could be the trip you talk to your kids & gran kids about one day !! :D Mandyx... (read in full...)

My sister in laws children never listen to anything their told?

Q.   Dear Cupid, I am 18 weeks pregnant and experiencing LOADS of hormones. Please no judging on this questions because I know that if I wasn't pregnant and feeling all of these emotions that I would never be feeling like this. In every article I'...

A.   21 May 2013: HI Forget the hormones right now, these children sound completely out of hand!......you need to tell your partner that whilst you are pregnant and at a delicate time right now, you need all the peace and rest you can get before your baby arr... (read in full...)

What birth defects could have been caused from caffeine, smoking and being fed by bottle?

Q.   My mother smoked cigarettes and consumed a lot of Caffeine while she was pregnant with me. I was also always bottle fed, never breast fed. I'm wondering what birth defects (if any) could have been caused by those three factors? ...

A.   19 May 2013: HI Have a look at this..... Staying healthy during pregnancy - Alcohol, smoking, and caffeine www.umm.edu › Medical Reference › Pregnancy Guide Hope this helps Mandy x... (read in full...)

I haven't had sex in 10 years. Will my sex drive stop if I don't have sex?

Q.   Dear Cupid, I am in my early fourties haven't had sex in ten years of my life I was wondering will my sex drive go away if I don't hurry up and have sex.I don't use vibrators, no sex toys period I just try to keep my mind on other things like every ...

A.   19 May 2013: HI What happened in your life that you have not been active sexually for so long? a little bit more info would be good here. But to answer your question NO, you could not have sex for 20 yrs it wouldn't mean you never would again AND enjoy it... (read in full...)

Should I put it out there that I have feelings for her?

Q.   I know I shouldn't be, but I'm really pumped right now, and my head is swimming in possibilities. I've known this girl for 2 years, she was one of the first girls I met at college. I've always thought she was great, but up until about 8 months a...

A.   19 May 2013: HI lets see how this feels for you... A) Do I have any real basis to believe I might have a chance (Stupid question, you can’t really tell, I know, just me freaking out)? I think maybe she does like you, and that fact she has asked... (read in full...)

I'm afraid of people judging us over the age difference

Q.   Im 21 and my boyfriend is 62. I am falling in love with him. When we go out Im a little nervous about people staring or asking questions. How do I get over this? He is the most amazing man I have ever met. Hes so patient, kind, and understanding. He ...

A.   18 May 2013: I'm Not angry at you OP, I am just letting you know ( which you have now decided advice from others you DON'T want ) that maturity comes with age, age comes with experience, and you are barley mature enough to fully appreciate your situation. I will ... (read in full...)

Thinking about moving in together so I wanted to go furniture shopping, he just tells me to go on my own so he can go out drinking! Is this what our life is going to be like?

Q.   I am 27 and have been with my boyfriend for 3.5 years. We have recently been talking about moving in together, but it has started causing problems between us because we have such different ideas about what it will be like. At the moment we have ...

A.   15 May 2013: HI I think if your looking for a settled long term fullfilling relationship then his not the one for you. His clearly not read or likely to be any time soon hun. I think maybe you have both grown apart and want different things. If your hap... (read in full...)

The fact that he doesn't take care of himself makes it hard for me to see a future for the relationship

Q.   You will think that I am very superficial. (I am not even saying "you may think" I know that it is superficial.) I have just started seeing this guy. He is very smart, sweet and caring. He is a little bit on the heavy side but I do find him ...

A.   14 May 2013: HI I'm sorry but you just started dating him and already you want to change him. If you try to mention anything about this to him I think it would completely knock his confidence and ruin whatever you have together. If you don't feel attracte... (read in full...)

Does a relationship need 'the talk'?

Q.   I'm 21 and have been seeing a guy a few years older than me for almost 3 months now. He's the most amazing man, so sweet, considerate, intelligent, funny, handsome etc. We really enjoy each other's company, and see each other at least once a week. ...

A.   14 May 2013: I feel that the things you have said that he has said to you sounds like his trying to get the same answer what your wanting to know, is this a BF/GF relationship? I don't think 3 months is rushing it ( or pushing it)to find out if your an item. If ... (read in full...)

Does a relationship need 'the talk'?

Q.   I'm 21 and have been seeing a guy a few years older than me for almost 3 months now. He's the most amazing man, so sweet, considerate, intelligent, funny, handsome etc. We really enjoy each other's company, and see each other at least once a week. ...

A.   12 May 2013: HI Sounds like you are in a relationship to him, so I would ( the next time you are together) ask him straight, Tell him you love what you have together and just need to know are you an item :D I think I know the answer to that already myself l... (read in full...)

Why do a lot of guys like easy girls? Will my boyfriend cheat on me?

Q.   Why do a lot of guys like and go for really easy and slutty women? The reason I ask this is because even though I'm a woman myself, I've had bad experiences with these types of women. The current situation I'm in is really annoying me. Ther...

A.   12 May 2013: HI I don't think your BF will go there as he told you what she was up to and is not impressed. My only concern is why he would allow her to continue to flirt and not block her. She is obviously a desperate insecure woman herself, she... (read in full...)

13 year old girl, do I masturbate too much?!

Q.   im a 13 year old girl, and i masturbate like 5 times a day. is this too much, am i normal?...

A.   12 May 2013: HI If indeed you are 13 and a girl then no it is not normal ( neither is it wrong) for you to be doing this so often. It is however normal to explore and experiment as you are still growing and finding out who you are.so don't feel bad. But... (read in full...)

How do I make a good impression?

Q.   I just recently have really gotten to know this Girl. She was in a class of mine and we didn't really talk until the end of the semester. We started to hang out more because we were studying for exams. One night we stayed up until five in the ...

A.   12 May 2013: HI 1) SHE IS DEFINATELY SHOWING SIGNS SHE IS INTO YOU 2) JUST BE YOURSELF , AS THAT IS WHAT HAS ATTRACTED HER IN THE FIRST PLACE :D MANDY X... (read in full...)

Fake profiles on match.com?

Q.   I'd like feedback from other guys who have used match.com. I've had a profile up for a week and already I've received quite a few winks from real hotties. I know sites do this to get gulible men to sign up so I expected one or two, but should I ...

A.   12 May 2013: HI Oasis.com is 100% free. But if you want a real relationship and not a cheap fling your better PAYING for the realibe sites like eharmony or Zoosk. Although I think many dating sites have a bad rep these day's as so many people just get stru... (read in full...)

My baby daddy has a new girlfriend but wont let me live my own life!

Q.   I have kids with a guy. And he has a new girlfriend but he still sends me flowers. And cards, still texts me he misses me. And I have started dating someone new. I have told my boyfriend and he is mad. I can't stop talking to him or cut him out of ...

A.   12 May 2013: HI It's really quite simple, tell him " you are the father of our children and that's it, if you can't except I have moved on with my life as have you then I will have no other choice but to arrange supervised visits and have a restrain... (read in full...)

Stress has caused us to fight a lot lately, and the last one, he got a little violent. I don't know what to do.

Q.   So here is the thing. We have been in a great relationship for almost 3 years. I love him with all my heart and he is the type of guy who brings me flowers for nothing in particular. We moved in together about 7 months ago and things have been going ...

A.   10 May 2013: HI Just be very careful, like I said in my previous post once you forgive the first time (many times) it will happen again and again, getting more aggressive than the first time. I hope it works in your favour. Good luck Mandy x... (read in full...)

My friends are open about going on internet dating sites despite being married, yet I don't feel comfortable with this. Opinions please?

Q.   What do you think about this please. I have some friends they are a married Indian Hindu couple with a year old child. I have learnt from her that her husband goes onto Internet dating sites for fun. He was contacted by an escort who said she ...

A.   10 May 2013: HI I think it is very wrong, he is abusing his wifes good nature, this is not a marriage. your right to be concerned. I would let her know that this is unexceptable behaviour. However if she chooses to allow him to continue this way there re... (read in full...)

I don't think I can cope with another disappointment from boyfriend. What should I do?

Q.   Dear Aunts. My bf moved in with me 2 years ago and then his ex wife ordered him to move back (his old place was close to hers and with me he was an hour away) because he was not so available for the 2 kids. Which he did. Now he is looking at a new ...

A.   9 May 2013: HI Sounds a bit suspicious to me to be honest. Why would he move back when she is his EX? damanded or not she has no right and why would he do what she says? I think maybe his been doing a bit more than seeing the kids. If however he is ju... (read in full...)

I think I’m losing my girlfriend, so how can I get her back?

Q.   A little about myself first, I am a 34 year old male who has crohn’s disease, epilepsy, depression and anxiety and I did have anger management problems but that has been knocked on the head. I see a counselor for my depression and anxiety and i th...

A.   9 May 2013: HI With all your illneses it's no wonder you depressed. I feel though that whilst your in this state of mind and body a relationship is this manner is an NO GO!....you need to get back into health mind and body before you can seriously ta... (read in full...)

I'm afraid of people judging us over the age difference

Q.   Im 21 and my boyfriend is 62. I am falling in love with him. When we go out Im a little nervous about people staring or asking questions. How do I get over this? He is the most amazing man I have ever met. Hes so patient, kind, and understanding. He ...

A.   9 May 2013: HI Clearly you are still quite immature to really understand the situation you have put yourself in with that kind of response. I agree with what most have replied back to you especially the fact that in 1-3 yrs you won't be together. The mere... (read in full...)

I'm afraid of people judging us over the age difference

Q.   Im 21 and my boyfriend is 62. I am falling in love with him. When we go out Im a little nervous about people staring or asking questions. How do I get over this? He is the most amazing man I have ever met. Hes so patient, kind, and understanding. He ...

A.   7 May 2013: HI There ARE going to be many people wondering and judging you both, as the age gap is huge! why would a man of his age want to be with a girl who quite honestly looks like she could be his grandaughter? and why would a young girl of 21 w... (read in full...)

My 60 year old married dad is flirting with 20 year old girls! How do I handle this?

Q.   My 60 year old married DAD is flirting with girls half his age. Recently i accidentally happened to see an SMS in his mobile where he was expressing his love(attraction) to some 20 odd yr old woman. I was shocked, as I never expected this of...

A.   7 May 2013: I think it would be better to have a man to man talk with him first, you don't want to go speaking to these women yet, as you say his retiring you wouldn't want his last days at work to be deflating. I am sure that it wont be to long before your ... (read in full...)

My 60 year old married dad is flirting with 20 year old girls! How do I handle this?

Q.   My 60 year old married DAD is flirting with girls half his age. Recently i accidentally happened to see an SMS in his mobile where he was expressing his love(attraction) to some 20 odd yr old woman. I was shocked, as I never expected this of...

A.   6 May 2013: HI I must say this is not unusual. He is probablly going through a mid life crisis ( this don't mean I condoe what his doing) as his a married man. However he is probally enjoying the attention, feels desireable and attractive regardle... (read in full...)

Is it wrong to date him if I still chat with his ex-wife?

Q.   So this may be drawn out but I feel like I need to include as much info as I can. My ex and I are currently going through a divorce. We have been separated for 1.5 yr and were married 7 years. During our relationship we became close with an old ...

A.   5 May 2013: HI I don't think it's wrong persay BUT I wouldn't feel comfortable with it if it were me. At the end of the day it's a little close to home if you catch my drift. He may be havinf a divorce BUT I bet if his ex finds out s**t will hit the fan,... (read in full...)

I am extremely unhappy with me weight...can you help?

Q.   I am very overweight and i am extremely unhappy with my weight. I am 5'5 and currently weight 122.5kg, i have lost 2 kg but even with exercise and lowered calorie intake it wont shift anymore. When i started loosing weight i lost 3 kg, put on 4, ...

A.   5 May 2013: HI I know how frustrated you must feel, but you HAVE to be honest with yourself , you can't expect to lose weight if you have sneaky nibbles here and there and not exercise routinely.... two days on one day off three days on one day off, rep... (read in full...)

Is it worth it to have friends? I don't feel like I have any true friends

Q.   Hey everyone. I know this is a stupid question to ask but is it worth it to have friends? Maybe someone can help me out here. I feel like throughout my teenage years I have been mistreated by a lot of people I considered my friends. I'm alw...

A.   2 May 2013: HI Of course it's worth it. Finding a true friend is like finding a life long partner, you wouldn't just marry anyone would you? same goes with friends, you get to know them and if you like them you become friends, the good friends then GRE... (read in full...)

Should I tell my cousin I love him, or make him fall in love with me?

Q.   im a teenager, im in love with my cousin but he dosent know that. i want him to be my life partner. their family is so close to me. i tried hard to forget him, but unable to do it. i am unable to avoid him. when i see him my heart beat increases and ...

A.   30 April 2013: HI I am not sure what the law is in your country, but in mine ( UK ) it's not legal. And not to mention that this is your aunts son! it would NOT be right to be with him. It could cause many family arguments and even break the family up. BUT ... (read in full...)

How do I get my girlfriend out of my house? I'm sick of her lies and her cheating...

Q.   I have been dating a girl for almost two years. She has constantly lied and told me she was not talking to guys. She talks to guys that don't help her I help her financially and emotionally, and I have taken care of her when she is sick or car ...

A.   30 April 2013: HI Such a shame when women treat men this way, especially as your the hand that feeds her! If I were in your situation this is what I would do ok. 1) pack her things and leave them in the garage. 2) change the locks of your house... (read in full...)

My boyfriend has asked if I'm ok if he goes to Amsterdam with 2 single friends. I already don't completely trust him! Should I tell him to stay behind?

Q.   HI all, Im in a sticky situation with my boyfriend of 3 years, and really need some advice! last year for valentines we went away to Amsterdam on a city break for a couple of days and had such a good time we went again in december, my boyfriend has ...

A.   29 April 2013: HI I really feel for you on this one, but if i'm honest right now I would go with asking him to either invite you too or stay behind. I Think we all know about amstedam ! it's not so much the not trusting it's the place he wants to go too with ... (read in full...)

Does my husband not even care enough about me to answer these questions?

Q.   i asked my husband, does he think i am beautiful? He said he didn't know. He never looks at me that way. When i asked him what he likes about me, he said he doesn't know. What do this mean or what should i do? ...

A.   21 April 2013: HI I think you know what you should do deep down, and that is leave him! Normally I would advice to patch up a marriage, and work on the issues. BUT your husband sounds like a complete and utter p**s taker. why continue with this man? ... (read in full...)

GF sister keeps making a pass at me, HELP

Q.   i am 30 my girlfriend is 22 we got a good relationship but her sister keeks hitting on me the more she dose the more i think about it but she is 14 help me...

A.   20 April 2013: HI That's brilliant news. I am glad you realised the danger of this situation and the importance of letting her family know how she is behaving. now just remember to steer clear from her at all times when alone. Mandy ... (read in full...)

How can you tell when it's worth getting back together? How do you know whether to believe it if he says he's willing to change?

Q.   I slept with my ex...and it was great... I was actually thinking maybe breaking up was wrong after all, because we get on so great. But then, he started doing some 'old stuff' and I remembered why we broke up. Where's the balance? How can...

A.   20 April 2013: HI Well obviously there is much unfinished business between you both, and the fact that your allowing him to keep in contact and then have sex with him say's it all. An EX though is and EX for a reason, don't go back to the past look forwar... (read in full...)

Does my husband not even care enough about me to answer these questions?

Q.   i asked my husband, does he think i am beautiful? He said he didn't know. He never looks at me that way. When i asked him what he likes about me, he said he doesn't know. What do this mean or what should i do? ...

A.   20 April 2013: HI If your Husband say's he doesn't know if your beautiful or what he likes about you, then I suggest you tell him there is no point in this marriage. What kind of husband would be that cold about their wife? none that I know, only the ty... (read in full...)

I'm depressed. I had an abortion 2 years ago and still haven't gotten over it

Q.   Two years ago I had an abortion. I don't agree with abortions, and I didn't want to at the time but my parents wanted me to and my boyfriend at the time was cheating on me with my friend. I really regret what I did, there isn't a day that goes by ...

A.   18 April 2013: HI Such a shame you never had the support you needed when you needed it. you can go to the dr's and they wont judge you or disbelieve you. You did what you felt was right at the time under pressure, and I know it may not seem like it now... (read in full...)

How can I have a better relationship with my mom, boyfriend and children??

Q.   I need help. I have "relationship" problems with my mom, my hisband AND my kids! Im 24 years old, and currently moved in with my mother and grandfather to help them care for themselves. My mother is a hoarder. She has many emotional issues, and Her ...

A.   18 April 2013: HI Firstly you should be really REALLY proud of yourself for getting this far, with everything your dealing with it's no wonder why your stressed out. Ok with your relationship with you and your mum- As she is suffering with bipolar, y... (read in full...)

GF sister keeps making a pass at me, HELP

Q.   i am 30 my girlfriend is 22 we got a good relationship but her sister keeks hitting on me the more she dose the more i think about it but she is 14 help me...

A.   18 April 2013: HI Tell your GF straight away, don't let temptation ruin your life. one) you would go on a sex offenders list for underage sex. two )you will lose your GF forever, not to mention your friends, and family members who would see this as a disgusti... (read in full...)

How do I make the most of being single?

Q.   I'm 19 and in my second year at college; I've got a good social life, but I often get depressed because I'm single and I've never had a boyfriend before. I spend loads of time with others, but I feel like I've seen everything there is to see about ...

A.   18 April 2013: HI WHAT GAVE YOU THE IMPRESSION THAT THESE GUYS WERE ONLY AFTER ONE THING? SOMETIMES IN LIFE YOU HAVE TO TAKE CHANCES IF YOU WANT TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP. THAT DON'T MEAN YOU HAVE TO COMPROMISE YOUR BELIEFS, IF YOU WANT TO STAY PURE UNTILL Y... (read in full...)

I'm so frustrated! I have no sex drive at all!

Q.   I am so frustrated. I've been married for 13 years and have 4 children. I'm only 32, but hate sex and don't know why. I love my husband and we are very happy, but over the last year I have no sex drive at all. I have sex with him, just to make him ...

A.   18 April 2013: HI Alot of women go through this and I can totally understand as I have been there. What your feeling ( I feel ) is you resent him because you are the wife, the mother, the cook, the cleaner, the ironer, and the sexual provider. So you feel you... (read in full...)

Stress has caused us to fight a lot lately, and the last one, he got a little violent. I don't know what to do.

Q.   So here is the thing. We have been in a great relationship for almost 3 years. I love him with all my heart and he is the type of guy who brings me flowers for nothing in particular. We moved in together about 7 months ago and things have been going ...

A.   11 February 2013: HI Starting a row is one thing, being violent no matter how or why is unexceptable! I would not wait for a second time. I would get out now, once you allow it the first time he will do it again and the next time he get's really angry and it... (read in full...)

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