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Is his behaviour obsessive?

Q.   I have recently begun dating a guy. We have a six year gap between us and at the start, before we went out, we chatted on Facebook. In our relationship at the moment, he is clearly more interested in me than me to him. During our web chats, he ...

A.   22 March 2010: I don't think he's being obsessive although he could well be an obsessive person but I don't think this is enough to believe he is. I do think though he's probably jumping abit ahead of himself and you're right to pull him back in on it especial... (read in full...)

Could I still be pregnant despite having my period?

Q.   I had sex the day before valentines day and then in about the early part of March i had my period but the problem is that i still have the pregnancy symptoms like the left side of my lower abdomen is hurting me slightly but constantly i have fever ...

A.   22 March 2010: I can't really answer on the side of pregnancy symptoms as I didn't have any the whole way through my pregnancy but I did continue to have a period through the first half of it. I would just take a test and just be completely sure, its always b... (read in full...)

Best friends since babyhood... how do I shift things to a deeper level?

Q.   Dear Cupid Ive been best friends with this guy ever since we were babies. His mother and my mother are like total best friends. I heard many times from them we should be dating or that we'll end up together. My feelings for him are growing and ...

A.   22 March 2010: Its a hard thing to do as some people show how they feel in different ways you'll also find some people are really easy to read and some are so closed off you never can tell. I would probably try to test the water if you don't want to just ope... (read in full...)

She delays in answering my call. Should I do the same?

Q.   *OP's own title* I have a friend who says she is in some financial problem. My problem is that sometimes when i call her, she takes forever to call or flash back. Sometimes when i call, i feel 'she may not have enough credit to call back' and th...

A.   22 March 2010: You're right, someone calls or texts you, you either answer or if you really can't at that moment you return to them as soon as you can but not everyone thinks or sees things the same way. Some friendships just aren't equal and never will be and s... (read in full...)

What happens when your lover asks you to be just friends?

Q.   SInce the time I started dating to now I've never per say had a successful relationship. I have never broken up with a guy but every guy I have been with has broken up with me. I've never been able to figure out why but I have thought of some ...

A.   22 March 2010: I really believe you can do without someone like him in you life in any capacity, he really doesn't deserve your friendship let alone anything more than that. I'd cut any ties you have with him and move on the best you can.... (read in full...)

Should I try to get my ex to date me casually and see where it goes?

Q.   First off, i have been dating and trying to keep busy. Was with my ex for 3 and a half years..it was petty stuff i think that broke us apart..fighting over things i regret..noone cheated..we did have alot of love..he broke it off...a year lat...

A.   21 March 2010: The only thing that you might find though is given this easy option of casually and randomly he may never get back into a serious relationship with you, I feel you're trying to hold onto him in some way or another and selling yourself short in the ... (read in full...)

He pursued me, ...and then decided he just wanted to be friends.

Q.   Hello, I met this man on a dating website we were only friends for 2 months then he decided to pay for membership to contact me he even told me that he just paid to contact me so he sent me his email address so that he can contact me and s...

A.   21 March 2010: I think while he was sat there with you he was saying all the right things and avoiding any kind of confrontation in the situation. I do think you have done the right thing in stopping contact. Don't let this one bloke put you off but be caref... (read in full...)

Should I believe she never went further than texting another man?

Q.   Hi i found out my partner for 18 years was texing a blokes phone that she meet in work, she told me it was just texing anh had been going on for 5 months. now she does not going out at weekends to pubs our anything, only calls to her mothers , and ...

A.   21 March 2010: This is a woman you've been with for 18 years, you have children together, I don't think she's lying, you gave her the chance to ease her conscience and tell you the truth and made it clear you wouldn't leave either way so if she had of done ... (read in full...)

Any ideas??? How can I get him to open up and tell me what he's really thinking without actually just coming out and demanding to know??

Q.   I recently got back with my ex after him breaking up with me giving me no explanation and just before getting back togther we had a heart to heart and he told me that he has never been in a relationship before and this is his first time giving it a ...

A.   21 March 2010: I think at the moment you need to just let him find his feet, this is all really new to him and I think he might feel pressure or something if you try to get him to move onto a stage of the relationship that he's not ready for yet. Give him time... (read in full...)

How to gain back a man's trust???

Q.   How to gain back a man trust? He is virgo and I'm pisces. He likes to test me and I always fail those mind games. I always mess things up no matter how careful I am. Anyone have similar experiences and can teach me what to do?...

A.   21 March 2010: He shouldn't be playing games least of all mind ones and you shouldn't be worrying about passing them. Just be yourself, you are who he fell for so trying to change things to pass his little mind games isn't really going to be you being you.... (read in full...)

Paternity testing.

Q.   Is it possible for a child to resemble his/her potential father and the paternity test results come out to be negative?...

A.   21 March 2010: I don't think it happens often but paternity tests aren't 100% so it does/can happen. Only way to find out is get a second test done.... (read in full...)

How could he forget me so easily?

Q.   how could he forget all about me so easy? my ex left me 3 years ago.we were married for 15 years and have 2 children. my son was only 8 weeks old when I found out that he has been cheating on me with his nurse while I was pregnant. He sai...

A.   21 March 2010: He might do but you never know or he could continue his life and never really realise or think he's done wrong. You need to try your best to move past all this and concentrate on only building a relationship with him for the sake of the children... (read in full...)

Should I try to resolve our problems with another couple?

Q.   Ok I have quite a dilemma (another one actually:P). In my past I was in love with one of my best friends. She was a little older but we had a great connection. We went to the same school and we would flirt all the time but more of a friendly flirt, ...

A.   21 March 2010: Thing is she's missing a friendship with someone that put you and your relationship through all that, I wouldn't miss a friendship like that, its not a true one. I know its hard to find really good friendships but if she can destroy the friendsh... (read in full...)

She delays in answering my call. Should I do the same?

Q.   *OP's own title* I have a friend who says she is in some financial problem. My problem is that sometimes when i call her, she takes forever to call or flash back. Sometimes when i call, i feel 'she may not have enough credit to call back' and th...

A.   21 March 2010: I would try to distance yourself from her and the way she is behaving, I would understand the odd time of missing calls and something really big happening causing her to take a few days to get back to you but she doesn't even bother to apologise and ... (read in full...)

Should I try to resolve our problems with another couple?

Q.   Ok I have quite a dilemma (another one actually:P). In my past I was in love with one of my best friends. She was a little older but we had a great connection. We went to the same school and we would flirt all the time but more of a friendly flirt, ...

A.   21 March 2010: Personally I would find a way to stay away from and continue no contact with this so called friend and the situation. I'm quite surprised if your girlfriend is aware of everything that she wants to be back in that situation knowing there was and ... (read in full...)

My girlfriends insecurity is making us fight. How can I make her understand how I feel about her?

Q.   Dear cupid, i love this lady-my girlfriend and respect her too. Problem is she is too insecure and i think doesnt trust me coz i had another before we met. She thinks i dont love her more than my ex.what do i do?dont want to loose her but have tried ...

A.   21 March 2010: The only thing you can do is show her how you feel about her and reassure her and it seems like that's exactly what you have been doing. Therefore theres not really much you can do, you've done everything that you can do to help this but it seems... (read in full...)

My heart is in a million peices but I can't seem to move on!

Q.   i need to move on and i dont know how to. im a girl of 25 and i was with my girlfriend for nearly 3 years. im still so in love with her and i feel like im dying without her but i need to move on for her sake i just dont know how to. i would love to ...

A.   21 March 2010: No one can wipe away heartache or make it go away we can only learn to find a way to deal with it and get through it the best we can. The only thing I would suggest if theres really no chance for your relationship then to cut ties with your ex ... (read in full...)

I saw footage of my wife masturbating on her brother in laws cell phone! How do I approach this?

Q.   recently by chance when i got to check my wife's elder sister's husband's cell phone, i saw a video which shows my wife masturbating. her face is not there. but i know that it is her's. i dont know how did this video happened. whether with her know...

A.   21 March 2010: I would say you need to speak to your wife, if she knows about this and it was something she was fully agreeable to then she's done something wrong towards you. If she isn't aware of this then her Brother in law has done something very wrong and t... (read in full...)

I don't know if her texts means she likes me

Q.   Okay so this girl I like at school I know she likes me when I see her in the hall we give each other hugs and such I took her to a dance a while back and it was getting to the end and we started to stare into each others eyes I wanted to kiss her ...

A.   21 March 2010: She could like you but like you said, she could be using you for attention and what she can get from that. Try testing the waters, she could be feeling the same as you, unsure and not wanting to say or do anything in case its not what you're w... (read in full...)

After twenty years of being strung along I have had enough!

Q.   I am a Pisces. I have been in an on again off again relationship with a Scorpio for over 20 years. I am so tired of being lied to, being disrespected, and having my feelings and wants ignored. I want out! I can't seem to break it off. Please help ...

A.   21 March 2010: You seem to know exactly what you want, you're unhappy and want out of the relationship. Make sure you do want this and its not something you can work on together, if it is still what you want then you have to make the break. Talk to him, ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend says we have lost our spark!

Q.   How is it someone can just gradually lose that spark of love and compassion for another? Is there any way to gain it back? I've been with my boyfriend for almost two years now and a month before our anniversary he says he's just not feeling it a...

A.   21 March 2010: When you've been with someone a long time you can find yourself and them slipping into a comfortable situation with each other. This isn't always a bad thing but the things that once were just normal to do become something you have to bring ba... (read in full...)

I am shy and don't know what to talk about to my online boyfriend

Q.   I'm really desperate for help. I have a boyfriend online but recently he keeps asking if I'm mad at him because I don't talk to him a lot. But I don't know what to do cause I'm a really shy and quiet person and I'm really bad at starting up a ...

A.   21 March 2010: He can't see you, he can only read the words you type to him so when you're quiet its probably making him uncomfortable, having an online boyfriend has the downside of the fact you can't just sit there together saying nothing but just being ... (read in full...)

Although I don't want a serious relationship, I want to go further than second base

Q.   I'm a senior in college and went through a messy breakup about two months ago. Since then I've decided that I don't want a serious relationship with anyone for a while and I would rather try dating casually. I met this girl while helping ou...

A.   21 March 2010: The reason for her not wanting to move onto that part of things might not have anything to do with you being in a serious relationship with her, it might just be that she's just not ready for that side of things yet, she might want to wait no matter ... (read in full...)

We broke up but are still having sex

Q.   My ex and I broke up a little over a month ago see caught me in a stupid lie and was hurt. We stayed friends recently we began haveing sex agine and I stay with her alot she calls me hers but were still apart last night I stayed with her as we were ...

A.   21 March 2010: Personally I think she was asking you if you were together or not because she needed you to be the one to be telling her whether that was something you wanted from the situation. I would talk to her, tell her how you feel about her and what you... (read in full...)

I feel I may have settled for less

Q.   Last night my b/f and I attended a function and bumped into a couple we met several years ago, who at the time, were married to different people but found each other. I watched them from across the room when they did not know it, and obsserving ...

A.   21 March 2010: If he wasn't that kind of person then he wouldn't have been like it towards previous girlfriends so he is capable of it and it is something he can do and has been happy to do in the past. I understand you don't want to keep on having to tell him... (read in full...)

He doesn't know if he loves me or not?

Q.   i been with my boyfriend for almost a yr now and i had fallen head over heals for him. i love this man with all my heart. the problem is that he says that he doesnt know if he loves me or not. he says he feels something deep for me but does not know ...

A.   21 March 2010: I don't think you can make anyone fall for you, its something we can't control, if we could control it I'm sure plenty of people would. I think the best thing you can do is be yourself, try not to worry about it because that could change how you ... (read in full...)

Will I ever know the truth or will he just lie?

Q.   im working with a guy ive become extremely close to. we've worked together 8 months-clicked from the start and he feels the same we're really good friends and get on so well. i like him a lot-adore him even everytime i see him i get that shivery ...

A.   21 March 2010: Is that the only example of slipping up? I know sometimes people have money in savings and still state they're broke because they don't count their savings. Maybe in a way he's trying to impress you, I'd talk to him, make sure he knows you are ... (read in full...)

Should I go and meet a guy from the past when I'm married?

Q.   Recently and old "friend" has contacted me through facebook. We have not seen each other in 21 years. And we had sexual relations at the time. I feel that everything happens for a reason. And I think that we are developing some feelings for one ...

A.   21 March 2010: You have to do what is and what feels right for you, I shouldn't worry about or let the way you've changed over the years make a difference, he's obviously wanting to see you for who you are not expecting you to have not changed in those years. ... (read in full...)

Is my jealousy uncalled for?

Q.   My girlfriend and I have been together for 3 1/2 years, we have been through a lot of terrible things together, most of them my fault, however we have gotten through those things..mostly... and are trying to make things work. We have a son that is ...

A.   21 March 2010: I feel you really do need to talk to her, if she can behave badly when you are out with her I can't imagine how she behaves when you're not. She seems to be acting and doing the same kind of things she did when you weren't together, the not answ... (read in full...)

What should I do about this girl I like?

Q.   There's this girl in three of my classes at school who I have known for years. We used to be best friends and I still consider her my best friend but since she's started soccer at school, she's been rather distant with me. She's also been flirting ...

A.   21 March 2010: You've got alot coming ahead of you, in two months you're heading off to college and about to start a new life and meet new people. I would keep in contact but I would leave things for now, you could try to start something with her and then fin... (read in full...)

What do I do about my ex gossiping about me?

Q.   This guy I was dating for some time, he fooled me into giving up my first kiss, my first almost everything. I know what we felt. We really felt something. He told me he loved me that's why I gave up my first kiss but later he told me, he didnt love ...

A.   21 March 2010: I believe in the saying, the people that mind don't matter and the people that matter don't mind, true friends and people that matter or the only people that should matter in your life are those that know the truth and don't go around believing the ... (read in full...)

Deciding between two guys? Help!

Q.   Well I am in love with two different guys. and i can't make up my mind. i'm currently dating jimmy who had a thing for my friend and he cheated on her. she demanded i date him so she could go for her brother. i do like jimmy. but then theres benji. ...

A.   21 March 2010: You really need to work out who your feelings really lay with, who you really see yourself with and who gives you that feeling inside when you're with them. Don't make a choice on who can offer you the most, who's got the most going for them etc... (read in full...)

Is there any way of knowing if I'm pregnant before my period is due?

Q.   I'm 21 and had a baby about 6 weeks ago. I may be pregnant again. I had my first period since having the baby on the 5th of march. ( I'm no longer breast feeding due to milk production issues) I was wondering if there would be anyway of knowing if I ...

A.   21 March 2010: I think you'll find all pregnancy tests do need to be done when your period is due or after that or at least all I've ever come across have. I'm not completely sure but you could try a blood test at your doctors. Its worth asking your doct... (read in full...)

I want to go further with her so how should I act?

Q.   Hi, im 17 and theres this girl im really into. We were out last nite nd we wer talkin and getinn on really well..... but then she,went off with this, other guy.... Anyway i still like her alot,but after that think she sees me only as a friend.....

A.   21 March 2010: She might not think you see her in that way therefore didn't see going off with someone else as a problem if shes thinking you just see each other as friends or you could be right and she might only see you as friends. Only way to find out is t... (read in full...)

How should I feel about a younger guy having a crush on me?

Q.   Hi all!! I work with a guy whom I think has a crush on me and that I could have a crush on him... I've only worked with him for a couple of months now... I took a week off and when i got back he hugged me and said he missed me... but lately thing...

A.   21 March 2010: You're right, age is just a number but in my opinion its only a number within reason, but at the same time I don't think that is an overly big gap. The fact he is only 17 doesn't always mean he hasn't experienced life, you can easily have a 17 yea... (read in full...)

Is the whole orgasm thing overrated?

Q.   hey ive been with the same guy for a year and a half. he was my first and is fairly experianced in bed. ive always been up for some pretty interesting stuff and he's been game for it all. the only problem is, not matter what he does ive never seemed ...

A.   21 March 2010: Its not that easy for alot of women to have an orgasm but I do find knowing your own body and spending time finding out what you like and what feels good will always help in being able to get the right results when in bed with someone else. Have ... (read in full...)

Even though we broke up, could she still like me?

Q.   Me and my LDR just broke up today. we have been together for 3month and a couple of days but it seem she cant handle it anymore. She told me she still has alot of feeling for me and that there is so much thing going on and that she cant handle it. ...

A.   21 March 2010: I would give her some time, shes obviously made this decision for a reason and I would respect that because pushing her won't do you any good apart from possibly make her feel you don't respect her feelings on this. Give her a little time to sort ... (read in full...)

Is my Stepdad cheating on my mom?

Q.   I got a question for everyone but first let me explain some info my step dad and my mom have been married for some years since 2007 and every few nights I'll walk to the livingroom to get a soda or take my dog outside and I'll pass by and see...

A.   21 March 2010: This could be completely innocent, he could only make these calls when your mum is at work because when shes at home he wants to spend the time completely with her and not fill that time with family calls, also he could find himself bored and abit ... (read in full...)

Do I still have a chance if he gave up on our relationship?

Q.   My relationship is over but im confused. A few days ago i had a strong feeling that my boyfriend was talking to some one else whenever i ask him he would tell me he aint cheating and i should stop accusing him...i would do it alot because of how i ...

A.   21 March 2010: There could be many reasons for him still continuing to help you with things. Personally I feel its because he still loves you and doesn't see the relationship as completely over, just a break as things got abit out of hand and as you said, it... (read in full...)

Is he testing me to see if I fancy him or does he truly fancy me?

Q.   Ahh what do i do?! I simply cannot get this guy out of my head.. it's a major, major crush. I sort of get the feeling he likes me.. but I keep rejecting him because I think he's kidding.. and the fact that he always flirts with me infront of hi...

A.   21 March 2010: I would talk to him because only he knows the reason for why he's saying this stuff and behaving this way towards you and before you do anything or lay yourself on the line you need to know he is actually meaning what he's saying and not just doing ... (read in full...)

Is it really wrong of me to talk to his mate?

Q.   Hi all, I just need to get your views on this stupid situation I am in. I've been seeing this guy for a few months. He introduced me to his friends a few months ago. I clicked with one of his friends straight away. Anyway this week, I saw m...

A.   21 March 2010: I'm actually not surprised your boyfriend is feeling like this, you say you that you spoke to his friend about how you don't see your boyfriend as much as you'd like to yet you pick chatting on the phone to his friend when you could be on the phone ... (read in full...)

What happens when your lover asks you to be just friends?

Q.   SInce the time I started dating to now I've never per say had a successful relationship. I have never broken up with a guy but every guy I have been with has broken up with me. I've never been able to figure out why but I have thought of some ...

A.   21 March 2010: I don't think trying to be friends with someone so soon after the relationship ending is a good idea as it can feel and slip into seeming like the relationship never ended and feelings continue and people get hurt. I would distance yourself... (read in full...)

Is my jealousy uncalled for?

Q.   My girlfriend and I have been together for 3 1/2 years, we have been through a lot of terrible things together, most of them my fault, however we have gotten through those things..mostly... and are trying to make things work. We have a son that is ...

A.   20 March 2010: I don't think your jealousy is uncalled for, I would be and I'm sure alot of people would be the same in the same situation, she's behaving and doing things she did when you weren't together and openly confessed at those times she was messing around ... (read in full...)

How could he forget me so easily?

Q.   how could he forget all about me so easy? my ex left me 3 years ago.we were married for 15 years and have 2 children. my son was only 8 weeks old when I found out that he has been cheating on me with his nurse while I was pregnant. He sai...

A.   20 March 2010: I would find a way to speak to him, you may never get your question answered and I'm not sure you should even try to but you really do need to find some kind of polite ground for the sake of your children and I would try to make him see that things ... (read in full...)

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