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No replies yet... 4 April 2018: This article is prompted by a question about take out soup. The OP felt slighted by her Boyfriend's offering. The subject is deeply symbolic, and crucial to a major love language and an important emotional need. The "Is the size of the take out ...
An old Uncle muses
No replies yet... 30 March 2017: My style of posting has been going through some changes and I thought I should share what's going on and why these changes. I'm rapidly moving into empty nest. I have 2 Daughters still living at home and they are both looking for their on place. ...
10 ways a guy can get himself kicked to the cur10 ways a guy can get himself kicked to the curbb
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29 August 2014: Cindy wrote an excellent article:http://www.dearcupid.org/question/ten-best-ways-for-a-woman-to-be.html I felt that the article needed a counterpoint for the guys. I've sure read about a lot of guys mistakes and while I'm sure I will miss some, he...
Rejection
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21 October 2013: I just commented on a post by a guy who had a long history of rejection. The post tickled my memory all the way back to Junior High School (12 years of age). I was rejected a lot. I've got to say that out of the 15 or so girls in my class 10 ...
Wanted: Unattached Male
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22 October 2010: I stumbled onto a news article online that has got me thinking. It was so much like a question here on "Dear Cupid". The author had just been through a breakup and was Writing advice based on her experience. She entitled the article something ...
Confessions of an Agony Uncle
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13 April 2009: On the 4th of November 2008 I signed up for a name and posted my first answer on this site. It was some quiet advice on career choices. Last night I posted my 100th. Just a bit of general advice on sex. In between I've gotten my ire up about ...
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I think this 55 year old man may be harassing me. Can someone help me with this problem?
Q. Hey can someone help me out? Gonna explain the story here sorry if its long. Im 20 years old. I live in a small town where they're aren't many bars and there are like 2 or three bars people go to. My boyfriend is a regular at one he's been going ...
A. 5 June 2017: Wow you really hate older people. Well that tends to be a self healing problem (in about 36 years I bet you will be 55)
But seriously you have gathered enough evidence to get a protection order. What he is doing is abusive and illegal. My advi... (read in full...)
What do I do? I feel I can't trust him anymore after what's happened.
Q. Hi I've been in what I thought was a happy relationship for the past 3 and a half years. A couple of weeks ago I went on my Facebook and seen he had became friends with 2 women. I asked who they were and he denied he had added anyone. I had my s...
A. 5 June 2017: I vote with Nora and N91 Dump him he has wandering eyes.
But even though I am addicted to social media I would not let the facebook feed rule my life. I have seen so much facebook drama involved in wrecking good relationships. I just don't trus... (read in full...)
What should I do? A shower get with sparkly elements for men? What could be the explanation?
Q. Hi there guys/gals My boyfriend who I have a long distance relationship came around although asked me to run him a bath whilst on the way. When he arrived I made him a cup of tea so he sat on the bed to drink it before he had his bath. I coul...
A. 5 June 2017: Hold on, there is one thing we need to check first. You didn't, at any point, tell him how much you enjoyed the Twilight Series?
OK so you think he traveled a long distance to see you , but managed to stop somewhere in route for a Liaison with... (read in full...)
He is so busy renovating properties that I feel we're missing out on quality time. How do I get through these challenges?
Q. Dear Cupid, My boyfriend has three houses that he is renovating. And one house he is trying to sell. So four houses. Two are for renting out and the other is the house which he (and much of the time I) stay in. He says he wants to start talki...
A. 4 June 2017: Most women are interested in security, good income, and a roof over their heads. You just want fun and nice meals at expensive places. I'm afraid you two aren't compatible financially. Let him go he will have no trouble finding someone who wants ... (read in full...)
Have I the right to feel narked?
Q. I have met someone and seen him a few times. I knew it was his birthday coming up weeks ago. I have asked him if he wants to come over the day before his birthday which he has said he would love to do. I mentioned my daughter working at a race ...
A. 1 June 2017: Your feelings are your own and you are entitled, and responsible for them. Your complaint is common enough. You have a lazy dater on your hands. He doesn't spend so much time with his friends that you are neglected. But you get chosen second and ... (read in full...)
I pretty much hate my husband and need to find a way to get out of my marriage
Q. I apologize upfront because this will be a long one. Im just going to get things out there as i think about them so hopefully it will make some sense. Im Looking for a little advice and I'm not sure where to turn. I've been married for 12 years and ...
A. 28 May 2017: Go to a lawyer and find out what it's going to cost. You are already half way out the door. better to have a plan first.... (read in full...)
He has ED, should I stay with him?
Q. I am planning to settle down with this guy as I really want kids (I've wanted them for years) and I'd like someone to help bring them up. I've been dating for a few months and found out that he has erectile dysfunction. I am not in love with him...
A. 28 May 2017: Never Ever even think about marrying a person you are not in love with and who is sexually incompatible with you. That is dishonesty to the highest degree. Every minute you spend with him is a lie. Sooner or later you will break his heart. It is ... (read in full...)
Should we get back together?
Q. my ex broke up with me a month ago, and my feelings for him are still very strong. i could tell that he didn't want to break up with me he cried as he said that he had to leave me, and even heard his friends saying,"why is he crying today? did you ...
A. 28 May 2017: To echo Andie's thoughts, There is an old saying, "if you want Closure, start with your legs". Much better than yet another discussion with him would be a few weeks of NO CONTACT. Hugging kissing carrying, presents are all serving one purpose ... (read in full...)
How do I hide a love bite?
Q. It was my school leavers party on friday night where all of my year and people from different people from other schools came to get drubk basically. I was with my friends which included this boy I know. we were drinking and smoking and we were quite ...
A. 28 May 2017: Well, To tell the truth. I'm a bit Jealous. it's been some time since my Wife has given me one of those. Of course being non imbibers she always has the presence of mind to put them where they can be hidden. Ah so you have a few days of ... (read in full...)
Haven't heard from my friend after I rebuffed his advances. What should I do?
Q. A friend came over we went to my room sat on the bed we talked them he touched me I moved his hands. Shortly after he left. Haven't heard him after that. He only sent me moving greetings via whatsapp. Should I try to contact him or walk away?...
A. 24 May 2017: So you invited him to your home, you invited him to your room, You invited him to your bed. Then you slammed on the brakes. He's still just trying to figure out what is going on in your head.
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My married lover seems to have lost interest in me. Why is this?
Q. Dear aunts, I met a wonderful man through work and the chemistry between us was unbelievable. We had few business meetings with other people and he finally told me that he's very much attracted to me but never contacted me. I found out he was ...
A. 24 May 2017: The most likely thing to have Happened is him getting caught. I mean 3 meetings in a week, how did he think he would get away with that?
There is another better possibility. it could be that he really is a good Faithful guy and he came out of t... (read in full...)
He's engaged and 13 years older than me. Could things work out?
Q. How many years apart is too many? The man I love is 13 years older than me, I believe it's one sided, but I'm just curious on what people believe. He's also engaged, could this possibly work out for me at all?...
A. 19 May 2017: On the other hand I love your screen name Floralskateboards.... (read in full...)
My boyfriend is grounded and I feel its my fault.
Q. My boyfriend has college review classes and is not allowed to go out after classes. But the other day, he broke the rules and went out to have lunch with me. When we were almost done with our lunch, his dad called him and got mad at him because his ...
A. 18 May 2017: bodyguard? just how wealthy is this catch?
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My boyfriend is planning to propose! Should I tell my difficult parents now or after the engagement?
Q. My boyfriend is not a secret keeper at all. For a while now we have been talking about marriage. For us, it is just the next natural step to take in our relationship. I cannot imagine it going any other way, love him dearly, and see the same from ...
A. 17 May 2017: Traditionally your BF would talk to your parents before talking to you. I don't know anyone in your country who still believes he needs their permission, but it is considered the courteous thing to do.
My Daughters ex husband never asked me. It ... (read in full...)
My girlfriend is no longer interested in sex and I am starting to think of her as someone untouchable
Q. Could you give me you overview please. I’m not sure how to deal with this situation. My girlfriend is entering the menopausal age. She tells me she no longer feels sexy. Although I’m a bit older than her I still do. I have backed off initiati...
A. 16 May 2017: Dear OP,
Apparently I posted before seeing your second followup. I was harsh and I apologize. You have chosen to invest in healing injured birds. A very noble but difficult avocation. You are most likely to have your heart broken by someone who ... (read in full...)
My girlfriend is no longer interested in sex and I am starting to think of her as someone untouchable
Q. Could you give me you overview please. I’m not sure how to deal with this situation. My girlfriend is entering the menopausal age. She tells me she no longer feels sexy. Although I’m a bit older than her I still do. I have backed off initiati...
A. 16 May 2017: Dear Anonymous female responder,
This is not the place to discuss the advice I would give to women who have the difficulty you mention. We are to keep this topic to the Original posters question.
On the other hand, if you wish to discuss your own... (read in full...)
My girlfriend is no longer interested in sex and I am starting to think of her as someone untouchable
Q. Could you give me you overview please. I’m not sure how to deal with this situation. My girlfriend is entering the menopausal age. She tells me she no longer feels sexy. Although I’m a bit older than her I still do. I have backed off initiati...
A. 15 May 2017: Well OP, you are not the first high drive person in a sexless relationship to refuse to DO anything about it. I suspect that your "talk" will result in some promises that will last less than 2 weeks. Like her you are addicted to your comfort and ... (read in full...)
I think I scared my online guy off. How do I get him to flirt with me again?
Q. I have been messaging this guy everyday since February through an app. I asked him for his snapchat so I could message him on there and we have been flirting, teasing each other and joking around a lot. I decided to directly compliment him a...
A. 14 May 2017: It really could be something else. Like it's time for finals soon. Or i could be that he is tired of the relationship, it isn't filling his emotional needs. Who knows?
My advice to you is to decide what it is you really want, if you just want... (read in full...)
My girlfriend left me to go back to her husband. She said she didn't love me enough
Q. My girlfriend recently broke up with me of 4.5 yrs to go back to her husband she left 8 yrs ago. She never stopped working for him and has been doing the same dead end job for 28 yrs. He is a grandiose type person, a bit of a show-off and loud. He ...
A. 14 May 2017: You are the Other Man, The Fling, The Distraction. Whatever she said to you meant exactly this: "I choose my husband over you". Sadly for the homewrecker this is very often the result. Now after over 4 years you need to put out the torch, stop ... (read in full...)
My girlfriend is no longer interested in sex and I am starting to think of her as someone untouchable
Q. Could you give me you overview please. I’m not sure how to deal with this situation. My girlfriend is entering the menopausal age. She tells me she no longer feels sexy. Although I’m a bit older than her I still do. I have backed off initiati...
A. 14 May 2017: She has made a choice between her comfort and you. She has chosen not to face the embarrassment of talking to a doctor. She has chosen to give up sex rather than do that. You have been a real trooper to stick with her for a couple of years. But ... (read in full...)
I'm torn between boyfriend and a new guy. Do I stay with my Bf or go with the new guy?
Q. I am currently in a relationship with my boyfriend for a little over a year now. We have a huge age gap 11years??. We met at work and fell hard for each other. We've obviously had our ups and downs but grew stronger throughout the year. My boyfri...
A. 10 May 2017: While I agree that the relationship with the older BF is on the rocks. I'm a bit less optimistic about the new guy. He is just some stranger you met on face book. You also seem to have some trouble with fidelity. (checking out new guys, while in ... (read in full...)
Do you think he'll ever be open to friendship with me? Two weeks after dumping me he was back on dating sites.
Q. Hello, I am hoping for some advice and help to make sense of a situation I am in. Was together with a man for 9 months. He lived about 90 minutes away, and for various work and child matters we saw each other from Friday through till Sunday ever ...
A. 10 May 2017: Well we do the best we can with the information we get. Of course you know more about the whole story that any of us could. I's sorry that my advice was on the stingish side, but I am very glad that you came back to correct me.
I'd like to stay... (read in full...)
What should I do? Four years after we broke up my ex still hangs around, tries to get my attention and stares at me whenever he sees me.
Q. Hi I split from my ex boyfriend 4 years ago, after I had a miscarriage. Neither of us wanted to split up but after the miscarriage he ended it with me i moved on met another man and had a baby girl. Yet my ex still hangs around and stares at me an...
A. 9 May 2017: He sounds dangerous.
Document. Write it down, record it whatever is legal
File a report. Again I'm not sure on your laws but a law officer could direct you to the right help.
Ask for a restraining order.
This is a bit too scary not to giv... (read in full...)
Do you think he'll ever be open to friendship with me? Two weeks after dumping me he was back on dating sites.
Q. Hello, I am hoping for some advice and help to make sense of a situation I am in. Was together with a man for 9 months. He lived about 90 minutes away, and for various work and child matters we saw each other from Friday through till Sunday ever ...
A. 9 May 2017: My take on this is a bit different. What I see here is clingy neediness and Acute fear of loneliness.
I may be as cruel and "horrid" as The ex boyfriend. But in order to see success in future relationships OP needs to see this clearly.
The r... (read in full...)
Wife had an affair with a man bigger than me. Will she always be sexually frustrated with me?
Q. My wife has had a affair with a man with a large penis. Mine is small. Will i continue to sexually frustrate her?...
A. 7 May 2017: The correct answer to this question is No, you will not continue to frustrate her, you will not continue to have sex with her, you will not continue to live with her, you will not continue to be married to her.
This is not your fault nor the ... (read in full...)
Why does my ex keep tabs on who I date? What can I do?
Q. It’s ok if he moves on and is in a relationship but its not ok for me to do it?. I’m not saying I let him get involved in my life but my question is what can i do for him to stop/protect myself. (I actually don't let him get involved. He finds out ...
A. 30 April 2017: My advice is that when your ex hits someone. that you and they go to the police and report it, and ask for a protection order. Then go to a doctor, document the damage and sue. Abusers keep abusing because there are no consequences. make sure the ... (read in full...)
Did I do something so offensive that my b/f needs to rethink our relationship?
Q. Soooooo my bf and I have been together for a few years now. We have a mutual friend who we've been cool with for a decade. This friend chills with us every other day. My bf feels like our friend doesn't respect him and has attempted to talk with him ...
A. 27 April 2017: You don't agree on boundaries. You violated his reasonable boundary, by going on a date with someone else. Alcohol has well known effects of lowering inhibition.
It doesn't matter what we out in the internet think, Your boyfriend thinks you have... (read in full...)
Is it normal for men to have sex when women are having their periods?
Q. I'm meeting up with my bf next month who stays in another city. The problem is that the date when I will be going, I might be on my periods. I've told him that already to which he has said that he's fine with it. What can this possibly mean? Is he ...
A. 27 April 2017: well there is that normal word again. What may be normal here may not be normal there, and what may be normal for one person may be out of bounds for another.
But, to answer your question in a most helpful, way, it certainly is possible, and it i... (read in full...)
Am I expecting too much from a relationship?
Q. I have been happily dating a divorced man with two children of ten and 12 for a year. Mine has grown up. We get on well and the six elements I look for ie trust, loyalty, good job, own home, sense of humour and intellect are all there. We all get on ...
A. 24 April 2017: Dear Early Summer Chicken,
Red flags:
He won't talk about it.
Intimacy and affection are only for the bedroom.
What I think it means:
He has trust issues and is withholding non-sexual intimacy.
He is also guarding his children.
Some advice:... (read in full...)
My husband lies about watching porn and masturbating
Q. My husband lies about watching porn and masturbating. I know he does this to avoid an argument, and I don't really mind his porn usage - I just don't want him to be lying to me. However we had a massive argument a couple of weeks ago - it came up...
A. 21 April 2017: You your self claim that you are insecure and controlling. You try not to ask, but you end up asking any way. (kind of like he tries to avoid porn, but ends up using anyway) Your questions and controlling are the punishment you issue for his ... (read in full...)
I have trouble expressing my emotions and I don't know what to do about it
Q. So I just broke up with my ex. He's really popular and all I've had for ages is people coming up to me and making me feel bad. After the breakup, I went to one of my best friends and started laughing even though I was upset. Looking back, that was ...
A. 20 April 2017: That is an interesting story. Mostly from a guys point of view. for example my Son went through high school being grumpy and moody. Worked pretty well for him. There was always some girl trying to cheer him up. I never worried about weakness in ... (read in full...)
I think he could be chatting to women online, but my husband says his account was hacked. What should I do?
Q. I've been with my husband for a long time (15 years) over the years we had some difficulties but recently I found him chatting with this girl. He done this awhile ago with someone he works with but he always say that nothing is going on. Now i di...
A. 17 April 2017: Dear Hurt,
I'm sorry you are here. It is hard to advise you in this situation. You have caught him multiple times chatting with a woman he knows at work. He has hidden the relationship instead of ending it. You say that you know he is lyin... (read in full...)
When is it ok to have "the talk" or expect to be exclusive ?
Q. Hi all .. How soon is too soon to expect a guy to commit when it's a long distance relationship? You know us women are always being told not to "scare" me away by putting too much pressure on them. I've been dating a man long distance since N...
A. 13 April 2017: He has poor boundaries. The fact that he thinks that having her stay at his home was OK, illustrates this.
That is what you learned from this conversation. I'm happy that you are making your own decision based on solid information. Your leve... (read in full...)
My Gf is 14 and I'm 17. Once I turn 18 and she turns 15 will it still be ok to date her? Can't find an answer anywhere
Q. Hello, I am currently in a relationship with an absolutely amazing girl for 4 months and we are going to the same school, and we live in Washington state but at the end of this school year she has to move to the other side of this same state but I ...
A. 11 April 2017: This "YOU are dating a child, OP - she is 14." especially This.
Girls her age think it is so cool to date a guy your age, but next year when you are in university, Who is going to take her to Homecoming? Not the boys in her class who she has been... (read in full...)
We've split up, yet he wants to stay friends? Should I wait for him? Help !
Q. Hi everyone, I am a 27 male, who was in a relationship with a 25 male. We have each had long term relationships in the past but this felt like something else! We had instant chemistry, a great connection. After a few months he started ...
A. 11 April 2017: I hate to say it D, but this situation is full of red flags. I t appears to me that you are second priority, or even worse, Plan B. Now a 25 year old guy who still lives at home, at a home he isn't comfortable in, does not have his Stuff together. ... (read in full...)
What does he mean by "family forever"?
Q. Im past my 100th date and during dinner the man I was with said that he and I would be family forever. I Was wondering if anyone knows what "family forever" means within the relationship.....
A. 11 April 2017: Oh, I was thinking you were settled. So there is a point in relationships where you have to take a risk. It is a balancing point. You wonder if they are trustworthy enough for you to take a significant risk. You do trust them but in the back of ... (read in full...)
What does he mean by "family forever"?
Q. Im past my 100th date and during dinner the man I was with said that he and I would be family forever. I Was wondering if anyone knows what "family forever" means within the relationship.....
A. 9 April 2017: Now we are getting somewhere. Thanks :)
OK 100 dates over 10 months with deployments and children. It sounds like ye is fairly committed to you and is putting a lot of effort into making sure dates are happening as often as possible.
No sex at t... (read in full...)
When is it ok to have "the talk" or expect to be exclusive ?
Q. Hi all .. How soon is too soon to expect a guy to commit when it's a long distance relationship? You know us women are always being told not to "scare" me away by putting too much pressure on them. I've been dating a man long distance since N...
A. 8 April 2017: Interesting, you trust that he will tell you the truth, You don't trust that he will do the things that are brest for you. That is not enough!... (read in full...)
When is it ok to have "the talk" or expect to be exclusive ?
Q. Hi all .. How soon is too soon to expect a guy to commit when it's a long distance relationship? You know us women are always being told not to "scare" me away by putting too much pressure on them. I've been dating a man long distance since N...
A. 8 April 2017: What you are really asking is, when is it safe to ask? The answer to that is when he brings it up. Of course, that is not going to fill your need. So you are going to have to take a risk.
I would ask him a different question first, if I were in y... (read in full...)
What does he mean by "family forever"?
Q. Im past my 100th date and during dinner the man I was with said that he and I would be family forever. I Was wondering if anyone knows what "family forever" means within the relationship.....
A. 8 April 2017: Thanks for the followups. I'm going to toss some math at you. And see if we can make heads or tails out of this.
100 dates. At one per day Would be 100 days, 14 weeks, 3 and 1/4 months or a really short time in relationship terms.
An average ... (read in full...)
In love with my online friend but my parents want me to marry my childhood friend!
Q. Hi there! I started to fall in love with a guy who is totally opposite of my dream guy. I found him in online. In short period of time I realized I love him. I don't know how to tell him. I'm scared that it might spoil my friendship. At the same ...
A. 7 April 2017: Avni,
Your own words are the guide to your answer. Your "crush" is just that a short term infatuation with some one you only know online. You really don't know who he is.
Your "friend" who you really want to preserve the relationship long ter... (read in full...)
What does he mean by "family forever"?
Q. Im past my 100th date and during dinner the man I was with said that he and I would be family forever. I Was wondering if anyone knows what "family forever" means within the relationship.....
A. 7 April 2017: Heck, I'm wondering what 100th date means. Give us some more hints.
Family forever would be a marriage proposal from a Mormon.
Or it could mean he loves you like a Sister.
I'm really grasping at straws here. ... (read in full...)
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