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Afraid he's lost interest! Should I stop seeing him before I get hurt?

Q.   Hi aunties and uncles: I have been going on dates with a guy 4-5 times. He has been a gentleman. I am traditional and not okay with physical intimacy but since the first time we hang out, he always pecks me on cheek to say goodbye. However, as ...

A.   2 December 2013: Now I am thinking about it, he probably thought I was boring. He is a sport fan and I rarely do any. He thought I lacked passion in food, and yes I am not picky about what I eat. However, I rarely talk about my passion in music, theater, literature, ... (read in full...)

Afraid he's lost interest! Should I stop seeing him before I get hurt?

Q.   Hi aunties and uncles: I have been going on dates with a guy 4-5 times. He has been a gentleman. I am traditional and not okay with physical intimacy but since the first time we hang out, he always pecks me on cheek to say goodbye. However, as ...

A.   2 December 2013: Thanks for your replies dear uncle and aunties. No he is not the first guy I date. I am not abstinent, but I am not okay with forcing myself to get too close with a guy who I am just getting to know. He didn't have a problem when I was being "dis... (read in full...)

How do I explain my time off?

Q.   So I decided to take this year off due to complete exhaustion and stress. I've been in school for several years now, and I needed a break. I haven't told any of my friends yet, because in my past experience they have asked nosy questions. I di...

A.   24 October 2013: Call it a gap year, which is very common. Tell them you are going to travel or do fun things before you devote all your time to the corporate. ... (read in full...)

Do I owe a family member because she allowed me to park my car at her place?

Q.   I need advice so I bought my very first car by myself. I'm so happy. When I look at my car I just smile and just glow because I did it all working 2 part time jobs. Taking up to 4/6 buses a day. So I worked hard for my car. Now here's what I need ...

A.   24 October 2013: It's not like owning a debt but she was nice and you need to be nice to her in return. Some rule applies to non-family members such as friends and co-workers. How would you feel if you did a big favor for your friends and only to find out that they ... (read in full...)

I'd like at least one photo of him!

Q.   Okay guys here is my biggest challenge. My new bf does not want me to take photos of him or even with him. How can I convinc him or make a deal to be able to take maybe just 1? He said even his mom has almost no photos of him. The years books don't ...

A.   23 October 2013: well let me tell you a story from my college days: I once took a non-major class and none of my classmate in that class was connected with me in anyway. A guy in that class was very nice to me, always talked to me or wanted to help me with homework. ... (read in full...)

Under what circumstances would you lie about your name to a person of the same gender?

Q.   Before I start shooting my question, I want to thank you all for reading my post. This is not about relationships, however, it has been bothering me since it happened. Today, my friend's gf arranged a surprise dinner for him in a near by city. In...

A.   14 July 2010: to DrPsych, I use to only hang out with classmates and roommates. now I am trying to meet more people at friends' gatherings. I actually learned a lot from people out of my field and what this girl did to me has is making me doubt whether I was doin... (read in full...)

What do YOU guys do???

Q.   Exams are coming up soon and i study at uni from mornin til late night. currently i dont have a girlfriend and i see quite a few really nice girls in the library. i get nervous jus to go up to talk to a girl. once when i was walkin up a flig...

A.   4 May 2009: I am also in a university but chatting to random guys in the library a week before my finals is not my favorite. How about your lecture? Don't you meet girls in your classes? Next time start a casual conversation with someone about class material ... (read in full...)

Is he cheating? Or am I just paranoid?

Q.   hey everyone. im almost 16, and have been with my current boyfriend for 4 months. latley things have been abit rocky: so let me explain. i have been out with him before, but ended things because he was always really paranoid, but in October ...

A.   3 May 2009: You should stop being denial!! Yes, he is cheating on you, cheating with a capital C!!! Where did you even get the idea that you were in a relationship? To me it seems he is just playing you and using you as a hollaback-girl. You may not want to ... (read in full...)

I am tearing my hair out trying to understand him!

Q.   Help please I'm in a relationship with a guy but he is so hard to read when it comes to his feelings that i am always tearing my hair out trying to understand him. He always txts me in the morning but today he was late so i sent him a txt that said ...

A.   27 April 2009: well, this seemed like a rhetorical question and you don't have to answer it. But you can keep sending his texts if you want to. =)... (read in full...)

My parents disapprove that I go back to China to be with my girl

Q.   One hundred per cent of background is Chinese but my Ma, Pa, I move to America two year prior when I sixteen. I hope my English OK. Two year prior, I left behind girl, my best mate. We knew us since before primary. She want me back in China an...

A.   23 April 2009: I am also from China but I think you should focus on your education at this moment. I just checked online and according to the Chinese Marriage Law, men need to be 22 yrs old to get married and girls need to be 20 yrs old. Obviously neither of you ... (read in full...)

We're getting married in 3 weeks time! Is he always going to be a liar?

Q.   OK... I have been dating the same guy for 4 years. He use to always look at porn, I asked him to stop because it hurts me and he promised he would. I caught him doing it again! He then put a ring on my fingure and promised again he would not look at ...

A.   20 April 2009: I think it's normal for men to like porn and some couples would watch porn together. May I know why it hurts you to know he likes porn? Is he addicted in it and has lost his sexual desires on you?... (read in full...)

Is it normal to want a ring after 5 years and a child together?

Q.   I need some advice. I'm kinda in a state of confusion, I already no what I should do, I just need to hear from someone else. In May my boyfriend and I will be together for 5 years, we have a 3 1/2 year old little boy. I don't want to get maried righ...

A.   20 April 2009: It's not normal, not at all. You should have asked for a ring way earlier than that. especially when you have a 3.5 yr old kid with him already. ... (read in full...)

I am attracted to my ex's Mom!

Q.   I am 18. My relationship with my girlfriend ended with her leaving me. She said that we could remain friends. This happened over a month ago. My ex-girlfriend and I have remained friends. She has a new boyfriend and she seems happy. I am happy ...

A.   20 April 2009: If you seriously like her and you are sure that you want to have a long term relationship with your ex's mom I'd say "go for it." However if you just want to have sex with her there are many mature women out there. Don't risk it as things can get ... (read in full...)

15 and never been kissed by a boy!

Q.   hey, ok i have a problem with myself. i am really slim but my mom is really slim aswell so it kind of runs in the family. no i am not anorexic and i don't have a eating disorder, i eat like a pig infact and just comfort eat but i dont know where it ...

A.   16 April 2009: no worries Nobody asked me out or showed any interested in me in the first 18 years of my life but now I don't have any problem getting anybody who I have crush on. =)... (read in full...)

Is my girlfriend too young for me, do you think?

Q.   I have been dating a much younger girl for 6 months now (im coming on 27,she is 17) She is a great girl,she is understanding and caring. My problem is,she has met most of my family and friends on a number of occasions and each time she will ju...

A.   16 April 2009: I am an out going person but when I was younger I used to be quiet and shy. It think it takes time for people to grow up.... (read in full...)

Cute vs Sexy

Q.   I have a question. I know, I have a lot of questions, but I also have a lot of answers, so I think it balances out =] I've noticed that a lot of guys I know have, over the past few years, said that I am so hot and sexy. They say they want to hav...

A.   10 April 2009: I don't think this has something to do with your body shape. I am 5"5 and 110lb, and 32DD breats but all the people think I am the "nerdy and conservative one". Next time, tell your frds that you are not comfortable with their attitude toward you ... (read in full...)

Why can't he ask me to be his girlfriend already? Is he afraid of commitment?

Q.   I have been dating this 23 year old guy for over a month and he still won't ask me to be his girlfriend. In the time that we spend together, he treats me really well, better than I have ever been treated before, but he is always horny and wants to h...

A.   8 April 2009: I am turning 23 and I am facing exactly the same problem!!! The guy I like is nice to me. We've been hanging out for a little bit over a month, we kissed this week, and he wanted to reach under my shirt but I stopped him. Now he is mad at me because ... (read in full...)

I'm unsure of his feelings towards me

Q.   I'm 22 and I've had 2-3 bfs since I was 18. Now there is a new guy I like and I am confused. He was my instructor for a class last year but we rarely talked to each other. This semester he saw me on campus, we talked a little bit, and he asked for ...

A.   7 April 2009:  Zarathustra, Thank you. =)... (read in full...)

I'm unsure of his feelings towards me

Q.   I'm 22 and I've had 2-3 bfs since I was 18. Now there is a new guy I like and I am confused. He was my instructor for a class last year but we rarely talked to each other. This semester he saw me on campus, we talked a little bit, and he asked for ...

A.   7 April 2009: His approach is new to me. I've had bfs before and they all asked me out first, and then kissed me. I asked my other friends and they said many people did more when they were dating. I was not sure if I was being too serious. At first I was not sure... (read in full...)

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