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Lost the weight and now I'm eating out of control!

Q.   Within the past 2 months, I was on a very intense diet and lost 35 pounds. Now that I have lost all of the weight I needed to lose, I am off of my diet and I am eating uncontrollably. I really don't even realize until I'm done eating what I've done. ...

A.   26 February 2011: Firstly - WELL DONE FOR LOSING ALL THE WEIGHT!! GOOD ON YOU!! I know how hard it is as I did it myself a few years back. Ok.. so now you are undoing all your hard work. Let me tell you - you are going to regret this when the weight starts showing ... (read in full...)

Is he hiding his feelings?

Q.   "I know him since my childhood (Family friends) .. but in between for few years we lost touch when he felt the country (some 8 years back) .. later again we got in touch through gmail and facebook. we used to chat once in a while . . (not often ...

A.   21 February 2011: Ask him how he feels!! no more confusion then. Trust your gut instinct and ask him!! Just say ' So, how do you feel? and he'll say' About what? and you;ll say ' me!!? !! if he brushes you off, and or pretends to genuinley does not get what you are ... (read in full...)

Do you think he has any feelings or compassion left for me? Should I call him or not?

Q.   I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years last year because we felt like we were just friends and I had started to like someone else. However, we carried on seeing each other as friends, but occasionally sleeping together. After a couple of months I ...

A.   14 February 2011: Are you feling a bit better by now? x... (read in full...)

Do you think he has any feelings or compassion left for me? Should I call him or not?

Q.   I broke up with my boyfriend of 3 years last year because we felt like we were just friends and I had started to like someone else. However, we carried on seeing each other as friends, but occasionally sleeping together. After a couple of months I ...

A.   11 February 2011: I am so sorry you are going through this. I am not going to tell you to get busy, as I know this is not always possible for some people. You may just need to stay indoors if it is too painfulk to go out, and sweat it out. I am just trying to pull ... (read in full...)

We fought and haven't spoken in a week. Will he come back to me?

Q.   So, My boyfriend is 23 and I am 18. We have been together for over three years now, long distance. Mostly we have a great relationship, he's a really great boyfriend. He's really attentive, loving, always tells me how perfect I am etc. We used to ...

A.   6 February 2011: Hi. I have had this problem for 8 months!! It is definetley a control issue on his side - and as one reader said - if you have self esteem issues, it is easy for him to get away with it. I am in counselling trying to get my esteem issues sorted, as ... (read in full...)

Is there anything wrong with me for wanting to work things out with my abusive boyfriend?

Q.   My bf of 2 years has become more emotionally abusive lately. Everytime i try more to be nice to him, he pulls off more, but still i couldnt hate him at all. I know i shouldnt take this abuse anymore but i couldnt leave him either. I really wan...

A.   4 February 2011: Have you thought about going for counselling?... (read in full...)

I'm 15! shoudl I be depressed?

Q.   Is there something wrong with me if im depressed? im 15. should i be feeling depressed. Im confused. help!?...

A.   23 January 2011: Hey babe, sorry you feel this way, It;s can be part of growing up and is not unusual not to worry to much, just accept these feelinsg and know in time it will pas. Try alos to talk to your Mom, a teacher that you trust and like and a school ... (read in full...)

Sick of being gay...is there any way I can be straight??

Q.   I'm tired of being gay, and I just can't take it anymore. It's going to kill me. I'd do absolutly anything to be straight. (or atleast like girls more than guys) Well, I just don't find gay men very attractive, in fact, if they seem too fruity, it ...

A.   18 January 2011: Not all gay men are cam and ' fruity'. Just take your time.Your very young to be active? There are amny gay men outthere who are startight acting. You will meet one . There is nothng to hate about being gay. x... (read in full...)

Do I approach him and ask for him to deactive this online profile?

Q.   I am in a loving trusting gay relationship with my bf. We had a rocky patch a month ago, due to a misunderstanding and trust issues being damaged, but once everything was cleared and communication back to being open it was sorted and now we are s...

A.   29 November 2010: I had this problem with a guy I was seeing. He said he was just chatting to people, and that he had never asked me to take my profile or ID off anything ( which was true) HOWEVER, if it makes the other person uncomfortable, and unhappy, then why ... (read in full...)

Was he just handing me a line of bull?

Q.   So I signed up for online dating and a very hot man contacted me. He was very complimentary to me and a we texted and talked on the phone alot. After about 2 weeks we met at a sports bar for a ver nice 1st date. Later that night he asked me out for ...

A.   12 November 2010: Do not initiate any contact. Return his texts two to three days later. Back right off and act cool, even if you don;t feel cool!! - you will get your answer this way, as if he is genuinley inetrested, he will start pursuing you properley. Hope that ... (read in full...)

My Friend won't hang out with me now that she has a boyfriend!

Q.   So one of my closest friends who I am now roommates with is dating this new guy. Before he came along, we would always hang out and spend time talking, and I have always been there to support her on her career and she's done the same for me. Now she ...

A.   10 November 2010: She;s no friend of yours. Don;t take her back when she needs you again - which she surely will when it breaks up with her BF. Go out, join classes, find new freinds.... (read in full...)

Devastated after my mother's death. Help me..

Q.   My muother has just passed away and i feel i cant cope any more i just dont know what to do my life has been ripped apart i was so so close to her i dont know what to do any advise please!...

A.   29 October 2010: I think you need to go to your GP asap. Please do this first - he may be able to give you some anti depressants to get you through the hardest patch, then send you to counselling. Do you have close freinds and family who you can go and stay with or ... (read in full...)

Should I keep it as a pipe dream, or should I ask her out?

Q.   At the gas station. She is so beautiful and seems so otherworldly and cool. I'm a 27 yr old geeky, balding, shy guy. How do I go about this? Is it wrong to ask her out? She doesn't do much small talk. I imagine she probably gets other gu...

A.   29 October 2010: I would suggest you start up a normal freindly conversation with her, and see how she reacts !! if you get the green light ( you will know from her body language) then go ahead and suggest a date!! if she says no, you have lost nothing. Just use a ... (read in full...)

I need to get rid of this young girl before my wife finds out!

Q.   I need help getting rid of a girl of a young girl in my life... This is causing me much stress and I don't know what to do.. Here is a little background... I'm in my mid 40s, been married for 20 years and have two teenage daughters. My w...

A.   27 October 2010: Tow chocies. Lynn, or your family. Get out now. Please.... (read in full...)

I have been unemployed for ages, what are my options?

Q.   I've been out of work for a long time and i want to do something, even if its only a temporary job. I have thought about signing up with recruitment agencies, but the only recruitment agencies i can find have office and retail jobs. i have had ...

A.   26 October 2010: The bullying. the trick is NOT TO GET TOO INVOLVED WITH ANY OF YOUR COLLEAGUES. Just hold your own corner, and don;t get mixed up in any gossip. the chances of it happening again are slim anyway. Try Brook street recrutiment for office jobs. they ... (read in full...)

How can I find my father when I only know his name?

Q.   im 35 was born in 1975 and am looking for my father i havent seen him since i was 3months old what can i do i only know his name ...

A.   24 October 2010: Try the Salvation Army. They are brilliant at this sort of thing, and have a worldwise network. Good luck. x... (read in full...)

I need help, I think I'm about to do something very stupid!

Q.   I need help im about to do something very stupid (maybe) SO as you imagine im brokenhearted, we broke up 6 months ago, we broke up she says couse i was "mean", i think she just did not love me. We dated for 3 years, she asked several time to ...

A.   12 October 2010: HI. I am sorry you are feeling like this. WHy not email here telling her al the stuff you have just put down in this post? eg: you love her, miss her etc , wnat her back. Then see if she gets back to you. Also maybe text her, telling her you have ... (read in full...)

I need guy's advice on why this guy just dropped me

Q.   Hi all, I really need some male advice because I am in an awful situtation. I feel like I am in living hell, I am trying so hard to get through each day but I need an answer..:( Basically, guy a year, he was my best friend and we were so in love. In...

A.   12 October 2010: Hi.I am really sorry you are going throough this. I too am going through the same thing. He sounds quite callous, and cold hearted, and I know you cannot see it right now, but you will be better off without him in the long term. When was the last ... (read in full...)

I keep on dreaming that one day she will come back to me...

Q.   I broke up with my girlfriend few months ago. I made many attemps at reconciliation, but non of them work. FINALLY I GAVE UP. She has cut all contacts with me. She has even changed her phone number. She never reflected on my emails which i recently ...

A.   9 October 2010: I really hope that she does come back to you one day. xxx Why not write her ONE more email telling her that you dream of it, and could she at least say soemthing to you. It really depends on the nature of your break up too. Write to her telling ... (read in full...)

B/f dumped me but I can't accept it and don't want to move on!

Q.   Hi i have been with my bf for over 10 months 2 weeks ago out of the blue he told me its not working out and he dumps me. I find out that he did not like certain things i did but never went as far as this before. I lied to him for a good reason and ...

A.   9 October 2010: HI. I'm sorry you are going through this. It is really hard. I am going through the same thing. I think the thing is to take it one day at a time. Try your hardest not to call or text him. See how you feel in a month or so, but at leats give ... (read in full...)

Help.. broke up with bf and miss him desperately

Q.   hi. i had been dating someone for 2 1/2 years - let's call him jim. jim and i met online, both in relationships we were tired of. so we broke up with our respective others to get together. a week later, we had our first date. it was perfect. in the ...

A.   6 October 2010: By the way - Habv you thought about maybe going to visit your GP to get some treatment to get you through this patch? x... (read in full...)

Help.. broke up with bf and miss him desperately

Q.   hi. i had been dating someone for 2 1/2 years - let's call him jim. jim and i met online, both in relationships we were tired of. so we broke up with our respective others to get together. a week later, we had our first date. it was perfect. in the ...

A.   6 October 2010: Hi. I am so srry you are going through this. I am going through exabtly the same thing. The only thing yu can do really is to see if he conacts you. I know it;s hard, but cut him off asnd let him miss you. I am actully off work for the nexty two ... (read in full...)

Do you think she will come back to me?

Q.   I'm a 19 year old college students and my ex is a 16 year old in high school. We dated for a little over a year and we were inseparable. While at college we missed each other a ton and it hurt a lot. Over the summer she dumped me because she said it ...

A.   3 October 2010: Hi. I am going through the same thing. It is really really hard , and you have done really well not to contact her for two weeks. I really hope you have some nice freinds around you to support you. The pain can be unbearable at times. I know - I am ... (read in full...)

It seems like I'm always the one initiating the conversation. Does he like me? What do I do?

Q.   Hello, So I'm gay, and I recently met someone online who is two years older than me. When I went to meet him, he told me that we have actually known each other for a very long time. He told me his full name and I was in shock, and I immediat...

A.   1 October 2010: It sounds like he likes you. You are doing the right thing by not calling everyday. Maybe at the end of the next date say - hey call me!! and see if he does (I'm aure he will.) then he will get the hint, and hopefully the communication will balance ... (read in full...)

Confusing on again, off again relationship, any ideas where his head is??

Q.   Hello. I've found myself in a muddle with a guy and would like some advice. I've known him for eight months, and in that time I've seen him on and off for three times, each time ending with a fight because he 'wasn't sure what he wanted'. We ...

A.   1 October 2010: HI. If you think you were fredins with benifits i the first place - don;t out yourself back into that position. If you were acting irrationally, try to stay sane and non pressurising. Accept the dinner date and take it easy . Be laid back, freindly ... (read in full...)

It hurts like hell, how do I get over him?

Q.   I ended my relationship with my lover 2 weeks ago and im trying to forget him but its hard.I miss him and i have crying spells but i had to end it because i felt that it was all one sided.How do i get over him? Because its hurting like hell....

A.   30 September 2010: I'm sorry you are going through this. I am going through exactlly the same thing, and have just left someone because it was all one sided. I think you have to just sit through the pain to be honest,.If you don;t feel like going out, don;t. If you ... (read in full...)

I told him I love him, but he's making plans he won't commit to, with me.

Q.   I'm 19 years old and gay. A little over a year ago I fell in love with one of my best friends. I told him how I felt about him in November and I know he avoided me for a long time. Whenever I would ask if we could get together he would tell me that ...

A.   30 September 2010: HI. Sorry to hear you are going through this. If I was you , I would quit contacting him all together.. that way you will get you answer. He will come back to you if he is interested. I know it is going to hurt - but at least that way the truth will ... (read in full...)

Help me because I don't know how to get over her!

Q.   hi its been over i month me and my ex girlfriend have been broken up, neither of us really wanted to break up but it just ended up happening and i love her to death but we both did some stupid things that we cant forgive eachother for in that month, ...

A.   28 September 2010: Hello. x I am really sorry you are feeling this pain. You could always just tell he how you feel, and say to her ' 'please do not oontact me unless you want the relationship back, as I need to move on with my life.' she needs to know how much she is ... (read in full...)

Why isn't my husband flushing the toilet anymore?

Q.   Most of the time I get on really great with my husband who's a great bloke - kind, funny, supportive etc. Just lately though he's started forgetting to flush the loo after he's taken a cr*p. This really bothers me and it's sometimes 2 or 3 times a ...

A.   25 September 2010: He might not be well? forgetting stuff? look out and see if it;s his health,, andave a gentle word with him xx... (read in full...)

I'm in a gay relationship but I would love to see what it feels like having sex with a woman.

Q.   I'll start from the top then. (This needs some explaining) I'm a 26 year old guy and I've been in a stable, loving relationship with another guy for 8 years now. We live together and we've been in a Civil Partnership for three years. We enj...

A.   14 September 2010: All the best Starblind. I really hope this works out for you. Sexuality is so fluid, and complex I know. I hope you and your husband come out of this still string. Natmarie xx... (read in full...)

I'm in a gay relationship but I would love to see what it feels like having sex with a woman.

Q.   I'll start from the top then. (This needs some explaining) I'm a 26 year old guy and I've been in a stable, loving relationship with another guy for 8 years now. We live together and we've been in a Civil Partnership for three years. We enj...

A.   13 September 2010: Hi. I really would not tell your partner this. He will be shocked ad sadenned. I mean, how would YOU feel if he told you that? plus the trust might go in the relationship. You need to look into your options.. I mean, are you going to carry out your ... (read in full...)

It's over! He told me to stop calling him

Q.   its been a month in in a half and my x wont talk to me at all he says he got a girlfrenid but i still love him and i dont wont nobody but him but he told me to stop calling his phone its over what can i do....

A.   11 September 2010: I know how you feel. Do you have good freinds to keep you strong? they can stop you from caling him.Also, try to write down what you want to text or say - then look at it an hour later, and you will be glad you did not send it. See if he comes back ... (read in full...)

How long do I wait before she leaves her boyfriend to be with me?

Q.   Hey, i'm a genuine guy from Australia who fell in love with who i think is the perfect girl for me. I met her on holidays 5 weeks ago and only spent 5 days with her. She was travelling with her best friend both from Slovakia. We spoke of a future ...

A.   7 September 2010: I think you should contact her, and ask her outright what her plans are? when or if she plans to realy leave him? and if not, please could she let you know asap so you can move on. I hope this helps. xx... (read in full...)

Why cant I stop being used?

Q.   I have been seeing a guy that has a girlfriend for nearly half a year. It all started with a drunken kiss after a night out then things started to get a little serious. I know it is wrong and I would be so hurt if someone did it to me so i dont know ...

A.   7 September 2010: Hi. I am sorry to hear you are going through this pain. ;o( I know it must be very hard for you to get out of. Why not really try and date other people? You will eventually find someone who is free to love you. Also, it is too conveninent for this ... (read in full...)

Should I let go of this tidal wave relationship

Q.   I have been with my guy off and on for last 8 years since my senior year of high school. He was my first love and I thought we were going to get married and have children one day. In recent years we break up for the smallest things, like a phone ...

A.   3 September 2010: Don;t contact him, and only respond politley to his messgaes. and be too busy to see him Hopefuly this will scare him, and he may change his behaviour. He is taking you for granted. he needs to learn.... (read in full...)

My b/f posted for men-to-men

Q.   Help! My boyfriend of 4 years posted personals Men to Men on Craigslist. I was totally shocked. In addition he semed to know all the lingo and I am totally disgusted by reading it. Appears he is not new at this. I even replied to one of his ...

A.   3 September 2010: You have to confront him.he is probaly sleeping around.. you have to also think of your sexual health. Please tell him about the craisglist thing. YOu have to get away form this guy unlsee you are happy to put up with him sleeping with other men ... (read in full...)

Any tips for losing weight?

Q.   Need help if anyone can help me!!! I have had 4 kids and is over weight now. In 5'4" and weigh almost 210 pounds!!! I have tired to lose weight but don't ever seem to!!! If anyone could give me some excercizes that would help me out of any advise I ...

A.   3 September 2010: hey, I lost 3 stone 5 years ago, just by eating DIFFERENT foods. Eg; Salads, fish, vegeatables. ,meat etc. I did 't even have to do any excersice. It took around 8 months, and my life changed after that. You can eat as amuch saldas and veg etc as ... (read in full...)

I'm ending all contact with my ex. Is there still a chance he will come back?

Q.   My ex boyfriend of 4 months broke up with me last February, because he wasn't ready for a commitment, and he didn't know what he wanted. The whole, "It's not you it's me" deal. I was heartbroken because I was happy. Since then we would hang out ...

A.   31 August 2010: I am so sorry you are going throughj this. I am going through the same. I canpot get past a whole week without doing something, and i also get mixed messgaes , as he always responds. I am now trying agin for the last time to do that NO CONACT things ... (read in full...)

I wonder if my disability is stopping girls from approaching me?

Q.   I feel like I have a great life, but there's something that is missing min my l I have been struggling to find a girlfriend for the past 4 years and it feels like I'm being hunted down. I know for a fact that I am not such an unattractive guy or ...

A.   28 August 2010: Great for your follow up. Don't; just be patient - GET ACTIVE and start looking .. HARD!! Love Natmarie xx... (read in full...)

Having trouble staying interested in straight sex with my wife

Q.   I have been faithful to my wife for the better part of two decades. I love her very much. Physically, however, I find myself having grown very bored with "regular" sex over the last few years. When we have sex, I have to fantacise to get into it. ...

A.   27 August 2010: Just ask her!! She might surprise you.. at least - I hope she does. :o) Go easy though eg: one thing at a time - not 'Hey Misses, will you dress sluty wear a wig, meet me in a bar and let me give it to you up the a**' straight off!! Good luc... (read in full...)

Was the advice good, did I do the right thing? Will I hear from him again?

Q.   Ok, so I have had an on-again, off-again relationship with this guy. After dating and breaking up we tried being friends....I'm sure you can all figure out the complications that went along with that. We're good friends, when we both make the...

A.   27 August 2010: Hi, I am sorry you have had to go through this crap. I too have been going through this, and fainlly broke it off last week.it sounds like he knows you really like him, and he is taking advantage of that fact. Why not ignore him completley and see ... (read in full...)

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