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HOW YOU CAN FIND LOVE AGAIN

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1 June 2017: GET out there..It might be terrifying,but you need to broaden your social horizons.Go on line,join a club or go to a speed-dating night You will not find love in your living room.REVAMP your image;Ask a good friend to appraise your style.Do you need ...

CatFish, and tips to keep you safe

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10 May 2017: CatFish,has nothing to do with either Cats or Fish.As you will probably know ..CATFISH....is a person male/female who will put a fake profile on dating sites....and will contact many people or maybe just one and have a relationship be it ...

Nora B, Sharing thoughts on observations about life and struggle

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22 October 2016: In this day and age when trains stations are crammed with people,coming and going,roadways are congested with traffic. Meeting deadlines maybe at the cost of ones job. Emotions have taken a backseat,love and friendship are something to be ...

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He makes me out to be the bad guy but he's the one who cheated and lied!

Q.   I'm feeling manipulated and would appreciate an outside perspective on this Seeing this guy for over a year. We were for sure monogamous at one point (9 mos) but he would never fully commit to me as his girlfriend :( He went out of town for t...

A.   27 June 2013: Well done you by breaking it off with your boyfriend.-you are totally in the right. He has betrayed you and you are not the crazy one .But sees things as they are Would you consider meeting a man that will love,respect and a man that you can ... (read in full...)

Is it common for men in committed relationships to engage in behaviors like this with another woman? Why is he doing this?

Q.   I'm a single female and a few months ago, had a chance to get to know a male colleague of mine who's located in a city 4 hours away. We hit it off immediately and very quickly became friends though common interests. After our first meet, we have not ...

A.   26 June 2013: It is good to know that you are not in love with this man as his track record re his girlfriend talking to another woman on line for hours is not a very loyal thing to do to the mother of his son.However i do understand where your coming from and ... (read in full...)

Is it common for men in committed relationships to engage in behaviors like this with another woman? Why is he doing this?

Q.   I'm a single female and a few months ago, had a chance to get to know a male colleague of mine who's located in a city 4 hours away. We hit it off immediately and very quickly became friends though common interests. After our first meet, we have not ...

A.   26 June 2013: It is good to know that you are not in love with this man as his track record re his girlfriend talking to another woman on line for hours is not a very loyal thing to do to the mother of his son.However i do understand where your coming from and ... (read in full...)

Is it common for men in committed relationships to engage in behaviors like this with another woman? Why is he doing this?

Q.   I'm a single female and a few months ago, had a chance to get to know a male colleague of mine who's located in a city 4 hours away. We hit it off immediately and very quickly became friends though common interests. After our first meet, we have not ...

A.   26 June 2013: It is good to know that you are not in love with this man as his track record re his girlfriend talking to another woman on line for hours is not a very loyal thing to do to the mother of his son.However i do understand where your coming from and ... (read in full...)

How can you tell someone theyre being unfair without it descending into a massive argument.

Q.   Im going through a custody battle right now and I have court on friday so this whole time is quite stressful for me. Well my boyfriends been going out on weekends staying out all night and I dont know where he is. He keeps talking to is ex who h...

A.   25 June 2013: Right now the only thing to think about is your custody-battle this is the REAL important situation to be thinking aboout.Your ex-boyfriend did you a favour when he left you-he is not even a good friend when you need support at this trying time He ... (read in full...)

How can I get romance in our relationship so that its better?

Q.   My bf and I have been together for almost 6 months now. Things are going well but he doesn't do things that he used to and he's not one of the romantic types. He used to text me good morning, we used to text good night, he never talks to me about ...

A.   24 June 2013: Yes i understand where your coming from and it can be difficult. Would you consider doing a romantic dinner some night and cooking something special that you know that he likes.After that might be a good time to open up to him and tell him how you ... (read in full...)

How best to end this friendship?

Q.   Had a friend, known for 7 years. Freelance work, so understand that occasionally things crop up and she had to cancel arranged lunches, but it got to the point where it was almost constant. Used to spend long emails sorting out her problems ...

A.   24 June 2013: Yes that is a very difficult position to be in and you have discuss same with her.Howeer would you consider giving her one more chance.Stating that to have a friend you must be a friend and not aalways be the Taker.Tell her the friendship is over ... (read in full...)

How can I make him feel more at ease around me after what happened between us?

Q.   I knew this guy two years ago but he didn't give me the time or place. Just recently he contacted me and wanted to be friends. He's been going threw a hard time, so I have a lot of empathy for him and want to be there for him. I have to admit I live ...

A.   19 June 2013: Right now give this guy Time and Space.Remain friendly,cheerful and dont do anything else.If you put any pressure on this guy would not be a good idea.Let him text you first .let him make the first move.Time will sort this out to be either just ... (read in full...)

He keeps breaking up my relationships, I'm in love. I need to stop him!

Q.   There is this guy who I am completely inlove with but everytime we start dating he just stops talking to me and then months pass and he comes back and then he leaves again and that just keeps happening. I told him im tired of him doing that and that ...

A.   19 June 2013: The reason that your ex-boyfriend is coming back and leaving you .Is he knows he can.You are allowing him to do just that .IF YOY DONT WANT HIM BACK-SAY GOODBYE AAND MEAN IT.Kind Wishes Nora B.... (read in full...)

Details about my wife's past have made me feel our sex is not new or exciting or different!

Q.   I recently found some details of my wife's sexual history and I'm now disgusted by her. What can I do? I mean I know it is "the past" but we're talking about her saying and doing the exact same things she says and does to me. This bothers me a tre...

A.   18 June 2013: This is very difficult for you and i can understand how hurt you must feel.However i hope you might consider going to a counsellor for help on a one to one and ask his/her advise .Because you cant handle this yourself.But ther is one point i want ... (read in full...)

Is he into me or not. Should I ask?

Q.   There is a guy I flirt with at work all the time. At first I found him annoying, but now I think he's adorable. The day at work before my two week vacation (which I'm still on) we were talking a lot. I thought we were getting somewhere and figured ...

A.   17 June 2013: While i fully understand where your coming from and its almost nearly impossibe not to do or say something.I would say thread with care and Wait until he makes the first move.Because if you made the first move and it did not work out you would be ... (read in full...)

Do I really need all this Baby Mama drama? What can I do about this situation?

Q.   My boyfriend and I have been together for six months. I'm in a baby mama drama situation, and I'm not sure how to handle it... Please help. I'll give some background... He and the mother of his child were never married. Their relationship was r...

A.   17 June 2013: This is a very difficult position to be and also painful for you.Your boyfriend seems to do what he wants with no reguard for you.Unless your boyfriend wants to change things ther is nothing that you can do on that level.However would you consider ... (read in full...)

How can I convince my ex that it was he who drove me away?

Q.   My ex boyfriend split up with me six weeks ago he said he wanted a break. My and my ex used to argue a lot over him going out really. He has also cheated on me a few months ago so I feel like I can't really trust him. After my ex split with me ...

A.   13 June 2013: If your ex does not want you ask yourself this question-What is the point. Would you consider giving the dating scene up for a time.Giving you time and space for yourself and to sort out your fellings.Best Wishes Nora B.... (read in full...)

I don't want to have sex at this point and this upsets my girlfriend

Q.   i have more of a circumstance that i'm unsure how to address rather than just a question. my girlfriend and i have been together for nearly half a year. casually we engage in physical activities but not sex. i can tell just by the way she suggests...

A.   13 June 2013: Having sex is consent by both people and you are quiet right for you if you do not wish to hae sex.On the other hand she must understand and respect your wishes.Sex is part of a relatonship not the total relationship. Have a indept chat with her and ... (read in full...)

How can I stop myself from sending messages to a man who isn't interested in me?

Q.   I met a guy who's 2 years younger than me in a dating site. At first, he was very much interested in chatting with me, in meeting me, and was even telling me that i was more important than his work, so he wanted to chat with me more in the middle of ...

A.   13 June 2013: Before you send this guy anymore messages Just ask yourself what is the point and the answer is NO POINT.The good news is that your half way to Not sending him messages.In your own words Why are you bothering a man who is not interested in you.Its ... (read in full...)

My husband has become very vulgar during sex

Q.   I have been married several years and our sex life has definitely taken a turn for the worst!! It's was great and all the time in the beginning but now it's good but very far between. Over the years my husband has made very rude comments during s...

A.   13 June 2013: This is a very sad situation for you and very unfair of your husband not to have any regard for your felings.Try and have an indept chat with him over this matter AND EXPLAIN TO HIM HOW HURTFUL HISBEHAVIPUR IS TO YOU.However if he will not talk to ... (read in full...)

How can I admit to something I haven't done? G/f got in trouble for phone call hang up that I didn't make!

Q.   Hi this is a minor problem but the timing is bad. I was dating my girlfriend for 3 and a half years... Things started to not go well and we split up for 8 weeks and got back together. We have been together for 3 weeks now. During the relationship...

A.   13 June 2013: In every loving relationship there is the matter of trust on both sides. While it looks like you repeated what you used to do in ringing her-The fact is you did not .Hae a chat with her and stick to your statement that you did not ring her .Best ... (read in full...)

what does it mean when you are invited out for a coffee?

Q.   Soo this sounds insane, but I basically broke up with my boyfriend a couple of days ago. I'm not looking for another relationship for ages, I'm not over him or anything. But a kind ...

A.   13 June 2013: Yes it does mean he likes you and enjoys your company but thread with care and see how it goes.Enjoy the chat and the company.Best Luck Nora B.... (read in full...)

Why does everyone naturally assume that when a person reaches a certain age, that they naturally want to have kids? Because some people are comfortable being childless

Q.   Hi guys. I would like to know why everyone naturally assumes that when you reach a certain age, you want to have kids. And if you politely say that you don't, they think there is something wrong with you. What's wrong with not wanting kids? Th...

A.   8 June 2013: I had to smile with complete understanding because i remember women friends and myself were asked. No 1.Do you have boyfriend.2,When are you getting married.3 When married -how many children are you going to have.Then when you have boy-when are you ... (read in full...)

My boyfriend doesn't keep me informed without me asking and it bothers me

Q.   dear cupids, i have the most amazing boyfriend ever who takes every thing in his life seriously , his work , the scout and for sure me, but when it comes to telling me about it, he simply never does, even when his work involve issues that are ...

A.   6 June 2013: love is not easy but please be gentle with yourself take it easy.Its not going to be easy to do but would you consider letting him be the one to text you first and try and not be so anxious.Real love will not go away. Kind Wishes Nora B.... (read in full...)

My boyfriend doesn't keep me informed without me asking and it bothers me

Q.   dear cupids, i have the most amazing boyfriend ever who takes every thing in his life seriously , his work , the scout and for sure me, but when it comes to telling me about it, he simply never does, even when his work involve issues that are ...

A.   6 June 2013: love is not easy but please be gentle with yourself take it easy.Its not going to be easy to do but would you consider letting him be the one to text you first and try and not be so anxious.Real love will not go away. Kind Wishes Nora B.... (read in full...)

My Wedding. Does any one have any solutions? I'm just terrified of everything and everything revolving around me

Q.   Hi! So I dont really know what to do for this, but I'm afraid of my wedding. I'm not afraid of commitment or anything and Im not afraid to go to other peoples weddings- just afraid of my own. I start looking at venues or dresses and just panic. ...

A.   22 May 2013: Meet the rest of us there is hardly a woman that Does Not have panic attackks.Right now you will need some help with these panic attacks visit your doctor and he will be able to advise you However you could go with your boyfriend -just the 2 of you ... (read in full...)

Grass isn't green on any side it seems... 

Q.   So here is my Story, I am in school for Police Foundation and I would one day like to become a cop. I met this girl in my college that seems to also be going for the same thing i am in seeming we are in the same classes. So we start to talk and it ...

A.   19 May 2013: I understand where your coming from and its not easy to handle .As there seems to be problems with your ex-g/f and your girlfriend of the now.I wonder would you consider giving the dating scene a miss for awhile giving yourself space and time to ... (read in full...)

5 years together...and then a new girl enters my life.

Q.   I have been in a relationship for 5 years. And I admit that i'm a good and committed lover. In-fact, this is my first relationship. Well Everything's going well. The honey moon period is over, we had our good and bad times together as a coup...

A.   19 May 2013: Thanks so much for your follow-up it was much appreciated.I hope things work out for you .Kinds Wishes for the future may you make a Wise choice. Nora B.... (read in full...)

5 years together...and then a new girl enters my life.

Q.   I have been in a relationship for 5 years. And I admit that i'm a good and committed lover. In-fact, this is my first relationship. Well Everything's going well. The honey moon period is over, we had our good and bad times together as a coup...

A.   19 May 2013: Thanks so much for your follow-up it was much appreciated.I hope things work out for you .Kinds Wishes for the future may you make a Wise choice. Nora B.... (read in full...)

5 years together...and then a new girl enters my life.

Q.   I have been in a relationship for 5 years. And I admit that i'm a good and committed lover. In-fact, this is my first relationship. Well Everything's going well. The honey moon period is over, we had our good and bad times together as a coup...

A.   18 May 2013: First of all You are a honest,decent man and have nothing to worry about on that level.There is no harm in being TEMPTED ITS ONLY WHEN YOU ACT ON IT.Your soulmate also is a very nice person. However this is a real Test for you how committed you are ... (read in full...)

5 years together...and then a new girl enters my life.

Q.   I have been in a relationship for 5 years. And I admit that i'm a good and committed lover. In-fact, this is my first relationship. Well Everything's going well. The honey moon period is over, we had our good and bad times together as a coup...

A.   18 May 2013: First of all You are a honest,decent man and have nothing to worry about on that level.There is no harm in being TEMPTED ITS ONLY WHEN YOU ACT ON IT.Your soulmate also is a very nice person. However this is a real Test for you how committed you are ... (read in full...)

5 years together...and then a new girl enters my life.

Q.   I have been in a relationship for 5 years. And I admit that i'm a good and committed lover. In-fact, this is my first relationship. Well Everything's going well. The honey moon period is over, we had our good and bad times together as a coup...

A.   18 May 2013: First of all You are a honest,decent man and have nothing to worry about on that level.There is no harm in being TEMPTED ITS ONLY WHEN YOU ACT ON IT.Your soulmate also is a very nice person. However this is a real Test for you how committed you are ... (read in full...)

5 years together...and then a new girl enters my life.

Q.   I have been in a relationship for 5 years. And I admit that i'm a good and committed lover. In-fact, this is my first relationship. Well Everything's going well. The honey moon period is over, we had our good and bad times together as a coup...

A.   18 May 2013: First of all You are a honest,decent man and have nothing to worry about on that level.There is no harm in being TEMPTED ITS ONLY WHEN YOU ACT ON IT.Your soulmate also is a very nice person. However this is a real Test for you how committed you are ... (read in full...)

Have I lost the love of my life? She has feelings for someone else and wont stop seeing him...

Q.   have i lost her? i have been in a relationship for 10 years, i left this girl for over a year and started a new relationship, i broke her heart and we eventually ended up back together. i have never treated her right and have never committe...

A.   14 May 2013: Yes this is a difficult situation to handle and you are quite right Not to push her to much as might get the wrong answer from her.First of all she has to with your help mend a broken heart and most Inportant she has to learn to Trust you again this ... (read in full...)

Should I wait until he contacts me to end it?

Q.   So.. This will be long. I've posted here some questions about my 30yo boyfriend's behavior: - "why does he live with his mom if he's in the military and is supposed to have a pig paycheck" - "why does he always tells the exactly same story abo...

A.   12 May 2013: First of all if you decide to stay with this guy Ask him all the questions that are listed above in your question and try and have them all answered in truth.There seems to be alot going on and it seems endless. The question is do you want to ... (read in full...)

He doesn't feel the same as I do, but won't leave me alone!

Q.   I know this guy from 2 months. We work in the same company. He is younger to me by 2 years. We became good friends in a few days. He came to my house many times. But has never misbehaved. I started having feelings for him. I proposed to him. He ...

A.   12 May 2013: As he states he is your friend as such he must respect your wishes not to continue as you wanted more which he rejected.Be wise get new phone no. move away.Sart a new life with the hope of meeting some nice guy who is free to love respect and marry ... (read in full...)

Any tips? I'm meeting his parents. I'm more worried about what is going to come out of my mouth

Q.   After 10 months my bf has finally plucked up the courage to ask me to a meal with his family on Monday night after school for his 15th birthday I am petrified. I have only smiled at his mum through a car window and never spoken to his mum or his d...

A.   11 May 2013: Just be yourself and display a nice smile and the rest will follow.Dont be so hard on yourself and try and relax.Enjoy the visit.After all the will hae to respond to you and like wise. Best Wishes Nora B.... (read in full...)

Do men feel guilt at denying paternity, when they are informed about a pregnancy? Or do the men just move on and feel no guilt? Should I feel damaged by their actions?

Q.   Hello, friends, aunts, uncles etc I have a question again.... I am pregnant thanks to the advice I got I'm keeping my baby God will provide something for us. My question is do these men who abandon they children really move on or they do sit d...

A.   11 May 2013: Wishing you and your forecoming babe every happiness for the future.In reply to your question it would depend very much on the man as we all hae different ideas of what is right and wrong behaviour.There is no point long term to hate men as that ... (read in full...)

I have a very low sex drive. Please help. Is there anything that could help?

Q.   Hi-I LOVE my fiance so very much. We both have full time jobs and two dogs that take up a lot of our time ). I have no self esteem issues what so ever, I a very confident person. Our relationship is very lovey and we truly are in love- never ar...

A.   11 May 2013: As you stated-you love your fiance and you have been together for 4 years,But the question is are you still IN-LOVE WITH YOUR FIANCE.That is the question you will have to ask yourself as you know there is a huge difference.Sometimes the Magic goes ... (read in full...)

I'm nervous all the time! I wasn't always this way. What is going on?

Q.   I feel nervous all the time! to the point, I can't breathe and I feel sick. I don't know why, or what I'm particularly nervous about because it's all the time. I'm constantly concerned about my family an wether they are okay/safe, sometimes when I ...

A.   11 May 2013: Yes you do sound over anxious but remember being between I8-21 is not a easy age to be at as we are asking all sorts of questions and trying to find out who we are.Also maybe this is your personality.Howeer i would suggest that you would consider ... (read in full...)

Why does my boyfriend make plans and then never follow through?

Q.   Dear Cupid My bf often makes plans for us to go for vacation, but never really executes the plan. Whenever i ask he dismisses saying that he'll get to me on the dates and then forgets conviently. Yesterday i asked him again, since i needed a break...

A.   10 May 2013: He is being very unfair to you with either breaking promises or just forgetting the whole thing .You have 2.choices.I-is to stay putting up with his current behaviour which is upseting you.2.Is if he decides to cancel a outing is to go on your ... (read in full...)

I need some courage to leave my cheating boyfriend but I don't want to hurt him! Help!

Q.   I'm in a bit of a pickle, me and my boyfriend have been together for four years, we have a one year old son together. Two months after I had my son I found out that the previous year that he had been cheating on me for a month with a friend of mine ...

A.   10 May 2013: Consider having a long chat with your b/f ask him how he feels about your relationship and you discuss how you feel adding that you dont see a future in it .Also discuss the girl that he cheated with and the reason why she is TEXTING you all the ... (read in full...)

I'm leaving tomorrow and probably wont ever see him again, how do I make this more bearable?

Q.   We met online. Talked every day for months. He flew me over so we could meet. Halfway across the world. It was wonderful. We had a great time, it was like a dream. We were living together, which made us get to know each other more, including our ...

A.   10 May 2013: From your own words YOU hae lived the dream and loving like that is Magic.Would you consider having an indept chat with this guy and really find out what he is feeling and find out his very thoughts if he has any for the future .Dont leave just ... (read in full...)

What should I do, and how could this affect my marriage, considering that I am married, but may be bi-sexual?

Q.   I hate the fact that i can't get rid of this feeling and have to come back here and ask you guys for advices. I got married 8 months ago to a loving man of more than 3 years relationship. He's not perfect but he's the greatest one. Only him c...

A.   8 May 2013: This is ery dificult situation for you and not easy to handle .You are very lucky to have a loving relationship with your husband so do not to put this in danger at any level.However your other feelings Must be sorted out sooner then later.I would ... (read in full...)

I feel like I'll never be loved or respected

Q.   I feel very sad, demoralized and like I should just give up on relationships. I was with my ex for six years. It was a troubled relationship. He was the jealous, controlling type, he was obsessed with my past and thought that I would cheat on him. I ...

A.   6 May 2013: First and foremost please remember that you hae no Need to feel ashamed the problem is Not with YOU but with the guys that yu hae met Believe you me we have all being there.You come to me as a very nice person with a good fashion sense.Would you ... (read in full...)

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