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Opinions. If he wanted to break up he'd tell me, ignore me or be slightly rude right?

Q.   I've posted before.. but i cant seem to relax.. im constantly thinking. I realized when guys are sick theyre big babies (well some). I'm used to being needed when a bf is sick but because my bf has his mom nearby/her friends to get him things.. he ...

A.   1 August 2010: i hardly call him to begin w/ ..he normally calls me and hes been sick since last sunday. we talked sunday (he sounded fine with me/ just sick).. i called monday (to see how he was feeling/no answer)..and then called thursday - he claims he didnt ... (read in full...)

Opinions. If he wanted to break up he'd tell me, ignore me or be slightly rude right?

Q.   I've posted before.. but i cant seem to relax.. im constantly thinking. I realized when guys are sick theyre big babies (well some). I'm used to being needed when a bf is sick but because my bf has his mom nearby/her friends to get him things.. he ...

A.   1 August 2010: thanks for replying - oddly enough i love taking care of people when theyre sick..well mainly a significant other (i was a caregiver for 6 yrs.. im done now lol).. but yeah i like it.. so i know i should be happy he doesnt need me..but i guess i ... (read in full...)

Why hasn't he called? Am I worrying over nothing?

Q.   I'm super anxious. My bf hasnt called me in 3 days (he normally calls daily)Sometimes he forgets to call back after we've talked already -which is fine (rarely).. and he doesnt really need to call everyday but the last time we talked (Sunday)...

A.   30 July 2010: i called him a bit ago.he answered/was asleep & he said that he had been sleeping alot/still sick.He said that he didnt know that i had called n left msg and said that he wasnt online. He takes care of his mother/they live together..so he said that ... (read in full...)

Why hasn't he called? Am I worrying over nothing?

Q.   I'm super anxious. My bf hasnt called me in 3 days (he normally calls daily)Sometimes he forgets to call back after we've talked already -which is fine (rarely).. and he doesnt really need to call everyday but the last time we talked (Sunday)...

A.   30 July 2010: i dont request for him to call me daily. he would call 2x a day..and now he still calls almost daily..over every other day. i dont require it but i dont expect that if i call..he should return my call. the last time we hung out everything was ... (read in full...)

Why hasn't he called? Am I worrying over nothing?

Q.   I'm super anxious. My bf hasnt called me in 3 days (he normally calls daily)Sometimes he forgets to call back after we've talked already -which is fine (rarely).. and he doesnt really need to call everyday but the last time we talked (Sunday)...

A.   29 July 2010: also...he hasnt even been online (as far as i know). and usually he checks his mail or somethin. thats weird for someone to play sick though & he wasnt feelin well the last time we hung out.i dunno :/... (read in full...)

My boyfriend deleted his Facebook profile! Was this because or me or because he doesn't use it?

Q.   This is gonna sound silly but I recently changed my profile status on FB to "in a relationship".. i didnt say who i was in a relationship w/ even though my bf is in my friends list. So today i changed it to him..and it said it was gonna send a ...

A.   28 July 2010: im not worrying much about the facebook thing anymore.. he prob deleted just cause. Because we've hung out w/ my friends.. they call him my bf.. he even wanted to meet my mom - and he did. and doesnt mind me introducing him as my bf.. so the face... (read in full...)

How do I learn to relax? My boyfriend says I need to relax.

Q.   Recently my bf and i had definite plans to hang out the following day. I asked if we were still on and he said he had to go look at cars etc but would call me when hes done - see how he feels/if i want to hang out (hes in the process of tryin to ...

A.   22 July 2010: Hes never flaked before.. there have been times where he said he'd call me back and he doesnt.. - which apparently i was told by friend that its okay if he doesnt call me all the time and to not worry about it. sometimes he apologizes for it and ... (read in full...)

I'm tripping, right? How do I learn to relax and not worry so much?

Q.   Am I worryin bout nothin? My bf calls me daily (2x a day sometimes) and the other night..on thurs we were talking n he had to call me back. He never did (sometimes he falls asleep so I figured that's what happened) anyway - I didn't get a call the...

A.   20 July 2010: i do carry on w friends etc/other activities or hobbies... but i always have time to worry - i never get distracted from worries lol .. and thats horrible.. so from now on im goin to try and learn to relax and just enjoy..and not worry about him er ... (read in full...)

I'm tripping, right? How do I learn to relax and not worry so much?

Q.   Am I worryin bout nothin? My bf calls me daily (2x a day sometimes) and the other night..on thurs we were talking n he had to call me back. He never did (sometimes he falls asleep so I figured that's what happened) anyway - I didn't get a call the...

A.   19 July 2010: hah yeah im a dork. he msged me tonight asking how i am and such (he was just busy with his kids)..we had a convo and everythings fine of course. man i feel like an idiot for letting myself think the worst. i really wish i could just stay positive.. ... (read in full...)

Are we a couple or not?

Q.   I've been seein this guy nonstop for a month. He calls daily - sometimes 2x a day. He told me at the beginning that hes not seein anyone else and hopes the same of me. I'm not either - he knows this. Well I was curious by this point as to what we ...

A.   17 July 2010: well im sure hes nervous about committing or putting a label on it. hes divorced with two kids and is currently goin thru a custody battle. normally he calls the next day (if he forgot to call back the night before) and we have a short conv... (read in full...)

Are we a couple or not?

Q.   I've been seein this guy nonstop for a month. He calls daily - sometimes 2x a day. He told me at the beginning that hes not seein anyone else and hopes the same of me. I'm not either - he knows this. Well I was curious by this point as to what we ...

A.   17 July 2010: Well neither of us is dating other people.He seems to think dating and being a couple are the same thing - so im guessing we're a couple. You're right.. im trying not to come across clingy. I tried to make my point & make my question clear - i ... (read in full...)

I'm worried he'll disappear, based on my past relationships! How do I reassure myself everything's fine?

Q.   I've been dating this guy for almost a month.We have a great time together but I keep worrying that he's gonna lose interest/disappear. Last guy I dated ending up disappearing once he got a car. I thought he liked me alot but apparently not. So now ...

A.   13 July 2010: Thanks Cindycares - yes thats me/my real pic.Thanks for the compliment :) I wanna learn how to squash those abandonment issues/worries and just enjoy.. This abandonment stuff/insecurity is recent..and its def hard to get rid of .. im tryin th... (read in full...)

I'm worried he'll disappear, based on my past relationships! How do I reassure myself everything's fine?

Q.   I've been dating this guy for almost a month.We have a great time together but I keep worrying that he's gonna lose interest/disappear. Last guy I dated ending up disappearing once he got a car. I thought he liked me alot but apparently not. So now ...

A.   13 July 2010: Well he makes money n what not - we're in the same situation - both injured on the job/works comp.. so we're currently in the same boat. I dont plan around him - i still do my same things w/ my friends/live my life etc.. i just fit him in my life.He ... (read in full...)

I'm worried he'll disappear, based on my past relationships! How do I reassure myself everything's fine?

Q.   I've been dating this guy for almost a month.We have a great time together but I keep worrying that he's gonna lose interest/disappear. Last guy I dated ending up disappearing once he got a car. I thought he liked me alot but apparently not. So now ...

A.   13 July 2010: yeah true. i think i already told him about what happened w/ the other guy..so he has an idea about my fear.. and he said he wouldnt do that (as far as i can remember) but i still feel like its a possibility.. - i know its silly and i should forc... (read in full...)

How Do I Learn to Brush Things Off? Have A Thicker Skin?

Q.   They say you date people like your parents.I ended up meeting and dating someone who frustrates me as much as my mother does. We've been dating for 2 wks. We have ALOT in common and he's incredibly sweet, affectionate and likes me alot - I feel ...

A.   3 July 2010: He says me driving to see him is temporary because he's gonna get a car in a month or so.So i dont mind doing it..but itll eventually get old (well possibly)if he doesnt get a car.... (read in full...)

How Do I Learn to Brush Things Off? Have A Thicker Skin?

Q.   They say you date people like your parents.I ended up meeting and dating someone who frustrates me as much as my mother does. We've been dating for 2 wks. We have ALOT in common and he's incredibly sweet, affectionate and likes me alot - I feel ...

A.   3 July 2010: well he doesnt have a car at the moment but hes the one that invites me to come over all the time.calls me daily. makes me dinner etc.... (read in full...)

How Do I Learn to Brush Things Off? Have A Thicker Skin?

Q.   They say you date people like your parents.I ended up meeting and dating someone who frustrates me as much as my mother does. We've been dating for 2 wks. We have ALOT in common and he's incredibly sweet, affectionate and likes me alot - I feel ...

A.   3 July 2010: about 35 min apart. i dont normally date guys who live further than 15 min away. 7 days out of 2 wks. We have dinner, play video games, movies and then i go home. and like now..i prob wont see him for like 3-4 days. which is fine.... (read in full...)

How Do I Learn to Brush Things Off? Have A Thicker Skin?

Q.   They say you date people like your parents.I ended up meeting and dating someone who frustrates me as much as my mother does. We've been dating for 2 wks. We have ALOT in common and he's incredibly sweet, affectionate and likes me alot - I feel ...

A.   3 July 2010: you misunderstood.. we're not sleeping together.we havent had sex. He lives incredibly far from me..so we hung out that night - so we hadnt slept..and had plans to go out in the morning.at the end of the day i dropped him off.we were both exha... (read in full...)

I was asked when my baby is due and I'm not pregnant! I'm so upset!

Q.   Ok so i,ve started this course in hairdressing and I,m Fat and I dont know about any of you but everytime i seen a hair dresser she wasn't fat. I spoke to my friends about this and they said I Looked fine and i should'nt be so panicy. So I listened ...

A.   26 June 2010: It happens to alot of people - gettin asked the q - are you pregnant when youre not.. sometimes a shirt can make someone look pregnant.The lady was probably more mortified than you were.Just because it's embarassing to ask something like that and be ... (read in full...)

I need fun, free, cheap date ideas that don't involve alcohol. Any ideas?

Q.   I'm tryin to get a list of ideas for fun free/cheap dates. playing video games, maybe cook together, goin to the beach, having dinner + movie night are pretty much the only things I can come up w/. I'm tryin to find something that doesnt involve ...

A.   25 June 2010: All these ideas are great. thanks soo much.. :) ... (read in full...)

I'm so angry, I thought he was genuine but now feel he's fed me a load of bullshit!

Q.   I'm still angry and cant seem to get rid of this anger. I dated this guy for 3 months. We had fun together but he had issues he needed to work through - excessive drinking, tryin to rebuild his life (get a car/job etc), family member dying a...

A.   17 June 2010: nah hes not cheating on me.. and besides we're not together anymore anyway.. like everyone said.. he played me.. it just sucks cos i trusted him. i def wont take it out on any other guy cos no matter how many times ive had my heart broken (i wear... (read in full...)

Am I being selfish for at least wanting him to talk to me occasionally? He has a lot going on with his family but his inability to balance things in his life is getting annoying!

Q.   I'm frustrated cos the guy I'm dating doesnt know how to balance career, fam etc. He told me hes either 0 - 100 % about things and once hes 100 - thats all he focuses on..which usually applies to work.Recently hes been tryin to get a job, a car ...

A.   31 May 2010: its funny that u said for me not to feel like a made a mistake..because shortly after i msged him..i felt that way. but now im not & im sure that feeling will come and go aswell as being sad...cos i am currently sad but at the same time thats anot... (read in full...)

Am I being selfish for at least wanting him to talk to me occasionally? He has a lot going on with his family but his inability to balance things in his life is getting annoying!

Q.   I'm frustrated cos the guy I'm dating doesnt know how to balance career, fam etc. He told me hes either 0 - 100 % about things and once hes 100 - thats all he focuses on..which usually applies to work.Recently hes been tryin to get a job, a car ...

A.   31 May 2010: UPDATE: so after I had left the voicemail/last comment on here.. he had msged me to let me know that he was fine, hes doin a yard sale for his grandma etc.first he said he might msg the next day and then later said that he would (he never did ... (read in full...)

Why does he ask who I'm with/tell me who hes with? Why did he tell me he posted an ad? Why is he this way? Is he too comfy?

Q.   a cpl of weeks ago i met this guy from online, he had responded to an ad i had.Seems we hit it off after meeting cos we hung out again and he made me dinner/watched a movie.He still sends txts seein what I'm upto etc.Recently I got a movie that he ...

A.   25 May 2010: i guess i shouldve clarified more.. in regards to his ad.. its a personal ad - as in just dating.. and the response he got was sexual..but he seemed to be in shock and think the response was funny.i was just being sarcastic with him when i said "hey ... (read in full...)

Why does he ask who I'm with/tell me who hes with? Why did he tell me he posted an ad? Why is he this way? Is he too comfy?

Q.   a cpl of weeks ago i met this guy from online, he had responded to an ad i had.Seems we hit it off after meeting cos we hung out again and he made me dinner/watched a movie.He still sends txts seein what I'm upto etc.Recently I got a movie that he ...

A.   25 May 2010: hah i know i need to relax. i think about everything.. its fine to be dating people.. i just dont wanna hear about it i guess? like i personally wouldnt share w/ him about who im dating..or responses that i get because of a personal ad i post... (read in full...)

What does he want by contacting me again?! He cheated on me and used me!

Q.   When we first met my instinct told me loud and clear that he was trouble but he was also very attractive and after hanging out a couple of times the sexual tension grew so strong that I couldn't help but giving in to the temptation. We started ...

A.   25 May 2010: have you asked him why hes writing you? tell him to cut the crap. or you could just send him to the spam section or change your email addy(even though i know you dont want to). its hard but its better than putting yourself through heartache.Maybe he ... (read in full...)

Am I being selfish for at least wanting him to talk to me occasionally? He has a lot going on with his family but his inability to balance things in his life is getting annoying!

Q.   I'm frustrated cos the guy I'm dating doesnt know how to balance career, fam etc. He told me hes either 0 - 100 % about things and once hes 100 - thats all he focuses on..which usually applies to work.Recently hes been tryin to get a job, a car ...

A.   22 May 2010: i called and left him a voicemail asking whats up..and sayin as usual that i worry etc..and that we used to talk all the time and hardly talk now .. thats its fine if we cant see each other but itd still be nice to talk sometimes and see how one ... (read in full...)

Am I being selfish for at least wanting him to talk to me occasionally? He has a lot going on with his family but his inability to balance things in his life is getting annoying!

Q.   I'm frustrated cos the guy I'm dating doesnt know how to balance career, fam etc. He told me hes either 0 - 100 % about things and once hes 100 - thats all he focuses on..which usually applies to work.Recently hes been tryin to get a job, a car ...

A.   21 May 2010: I'm not with him just because.. I like him alot & despite his past/stuff hes goin through right now.. i wanna be there for him but I also dont want to be shut out. Considering ive already told him to msg/call and lemme know how hes doing etc.... (read in full...)

Is it wrong to pursue a guy? Or do I have to be chased?

Q.   is there a proper dating process? Ive hung out with this guy a cpl of times, we talk a lot here and there. After we met he had implied he wanted to kiss me, so when I saw him the next time (he made me dinner/movie - it was nice) I thought it was g...

A.   21 May 2010: the hanging out (dinner night) was my idea - i asked if he wanted to watch a movie.He agreed and volunteered to make me dinner.The night before - he had wanted to hang out but I had company over & had to say no. the night we had dinner he behaved - ... (read in full...)

Is it wrong to pursue a guy? Or do I have to be chased?

Q.   is there a proper dating process? Ive hung out with this guy a cpl of times, we talk a lot here and there. After we met he had implied he wanted to kiss me, so when I saw him the next time (he made me dinner/movie - it was nice) I thought it was g...

A.   21 May 2010: Yeah the dinner thing was quick,..he asked me early in the evening if i wanted steak/chicken - i like both so he grilled both, made a salad, we had some drinks. it was nice.i dont think there was much planning there & I wont do the planning but ill ... (read in full...)

Am I being selfish for at least wanting him to talk to me occasionally? He has a lot going on with his family but his inability to balance things in his life is getting annoying!

Q.   I'm frustrated cos the guy I'm dating doesnt know how to balance career, fam etc. He told me hes either 0 - 100 % about things and once hes 100 - thats all he focuses on..which usually applies to work.Recently hes been tryin to get a job, a car ...

A.   21 May 2010: ive asked if he wants me to date others or for us to stop dating and he says no..so i dont think thats the issue..so i guess.. maybe i should tell him that it bothers me we dont talk?.for right now im not goin to contact him seeing ive already ... (read in full...)

How do I show him that I am no longer interested?

Q.   So how do you give a guy signs you're not interested? I thought I really liked this boy, so I was really into him and flirty and stuff.. now I've gone off of him. Its for various reasons, but the thing is he still keeeeps on texting me and ...

A.   21 May 2010: you could just tell him youre no longer interested. its pretty blunt but its how you really feel and he'll go away. I had a guy that texted me alot - I thought I liked but it wasnt working out & I wanted to end it ..so I told him that I didnt th... (read in full...)

He keeps saying I deserve better. Why can't he belive that I like him?

Q.   The guy I'm dating constantly wants to know why I like him, what is it about him..and says he cant understand why I like him seeing that im soo nice, a good girl..(ive never done drugs, stolen or anything like that) and he used to do drugs, fight ...

A.   16 May 2010: it is a possibility he could be letting me down gently cos hes just not that into me..but if that were the case..why would he constantly tell me how great/genuine/rare i am ? ... (read in full...)

Should I rekindle this relationship?

Q.   I broke up with this person who was married and I still care about this person. It has been 2 years now and want to know if I should pursue to rekindle a relationship with this person or leave them alone. This person said they still care and love ...

A.   7 May 2010: Are they still married? if so, its a bad idea.If theyre divorced..then I dont see why not :)... (read in full...)

My father makes creepy jokes and I would like them to stop!

Q.   Sometimes my dad talks about having anal intercourse with the family dog. This creeps me out and my mother never says anything about it. I'm pretty sure he's joking, but still... How can I make him stop? Thanks, Marty Z....

A.   7 May 2010: Tell him that you dont wanna hear about that kind of stuff and that it makes you feel uncomfortable.He should respect that and stop.... (read in full...)

Why did he end a good relationship with me to date women who treat him badly, and then rub my face in his new relationships?

Q.   Lately I've been ocassionally talking to my ex via txt. Last time we saw each other (3 mo or so ago) we had a discussion bout us being tired of the dating scene, we never had real probs in our relationship and he made it seem he was open to date me ...

A.   27 April 2010: the "no longer feeling it" reason was pretty much the one he gave me.. and then later on when i asked him recently why we broke up he said he didnt know.. i just found it odd..cos it seemed the better our relationship got and the fact i was goin... (read in full...)

Odd Relationship. An Unbalanced Relationship? How Do I Balance us/ Make This Work?

Q.   I'm a little confused my "bf" and i have an odd relationship.We see and speak to each other almost daily.I go over at night mainly - we go out, watch movies, play pool etc.When drunk he practically loves me and seems insecure, jealous..fiesty. He ...

A.   23 April 2010: ive never dated someone who drinks this much so his behavior was odd to me and i tend to overanalyze or worry. so thankyou for responding :) yeah... i guess ill try to accept it and enjoy the good parts (which there is plenty..its just unbalanced) ... (read in full...)

Should I just enjoy his company and not worry about putting a label on it?

Q.   I've been dating this guy for over a month.He msgs/we hang daily.Recently he started working ocassionally plus I dont have the gas money to drive over there all the time (he doesnt drive).Lately ive been gettin annoyed cos we'll talk via txt like ...

A.   9 April 2010: thanks. it definitely helps :). i guess ill just let it play out and enjoy it for what it is. i just start to wonder how he really feels cause he doesnt msg as much as he used to (seein it was everyday before) but i guess that really doesnt matter ... (read in full...)

Should I be concerned about his dodgy, alcohol-related past?

Q.   I've been seeing this guy for a month.We're not exclusive but we see and talk to each other almost every day. He's incredibly sweet, loving and not a flake (which seems hard to find in SD), however there r some things that bother me - he d...

A.   30 March 2010: i guess ...i am happy bout the way things are progressing... ill just have to make sure to communicate more, and see how things turn out. thanks for answering :) ... (read in full...)

Not interested, .. interested, .. is he being weird?

Q.   okay..i find this weird.. opinions? been goin to this bar alot. seen this guy a cpl of times.the last time i saw him he was w/ a chick, i tried havin a convo w/ him when he was alone (they didnt look like a cpl but he seemed interested in her late...

A.   24 March 2010: for supposedly wanting to get laid..he didnt try very hard lol.... (read in full...)

I want my ex back in my life ...............

Q.   I'm wondering whats up.My ex and I hung out. Everything was super good - no awkwardness, we laughed alot/flirted and yet nothing came of it.I thought atleast friends..but I havent heard from him much.Then I thought maybe he just wanted to fool ...

A.   26 January 2010: that makes sense..:) however, i wasnt planning on getting into a relationship w/ him. im dating other people..and wasnt depending on him to get with me. by wanting him in my life - i just want to hang with him.i was open to other things besides ... (read in full...)

I want my ex back in my life ...............

Q.   I'm wondering whats up.My ex and I hung out. Everything was super good - no awkwardness, we laughed alot/flirted and yet nothing came of it.I thought atleast friends..but I havent heard from him much.Then I thought maybe he just wanted to fool ...

A.   26 January 2010: if i were to do that ..im afraid he'll just try to argue w/ me if i tell him how im feeling. he seems to take alot of stuff i say negatively even though none of it is negative.I'm not sure why but hes been like this since we broke up.He broke up w/ ... (read in full...)

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