Was this a platonic response or is there more to it?
Q. I am friends with a man through an acquaintance of mine and most of our conversations have been work related (although glances and smiles between us have indicated otherwise and there might be an unspoken attraction). The other day I confirmed my ...
A. 28 August 2014: I think it was a platonic response. Even if there is some attraction I think it would be wise to keep it work-friendly. Getting involved with a co-worker can backfire. Rejection can also cause problems as he never indicated that he liked you more ... (read in full...)
High school Homecoming: I need advice, which girl might be the best choice to ask?
Q. Hey people of DC, Forge is back again... with more high school "fun." Ready to help? The issue is Homecoming. By far the biggest school event I've been to. The dance, pep rally, football game, you know, eventful stuff. I have time on this, than...
A. 28 August 2014: Isn't the Homecoming at the end of the year?
Relax!
You have plenty of time to choose which girl. If you pick one now and only pay attention to her then you risk it backfiring on you. Just because you like these young ladies doesn't mean the... (read in full...)
I think I might be pregnant! Should I tell my boyfriend?
Q. I think I might be pregnant but I don't want to say anything to my boyfriend before I know it's true. My boyfriend is 21 and im 17 and I'm on birth control but I accidentally missed 3 pills in a row. My boyfriends cums inside me but I thought that ...
A. 28 August 2014: If you think you are pregnant you need to stop taking the birth control pills immediately. That means no unprotected sex until you find out for sure. You will have to use a condom. If you find out your not pregnant then start taking them again ... (read in full...)
My parents are up fighting and talking at night and I can't sleep!
Q. My parents don't let me sleep at night! In 2013 I developed an eating disorder followed with random binges due to a lifetime of my dad's bulling and being a sensitive person, and continued despite all of this. He also abused everyone in my f...
A. 25 August 2014: I'm so sorry you are experiencing this! I think the best option would be to stay with another relative (if one is available) until the divorce is final. When your Mom is calm ask her if you can stay with someone you both trust until this is ov... (read in full...)
I cant stand my boyfriend's family and things with my boyfriend are starting to fall apart as well. What do I do?
Q. Iv been with my boyfriend for about 2 years now, engaged for a year. I agree that I rushed into this relationship and I have nothing to say in my defense. I had known him for many years because we worked in the same place and he seemed great. ...
A. 25 August 2014: I understand you are ranting (When I rant about my husband and his family it may seem like I can't stand him/them either even though I really love him/them.) but judging on your post I really can't see a happy future for you if you stay with him. ... (read in full...)
My ex will give me money but only after I have sex with him. I need the money but don't want the sex!
Q. I have been trying to start a business since last year, since i am unemployed but lack of capital has been my biggest challenge. Lats month i met my ex, who is financially stable and he promised to sponsor my business. So he wants to give me this...
A. 25 August 2014: From what you have written I'm going to guess that your ex is not the Father to your child. Please correct me if I am wrong. It sounds like he only agreed to sponsor your business to get sex from you. You can make excuses and put it off for so lo... (read in full...)
I want to explore this new girl but don't want to lose something I already have
Q. Hello readers. I hope you can give me some insight in the hope that I would understand my feelings and know what to do. Firstly I have a gf, been together for 1.5yrs. I don't know if I love her or if I am emotionally attached. She says she loves m...
A. 13 August 2014: Since you want to date another girl then you shouldn't stay with your girlfriend. Break-up with her immediately.
Then you can focus your attention on the other girl. It's unacceptable to stay with your girlfriend while you want to try out a new gi... (read in full...)
Does anyone else thinks that they closeness between the ex and my sons gf is a little odd?
Q. My son is 23 and has been dating a girl for about 8 months now. She is 22 and has a 4 year old son, Grady. . I was a little concerned with them dating not wanting him to get involved in an ex bf new bf drama, Last weekend we were invited to the l...
A. 13 August 2014: It's not common but it's a nice alternate especially for the young child.
Regardless it's none of your concern. I wouldn't mention it again to your son. ... (read in full...)
I don't think my ex can really accept that she is gay
Q. Hey guys. So I'm struggling at the moment. I had been with my girlfriend (same sex) for about two years. I can't be 100% certain, but I'm fairly certain that she broke up with me because she doesn't want to be gay. A little background. We m...
A. 8 August 2014: I'm sorry to hear she is struggling which is causing you heartbreak.
My only suggestion is to give her time and space right now. I'm sure the pain must be unbearable but you are wise to prepare yourself incase she doesn't come back to you.
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I'm finding it so hard to accept that my ex has disappeared out of my life
Q. Hi, I was in a relationship with a guy for 2 years, which he finished in January this year. I know there were a few problems between us and it was hard to accept that he didn't love me any more. He said there was nothing left. I did hurt him, an...
A. 8 August 2014: I understand you are devastated from the break-up but you really need to let him go. Your entire life is focused on him right now and that is really unhealthy. No wonder you are so miserable!
Try taking an afternoon to reflect on the relation... (read in full...)
Wife caught her best friend propositioning me?
Q. My wife caught her best friend saying very sexually leading comments to me. She confronted her friend on the spot and made her leave our house. Her friend called me in tears asking what she could to to fix it. I really don't know what she can do. ...
A. 8 August 2014: Why would you even want to repair their relationship?? Who needs enemies if you have friends like that!!
I would forget about trying to repair their broken relationship. Any involvement on your part to fix anything will only backfire on you. Foc... (read in full...)
Affectionate guy, says he's "not a big texter" but 6 weeks of silence while he travels is driving me insane!
Q. Hey everyone, A couple of weeks ago now, a guy with whom I have a lot of mutual friends, whom I'd never met in the flesh but had heard great things about, and I, went on a date. After a couple of flirty Facebook posts, he'd asked me out a month p...
A. 8 August 2014: In this case I don't think his lack of contact means lack of interest.
When you say there has been no contact does that mean you have not sent him a text or message? If you haven't already I would send a quick text or e-mail wishing him the best... (read in full...)
Since I refused to do things he's seen in porn he wants nothing to do with me
Q. My bf watch too much porn and he gets himself relief by watching but he still want to have sex with me and wanted to do it from behind but I won't let him and he doesn't understand when I tell him no. He tells me I'm no fun, I did what he wanted me ...
A. 4 July 2014: My abusive ex used to manipulate me to having anal sex. (I assume that is what you are referring to.) I never enjoyed it and each time was painful.
This brings up major red bells for me. I would leave-run from this guy. He clearly doesn't ... (read in full...)
I lost respect for him when he told me about his experience with hookers
Q. Today I have found out something about my boyfriend's past that has really bothered me. We've been dating only around 5 months now but it's getting to the point where it's pretty serious and we're actually going on holiday together for a week in a ...
A. 4 July 2014: While I share the same views as you about the sex trade I think this is one of those things you need to let go. 10 years is a long time.
Perhaps you can share your views with him. If might make him look at it from a whole new light. However ... (read in full...)
My boyfriend wants to be a Male escort ...
Q. I have just discovered that my boyfriend is taking a part time job as a Male escort , and would consent to having sex with another woman . He was honest with me , but I feel hurt and betrayed knowing he will not be faithful to me . He cl...
A. 2 July 2014: It would be a deal breaker for me. The risk of STDs would have me running.
He can find something else that doesn't risk your health. If he insists then for your health I really urge you to leave him.... (read in full...)
Frightened for mom's visit, how do I come clean about my relationship??
Q. I'll try to keep this very long story short. Ever since 16, dating has been discouraged by my parents who are strict, school oriented and religious. (note: I was an honor roll student in highschool, award winner, 4.1 GPA, currently studying ...
A. 2 July 2014: I'm not surprised you are having such a hard time accepting that your mother will be coming to visit. Based on your experience it's quite normal to be stressed out about this.
There is light at the end of the tunnel! Take a deep breath! It's goi... (read in full...)
He told me he liked me but he has a girlfriend. Why did he do that?
Q. I liked a guy and I told him how I felt and he told me that he felt the same way. about a week later he told me he had a girlfriend. I asked him why he did it and he told me because they liked each other. So then why didn't he ask me out? Should I ...
A. 2 July 2014: I wouldn't chase after him and would move on. Nothing good will come out of you staying in contact with him.
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My dad is pushing his girlfriend down my throat
Q. hi. I have a problem with my dads girlfriend. I barley know her and my dad keeps pushing her down my throat(not literally). just a month ago he told me they were engaged. it seems like now she is taking him away from everything he once held dear. ...
A. 2 July 2014: Your Dad is clearly serious about his girlfriend and wants to make her apart of his life and family. Which is why he is "pushing her down your throat". Just because your Dad takes her seriously doesn't mean you have to feel the same way. Howeve... (read in full...)
I don't think my husband understands what having a baby really entails! He seems to think its all fun and games
Q. Me and my husband are planning to try for a baby after our honeymoon in 7 months time but I worry my husband isn't prepared for what it entails. Whenever we talk about it he seems blase like yeah it'll work itself out! I am a child of ten in my fa...
A. 16 June 2014: I'm pregnant and I'm convinced my husband still doesn't understand the impact it will have. My sister-in-law had a baby a couple months ago and while we visited a couple of times he still doesn't seem to get it.
I really don't think anything... (read in full...)
I'm utterly ashamed of my drunken behavior in front of my ex and his girlfriend!
Q. Im so ashamed and embaressed. So lastnight I went to a friends birthday party. My ex from a very long time ago was there. I had drunk quite alot and I was flirting outrageously with him. Then later on in the night his girlfriend arrives. I did not ...
A. 15 June 2014: I agree with the other answers; it would best to apologize and move on.
Also like cattycakes said, you might want to learn how much you CAN have so it doesn't happen again.
Try to avoid going to the same parties for a while. Don't worry, I'm... (read in full...)
Do you think leaving my boyfriend is the best thing for me and my kid?
Q. I been together with my boyfriend for 6 years, we have had a very rocky relationship over the years, we always argue and we don't trust each other at all (we have never cheated on each other or so i think. We have a son, he is four years old. Over ...
A. 15 June 2014: Yes, I thinking leaving him would be for the best. You are not happy with him and he doesn't care enough to be happy about your success.
However you might want to try to communicate to him and tell him you are not happy and will leave if things d... (read in full...)
Am I normal to be upset that boyfriend went to a strip club?
Q. Am I normal getting upset my boyfreind went to a strip club? My boyfriend is best boyfriend in world however i dislike his friend's attitude to women. his friend always goes to strip clubs and wants to go out drinking and spends a fortune. I however ...
A. 15 June 2014: You remind me of me actually. :) I don't enjoy clubbing and one drink is my limit. My husband's friends use to say I was boring and would pressure me to drink more. I stood my ground though and they eventually stopped. Don't let them drag you down ... (read in full...)
I'm in love with my married best friend
Q. I am in love with a married women who happens to be my best friend. we have had a kiss and have had some touching but then we plan things and then when her and her husband have an argument she tells him. he is too forgiving but last time when we had ...
A. 15 June 2014: I get that you don't want to lose her as a best friend but this is crazy. The both of you lack morals. I feel bad for her poor husband.
Slow down and think...What are you doing???
She's married and is using both you and her husband for her ... (read in full...)
I was stood up - was it necessary?
Q. Hi everyone! I recently met a guy online and we'd been chatting for awhile. He seemed genuine and asked me to meet up with him on Sunday (last weekend). He took my number and said he'd be in touch. We arranged to meet in my town and I messaged h...
A. 15 June 2014: To be honest I used to do that a lot when I was online dating. I would text a guy for a while and when we made plans to meet up I would ignore him. I suppose I was nervous and wasn't ready to date. It didn't help that I just left an abusive ... (read in full...)
Should I give this woman more support even though I know we will never be together?
Q. I'm wondering what I should do here. I am middle aged man who has been divorced for around 1.5 years after a long term marriage. I still care about my ex-wife though who basically decided she wanted to move to Florida and not be married any longer ...
A. 6 June 2014: It's nice that you want to help her and her son out but at the same time I feel like you are walking into a huge mess that you will have a hard time walking out. Being a good role modal to her son is a nice thought but unless you are serious abou... (read in full...)
Living together 3 years and it looks like he has no plans for marriage!
Q. I have been going out with a man for 3 years now. We live together and He has a son whom lives with him from a previous relationship. Me and the son get on great :) and there is not issues with the boys mother. My thing is after 3 years together...
A. 6 June 2014: Are you sure you really want to marry him? It sounds like you are having second doubts about him.
Regardless I would talk to him to see where he stands on marriage and perhaps gently bring up that you are getting worried about his drinking... (read in full...)
I know I should just suck it up, but I am JEALOUS!
Q. Hi there, I have come here to get feedback on what really is just me being silly, but I can't seem to help it. I'm 21 years old and my boyfriend is 22. We're both postgraduate university students. We've been together for two years and during that ...
A. 5 June 2014: I find that highly unacceptable! I would let him know that calling any girl hot or gorgeous is a big no-no. It's completely disrespecting you. He's not single so tell him to stop acting like it. The most I would let my husband get away with is ... (read in full...)
Is he treating his friend unfairly now that we are back together?
Q. Hi everybody, I'm not sure If I have a question or whether I would just value your views on this matter. Me and my boyfriend got together at 18 and have been together just under 5 years. Back last October our circumstances changed drastica...
A. 5 June 2014: I would let it go and have your boyfriend deal with him. It seems like they will just drift apart on their own without your interfering. Don't worry too much about it and just ignore the guy. ... (read in full...)
I'm too scared to move on.
Q. Hey aunts and uncles I've recently come out of a four year relationship. I had been planning the break up for some time as he was abusive (mentally and emotionally). He would use emotional blackmail to get me to do things for him and if we argu...
A. 5 June 2014: I wouldn't meet this "internet guy" until you have healed properly. For my abusive ex it took me a couple of years. While you shouldn't judge the internet guy based on your experience with your ex you need to remember that you never met him an... (read in full...)
What's the best way to deal with a girl who is playing mind games with you?
Q. What's the best way to deal with a girl who is playing mind games with you ? If you ignore her, she'll write you after a week or two but if you do reply, she would read the message and wouldn't reply for 3-4 days on purpose ! How would you d...
A. 14 April 2014: Since this started after she found out how you feel about her then it's safe to assume that she is not interested.
I highly doubt her intentions are to play mind games with you. She might be too nice to reject you and is putting distance between ... (read in full...)
I love studying architecture and am in my second year. But due to set backs should I abandon this study or keep on trying harder?
Q. hello, agony aunts. I'm currently an architecture student in my 2nd year. In my 1st year I failed a major class and I had to extend another year, I passed that class now but I failed in another major class this time. I love this course, but shou...
A. 9 April 2014: Can you afford to change your course? It could be very expensive!
What about getting extra help like tutoring?
Do you have a healthy lifestyle that allows appropriate time to study? If not have you tried changing your routine?
If y... (read in full...)
What's the best way to deal with a girl who is playing mind games with you?
Q. What's the best way to deal with a girl who is playing mind games with you ? If you ignore her, she'll write you after a week or two but if you do reply, she would read the message and wouldn't reply for 3-4 days on purpose ! How would you d...
A. 9 April 2014: Does she have a very active lifestyle? Sometimes it takes me a couple of days to reply to a message on FB because I don't have the time. I usually take a quick glance at a FB message and if it's not urgent reply to it when I have the time.
If yo... (read in full...)
I am a gay female and feeling very confused!
Q. I am a gay female and feeling very confused. I was in a relationship with my ex for 5 years she was my first love but for the last two years of the relationship I was very unhappy and could not see a future . I hate to admit it but I cheated with ...
A. 9 April 2014: I cannot imagine how confusing it must be for you to be dealing with these feelings. I myself am Bi but I never had a problem being open about it. So I can only imagine how frustrated you must feel. As much as you don't want to hear this you ... (read in full...)
Is it possible to immediately go from being in a long-term relationship to being just friends?
Q. Is it possible to immediately go from being in a long term relationship to being just friends? This guy who is interested in me tells me that he is over his ex with whom he's been living with for several years. They've just broken up a mont...
A. 9 April 2014: I think it would be a terrible idea if you started a relationship with him. He is clearly not over his ex and like others have warned; you will become a rebound and you will get hurt.
I would tell him that while you are fond of him and have con... (read in full...)
Why did he reject me and how do I move on?
Q. Colleague at work- who we've been up and down for a year . Recently he is back to flirtign and we get on like a house on fire. I have tried to move on which he knows about!! He over hears me talking to a friend saying how i still like this man et...
A. 9 April 2014: It really does seem like you are wasting your precious time with him. Hot and cold, flirts and ignores....he doesn't sound worth it. Perhaps he likes games or just enjoys flirting with any female.
Regardless the best way to move on is to stop giv... (read in full...)
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