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I would like some tips on how to get into shape

Q.   hello, i am 14stone and i am 15 got any tips to get me in shape...

A.   7 September 2008: if you are looking to tone up....a simple way is to do pushups and situps twice a day....morning and night. little light jogging and some light dumbell work will go a long ways. simple fact... calories in vs calories burnt. You need to cut ... (read in full...)

Is she hiding an affair?

Q.   My wife started cheating on me 6 years ago. Although she claims it was a 1 time thing, I think she will cheat when she has the right opportunity. I was again suspicious of her behavior and saw her cell phone unattended so I went thru all the numbers ...

A.   6 September 2008: I think you did the right thing in checking her phone if you have suspicions about her being faithful!! Her anger towards you "invading her privacy" is just the cover up to being caught doing something wrong!! People when backed into a co... (read in full...)

Am I shallow because I found him physically unattractive?

Q.   Am I being shallow? I have just met a guy for the first time on a dating site. We got on famously and really gelled with personality. The problem is, I actually thought he was physically very unattractive to me and didn't fancy him at all. He wants ...

A.   6 September 2008: Nothing to feel guilty about... that physical "spark" must be there, no matter how you gel from any other standpoint. This is usually what breeds a friend in someone, unless of course he only sees you in a sexual light...then there is an issue in... (read in full...)

I am invited to his flat to watch TV and stay for the night, how can I feel more relaxed? I don't want him to know that I have never dated etc.

Q.   I am looking for some advice/help. I am in my late 20s and have never had a boyfriend/relationship (sad I know) ever because I had strict parents and then when I was older I was never really interested. However, I find myself for the first time...

A.   3 September 2008: Honesty.... tell him exactly what you told us. I am sure that he will understand and slow the pace down a little bit.. that is if he is a guy that is really interested in you. Hopefully he will suggest a different venue for this "first ... (read in full...)

This is a tricky one...how do I win back her heart?

Q.   I want my ex girlfriend back. She is the most amazing person I have ever been with and I need to know what some people think about my plan to win back her heart. I have two plans and I want your feed back to let me know if im a completely ...

A.   3 September 2008: The plans you are talking about... points out the reason why she broke up with you....needy you are plotting a way to get her back but not talking about how you would change to meet her needs if she did take you back!! Again...you are concerne... (read in full...)

How do I set boundaries so he doesn't take advantage of my help?

Q.   Please help!!! I met this man, he is 10 yrs younger than me, im 36. He was wonderful, he lived an hour away and we were together every weekend. His ex died and he got FULL CUSTODY of his 3 and 4 year old kids which he just began to see when i met ...

A.   2 September 2008: Don't think he has changed....it just took a bit of time for the "REAL" person to show up like in every relationship. We all know there is a honeymoon stage... and with a death and custody of his kids...seems like he is needing your help more tha... (read in full...)

I feel as if I had to compete with the computer for her attantion...

Q.   why does my fiance always go online and ignore me and then get upset with me when i say something to her about being online all the time ??? We both had yearbook and tagged and myspace accounts and always argued over them so i erased all mine but ...

A.   2 September 2008: The computer is an escape from the reality of life... people get addicted to this false world... and especially the attention they can get and the person they can become from the comfort of home without risking anything. Its obvious she is a... (read in full...)

I think I'm falling for a much younger girl

Q.   Hello all. I have a very confusing situation that I need help with. I am currently married but we have been living together but separated for years. We stay together because of our kids and the lifestyle for them; but neither of us are happy. We ...

A.   2 September 2008: Can't blame the young gal for being nervous about the situation you are involved in....and in fact hats off to her for being smart enough to hold back!! it may make YOU happy to be with her...but the baggage you carry my friend would scare a wo... (read in full...)

Can it ever work with a guy who's best friend with his ex?

Q.   The guy Im seeing still meets up with his ex girlfriend - they are really good friends. I think I mind a little bit deep deep down but purely based on my own insecurities and because I like him. Can smoeone who has been in this situation tell me ...

A.   2 September 2008: Sure... I can tell you that I am good friends with all of my exes and in particular the most recent. you have to have alot of trust and be very secure with yourself and your relationship, but it can work fine. Although don't be blind... if ... (read in full...)

How do I stop being horny all the time?

Q.   Ive been single for about 5 months, which has ment no sex, the problem is im horny all the time, its driving me crazy and its all im thinking about How do i stop thinking about it? and how do i stop being horny 24/7? Should i just go and have a on...

A.   2 September 2008: One night stands will only come back to haunt you as you get older and are involved with a good guy. We really don't like an over experienced gal with numerous lovers!! Get yourself out to the sex shop and buy a couple of toys... this will keep y... (read in full...)

My boyfriend sent his ex an email. What's the best way to handle this?

Q.   My boyfriend has sent an ex-girl friend a email reading "remember me? thinking of you" now this is making my skin crawl!!!! How should it be handled? fuming red...

A.   2 September 2008: Obviously he is not putting all of his energy into your relationship and is reaching out to check his options. Only thing you can do is save your self respect and move on without him. If you stay where you are at...I'm afriad that at some point hi... (read in full...)

What exactly is phone sex?

Q.   Hi every one, My questions a bit weird, but i can't help but be curious! I was just wandering what is phone sex? And what do you do to have it? Well I know it can't be having sex whilst on the phone because if you are having phone sex with yo...

A.   2 September 2008: Very simple.... it is dirty talk between two people on each end of the phone... you tell each other what you want to do to each other and what you are doing to yourself as you speak.... long story short.... you masturbate while talking about it... (read in full...)

It was the first time we engaged in sexual activities together, and he began to cry. Any insight?

Q.   Hello, The guy I am with now and I have been together for about four months. The other day, we were together in his home making out and touching and such (pretty much everything but actual sex) and he began to sort of cry. I was a little confused...

A.   2 September 2008: Some people are very emotional creatures and it was a sign of happiness, nervousness, or gratefulness!! haaa!! I wouldn't even ask him about it...he might be embarrassed by your question. Just let it go...but if it continues to happen then perh... (read in full...)

Husband is in the navy and announces faded love. How can I make our marriage work again?

Q.   my husband is in the navy and i moved myself and our three kids back to texas. he just told me yesterday he wasnt in love with me anymore because i wasnt there but i am moving to be with him this week. i need to know how can i make our marrage to ...

A.   2 September 2008: absence makes the heart grow stronger!! ever heard that ?? I think he is using your being apart as an excuse. Because you have a family...you owe it to yourself and the kids to move and make a real effort here. If things go back to happy tim... (read in full...)

Flat chested forever?

Q.   Okay, I will be 16 in about a month, and I'm still almost completely flat chested. Do I still have time to grow, or is it too late?...

A.   2 September 2008: One bonus for a girl with a flatter chest...she usually has a great lil butt!! And that will take you just as far with the boys as a big chest!! the breasts will come in the next couple of years or so!!... (read in full...)

What are some methods of emergency contraception?!

Q.   dear friends! I have a huge problem! Had unprotected sex with my girlfriend yesterday. Usually we do the pull out method, however I believe that didn't work. We're afraid she could be pregnant, and we are really worried. Are there any other ...

A.   1 September 2008: Head straight out with her and get the mornig after pill!! This is the only emergency plan available!! ... (read in full...)

Should I call and confront him or let it go? I need closure!

Q.   I met this guy over the summer, its been about a month and a half. He'd call me everyday, wish me goodnight EVERY night, go out for dinner/coffee etc. Basically, everything was FAB. About 3 weeks ago, he stopped calling/texting as much, and I found ...

A.   1 September 2008: If a guy is really into a girl...he would continue his interest and contact. This guy is wanting to move on in a different direction...perhaps has another girl on the go....but if you let him...will look at you as the back up plan or second p... (read in full...)

My best friend has gotten too close for comfort with my girlfriend!

Q.   My girlfriend and I have been dating for nearly a year now, and I love her heaps. Everything has been going great except for one thing. Soon after we started dating, my best friend started talking to her via msn. I was completely cool with this o...

A.   1 September 2008: Wow...in this case your friend has absolutely crossed the line!! Its pretty obvious that he used the comfort of her being your girlfriend to be able to get close with her and then ouch!! Where I am from... this is the worst thing a guy coul... (read in full...)

My heart says take him back and use this experience to make the relationship stronger. My head says run. Which should I listen to?

Q.   Recently my boyfriend cheated on me while very drunk. I haven't forgiven him or taking him back at this point. Right now I have told him I need time to myself. I've asked him to move out of our apartment and leave me alone for awhile. I am really ...

A.   1 September 2008: always a question to ask yourself in this forgive or forget situation..... did he own up to the cheat or did you find out from other sources and once caught he fessed up ?? The answert to that is a big start on the forgiving or not question. ... (read in full...)

Do you think I'm spending too much on her so soon?

Q.   My girl's bday is coming up. We've been together for a little under a year. I was thinking of taking her to a $$$$ place for dinner(est $300 for 2), I'm wondering if that is too much too soon. I also bought her a gift that cost $100. Should I take ...

A.   1 September 2008: at your age range....and the time together...that isn't too much money...just about right!! In fact if you spent less on her you might have a bigger problem than this question hahaa!! Spend the money and show her a great night out!! And aft... (read in full...)

Are rebounds O.K?

Q.   I'm a 31 year old female and I've been in 2 relationships back to back (kind of overlapping actually)combined total of 12 years. My current or ex, depending on how you look it, and I are pretty much through with ALOT of heartache. Is it so wrong to ...

A.   1 September 2008: well you wouldnt be alone in the one night stand arena!! hahaa!! if you respect sex, monogamy, relationships and the values of marriage then having a rebound or one nighter will make you hate yorself even more and when you do meet someone great...... (read in full...)

How can I convince people that my 25 year old boyfriend is not wrong for me? I'm only 14

Q.   ok this is hard...im a 14 year old girl...and i have a 25 year old boyfriend...i know he loves me very much...we have promised eachother that we will wait for sex till im 18..and till then we act like normal people...except till we talk on the ...

A.   1 September 2008: the attraction part isnt wrong here...younger girls and older guys is pretty normal in life based on attraction. The issue here is YOUR age!! 14 is just far too young...this is a crush and at his age he should know that and not play it up or le... (read in full...)

He has told me he can't see himself with me in his future. Should I stay with him?

Q.   I have been dating my boyfriend for over 5 years. I thought we were in the same place when it came to marriage, but it seems we may not be. He says he doesn't know if he sees me in his future because I don't have a job and have a lot of medical ...

A.   1 September 2008: I think by what you say... he has answered your question for you. He doesn't see your future together. doesnt really matter if it's a job, or medical, or because you cheated, or anything else for reasons. You deserve to have what you want out of ... (read in full...)

Would our age difference play a part in the duration of our relationship?

Q.   ive recently been seing a girl whos nearly 17, im 24. she s a very mature girl and dresses really well, and extreamly pretty,intelegent,funny. when we met i thought she was a bit older and and she thought i was a bit younger. it started as just fun...

A.   1 September 2008: Been there more times than most ever will!! And none of them have ever lasted more than a year or so. People change with time... even yourself... and that could lead things to an end. But in the mean time....just enjoy your time with her, be a g... (read in full...)

He has just recently contacted his ex....

Q.   Girls, I need your gut instincts. I recently logged into my boyfriend's page for the heck of it and there I found him messaging back and forth with one of his ex from 2-3 years ago. Now while they were dating, he was into her, but she broke up wit...

A.   1 September 2008: have to be pretty straight up here... She dumnped him and now is coming back around... chances are that his ego is taking over and he will want to fix it by seeing where it goes with her. long distance is very hard and more times than not..... de... (read in full...)

We broke up in good terms but I don't understand why I'm still in love with him!

Q.   I know its only been a month and a half but I am still in love with my ex. We were together for two years and we broke up amicably for good reasons. He moved 2 hours away and I just got job an hour and a half further away. He kept calling and...

A.   1 September 2008: Your deal is pretty normal... you split up for a reason other than unhappiness in the relationship so without any harsh or angry feelings.... you are bound to still have feelings for him. the only way to move forward sometimes is to cut the conta... (read in full...)

He can't leave his girlfriend! What can I do?

Q.   I've been involved with a man for 6 months although we are both in relationships. Mine has been going on for 2 and his for 4 years. He says that the passion is gone and it is the same for me and my boyfriend. he even calls me his soul mate. we tried...

A.   1 September 2008: If you plan to leave your boyfriend because you are unhappy...then thats the reason you leave...not for him or anyone else...for yourself!! If he has financial ties to his current girlfriend then I would be very very careful... unless you are ok w... (read in full...)

I didn't want to have sex with him and he went ballistic!

Q.   Please help me im so heart broken. Should i stay or not? We went to the museum today everything was so fun.. When then he said lets go to (his friends names house) and he wanted to have sex but his friend was home. So i didnt want to of cours...

A.   1 September 2008: Do me a favour please.... read your question again..and pretend it was written to you by one of your close friends................ ok... now what would you tell her ?? This guy is a complete Ass!! He is looking out for himself and his reputati... (read in full...)

I'm a virgin and I' mnot sure I'll be "enough" for my experienced girl

Q.   hello i have question i am with this girl but she has had sex but i anit im only 15 but i anit had sex yet, but i recon i will have sex with her pretty soon and i am very scared about and there is 3 reasons why and that is my penis size and that is ...

A.   1 September 2008: At your ages it doesn't really matter that she has had sex already...no boys at your age really know what they are doing...so you will be as good as any other guys she has been with!! And an old wise arguement...its not the size of the dog that... (read in full...)

I'm a virgin and I' mnot sure I'll be "enough" for my experienced girl

Q.   hello i have question i am with this girl but she has had sex but i anit im only 15 but i anit had sex yet, but i recon i will have sex with her pretty soon and i am very scared about and there is 3 reasons why and that is my penis size and that is ...

A.   1 September 2008: At your ages it doesn't really matter that she has had sex already...no boys at your age really know what they are doing...so you will be as good as any other guys she has been with!! And an old wise arguement...its not the size of the dog that... (read in full...)

I like this girl, but all my friends hate her!

Q.   hello everyone, me and this girl has been getting long really well and she just asked me out, and i said i tell you tomorrow. but the girl that i have falling in love with is a girl how most of my mates dont like, but i really do love her and if i ...

A.   1 September 2008: Ah the ultimate choice for every guy at some point in life...my mates or my gal!! Hahaa! You aren't alone...and chances are at some point you will deal with this again!! If your pals don't like her...you have to ask them straight up...WHY??!! ... (read in full...)

I'm sexually attracted to my female cousin but she's afraid of any physical contact!

Q.   I am Sexually attracted to my female cousin who Lives with me she's 21 and i am 29 i want do something to her when she comes into my room and sits on my bed and talks to me but I Love her but when we try to do something she gets Scared and runs off ...

A.   1 September 2008: First of all... There is one little thing called incest which is a pretty obvious reason your cousin is running at once the thought of any physical contact occurs between the two of you. This must be a difficult situation for her being family she... (read in full...)

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