How to negotiate unforeseen problems with new living situation -- Dog peeing. Roaches. Roommate smoking -- Or should I just throw my hands up and move out in a few months? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone at 10:55 AM - 25 answers

I agreed to a long-distance arranged marriage to the woman who is now my wife and I think I made a mistake. How do you know when to cut your losses? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:40 AM - 26 answers

After years of being perfectly happy when I'm single, I'm suddenly frantically desperately lonely. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:07 AM - 12 answers

If you had $200 to help a child, what's the best way to spend that money? [more inside]
posted by GrubbyUtter at 12:07 AM - 15 answers

Boyfriend is a problem drinker - but not necessarily an alcoholic. What can I do to help him? And how do I protect myself here? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 9:25 PM - 39 answers

I had a miserable upbringing. Other people didn't. How can I come to terms with this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:11 PM - 30 answers

What would you call this style of psychological manipulation? And what are effective ways to respond to and neutralize it? A couple longish examples of said behavior inside. [more inside]
posted by hegemone at 6:41 PM - 27 answers

A motorcycle mechanic friend of mine has done me a number of huge favors leading up to a recent road trip. I owe him bigtime. How to repay him? [more inside]
posted by mollymayhem at 12:58 PM - 11 answers

I am looking for resources to help me deal with the growing realization that I was abused, physically and emotionally, by my older brother for the better part of 20 years. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:24 AM - 24 answers

Resources for lady new to foot fetishism? Many details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:23 AM - 10 answers

Dancing: how do girls feel about it? And also a problem with my jealousy. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:22 AM - 20 answers

A friend of mine's boyfriend strikes me as abusive, has blown up at me in a completely inappropriate way in the past, and I don't want him at my wedding. My fiance doesn't want to make waves. How to approach this? [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 6:43 AM - 34 answers

I think I've been sexually harassed at work. I want to go to someone, but I'm worried this might have repercussions for me. My question is very long, so I apologize. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:31 PM - 39 answers

I'm developing feelings for her...should I just say so? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:17 PM - 25 answers

How can a teen deal with bothersome family elders while staying polite? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:23 PM - 37 answers

After a first date that I can see isn't going to go anywhere based on a lack of physical attraction, how do I proceed decently? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:50 PM - 43 answers

My fiance has male answer syndrome. Lately, I have found myself getting irritated almost after every sentence. How do I change my perception/attitude so I can handle this with grace and humor instead of anger and stabbing?
posted by spec80 at 7:42 AM - 54 answers

My boyfriend's severe depression is coming back and I'm having trouble dealing with his withdrawing because of it. How do I deal with this in a way that is healthy for both of us? [more inside]
posted by sherber at 9:53 PM - 14 answers

Looking for advice on how to teach my 6 year old about how to identify and avoid abduction that is based on real information about how abduction happens. [more inside]
posted by alcahofa at 3:58 PM - 52 answers

I've noticed that some people have what I'm going to call "natural leadership"--that is, even if they're put into a situation where everyone is formally equal, they're the ones everyone looks to. I've been in countless such situations, and there's almost always been one person who was the one everyone else said to check with. I want to be that guy. What do I need to do to be that guy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:28 AM - 71 answers