I'm addicted. To a person. And much like addictions to other things, I know I need rehab, but I'm not ready to go there. What can I do to manage until I bottom out/finally wake up/he drops me? [more inside]
posted by patientpatient at 11:15 PM - 2 answers

I'm hopelessly, desperately clueless at dating. Extensive tl;dr content contained herein. Be gentle, but above all: HALP. Now, watch as I over think my plate of beans. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:29 PM - 16 answers

How much does this therapist suck? Or am I being overly sensitive? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:11 PM - 21 answers

My 8 year old daughter is a highly sensitive introvert who needs social skills. What kind of atmosphere or school or activities would benefit her? [more inside]
posted by biscuits at 4:33 PM - 35 answers

Wedding readings filter... I realize this has been asked before, but new members are constantly being added and new material is constantly being generated, plus there's always a bit of individual nuance. In short, I'm looking for an entirely non-religious wedding reading for a humanist ceremony. A few more details inside. [more inside]
posted by slide at 12:34 PM - 12 answers

How can I be an awesome adventure tour leader for international tourists visiting the US? [more inside]
posted by piedmont at 10:03 PM - 7 answers

A few months ago, I severed ties with a few people I know through the internet. Today, I received a card from the SPCA saying that these people have made a donation memorializing my recently deceased cat. What is the appropriate way to respond? [more inside]
posted by triceryclops at 9:59 PM - 29 answers

One of my awesome boyfriend's distant relatives noticed that I'd liked a kind message she left for my SO on his wall, checked my page, saw that he and I were together and sent me a private message asking if we could be Facebook friends. As a general rule, I do not friend people I've not met in person. I've never been great at sugarcoating things; how can I politely and respectfully decline?
posted by oogenesis at 9:23 PM - 29 answers

Advice needed to transition back into casual and not-so casual online dating after a long time. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:46 PM - 8 answers

My job (which I love) is sapping my small reserve of social energy and killing my (already near non-existent) social life. I don't want to be a hermit! How can I get more interested in doing things with people after work instead of always cocooning? [more inside]
posted by Knicke at 1:03 PM - 23 answers

meeting dad... who doesn't know he's a dad. [more inside]
posted by crawfo at 8:33 AM - 34 answers

What is something unique and awesome we can do for my friend's 30th birthday party? DC specific suggestions welcome. [more inside]
posted by cessair at 8:13 AM - 12 answers

How have you stopped the cycle of poor decision-making in relationships? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:36 AM - 8 answers

i need help to make interesting conversations and making them flow [more inside]
posted by soul24rage at 6:07 AM - 19 answers

Just broke up and want some movies to distract and calm down. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Paper rabies at 8:49 PM - 26 answers

My daughter is planning her 16th birthday party, which will happen in late July. She wants an overnight trip, preferably near the Oregon coast or someplace else with a beach. Since many beach houses expressly forbid teen parties, we're probably looking at camping or... I don't know, a remote cabin maybe. There will be three or four parents in attendance. I've already said that we'll have to have a budget (though I don't know what to plan for realistically), that only parents will drive there, and that the guests have to be people I know. 1) What are other suggestions for a party that is memorable, yet avoids things that are dangerous, illegal, or grounds for a lawsuit? And 2), Oregon folks, can you recommend a place that will be okay with late night music/dancing and about 15 teenagers?
posted by meowlix at 7:11 PM - 9 answers

I'm worried about my friend - I am afraid she going to marry a guy she doesn't like or respect. Any recommendations for things I can say or do to encourage her to take a critical look at the relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:36 PM - 31 answers

How can I support my adult son whose father has turned on him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:49 PM - 18 answers

I'm tired of being the bad guy at home. How to better communicate this? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert at 4:24 PM - 31 answers

[WeddingFilter] Getting married, and I'm in the guest-list home stretch, with a hard limit of 150 guests. I work at a job where I am highly encouraged to do networking from my personal Facebook account. I made the mistake of announcing my engagement there by changing my relationship status. Now everyone expects to come! What do I do? And how do I avoid offending them? [more inside]
posted by corb at 7:25 AM - 30 answers