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May 26
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
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
May 25
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
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
May 24
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
[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
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