This happens to me far too often when I've dated men, I hear the 'I like you as a friend' after a handful of dates far too often. Is there something I could be doing wrong?
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posted by bluehermit
on Jun 11, 2013 -
33 answers
Need advice on the Do's and Don'ts of coffee dates, and how to keep conversation flowing.
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posted by Snorlax
on Nov 24, 2012 -
16 answers
How to properly pursue a budding romance when hoping for some kind of fairly serious relationship. Difficulty level: I am young and foolish and what is this.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2012 -
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Advice needed to transition back into casual and not-so casual online dating after a long time.
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posted by anonymous
on May 25, 2012 -
8 answers
How do you handle dating multiple people when there's a possibility that you'll cross paths with one person while in the company of another?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2012 -
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Ok, so I've been having this problem lately (and I think it's related to my recent depression) where I meet new people and kind of expect that I'll never develop any friendship with them, but then it actually does happen, and I realize in horror that when they bring up previous conversations we've had, I act completely clueless because I didn't bother to remember it in the first place, and they say something like, "Remember we were talking about how my mom lives literally right next door to you?" (seriously, that happened today) and I remember suddenly, but clearly have already made it obvious that I didn't remember it in the first place... That's been happening a lot lately, and I want to know how to recall what I talked about with people more.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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I'm female in my mid-twenties and due to circumstances have been a late entrant into dating. I've been out with several guys (ages 27 - 33) and am trying to get a better handle on how quickly things move forward in terms of physical/sexual. So while every guy, girl, and experience is different, could someone share what they might consider standard in their experience? I'd be curious to know what peoples' typical natural progressions are (for a person they're dating, not a hook up) in terms of the steps, not necessarily timing. For instance, do you generally do the first base/second base/third bases in order?
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posted by sowrite
on Nov 26, 2011 -
32 answers
Three dates with a great guy. One problem: his toxic breath. Should I tell him or move on?
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posted by jessca84
on Aug 21, 2011 -
30 answers
Is there somewhere I can go online to discuss relationship questions, or to ask for advice? Which forums are best for getting someone else's perspective?
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posted by Small Pockets
on Apr 16, 2011 -
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I have had a few fledgling relationships that have gone from awesome platonic friendship --> sexual tension ---> hook-up (instigated by the guy)--> awkward, painful attempt at going back to friendship (also instigated by the guy).
I'm really confused and bitter and angry. Can you help me decipher what's going on and figure out if these friendships are salvageable?
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posted by calcetina
on Feb 11, 2011 -
36 answers
My girlfriend of a significant amount of time posted a naked picture of herself online without ever talking to me about it... am I wrong to be bothered by this?
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posted by doompuppy
on Nov 16, 2010 -
84 answers
There's this girl that I'm very attracted to and who I feel is also attracted to me. Should I ask her out? Wait, though! I'm a snowflake!
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 27, 2010 -
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How do I tell my friend the truth in a way that she can hear it, then take what she can from it and do what feels right to her?
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posted by Hydrofiend
on Nov 29, 2009 -
29 answers
I'm a mid-20s British male and I haven't had sex for about three years. Manual Overides are barely taking the edge off these days and the horniess is getting so bad I can't think clearly. Help me get laid. Complications inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 4, 2009 -
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So, I'm a junior in high school. Recently came out. Pretty much moved on from all the drama associated with that act, and now I'm looking for a relationship. Problem is: I can't for the life of me figure out how to meet and get to know my fellow homos.
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posted by Gotham
on Dec 22, 2008 -
29 answers
I've become involved in another unhealthy relationship. What do I do, and how do I avoid it next time?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 19, 2008 -
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Single mom/Single parent: How does one go about building a lasting relationship with a single mother, to show her that you will not only be there for her, but also for her son? (She's 22, and he's under five I'm assuming.)
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posted by hadjiboy
on May 5, 2008 -
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I'm a 25 year old gay male and I'm scared to get involved with dating. Guys my age seem shallow and snarky.
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posted by oldlies
on Jul 6, 2007 -
31 answers
What can I say or do to get a guy to want me again? (Or, can movie cliches be useful in the real world?)
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posted by anonymous
on May 1, 2007 -
13 answers
I'd like to help my buddy find a girlfriend. He's 26 and pretty normal, other than the fact that he's never had a girlfriend or even been on a date and he's obviously extremely shy around females. How can I help him?
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posted by b_thinky
on Aug 2, 2006 -
35 answers
How do you know your relationship is worth fighting for? Or, how do you know when to call it quits?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2005 -
25 answers
I've gone out with this girl on one date which went “ok”. And, at the time, I figured on going out with her at least once more since first dates can often be unrepresentative of other dates. [MI]
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posted by Handcoding
on Dec 25, 2004 -
44 answers
From the Dateless Wonder Dept.: Is it acceptable to ask someone out via e-mail? Or is it better to do such things face-to-face or over the phone? [a little more inside]
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posted by Johnny Assay
on Nov 2, 2004 -
22 answers
