My friend's on-again/off-again nonstop crazy drama relationship just turned physically abusive six days ago. Now they are separated, again, and hopefully for good. I have reason to believe that the separation won't last, and I don't know how I could or should deal with that. Please help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 13 answers

Going from friends to more-than-friends to back to friends, successfully. Can it be done? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 12 answers

I literally have two friends. How can I make more? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso on Nov 6, 2009 - 9 answers

Where can I find a good source of friends or build a network of friends? After my crazy life. [more inside]
posted by Bacillus on Nov 6, 2009 - 16 answers

A friend of mine is currently pretty pissed at me because I'm about to hang out with a girl that's friends with his ex's sister. In his mind it's only a matter of time before I'm hanging out with his ex too. Is he being an irrational dick, or will continuing to hang out with this girl only result in me getting a taste of my own dick medicine? [more inside]
posted by Venadium on Nov 4, 2009 - 34 answers

Friend said I lost something of his, asked me to replace it. What should I do now? [more inside]
posted by fiasco on Nov 4, 2009 - 34 answers

I love my new friends, but I want to meet some people younger than my parents. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2009 - 13 answers

How to deal with "I can't be in a relationship right now"? [more inside]
posted by mattsweaters on Oct 31, 2009 - 33 answers

Introvert Filter: please help me revive a friendship! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2009 - 18 answers

Would it even be possible to pursue a friendship, or a good idea, for that matter? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 23, 2009 - 31 answers

Tips for entertaining: I'd like to have more friends over to my apartment, but it's boring in here! [more inside]
posted by neca on Oct 22, 2009 - 38 answers

I'm finding in harder and harder to just let it this go without saying anything to these to 'friends' I have..I'll call them John and Betty. I have known John since high school and I met Betty a little bit later on in life. I basically brought the two of them together and since then, Betty turned into a passive aggressive horror show. I don't know what I did to make her react to me in this manner. What do you think I did wrong and what would you have done in this situation? I'm sorry this is so long. [more inside]
posted by iabide79 on Oct 20, 2009 - 29 answers

What is the best way for a couple to tell their mutual friends that they're ending a long-term relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 13, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I support my good friend (and roommate) through a breakup, and not lose my patience? [more inside]
posted by jalebi on Oct 9, 2009 - 11 answers

How do I meet people in this somewhat unique situation? I know this has been addressed over and over, and all over google, but I like to think my situation is somewhat unique. It probably isnt! [more inside]
posted by yarrr on Oct 2, 2009 - 24 answers

I want to become more of a peacemaker. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Sep 28, 2009 - 10 answers

How does one make friends on an online dating site? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 18, 2009 - 15 answers

How do I deal with anxiety about my discrete social groups interacting with one another? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 13, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I remove the "filter" from my mouth and be more authentic? [more inside]
posted by Rowgun on Sep 9, 2009 - 20 answers

Facing death: I have received a medical estimate of dying within a year, but this is known only to me (within my circle of family and friends, including my wife). I am so lost as to how to break the news in a caring, non-stressful way. [more inside]
posted by potato on Sep 7, 2009 - 36 answers

What do I say to my friend about her bad attitude? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 19 answers

What happened to my ability to trust in and connect with people? How do I regain it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 30, 2009 - 9 answers

What to talk about - do's and don'ts on a meeting up with a good friend of the person who broke my heart quite badly a few months ago? [more inside]
posted by zulonline on Aug 26, 2009 - 8 answers

It's my first week in a college dorm. I feel alienated and out of place. Please help me adjust -- advice or encouraging stories appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2009 - 34 answers

Help an aspie initiate making out with girls in college. [more inside]
posted by LSK on Aug 24, 2009 - 20 answers

Is there an web app via which people can recommend things (movies, music, books, etc.) to me? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Aug 21, 2009 - 7 answers

"Please excuse me...No really, don't follow me, I don't want to talk to you." How do I politely get out of having to converse with someone I was friends with for a long, long time but am no longer? Person is inconsiderate, dismissive, and generally a bitch who thinks she's funny when she says mean things. [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Aug 17, 2009 - 27 answers

You meet a new acquaintance and would like to pursue their friendship. In the first couple of chats you've discussed work, hobbies, and common friends. What do you discuss next? What are some questions that can provoke interesting answers, and help you get to the heart of this new friend's personality?
posted by Jason and Laszlo on Aug 15, 2009 - 22 answers

How do a few friends with a talent and a vague idea, but no plan and no money, start a business? Or is this a recipe to disaster and broken friendships? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] on Aug 14, 2009 - 11 answers

Birthday surprise from far away - I need help with ideas for a friend in NZ. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

My friend has gone MIA, should I just leave her alone? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2009 - 20 answers

What's the best way to handle a moving situation that could involve paying friends to help? [more inside]
posted by tk on Aug 7, 2009 - 10 answers

Is it appropriate for a guy in a serious, committed relationship to meet and befriend a group of random people (male and female) while out at the bar, exchange phone numbers with one particular woman, and then make plans to meet up alone for drinks with her at some later time? [more inside]
posted by lalalove on Aug 6, 2009 - 80 answers

Another "how do I become friends with this person?" question! (Only possibly with a little more to it). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2009 - 11 answers

From (v.early stage) dating to friends and all the way back - express ride to disaster or potential success? Am mostly curious to find out if anyone had similar experiences and can enlighten me [more inside]
posted by coffee_monster on Aug 2, 2009 - 3 answers

How do I turn potential friends into actual friends? What is the best way to meet people and go from acquaintances to actual friends that hang out? More inside. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Jul 30, 2009 - 12 answers

I have a problem that has been stuck with me for as long as I can remember. I can't connect personally with anyone I meet at all -- I don't think it's a matter of bad social skills, but more of a matter of not really having any common interests...but I'm not sure about that either, which is why I'm here. [more inside]
posted by formaltide on Jul 22, 2009 - 29 answers

How do I stop acting like a complete weirdo? It freaks people out, which freaks me out, which freaks them out more on and on in an infinite cycle. [more inside]
posted by wiretap on Jul 15, 2009 - 44 answers

Had a blowout with a coworker several weeks ago. I was an asshole. Realized it. Waited a couple days. Sincerely apologized and kept to myself. Said coworker is still holding a grudge. Accept it as the new status quo or try more outreach? [more inside]
posted by everythings_interrelated on Jul 10, 2009 - 23 answers

Where to meet and make friends with real men? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 25 answers

I just broke up with my boyfriend and I am heartbroken and super lonely in New York City. How can I keep myself busy and meet new people? Help me out NYC Mefites/ breakup advice givers! [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Jul 5, 2009 - 30 answers

I have a people problem. I have no idea what it is. A lot more inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 5, 2009 - 147 answers

My fiancee and I currently live in Arlington, VA, a metro-stop outside of DC proper. We've been here four year,s and we can't stand it anymore. We'd like to relocate to a city that's hip, diverse, progressive, and most important, FRIENDLY! We need help. [more inside]
posted by SanctiCrucis05 on Jul 5, 2009 - 50 answers

Celebrating 30 years of friendship. How? [more inside]
posted by yawper on Jul 2, 2009 - 5 answers

I seriously need to meet some new people and get out of the house. Can you help me develop some new hobbies that will enrich my life and put me in social situations? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jun 27, 2009 - 22 answers

I have a girlfriend and my best friend is female. Should I feel guilty having lunch with my friend? [more inside]
posted by salsa buena on Jun 10, 2009 - 53 answers

All of my friends are single and I'm not. How to relate again? [more inside]
posted by CatherineK on Jun 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Where to meet people in Seattle before i start work? [more inside]
posted by Black_Umbrella on Jun 7, 2009 - 5 answers

I was rejected pretty kindly, we are being friends, and we're hanging out an awful, awful lot. Please help me get some perspective. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 6, 2009 - 10 answers

How can I make myself feel better when I'm feeling lonely and depressed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2009 - 30 answers