Help my reconcile my atypical personality and worldview with an increasing desire to have a meaningful relationship. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Dec 28, 2008 - 34 answers

I want to stop being a relationship-machine and start having something more casual. Why do I get attached so quickly? And how do I prevent myself from getting attached so I can have more fun? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Dec 23, 2008 - 23 answers

What is the next step? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Dec 2, 2008 - 16 answers

How can I find/identify people who are open to dating rather than just hookups? I'm interested in dating, but I'm not interested in hookups or one-night stands. It's difficult for me to find guys who are on the same page. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Nov 24, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm 48 (he's 61) and this is the first "casual" relationship I've ever been in. Next time I see him, I'm going to tell him it's just not working for me. How likely is it that what started out as casual can turn into something more, which is what I would like? [more inside]
posted by KCMOwriter on Nov 21, 2008 - 7 answers

Help me come up with a (very tactful) way to entreat my boyfriend to seek treatment for depression/anxiety. (long background story) [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

I think I may be the male version of women who keep dating jerks. [more inside]
posted by pauldonato on Nov 16, 2008 - 34 answers

4-month long distance "relationship" - he's fantastic when we're together, but "off" when we're apart.. what's up? [more inside]
posted by freshsprout on Nov 10, 2008 - 26 answers

Received an offer to enter into an open relationship but feel that it will only lead to heartache. It it better to play it safe or live a little? [more inside]
posted by RingerChopChop on Nov 7, 2008 - 38 answers

SocialSkillsFilter: How can I become better at reading people, and telling whether or not someone is interested in pursuing a friendship farther? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Nov 2, 2008 - 12 answers

Now that I'm sober ... how the heck do I go about dating? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 29, 2008 - 23 answers

How does one casually date? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Oct 29, 2008 - 17 answers

How to practice ethics and negotiate ethnicity as a gay man? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Oct 27, 2008 - 12 answers

How bad a faux pas would it be to move out of a (multi-person) shared house with a new but lovely boyfriend, and into my best friend's house instead? [more inside]
posted by Elysum on Oct 23, 2008 - 28 answers

What are the rules of long-distance, we-met-online relationships when they transition into real life potential romance? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 - 17 answers

How do I healthily express and engage my sexuality without dating or casual encounters? (nsfw) [more inside]
posted by zeek321 on Oct 4, 2008 - 18 answers

Please help me sort out my anxiety-related relationship problems and help me to have an open heart. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 30, 2008 - 6 answers

Why do I keep attracting people (for relationships) who are incompatible with me? Why do I have trouble attracting those who are? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Sep 30, 2008 - 55 answers

I'm a cute, smart and determined 25 year old girl who is looking to try out the local dating scene. I've been looking into speed-dating, but I wanted to tap MeFi for any advice or suggestions. Has anyone tried speed scenarios like 8minuteDating? [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette on Sep 28, 2008 - 9 answers

He likes me.. says I'm cute, smart and does want to be intimate.. but doesn't want a relationship. What is wrong? [more inside]
posted by freshsprout on Sep 27, 2008 - 38 answers

I saw something I wasn't supposed to see and now I'm not sure how to deal. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 25, 2008 - 39 answers

I initiated our hang-out; he enthusiastically responded. The evening started with great conversation and mutual interest-- and then the energy seemed to weirdly wane as the evening went on. To be fair, we had a grueling evening. What now? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 21, 2008 - 22 answers

I've just started dating someone who studies serious hardcore applied math. I am a complete and utter math idiot who is lost at anything above multiplication tables. I would like to sort of understand what is going on inside his massive, beautiful brain. Help? [more inside]
posted by logovisual on Sep 11, 2008 - 33 answers

I'm leaving shortly on a roadtrip with someone I've been seeing but I think the relationship is cooling off and now I'm feeling ill about the trip...help! [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Aug 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Is this girl at the gym trying to get me to notice her? [more inside]
posted by King Bee on Aug 15, 2008 - 28 answers

Should I worry about flirting too much? [more inside]
posted by PFL on Aug 14, 2008 - 39 answers

Is it worth it to date someone under these (non-exclusive) circumstances? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Aug 1, 2008 - 24 answers

Am I just happier being single? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 22, 2008 - 31 answers

How can I rebuild my self-esteem after a break-up? [more inside]
posted by zembla3 on Jul 9, 2008 - 18 answers

Question for the guys: I've been reading "He's Just Not That Into You," which posits that if a guy is really interested in a woman, he'll pursue her relentlessly, no matter what else is going on in his life. Is this a valid theory? Has there ever been a time when you really liked a woman and were attracted to her, but didn't pursue a relationship because of external factors that had nothing to do with her (e.g. work problems, family illness, trauma of past relationship)?
posted by zembla3 on Jun 29, 2008 - 59 answers

Help me Don Juan Kenobi, you're my only hope; or How do you stay flirtatious, witty, and mysterious when you REALLY like someone? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 - 12 answers

is this relationship worth saving? (of course, a lot more inside.) [more inside]
posted by violetk on Jun 3, 2008 - 50 answers

The type of guy I like to spend time with isn't the type I like to have sex with. What now? Probably NSFW! [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on May 5, 2008 - 31 answers

When do you ask the person you are dating if they are seeing anyone else, and how or when do you talk about or bring up the subject of being exclusive?
posted by likeapen on Apr 25, 2008 - 13 answers

I've come to the realization that I'm head-over-heels crazy about a co-worker. [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on Apr 24, 2008 - 55 answers

I have a bit of a dilemma. I dated this guy last year, and he introduced me to a friend in order to get him hired at my company. Flash forward to now, and he's finally been hired, and a referral bonus is coming my way. More deets inside, natch. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 15, 2008 - 69 answers

Is timing really so important in dating and relationships? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Apr 11, 2008 - 26 answers

should i date other people? [more inside]
posted by violetk on Apr 11, 2008 - 22 answers

Is non-stop chatter a necessity in the early stages of dating? [more inside]
posted by zembla3 on Apr 1, 2008 - 24 answers

I am a 38-year-old man who has many good qualities (I hope so at least) but two drawbacks which understandably be dealbreakers for most women - I am impotent and I have a small penis (around 4 inches on the rare occasions it is erect), so even if my impotence got treated I am not sure I could satisfy a women. On the other hand, I have heard that it's possible to have satisfactory sex life with a 3 inch penis, but have no idea how that can be. So basically I am what would be a figure of ridicule for many other men, and not exactly a strong candidate to be a boyfriend for most women either. However I know some women while still heterosexual may not want a sexual partner e.g. they may be celibate for whatever reason. And there may even be women who will overlook a sex life without penetrative sex for the right person. I have just come out of a four-year relationship which had lots of affection and companionship but not strong feelings of passion and obviously no sex, but I eventually want another relationship again and believe I have a lot of love to give the right person. How can I find her? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 23, 2008 - 38 answers

How proactive should a girl expect a guy to be about suggesting dates during the early stages of a relationship? [more inside]
posted by zembla3 on Mar 20, 2008 - 22 answers

Psyche is a slippery slope. Advice on dating as a thirtysomething college student? [more inside]
posted by caveat empress on Mar 16, 2008 - 16 answers

Dating a divorced man. Help me rationalize this relationship mess before I gouge my eyeballs out. [more inside]
posted by sansgras on Mar 9, 2008 - 76 answers

What is the right dating etiquette after a good first date? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Mar 5, 2008 - 18 answers

What are the social norms and/or taboos regarding a single 44 year old women approaching men who are slightly more than half her age? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 4, 2008 - 13 answers

BostonDatingFilter: Are the single men too scattered around? Where are they? [more inside]
posted by Melismata on Feb 26, 2008 - 27 answers

How do I turn my current best friend into something more? [more inside]
posted by kldickson on Feb 22, 2008 - 50 answers

Does it sound like this guy is interested in me or not? I'm getting mixed signals here. [more inside]
posted by zembla3 on Feb 14, 2008 - 27 answers

Widow in her mid-thirties would like some dating tips... [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Feb 7, 2008 - 35 answers

My girlfriend and I have religious and cultural differences. How can our relationship work? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jan 21, 2008 - 47 answers