Last year my dad and my step-mother divorced after 20 years of marriage. It was not an easy break-up, and my dad was pretty devastated in its wake. While it was wrenching for me to think of my dad being alone in his mid-sixties, I cheered myself knowing that my dad, being a very smart, handsome, together guy with a whole lot of awesome qualities, is definitely a catch and would almost certainly end up with someone terrific. I always pictured him being with some fun, free-spirited woman, probably a widow, someone who could match his intellect, stand up to his occasional bull-headedness, and win the hearts of his kids. He’s now with with someone, alright, but not at all what I’d imagined or hoped for. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Nov 25, 2008 - 50 answers

My other half really wants me to get the modern shag hair style like Brad Pitt's. I have long hair at the moment and I'm not too keen on the change... I think it's too feminine (pink is not the new black) and outdated. Am i being too stubborn?
posted by jakubsnm on Sep 28, 2008 - 28 answers

Background info: I've been dating my girlfriend for almost 2years and we both love each other very much. However, every once in awhile she will get depressed because of her troubled past. She is my first girlfriend, while she's had a few bad partners who I would punch in the face if I ever saw them. Just to name a few, she was physically abused by one, had a "friends with benefits" she is extremely disgusted/ashamed about. Every once in awhile her past will come back and cause her a lot of suffering. I've been very patient, respectful, loving and understanding to her throughout our entire relationship. However, I feel helpless to help her overcome her past. I've suggested counseling but she thinks it won't really help. Has anyone gone through something similar? I want to help her but I don't know how? Do I just continue doing what I am doing? Thank you in advance
posted by HBomb on Jul 17, 2008 - 24 answers

What is the best way to communicate with my parent regarding my wishes for an upcoming visit from the girlfriend? Specifically, sleeping arrangements... [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 - 59 answers

help me with my psycho ex girlfriend [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Mar 1, 2008 - 22 answers

I am madly in love with my girlfriend. I want it to last. Am I doing everything I should be doing, as a good boyfriend? [more inside]
posted by crunch buttsteak on Feb 7, 2008 - 32 answers

Is it moral to have a backup girlfriend or boyfriend and telling that backup of your plan? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 27, 2007 - 44 answers

Is my fiancée cheating on me, or is this simply a case of a wrong number at the wrong time? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Sep 29, 2007 - 131 answers

Why would guy I'm seeing continually bring up the level of attractiveness of former flames and why does it make me feel like sh*t? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 on Sep 22, 2007 - 60 answers

Very touchy situation with my ex almost but not quite boyfriend. Any and all insight appreciated. [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jun 29, 2007 - 23 answers

Is sex not always, or nearly always, really good for men while they're in a relationship? Warning: Severely naive question [more inside]
posted by trampesque on Jun 21, 2007 - 43 answers

How can I be a good boyfriend? [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Dec 27, 2006 - 39 answers

If the woman of my affections has been dating some other guy for a year -- a relationship she has said is "not that serious," in frequent playful e-mails to me -- what strategy is smarter? Stay in a queue until she becomes available? Ask what's up? Steal her away? Can anyone share successful or unsuccessful ploys to turn the other guy into the Baxter, when the woman involved is a pretty neat friend you'd like to avoid losing? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Oct 15, 2005 - 12 answers

Lying to your girlfriend's parents...yay or nay? [more inside]
posted by Anonymous on Jul 24, 2005 - 36 answers

Help me buy lingerie for my girlfriend! [more inside] [more inside]
posted by plemeljr on Dec 30, 2003 - 10 answers