I dated a girl for 9 years, and we broke up last year. I now have a new girlfriend and we are both very much in love. However, my libido has all but disappeared and we are unable to have sex without great difficulty. I need advice on why this has happened and how I can address it. Thank you.
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posted by lichen
on Apr 3, 2013 -
19 answers
What do you wish you had known before you embarked on an intercultural relationship/marriage?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 4, 2012 -
37 answers
A few days ago, I came back from a week of vacation. Despite my calm and honest reassurance, my SO is wondering and worrying that I cheated.We've already talked, but she's still very anxious about it. This is the first time I've ever dealt with this kind of situation. MeFi, what else should I/we be doing or talking about? Did I do something wrong, and if so, what should I do differently in the future? I feel terrible, even though I didn't do anything to cheat at all.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 13, 2012 -
45 answers
Why am I not in love with my girlfriend? I'm 25. She's 28. We're 7 months in and things are fine, but sometimes I wonder if things should be better. Am I over thinking things? Is more time going to change anything? Answers based off a guy's similar experience would be awesome, but all advice is appreciated.
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posted by yeahyeahyeah
on Jun 8, 2012 -
61 answers
A couple of awesome things are happening in my life right now, and when I told my girlfriend about them, she was quite critical of them. At the time I brushed it off, but a couple days later, I'm feeling quite bothered by her reaction. Should I bring this up to her? Is there a healthy way to do so? Or should I just let sleeping dogs lie?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2012 -
40 answers
I am in a relationship that makes me happier than I've ever been, but there is one thing that bothers me - my significant other introduces me to new people as his "friend" and I don't like it. Help me brainstorm a way around introductions that will satisfy us both.
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posted by Neely O'Hara
on Dec 5, 2011 -
46 answers
Is it normal to never fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend? Should I get mad at him for certain things?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Nov 20, 2010 -
38 answers
So, I know this sounds awful, but I sometimes do not like my anxious and fragile girlfriend at all. What do I do now? (Long and possibly revealing-me-to-be-an-ass explanation inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 2, 2010 -
41 answers
[relationship filter] How do I tell the person I'm seeing they drink and sleep too much without sounding demanding or preachy?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 11, 2010 -
16 answers
I found out recently that my ex-girlfriend of 3 years is engaged and getting married in less than 2 months. Should I acknowledge it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2009 -
54 answers
Telling a male friend of mine, who's all sorts of awesome, that I like him and would be very interested in dating him for the forseeable future. Catch? Girlfriend.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2009 -
66 answers
I like this girl and all signs say she digs me, but the situation's funky...read on and help me! Help me figure out this conundrum.
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posted by Born to Hula
on Jun 16, 2009 -
49 answers
I have a girlfriend and my best friend is female. Should I feel guilty having lunch with my friend?
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posted by salsa buena
on Jun 10, 2009 -
53 answers
How do I go about telling my girlfriend I want to be a father? This makes me nervous, since I don't think she wants to be be a mother and life-goal conflicts like this are pretty big when talking about relationships.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 20, 2009 -
50 answers
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.
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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...
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 1, 2008 -
59 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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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
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posted by trampesque
on Jun 21, 2007 -
43 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?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 15, 2005 -
12 answers
