How old were you when you first genuinely fell in love with someone that resulted in a relatively lasting, satisfying relationship?
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posted by WhitenoisE
on May 19, 2013 -
28 answers
I was recently in the situation where I met a possible new love interest but, due to interference by a mutual social group, the relationship never had a chance to begin.
How common is this and how can I protect myself? Snowflakes inside.
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posted by anonymous
on May 3, 2013 -
26 answers
I’ve had a small crush on a co worker that later turned into a pretty big one. It’s gotten to the point where I couldn’t get her off my mind and it was hard focusing on school work. I’m 25 and haven’t had much dating experience. In my younger years, middle school throughout high school, I had self esteem issues with being overweight and then with acne. I’ve come here seeking advice from a wide verity of experiences of both genders. I found a similar case to mine on here and found the answers very useful so I hope to get great advice from this community. I apologize in advance for a long winded background story but I wanted to make sure I get enough information out to aid you guys.
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posted by uberkrn
on Apr 15, 2013 -
21 answers
BreakupFilter: I've been dating a woman for about five months now, and whilst she's lovely I'm starting to think that maybe I've been hit by a limerence bomb... As it starts to fade, is it time for me to walk away?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 22, 2013 -
17 answers
Here is the photo with the Arabic message:
LINK
What does this say in English? I think the girl might represent me. She looks brokenhearted, too.
Thank you so much for your help!
posted by thatgirl1985
on Mar 8, 2013 -
2 answers
"Men want sex" and "women want romance" -- so the stereotypes go.
To what extent does the average woman believe (or not believe) in these stereotypes? Does anyone know if there is research on this? I've been searching for hours, but haven't turned up anything yet.
posted by tybeet
on Jan 31, 2013 -
11 answers
Think I saw The One, over three years ago, while in another relationship. How do I find him again, or get over it?
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posted by 6 of 1
on Oct 23, 2012 -
44 answers
Two shy snowflakes romance question. Need ideas for pushing the boundaries of our ambiguous friendship.
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posted by JeanDupont
on Jul 15, 2012 -
7 answers
Please explain romance to an asexual aromantic who's wobbling on the romantic identification. What's the difference between romance and friendship?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 4, 2012 -
17 answers
My boyfriend and I are madly in love. We want to spend the rest of our lives together. He is my best friend, my lover, my confidant, my conscience, and a continuous source of strength and love. The problem is that he is leaving for the Marines in August and I have been seriously questioning my ability to survive his enlistment term. I am absolutely terrified of what is to come. I feel as though there is no possible way I can survive being away from him for so long. How do I find the emotional strength to deal with his absence?
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posted by OsoMeaty
on Jan 11, 2012 -
16 answers
How do you connect with people? How do you reach out to someone you're interested in getting to know better to let them know you're interested in them as a person (with or without romantic potential).
I suffer from a bit of social anxiety and shyness so I tend to feel extremely awkward in approaching opportunities for one-on-one interaction.
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posted by myShanon
on Jan 9, 2012 -
19 answers
I'm interested in online writing or books that take a positive and feminist approach to romantic love.
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posted by peacheater
on Oct 10, 2011 -
7 answers
Six months. Dozens of emails a week. But it turns out … he’s married, with kids. The thing is, I’ve known him more than 20 years. Help me frame this.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 29, 2010 -
61 answers
What are the impacts of stories like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, The Tales of King Arthur, Beauty & the Beast, or Aladdin, on contemporary romantic relationships?
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posted by toni_jean
on Jul 20, 2010 -
43 answers
I think I'm in love. Problem is, my beloved speaks a different language -- a language I can understand much of and speak some of, but with little nuance, sophistication, or precision, thus doing no justice to what I mean, or indeed even to what he means. Yet of my language he speaks far, far less, so we stay with his. And we don't live on the same continent, so phoning/Skyping/emailing -- language-dependent communication -- will have to do for the times we can't rely on the tacit, graceful understandings that happen in person. I can be miserable about this, but my heart is full of ardor and my gut, even, actually feels a strong sense of hope.
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posted by taramosalata
on Feb 9, 2010 -
16 answers
Have been dating this guy for almost three months, am feeling very serious about him, and he about me. There’s just one thing: he doesn’t laugh. Hardly at all. Almost never. I am trying to figure out if I should move forward with a relationship which is wonderful in pretty much every other way.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2009 -
30 answers
I'm looking for stories from folks, especially ladyfolks, who have been on the receiving end of random acts of romance. Tell me, when were you surprised by a romantic act? What was it? What were the circumstances?
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posted by stuboo
on Sep 16, 2009 -
39 answers
Can cynical old me still find passionate love? Or should I readjust to some kind of grown-up relationship?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 14, 2009 -
8 answers
Are you a person whose romantic life started comparatively late--say, in your mid-twenties or later? Tell me your story!
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 31, 2009 -
14 answers
Horrors-of-Dating-Filter: Defining the relationship: How soon is too soon? And what about early-relationship-stage
gifts for birthday and Valentines?
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posted by adjockey
on Jan 21, 2009 -
29 answers
I'm looking for movies about love that are not of the Titanic type. That is, they are about two people who learn to love each other over a long period of time. Maybe at first they don't particularly like each other - or they are just together by necessity, or they are just friends and never think about love. Any ideas?
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posted by vizsla
on Jan 3, 2009 -
53 answers
I'm looking for movies and television shows that featured memorable, star-crossed heterosexual couples.
The man and woman must either: a) never get together, or b) get together only to have everything go horribly. No long-term relationships or on-and-off again romances, please.
Bonus points for obscurity, but well-known examples are also appreciated.
Examples:
- Red (K. Kieslowski)
- Titanic
Thanks for your help! :-)
posted by coizero
on Aug 1, 2008 -
64 answers
Depression has knocked my passion (for everything) out. Gwargh. What do I do while I get therapy sorted?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 21, 2008 -
13 answers
I fell in love with my best friend, who is a guy. I’m a young bisexual guy. Apparently, he is not. Did the “wrong thing” and told him about how I felt, and was rejected, but things seemed okay afterward. However, I’m still hurting, I’m feeling delusional about it, and sometimes I think that he inadvertently isn’t helping… how do I live with my best friend now? Help me, Metafilter!
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 7, 2008 -
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I'm getting married in just over 2 weeks time. Some time ago my fiance said he wanted a prenup, and after some resistance I assented. Nothing happened until last week.
Now we're in the process and I'm finding it so repellent and depressing that I'm questioning...well, everything.
What can I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 1, 2008 -
83 answers
Here’s one of those how-do-I-play-this? relationship questions. At the very beginning of a possible relationship (with a touring musician) that I'd really like to give a chance to, but he may be too scared. (explanation inside)
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posted by FlyByDay
on May 6, 2008 -
25 answers
What are some good books/essays/articles about human sexuality, sexual and romantic relationships, and sexual or otherwise affection-entangled activity - with an emphasis on the theoretical? I'm thinking more along the lines of
Judith Butler than
The Joy of Sex - so suggestions should be at least vaguely academic. (Things like
Leaves of Grass count as vaguely academic).
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posted by bubukaba
on Mar 10, 2008 -
21 answers
I've re-connected with an old flame, who is now divorced. He's been off-limits for so long, but now wants to come visit me. I'm thrilled. I'm single. But I can't stop worrying that it will somehow fall apart and not happen.
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posted by FlyByDay
on Jun 29, 2007 -
25 answers
RelationshipFilter: How long after a divorce should I wait to declare my feelings to another woman? Should I say anything at all? Ever?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2007 -
29 answers
RelationshipFilter (sorry!): I've become entangled in a complex 'relationship', and I'm not sure what to do...
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 29, 2006 -
57 answers
RomanceFilter: Attempting to win her back
I (let's call me "C") am pretending to do a faux "dissertation" (or a few pages of one) about us to share with a girl (let's call her "M"), who I am trying to win back.
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posted by cha4
on Dec 1, 2005 -
16 answers
