(re)met the daughter of a family friend last weekend at a wedding. We hadn't seen each other since we were 6 or 7 and she is two years younger than I am. The challenge--spent three hours together, live 600 miles apart, and I can't stop thinking about her. A few more details, but the question is "How can I see if this has potential to go somewhere?"
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 23, 2012 -
13 answers
Should I (and if so, how should I) reveal to my upcoming quasi-blind quasi-date that I look different than he expects me to?
[more inside]
posted by mauvest
on Aug 21, 2012 -
44 answers
I may be starting adult attachment therapy in the next week, on the advice of a crisis counselor and after a few years of on-and-off treatment for anxiety and depression that's not getting me very far. Point me to some quality, hopefully easy to find resources that can spell out what the experience might be like.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2012 -
4 answers
I have issues with anxiety in relationships, but I recently started seeing a wonderful man, and will start going to a therapist soon. However, I'm looking for techniques or ideas to help manage my anxiety while I'm searching for a steady therapist.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 15, 2012 -
9 answers
My ex-boyfriend and I (27 and 28, respectively) were together for 9 months. The last 3 months were a little rough because he has serious insecurity issues and they manifested in our relationship in multiple ways. As soon as I thought we were hitting our stride around the 9 month mark, he went away for the weekend for a "boys' trip" to the beach and sent me a Facebook message to break up, to not speak or see each other ever again, and refused to give me a reason. Since then he calls me, crying, begging for guidance...what is happening?
[more inside]
posted by orumi
on Aug 14, 2012 -
90 answers
I've been dating a great guy who happens to be a celebrity. Now he's wrapped up in a movie and I'm trying to figure out if wants me to kiss off or stick around.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 13, 2012 -
43 answers
Most songs are about the artist's relationship... with other people. I'm looking for songs that are about the artist's relationship with him/herself.
[more inside]
posted by aintthattheway
on Aug 12, 2012 -
21 answers
Tell me about how you worked through a difficult period of your relationship and had it turn out well.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 8, 2012 -
27 answers
My father and stepmother have rejected my son, after I placed him in an Open Adoption following his birth earlier this year. How do I deal with important family events where both parties would be welcome and invited? Snowflake details within.
[more inside]
posted by erasorhed
on Aug 6, 2012 -
21 answers
I am racked with guilt after royally screwing up a relationship with potential. I need to forgive myself for acting crazy. How do I do that?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2012 -
27 answers
In what ways are you diplomatic and tactful in your relationship? What areas do you tread lightly and how do you do that? How do you use persuasion in your relationship to get what you want?
[more inside]
posted by 3491again
on Aug 1, 2012 -
27 answers
Despite all advice to the contrary, I'm trying to get to know my shy coworker crush better -- have I made a hash of it? Or does it sound like I'm doing okay?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 23, 2012 -
36 answers
Is it cool to send a parting note to the ex-boyfriend I'm leaving behind when I move countries, or should I just leave it?
[more inside]
posted by pink_gorilla
on Jul 23, 2012 -
23 answers
Earlier this year I was asked by a friendly co-worker to be his best man. I accepted against my better judgement because I got the sense he had no one else he could ask. Now faced with writing an appropriate heartfelt (possibly humorous) speech I am at a loss.
[more inside]
posted by iheijoushin
on Jul 23, 2012 -
20 answers
I pissed off a lot of people at a meetup. How can I patch things up with them and be friends, or is it even possible anymore and should I just give up?
[more inside]
posted by dekathelon
on Jul 22, 2012 -
90 answers
When breaking up with a live-in girlfriend, should I let show just how much forethought I've put into it?
[more inside]
posted by Theophilus
on Jul 19, 2012 -
17 answers
Please help me figure out what I should have done differently in this argument with my boyfriend. It gets long, sorry.
[more inside]
posted by guessthis
on Jul 18, 2012 -
74 answers
I recently met online a former high school boyfriend from 25 years ago. We've seen each other briefly at reunions, but now we are both single and he is over the moon with me before we've even had a chance to meet in person again, which will happen tomorrow. I am confused and overwhelmed by his interest in me, how do I proceed?
[more inside]
posted by waving
on Jul 17, 2012 -
15 answers
Travelling to a country where someone that I was involved with fairly recently and parted on amicable terms lives. Shall I visit him - and risk either rekindling a relationship that doesn't really have a future, or becoming even more heartbroken? Snowflakes within.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 17, 2012 -
18 answers
Why am I always uncomfortable around people? What the hell is wrong with me, mentally? *Warning* LONG LONG LONG READ, but probably interesting?*
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2012 -
25 answers
Two shy snowflakes romance question. Need ideas for pushing the boundaries of our ambiguous friendship.
[more inside]
posted by JeanDupont
on Jul 15, 2012 -
7 answers
Needs and Boundaries: What is the space between "I suppose I can let this go" and "this is an utter dealbreaker; do this thing or I'll have to end this relationship" - and what do you do about negotiating things in that space?
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 14, 2012 -
27 answers
Help me understand Anger and its relation to self-esteem, loving relationships, circmstances, and daily life. Are you or have you been and angry person ? to what extend have you been able to spot the causes and / or gotten better ? How did it feel ?
[more inside]
posted by Jireel
on Jul 13, 2012 -
10 answers
I have been seeing my close friend's boyfriend on
Grindr a lot lately. Should I say something? There are complicating factors.
[more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Jul 12, 2012 -
19 answers
I am starting to think that my boyfriend and I are not on the same page when it comes to what we want in our relationship (both now and in our future). Am I being silly or is this a deal breaker? Apologies in advance if this gets too long.
[more inside]
posted by allnamesaretaken
on Jul 11, 2012 -
47 answers
I am not totally happy with my relationship. I need some perspective…please help me figure out whether this is just a phase and I should stick it out or whether I really want to move on.
[more inside]
posted by eloeth-starr
on Jul 10, 2012 -
31 answers
Really, I'm NOT a princess. Successfully navigating the living style/lifestyle differences in the beginning of a relationships. How?
[more inside]
posted by BlueMartini7
on Jul 8, 2012 -
30 answers
Help me make a decision: What was your experience living abroad without your partner for a year or more?
[more inside]
posted by wintersweet
on Jul 7, 2012 -
38 answers
On dating sites/OKCupid: Once I get past the initial introductions, where do I go in the conversation? Alternately, could it be something in my profile that encourages people to not respond past the initial reaction?
[more inside]
posted by CrystalDave
on Jul 5, 2012 -
20 answers
