So, this dude has been sending me extremely mixed and just plain weird signals for awhile. I've decided to get to the bottom of this. Problem: I'm hella awkward. Help me start this conversation, MeFi! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 - 11 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. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 30 answers

Looking for people's experiences with submitting romance manuscripts to the usual houses and the aftermath. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 6 answers

What are ways of saying "I like you" that don't sound so... clinical? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 30, 2009 - 60 answers

Find me stories (books, movies, links, anecdotes) of how two ordinary, quiet, straight middle-aged people met, and learned to care for each other. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 27, 2009 - 14 answers

Can cynical old me still find passionate love? Or should I readjust to some kind of grown-up relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there such a thing as a dating site for ONLY big breasted women? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2009 - 23 answers

Quick 2-3 day honeymoon within driving distance of NJ? New to the area, and out of ideas. Likes beaches, dining, spas, natural beauty, and romantic evenings. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Going to be on honeymoon in NYC in June and want to prepare a memorable and thoughtful surprise for my new wife. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 31, 2009 - 11 answers

Are you a person whose romantic life started comparatively late--say, in your mid-twenties or later? Tell me your story! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2009 - 14 answers

What should I do about a long-term attraction? Also, my mother recently died. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 - 16 answers

Have you ever fallen out of love with your partner, worked at it, and fallen back IN love with he or she? If so, how did you do it? What would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2009 - 18 answers

Please recommend erotica for women with dry, tart tastes. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 4, 2009 - 18 answers

Relationship Filter: Are we just not good for each other, or am I actually just screwed up from my family and last relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2008 - 25 answers

Recent acquaintance and I, definitely clicking, but things are headed into friendship waters. Can this be diverted? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 17, 2008 - 46 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! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 - 25 answers

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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 1, 2008 - 83 answers

If you knew a first kiss was coming, and you could do a little advance planning, how would you do it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 5, 2008 - 16 answers

Suggestions for fun/romantic nights at home? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2008 - 8 answers

After a complete transformation, I need to practice flirting, in New York. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 9, 2008 - 22 answers

Office Romance Filter: Is it acceptable for volunteers and employees to hook up? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 8, 2008 - 15 answers

Im infatuated with this girl who I knew I couldn't have from the start. She has a partner. She is more than 10 years younger than me. She lives in another country. But I wake up with thoughts of her every morning. I construct new theories about what she was really thinking. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 4, 2007 - 14 answers

RomanceFilter: Since getting married and having a kid, the dynamic of the relationship between my wife and I has changed in many ways. One thing she cites is my lack of 'romance' in general... Help me figure out ways I can be romantic in small ways day to day. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 25, 2007 - 37 answers

I suffer from a general retardation when it comes to expressing myself verbally in romantic situations, and I am a female. And I'm 25. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2007 - 22 answers

What's the difference between strong friendship and romantic love? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2007 - 22 answers

How to re-approach cute girl for something serious, with whom I had a drunken make-out session a couple of years ago? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 10, 2007 - 8 answers

My girlfriend wants to spend more time together than I do. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2007 - 18 answers

So how do I find out what this guy is thinking about me and our series of quasi-dates without actually, you know, having to ASK him. Am I missing something here? (Much more inside.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 7, 2007 - 66 answers

What can I say or do to get a guy to want me again? (Or, can movie cliches be useful in the real world?) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2007 - 13 answers

No sex in several weeks (damn dissertation) and my girl deserves more. How can I give it to her with a great big bow on top? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2007 - 16 answers

RelationshipFilter: How long after a divorce should I wait to declare my feelings to another woman? Should I say anything at all? Ever? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 26, 2007 - 29 answers

How do you convince a part of your brain that seems unaccessible by cognitive function, yet holds beliefs that are affecting your life poorly? The combination of two such "unalterable" opinions has me currently locked into a course that will exacerbate, not solve, some very long-lasting problems. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2007 - 29 answers

DejaVuRomanceFilterWithATwist: is it ON or do my sensors need adjusting? Stakes is HIGH. Hivemind help me call this one. Deets inside! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 19, 2007 - 31 answers

How can I begin changing my views on relationships and romance? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 6, 2007 - 21 answers

Soap Opera Situation Filter: I'm suddenly seeing a much younger guy - who happens to be the son of a very close friend and, as if that is not enough, is also a good friend of my children AND is currently living on my couch. We've been keeping it secret. Should we tell my kids and if so, a) when and b) how? And if we don't tell them but they find out somehow, is there any kind of preventive damage control we can do now? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 12, 2007 - 40 answers

What is the usual protocol for asking a girl out on a second date? Do you do it while you're on the first date, or is that too much pressure? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2006 - 23 answers

Help me re-learn how to romance my wife. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 1, 2006 - 28 answers

RelationshipFilter (sorry!): I've become entangled in a complex 'relationship', and I'm not sure what to do... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 29, 2006 - 57 answers

What can a wife do to demonstrate appreciation and affection for her husband? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2006 - 53 answers

Question for the married/attached mefi folk - What do you wish you would have done as a younger, single person to help you (emotionally, sexually, romantically, personally) with your relationship today? Help a reformed serial dater enjoy singledom while thinking about the future positively! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 8, 2006 - 15 answers

I'm in a situation where two girls who are friends with each other have both given me their phone numbers (in the context of a speed dating situation). This is not a secret to either of them. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 19, 2006 - 33 answers

I'm a man in his thirties who has gone on very few dates in his life, and I'm having trouble getting a good read on the behavior of a woman who I've been interacting with. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 2, 2006 - 70 answers

I am in love with a long time friend. Do you think it would be emotionally/ otherwise risky to go visit her? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 11, 2005 - 46 answers

Anyone have any experiences (good or bad) regarding dating a coworker in an office environment? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 6, 2005 - 34 answers

Interesting / quirky suggestions for Valentine's Day? I'm based in London but it doesn't have to be UK-specific - I would be happy to hear your more general anecdotes of memorable romantic or eccentric activities. NB: She doesn't like expensive meals and is afraid of heights. (Posted anonymously so the lady in question doesn't figure that I've turned to AskMeFi for inspiration!)
posted by anonymous on Feb 11, 2005 - 4 answers