Is it normal to dislike your boyfriend at times? (Or girlfriend, or husband, any SO...)
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posted by anonymous
on May 13, 2011 -
40 answers
Help me find the perfect birthday gift for a fan of cryptozoology and spooky things!
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posted by troika
on May 9, 2011 -
26 answers
When I meet another woman, I sometimes find myself thinking "would (my boyfriend) like her? Is she his type? Oh god, will they meet each other? Would
she like
him?" To the point where I'm almost paralyzed with fear that he'll leave me for this person he hasn't even met. What can I do to calm down, learn to appreciate other women's qualities without comparing myself, and how can I prepare myself to deal with it if he DOES someday find himself attracted to someone else to the point where it impedes on our relationship? I want to be strong.
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posted by dorothyrose
on May 6, 2011 -
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I need a roommate for my awesome apartment. I have a friend who’d make a good roommate, but she really dislikes my boyfriend—and doesn’t know I’m dating him. And my boyfriend likes her, potentially more than he likes me. How to resolve?
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posted by anonymous
on May 5, 2011 -
33 answers
I'm a 29 year old straight female, and I've never been in a grown up relationship. Is there something really wrong with me?
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posted by dithmer
on Apr 30, 2011 -
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How can I explain to my boyfriend that some of the fantasies he has about me are hurting my self esteem (and our relationship)?
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posted by patronuscharms
on Apr 22, 2011 -
62 answers
I tried to break up with my boyfriend over the weekend, and it didn't go well. I've agreed to give things another shot but I don't think I can get over what happened during the breakup.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2011 -
198 answers
MentalHealthFilter: Anyone personally dealing with bipolar partners sexual issues? Mildly NWS, and long as heck.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2011 -
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My mother had a stroke (it seems like a transient ischemic attack) but she won't be in the States until Friday morning. And there are many relationship issues mixed into this. What should I do? Previously
this question. (I had decided to spend one week, this week of 3/6, at home and one week, next week, with SO.)
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 10, 2011 -
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Did you ever meet two potential Significant Others with whom you felt an equal level of physical attraction, shared interests & common values over the course of several dates? How did you end up deciding which one was the Right One? How many dates did it take? What questions did you ask yourself? Did your thought process center mostly on emotions or practical concerns, and how did either approach (or both) help you choose your partner?
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posted by invisible ink
on Feb 20, 2011 -
44 answers
I don't know what to do about my relationship with my parents anymore. Or whom to spend spring break with - this is a weightier issue than it seems.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 19, 2011 -
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My boyfriend and I have been fighting/bickering quite a bit the last couple months, but he says he has never loved anyone like he loves me. That being said, we haven't had sex for almost three weeks, and have only messed around twice in the shower. I initiated both of the shower incidents, and I've made my concern about the lack of sex known. He blames it on stress at work and being tired after work and then the gym. But, I can see that he's looked a porn almost every day for the last 10 days. Am I being sensitive by being upset by this? I feel like if he's horny enough to look at porn, why shouldn't he be saving that energy for me?
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posted by yummywaffles
on Feb 15, 2011 -
23 answers
I need ways to say "I like you" or "I love you" (to a girlfriend) from various periods in history.
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posted by cmchap
on Jan 17, 2011 -
14 answers
How do I stop feeling guilty about the break-up? Sorry, for asking so many questions as of late...this was my first relationship.
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posted by nikayla_luv
on Jan 14, 2011 -
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My first boyfriend/first love and I recently broke up after nearly four years together. I know this was the right decision, but I feel like I'll never feel this way about anyone else ever again. I realize that sounds dramatic, silly, and naive, but I'd really like to hear from the perspective of someone who's been through it that, yes, life does go on (and maybe get better, in a different way) after a first love.
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posted by gypsyhymns
on Jan 4, 2011 -
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I was looking through the pictures on my BF's iPhone this morning, and I found a few pictures of his ex girlfriend that he had saved recently. He claims that he has no feelings for her. Should I be worried?
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posted by maggymay
on Dec 15, 2010 -
56 answers
My sister's boyfriend is controlling, may have BPD, and seems to be isolating her and destroying her career. I'm worried for her, and have to see the two of them tomorrow at Thanksgiving. I need advice on how to approach this situation in the short and long term.
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posted by Logic Sheep
on Nov 24, 2010 -
19 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
My boyfriend of over a year and I have a great relationship. One of his best qualities is that he's so easy-going, but that's also led to an annoyance: he rarely takes the initiative to plan our dates anymore.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 18, 2010 -
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Should I tell my boyfriend that we're friends with a long-ago ex? My social circle includes a guy that I dated 10 years ago for less than a year. He is now married to someone else, and there's no lingering unresolved business between us. He and his wife are part of my main group of friends, but as they are kind of busy, I don't see an awful lot of them, maybe once a month. Of course my current boyfriend (of 1 year) is always invited and often comes when this group hangs out
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 5, 2010 -
29 answers
I'm coping with a hypochondriac/depressed boyfriend right now. I have tried to be there for him but I am very gradually starting to lose my patience and feel restless in the relationship. I love him and feel completely torn about what to do.
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posted by maggymay
on Oct 22, 2010 -
14 answers
How do I overcome my severe trust issues with men? Very long backstory inside, be warned.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 7, 2010 -
25 answers
RelationshipFilter: Is writing a letter to your SO ok, in addition to face-to-face? If so, help a kid out.
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posted by hubble
on Oct 6, 2010 -
19 answers
I think my sister's ex is stalking her. Do people who work at collections agencies use fake names, and would they be able to stalk people that way? If so, what can I do?
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posted by bolognius maximus
on Oct 3, 2010 -
28 answers
I'm pretty sure it's better to be a single, lonely, terrified parent than an attached, angry, bitter parent - but need confirmation from a neutral third party.
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posted by pennywhistle
on Sep 8, 2010 -
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RelationshipFilter: being patient when your partner is trying to figure things out that we're discovering in couples' therapy.
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posted by inmyhead
on Sep 7, 2010 -
17 answers
My honey is returning home from a ten-day silent meditation retreat on Sunday. In all of my excitement to welcome him home, should I be wary of ruining his vibe? Looking for some metafilter insight into reentry from these retreats, and how they would have liked to have been welcomed home.
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posted by Lisitasan
on Sep 3, 2010 -
8 answers
My boyfriend is flakey and I have zero tolerance for flakey behavior. Am I reaching the point of being unreasonable, and should I learn to be more lenient?
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posted by squirtle
on Aug 23, 2010 -
42 answers
Every breakup is its own special snowflake. Should I try to put the pieces back together or is it time to cut losses and go our seperate ways? (Sorry, this is going to get long)
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posted by Ceci n'est pas un sockpuppet
on Aug 11, 2010 -
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Landlord damage control: my boyfriend moved in with me temporarily two months ago, which gradually became permanent. My landlord found out through other people in the building, and she's furious. How do I repair this? Should I write her a letter or email of apology?
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posted by ocherdraco
on Aug 2, 2010 -
73 answers
I have the world's most amazing partner and I'd love to get him a gift that shows him exactly how much he means to me. However, I am the world's worst gift giver and the situation is made even more difficult because I'm here in the US and he's in Australia. Can you suggest gifts that might show him how wonderful he is and/or recommend Australian sources of potential gifts?
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posted by BrianJ
on Jul 23, 2010 -
7 answers
Can you help me restore myself to myself?
I've recently moved from NYC to Buffalo, my long-term relationship ended and I've started a new job.
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posted by turtlewithoutashell
on Jul 17, 2010 -
19 answers
Dear Metafites who have been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome,
If you are in a romantic relationship (or hope to be in a relationship in the future), what would you like your girlfriend/boyfriend to know about AS? Are there any books on AS that you would want your girlfriend/boyfriend to read?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 25, 2010 -
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Looking for a way to deal with the bad feelings, both within me and coming from the ex, after a relationship ended. Problem: I am a massive tool and it was all my fault for cheating on her. How do I say sorry?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 22, 2010 -
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I became too involved with my boyfriend's family and don't know how to escape his asshole younger brother. Here's the catch - we're all kids and their guilt tripping mother is involved. This is causing me a lot of grief and anxiety stemming from feeling trapped.
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posted by Yasuo
on Jun 17, 2010 -
22 answers
What gift should I get for my boyfriend before he moves to South Korea for a year?
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posted by gumtree
on Jun 16, 2010 -
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I feel bad giving tough love to my mom when she is feeling depressed about breaking up with her asshole boyfriend. I don't know how to make her situation better for her, or to ease her pain. All I can do is lend an ear but its annoying that my privacy is invaded constantly because shes totally out of it. I never had a private moment to myself all my life, that's a different story. How can I make light of the situation without losing my own sanity?
posted by InterestedInKnowing
on May 27, 2010 -
25 answers
