For 5 years, I was in a great relationship with a fantastic woman. Never crazy with infatuation, but never, ever bad. Shared values, great time together, all-in-all great. Story ends when LDR, move to a new city, and new person contribute to my decision to end things. Now I'm not sure what to do and looking for resources, related journal articles, advice from strangers. A lot of details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 8, 2011 -
20 answers
Utterly delusional letter sent from my ex to my current partner (stating I belong with the ex, am being kept from him, and am currently in love with him). Here is our plan; what do you think?
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2011 -
58 answers
Having trouble moving on after a murky break up, and berating myself for my mistakes. How do I move forward?
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posted by anonymous
on May 25, 2011 -
22 answers
Seven months ago I cheated on my partner. Six months ago I came clean to him. Three months ago we broke up. This past week we have begun to spend some time together, and I feel like we both reached a breakthrough last night. Am I crazy to have this renewed faith in/willingness to work for our love? Do I need to finally let it go? Much more inside.
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posted by fignewton
on Apr 21, 2011 -
23 answers
My girlfriend have decided to go 'on a break'. I'm interested in hearing about how others have fared in such an arrangement.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2011 -
36 answers
I chew my mouth and I want to stop without using gum or other mouth foods as my main crutch.
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posted by WeekendJen
on Apr 14, 2011 -
12 answers
About a decade ago, I stubbed my big toe so badly that I clearly broke it. My crappy University Health Services refused to x-ray it, insisting that it was just a normal stub. I have since had severe pain every step I take, I can't really bend it very well, it sits differently than the other toe, and I am incapable of wearing heels or doing various athletic activities that I am dying to do, or even wearing most flat shoes, or taking long walks. I fantasize about it being broken again and then set correctly, but I have no idea if this is something that is done. What do doctors tend to do in this kind of situation, so I have some idea before trying to arrange a way to see someone?
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posted by asimplemouse
on Apr 11, 2011 -
14 answers
How can I view an old Microsoft Word document that is password protected, when I cannot remember the password?
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posted by khelvan
on Mar 9, 2011 -
13 answers
BALTIMORE Filter: I am a college student who will be living in Baltimore City (near Little Italy) this winter break for six weeks. I don't know anyone in this city. Are there any "discussion" groups/activities I can get involved in while I'm there?
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posted by taiscape
on Dec 7, 2010 -
6 answers
I really want to take a break from this relationship, maybe in the next six months or so. My boyfriend is slogging through the process of sorting out his mental health issues, and I'd like to let him know that I want the break, but I don't want to force it on him right now. Is that a bad idea?
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posted by brisquette
on Oct 11, 2010 -
18 answers
Our downstairs neighbor broke into our apartment, there's a good chance he'll be caught. We don't feel safe.
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posted by ad4pt
on Oct 3, 2010 -
19 answers
Working with an ex. We just got out of each other's space. Now our only point of interaction is work. It is awkward and uncomfortable, not just because of the obvious but also because it seems he's going out of his way to be unpleasant. The job is great, the pay is amazing, and the company is awesome. I've been there for a year. He's been there for a year and three months. Quitting is not an option for either of us.
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posted by chichimimizu
on Sep 21, 2010 -
36 answers
I dated this guy for almost 6 months on and off. This past couple of months we have been dating exclusively and everything seemed to be fine between us. He broke up with me yesterday and I am in shock.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 1, 2010 -
23 answers
You win the lottery, the prize is £2000 a month, tax free for 2 years. What do you do?
You are single, quite employable, but between jobs.
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posted by choppyes
on Jun 6, 2010 -
23 answers
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
My partner of almost two years and I are "taking a break." Is it possible that this could be a period of growth and not just the death rattle of our (up until recently) happy relationship? Have you ever taken a break successfully?
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posted by anonymous
on May 25, 2010 -
29 answers
Real-estate filter: Landlord tries to push us to break our August 2010 lease after sabotaging our roommate-finding efforts. Tells us we can't break our lease without forfeiting our $1700 security deposit. Now, they've put the house back on the market BEFORE anything was discussed about breaking the lease. What now?
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posted by kro
on May 24, 2010 -
8 answers
Breaking Strength of Marble. How much weight can a sheet of Tennessee pink marble support? Sheet is 1"x12"x30". It and two others like it will be the base of an octagonal plinth which will support a concrete urn weighing about 200 lbs empty, maybe 400 lbs when planted. Plinth is entirely built of this marble and hollow inside. I am open to suggestions for interior supports, currently thinking of gluing a rod to underside of marble and extending it below ground surface.
posted by fkeese
on May 24, 2010 -
12 answers
I had posted a question a little while ago on how to finally move on after ending the on again off again relationship I had with my daughter's father. I received great avice, thanks. I cannot say that I have yet fully moved on, but I am now having more good days than bad. However, one thing I am having such a hard time dealing with is the fact that my daughter is now spending so much time with either his family or his new girlfriend, who he began seeing again only 3 weeks after we broke up. (he dated her briefly during one of our separations)
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posted by aprilc34
on May 16, 2010 -
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My girlfriend and I loved to travel, and for a couple of years we had vague plans that we would go to America. Now we're on a break, and I have the opportunity to go with friends. Should I take it?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2010 -
38 answers
Do I settle with someone who is mostly OK or do I dump her and go back on the prowl in hopes of finding someone who is awesome?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 24, 2010 -
62 answers
I'm on a lease with a woman who owns two dogs that are destroying our apartment. I want to move out and not get stuck paying for the damage. We're all in Arizona. Help?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 4, 2010 -
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I’ve had reservations about my relationship. We agreed to some time of no contact, giving us both some time to think. How do I come back to it all 1) letting go of some of our past mistakes 2) ensuring that we don’t make them again? Am I even ready to start again?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2010 -
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Breaking my lease: landlord barely making an effort and raising the rent. What are my chances in court? YANML, I want to know where I stand before I start pouring lawyer money after rent money.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2009 -
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Niece EvilBreakfast is on the road to recovery after a break of the femur. Although doctors say that the positioning of the pins inserted to help heal the break shouldn't cause a problem, since the bandages came off she's unable to straighten her knee.
Physio has not helped, and after 3 months we're starting to get concerned. The doctors and physiotherapists are saying that there's no reason for the problem; you are not my doctor... But has anyone else come across this and have any suggestions?
posted by Mrevilbreakfast
on Dec 20, 2009 -
11 answers
My lease expires May 15. I need to be in another city the first week of March. My housemate and I want to move out ASAP because our neighborhood sucks. Please advise. More details inside.
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posted by beefetish
on Dec 18, 2009 -
7 answers
Has anybody ever dated someone whom is schizoaffective, which is a combination of a mood disorder and psychotic symptoms. If you have , have you experienced being dumped without an explanation when you thought everything was going well.
posted by villazapat
on Nov 24, 2009 -
7 answers
Heterosexual male in his early 30s after a long-term relationship finds himself not really interested in the opposite sex. Is this normal?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 28, 2009 -
15 answers
Have you ever felt that you are lost and not sure about your life, purposes, what you want for yourself and how you want to live your life?
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posted by stillhopeful
on Oct 24, 2009 -
23 answers
My girlfriend and I broke up about 3 months ago now. However, we have been in contact regularly (after about a month and a bit of zero contact) since then and have seen each other on occsasion. When im not busy i find myself always thinking about her, and things constantly remind me about her. Im not 100% sure about getting back together with her, what should i do?
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posted by jdp
on Jul 22, 2009 -
15 answers
Cheap holiday for a few brits in their mid-20s? Looking for destination suggestions: somewhere cheap to get to and a little off the beaten track for three lads in September...
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posted by Cantdosleepy
on Jul 22, 2009 -
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So my buddy and I watched that old Keanu Reeves film Point Break the other night, and we got to talking. We're thinking that more air pressure causes you to bleed at a more furious pace. So if someone's in a knife fight in a plane, is cut, say across the arm, then jumps out of the airplane to parachute to the ground - will they bleed to death before they hit the ground because the air pressure is causing them to bleed so quickly? It doesn't have to be skydiving, it could be on like, Everest. Will you bleed crazy fast higher up? I know that there are a lot of variables here, but I'm just curious if the thinking is sound.
posted by Sully
on Jun 7, 2009 -
22 answers
I started a job after taking a year off of work. I've found I don't think I want to stay at it long-term. How soon can I leave without hurting my future employment prospects?
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2009 -
8 answers
Do unassembled plastic model kits become brittle or warped over time? Is there a preferable medium for building replacement parts?
I'm assembling MPC's The Strange Changing Vampire (1970s) and pieces are breaking. I think it is styrene. One piece just didn't fit; I tried heating with a hair dryer (ineffective) and hot water (ruined the piece). I can replace it but the ones that broke are moving parts, essential to the function of the model.
How-Not-Tu-Do-Torial in progress.
posted by rahnefan
on May 19, 2009 -
13 answers
I'm graduating. I'm leaving my girlfriend and will be far away from her, and we both don't have the option to be close for the next two years. Hence, it's ending. Any advice for feeling better?
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posted by anonymous
on May 12, 2009 -
14 answers
How serious an offense is it when your employer refuses to give you a meal break?
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posted by levijk
on May 7, 2009 -
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