A question and moral quandary from yet another sad virgin.... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 26, 2009 - 17 answers

I think I will always sort of want my ex; I think I will never really feel OK about seeing him with someone else; I think I only ever considered staying friends in case maybe we could work things out eventually. How much of this should I tell him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 24, 2009 - 27 answers

The break-up was the logical, sane conclusion to my doubts about my ability to stay faithful. The relationship of a few years did not have a future in a happy marriage--I needed more experience and growth, she needed growth, period. So why, over half a year after I broke it off, am I still wondering if I made the right decision? Why can't I get her out of my head? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2009 - 10 answers

I've been dating this guy who was pushing things along very quickly right from the beginning. I was unsure at first but after a little while I got on board and started reciprocating his feelings. Now he says we're moving too fast. I got angry and told him he was a jerk. But now I think I overreacted. How can I fix this? Should I even bother? Longish explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by roscopcoletrane on Jul 14, 2009 - 37 answers

The SO and I are splitting up amicably after four years of living together. I have a friend I've known for about about a year and the sparks are flying. How do I discuss my need for alone time without making him think I'm not interested? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 14, 2009 - 19 answers

If you are living with a recent ex--and you can't move for a few months until the lease is up--how do you handle dating and hook-ups? If you are ready to move on, but they may not be, of course you're not bringing anyone home but at what point in time is it reasonable to, well, not come home at night? What is the etiquette in this situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 10, 2009 - 24 answers

Does dating through craigslist actually work? [more inside]
posted by spamguy on Aug 28, 2008 - 39 answers

I'm leaving shortly on a roadtrip with someone I've been seeing but I think the relationship is cooling off and now I'm feeling ill about the trip...help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 19, 2008 - 10 answers

Don't be desperate. Okay, how? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 4, 2008 - 24 answers

BreakupFilter: How do I let someone down easy? How would you prefer to be told that someone just isn't that into you? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 14, 2008 - 27 answers

Should I break up with my boyfriend? Or 'play the field'? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2007 - 40 answers

Recently I broke up with my girl of 10 years....my best friend. I'm entierly shattered and heartbroken. I wanted her to be the mother of my children when the time came, and now she's gone. Is there anyway to make this work? Warning: LONG post inside [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 9, 2006 - 69 answers

Well, it seems like the relationship is over, it's over, it's oooohver. What, if anything, can I do to distract, deflect, defer, deal with the pain? How do you say good-bye? [more inside]
posted by barnone on Sep 26, 2005 - 21 answers

How do I break up with a significant other? After 3 months, the relationship is no longer working out for me-- I find that spending time with my s/o has become tedious and not fun. S/o has become very clingy and needy. As a result, for me, the 'spark' just isn't there anymore. We had a long discussion where I aired some of my concerns... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 24, 2005 - 31 answers

How do you know your relationship is worth fighting for? Or, how do you know when to call it quits? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 11, 2005 - 25 answers

I've gone out with this girl on one date which went “ok”. And, at the time, I figured on going out with her at least once more since first dates can often be unrepresentative of other dates. [MI] [more inside]
posted by Alex Handcoding on Dec 25, 2004 - 44 answers