How to stop married man from flirting when it's reciprocal? I'm a notoriously bad crusher. Even though almost everyone would describe me as a competent, sensible, self-assured and promising young woman, I completely loose myself when someone breaks through to my inner core. It's not that it happens all the time either, but when it does it's with a vengeance. I would definitely describe it as a 'crushing' sensation.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 14, 2009 -
39 answers
Initiating awkward hook-up time! So here's the deal, MeFi. I developed a major crush on a guy after only knowing him for about three weeks, and, in a drunken flirtation session, stupidly told him. The flirtation has since stopped - since he just got out of a relationship and wasn't looking for anything serious, he thought it'd be unfair to me if we hooked up while I liked him (fair enough, I suppose). The thing is, after getting over the harshest part of the crush, I think I'd like to initiate something physical (only) with him.
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posted by themaskedwonder
on Mar 27, 2009 -
27 answers
Have crush on co-worker; not sure how to deal. I have questions within questions, and need both honest and realistic answers about basic human interaction. Rather lengthy.
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posted by phonebia
on Feb 9, 2009 -
30 answers
Are Office relationships still a bad idea if everyone else in the office endorses/encourages them?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 30, 2009 -
42 answers
I'm a married woman and I developed a maddening crush on another woman. Now I can't figure out how to get on with my otherwise really happy life and wonderful husband. Help me sort this out!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2008 -
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What advice or words of wisdom would you offer my eighth-grade son on the subject of girls?
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posted by maloon
on Aug 14, 2008 -
29 answers
Drama penguin of the day: I am infatuating a work colleague of mine badly and I am looking for resources to understand the nature of my infatuation to get over it.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2008 -
13 answers
A question for the guys - how does it feel when you know someone has a crush on you? Creepy? Flattering?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 20, 2008 -
26 answers
Help me Don Juan Kenobi, you're my only hope; or How do you stay flirtatious, witty, and mysterious when you REALLY like someone?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 4, 2008 -
12 answers
Is this guy is shy, not interested, passive, or any combination of thereof? (Long explanation provided, naturally.)
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posted by anonymous
on May 31, 2008 -
40 answers
My dad died recently, and the resulting grief and intense emotional state I'm in have ramped up feelings I have for an unattainable person... a crush. I'm happily married, and this is confusing and painful.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2008 -
14 answers
What to do now? I'm a single, mid-thirties female, and I have a crush. Oh, wait. It's a lot more complicated than that. I'm sorry this is so long...
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 16, 2008 -
37 answers
I see you there. You're smart. You've got great ideas. You want to help me make the world a better place. So, help me brainstorm this contraption.
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posted by TomMelee
on Jan 2, 2008 -
35 answers
What sweet, silly gift can I give to a sweet, silly boy? This question isn’t as cliché as one might think.
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posted by fiasco
on Dec 25, 2007 -
45 answers
Is it reasonable to not pursue 2nd dates unless you're infatuated? I've gone on several dates recently. While I've encountered several intelligent, nice, and not particularly ugly prospects, I haven't been thrilled, excited, infatuated, enamoured (and I'm certainly capable of that feeling). As a result, I haven't followed up. Is mine an immature or unrealistic expectation?
posted by shivohum
on Dec 4, 2007 -
31 answers
I've lived with my best friend and another good friend for 3 years. I've known them for 7--since we were freshmen in college. I've come to the conclusion that I'm bisexual, and that I have a bit of a crush on my best friend. I'm having trouble telling him that I'm not straight. I've read everyone's advice not to tell him I'm crushing on him, because there is a good chance that would be messy. What is a good way to tell him that I'm bi though?
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posted by rocket_johnny
on Oct 16, 2007 -
32 answers
I heart my barista.
I live in extremes and don't know how to subtly tell a cute boy that I like that I...um, like him, without sounding like I'm in 8th grade (which is how I feel, although I'm very much in my 20s.)
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posted by Sock Muppet Acct!
on Aug 15, 2007 -
25 answers
My window to get over a crush of many years - how to stay on track? How to deal with mutual acquaintances?
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posted by anonymous
on May 20, 2007 -
17 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.)
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2007 -
66 answers
I poured my heart out and all he did was throw me a mop to clean it up. How to turn this awkward situation into a friendship?
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posted by Eudaimonia
on Feb 11, 2007 -
24 answers
How does a shy gal get laid?
I had this whole post planned out about how I like this boy, and how wonderful he is, but really, when all is said and done...I just want to screw him. How do I go about this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2007 -
52 answers
About a year ago I met a dealer at a casino in another city. After a couple of subsequent visits, I mustered up the nerve to talk to her during while she was off-duty my last night there, and we got along well enough. It didn't take long until she mentioned her boyfriend, though, so how should I approach things when I visit again in a couple of weeks?
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posted by TheSecretDecoderRing
on Nov 13, 2006 -
53 answers
[Gayfilter] I have a huge crush on a guy I've dated once, and he's moving abroad in three weeks' time. How can I let him know I desperately want to keep seeing him without coming across as a psycho?
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posted by doctorpiorno
on Aug 30, 2006 -
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What do you do if you have a big crush on your doctor? Assuming there are no complications such as marriages and they're not treating you for any illnesses. Anything? Nothing? Just keep your crush to yourself and go on with life? Or cross that line?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2006 -
17 answers
My husband has a crush on a woman friend of his. I heard it in the sound of his voice when he spoke to her on the phone. As I'm not a jealous person, this has really taken me aback. He doesn't deny it but says that it will never progress to anything else and that they are very good friends. I like her too, don't believe that either of them would ever be unfaithful. Just knowing that he has romantic feelings for another woman makes me feel terrible, and I can hardly look him in the eye. How do I deal with this and move along?
posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2005 -
19 answers
There's this guy I like and have liked for a long time. I don't know if he has any idea how I feel, or if it would scare him away if I just asked him "Hey, I like you a lot, how do you feel about that?" I only know him online, we've never met, but it feels like we've known each other forever. Do I risk the cherished friendship we have by taking this step, or do I keep the status quo and hope that someday he'll realize that I'm always here for him, waiting?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2004 -
33 answers
