I'm part of a short-term couple. We both know it will probably end in about six months from now, due to a long-distance move. I feel that there's a multitude of things I can experiment with here, due to the short-term nature of the (non?)relationship. But what are those things? Also: I know that each relationship is different, but what are the general rules of such relationships, anyway? How am I supposed to be in love, without falling in love? What can I do to make the most of the time we have left? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 15 answers

Late to the dating game? So, I'm in my early 20s, graduated from college and now working. I have absolutely NO experience with guys, and I'm not sure how to gain some. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 28 answers

Depressionfilter: Help me understand a sudden increase in libido and its emotional aftermath. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 5, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a young, "straight-acting", alternative guy who is tired of being single. Help me find a boyfriend! [more inside]
posted by mosherdan on Nov 5, 2009 - 23 answers

I have a first date with a girl coming up, which is awesome and I'm psyched. Only... I've never dated girls before! Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Let's say you remove geography from the equation in finding a potential partner. How would you go about it? [more inside]
posted by milinar on Nov 3, 2009 - 21 answers

Datingfilter: Did I just get blown off? Yes, there's more bean platiness to this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 2, 2009 - 44 answers

Dating filter: How do you broach the “What are we doing?” question without striking fear into the hearts of all involved? Also, what do you do afterward? [more inside]
posted by fiasco on Oct 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Is this girl "out of my league"? I met an attractive (in every sense) girl recently, and we have a lot in common - except earning potential (and maybe to some extent family/social background). [more inside]
posted by KMH on Oct 27, 2009 - 51 answers

How do you phrase "are you into me?" in a non-terrifying way? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 25, 2009 - 22 answers

Was it a date? Last night I went out for a few drinks with a guy I've been interested in, but was it just friends hanging out? [more inside]
posted by hannahlambda on Oct 24, 2009 - 27 answers

How do you tell the difference between someone who's an extrovert and someone who's romantically interested in you? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 - 22 answers

I’m in the process of divorcing, and starting to date seriously again. The catch: I’m absurdly young to be in this situation. How and when to break the news to dates? [more inside]
posted by ripley_ on Oct 20, 2009 - 24 answers

Is she being honest/should I give up (online dating related)? [more inside]
posted by plungerjoke on Oct 20, 2009 - 31 answers

Is the idea of experimenting with a same sex relationship even smart when you aren't sure it is something you would consider in a long term way? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 18, 2009 - 22 answers

How do I properly initiate contact with a person who dumped me because he thought I may not sexually accept the way he is? How can I let him know that I'm the same way too? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 14, 2009 - 13 answers

Previously dated men, now wants to date women. Problem: I can't tell when women are interested in me or if they just want to be friends. [more inside]
posted by Eleutherios on Oct 13, 2009 - 16 answers

Dating in San Francisco : will the women here expect me to have a car? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 12, 2009 - 20 answers

What does a guy mean after he tries to have sex but it doesn't happen? [more inside]
posted by femmme on Oct 11, 2009 - 13 answers

Dont love the new girl I'm seeing........ I dont want to hurt anyone - but dont want to lose her either... Can i fall in love months later? or is it always love or chemistry at first sight? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2009 - 31 answers

Do I need to know what (or who) he did while we were broken up? Is it wrong to ask? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser on Oct 7, 2009 - 35 answers

Dating Across a Language Barrier: Can you share success stories and advice about relationships where you and your partner primarily spoke different languages? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2009 - 13 answers

OK, I've searched all over the internet, MeFi and tons of blogs. I've learned a lot, but I haven't found what I'm looking for. I want to carve a simple ring design for my girlfriend, out of jewelers wax, then send it to a professional silversmith and have it cast. Now I could do it myself, but I neither have the space nor the equipment to do it properly. So yes I have seen and read just about every tutorial about DIY casting. So...anyone out there know where I could find an actual silversmith, only found one, they want a minimum of 25 pieces....
posted by tropikal on Oct 4, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm a mid-20s British male and I haven't had sex for about three years. Manual Overides are barely taking the edge off these days and the horniess is getting so bad I can't think clearly. Help me get laid. Complications inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 31 answers

Help me understand this dating situation. Sort of long. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 1, 2009 - 21 answers

I am a bit of an inexperienced dater for my age but after 3-4 dates am feeling good about a new squeeze. Help me figure out the next move to let her know I am interested while still playing it cool. [more inside]
posted by pseudomouse on Sep 28, 2009 - 9 answers

I recently read about a study on what body language women use as perceived by men. Essentially, it said that there was no observable difference between a woman trying to flirt with a man and the same woman just being polite for the first four or five minutes of their first conversation together. I'm trying to find out if this actually happened, and if so whether it was a reliable, scientifically done study, but I lost the link right after reading it.
posted by sandswipe on Sep 27, 2009 - 8 answers

I met a new guy who I've instantly clicked with. Chemistry seems to be there, yet something is bothering me. He rarely (as in hardly ever) asks me specific questions about me or my life. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 24, 2009 - 43 answers

Is He Just Not That Into Me: Part Deux [more inside]
posted by cscott on Sep 23, 2009 - 31 answers

After I had a party last year this girl texts me at 2AM (not sure how she got my number) and tells me that she had a great time. I was in a relationship at the time so I didn't flirt with her. 6 months later I'm single and having another party so I invited her, along with a bunch of other people by email. She tells me why she couldn't make it but she hopes to see me soon. [more inside]
posted by upland on Sep 22, 2009 - 36 answers

How do you handle sex, in regards to dating a couple of people at once? (I'm a dude, for the record) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2009 - 21 answers

Is he just not that into me or what? [more inside]
posted by cscott on Sep 16, 2009 - 13 answers

I can't seem to ever get to the third date. [more inside]
posted by chrisfromthelc on Sep 11, 2009 - 58 answers

Ambiguous date requests. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 10, 2009 - 25 answers

Do men who date porn stars continue to use porn? [more inside]
posted by Sully on Sep 9, 2009 - 16 answers

How do you date someone in another country? [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Sep 3, 2009 - 7 answers

I've been seeing this guy for over 6 months now, and everything is absolutley wonderful, except that he's part of a circle of friends that are very much into recreational drug taking.. I have some experience of drugs, but am now firmly anti-drugs because of the health risks etc. [more inside]
posted by clown-mustard on Sep 3, 2009 - 64 answers

Whats a good solution to keep the door open to two first-date-level women, if the three of us run into each other, at this weekends festival? [more inside]
posted by talljamal on Sep 2, 2009 - 12 answers

What do you do when one partner likes to make advance plans and the other likes to be spontaneous, in a relationship? [more inside]
posted by CatherineK on Aug 25, 2009 - 26 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

I am a recently recovering alcoholic. I am casually dating someone who does not know I am a recovering alcoholic. Should I tell him? How should I tell him? Should I end things all together? [more inside]
posted by somersault on Aug 24, 2009 - 23 answers

DatingFilter: Should I leave ex-boyfriends out of the story of my life when dating new people, even if the exes figure prominently? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 21, 2009 - 25 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

A late 30s divorced guy: Should I commit to one person or continue to go on dates? It's long and complicated, as always. [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide on Aug 19, 2009 - 20 answers

Is it worth it to buy a car for dating purposes? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 17, 2009 - 85 answers

I am a successful professional woman, I want to date successful professional men, but they seem to want subservient types. Should I be looking for a subservient man? [more inside]
posted by Goodgrief on Aug 17, 2009 - 51 answers

Are mix tapes (Mix CDs, online playlists et al) still relevant? [more inside]
posted by animerion on Aug 17, 2009 - 15 answers

I am looking for a web site whose services are available in only a few markets--Chicago was one of them, maybe Atlanta and New York. The site was a dating site, but if I recall the concept, it was a date tonight or date within four hours. Very at random. But not http://www.iamfreetonight.com/. I've tried "sites like" on google but have come up short. Has anyone else seen this site?
posted by tesseract420 on Aug 15, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm involved in an internet romance that is takeing a major toll on my direction in life and frankly makeing me feel nervous. I need advice in regards to how to be realistic with this relationship. [more inside]
posted by audio on Aug 15, 2009 - 48 answers

How do I identify and meet women interested in a one night stand? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 19 answers