I'm on the brink of 25 and I have never had much of a social life. How can I confidently go forward with my life? I'm really terrified of starting, but I know I have to.
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posted by VirginiaPlain
on Apr 26, 2013 -
23 answers
I have a second date coming up this weekend. I think. The guy seems to like me in some way, but there is an odd vibe with the friend vs. date signals and I have no idea how to proceed. Any advice?
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posted by houndsoflove
on Dec 11, 2012 -
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Stress free strategies for distancing oneself from dating? Dating Filter: My enthusiasm has waned. I'd like to bow out gracefully and preserve friendships.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 24, 2012 -
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It's all in my head, I think. Questions about signals I thought were being sent by a woman I have strong feelings for. (..a little long)
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posted by Guyatoffice
on Mar 21, 2012 -
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I have too much of a good thing. A lot of people want to date me. I am not interested in most of them beyond friendship, though, and I'm in a really comfortable FWB situation and don't want "the whole enchilada" of commitment, yet I only want this one person.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 12, 2012 -
23 answers
Attention previous and current Hong Kong expats: How did you go about meeting new friends in Hong Kong?
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posted by C^3
on Feb 1, 2012 -
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Single girl traveling with a single guy who I am not interested in. How do I prevent potential misinterpretation and a ruined friendship?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 2, 2011 -
58 answers
I recently confessed my romantic feelings to a very close friend and, alas, he doesn't return them. I want to get things back to "normal" between us as quickly is possible. How do I go about doing this, and am I fooling myself into thinking that it is possible to return to "normal" right away?
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posted by HonoriaGlossop
on Jan 3, 2011 -
25 answers
So, it turns out for me that Harry was right—men and women can’t be friends, or at least this woman can’t just be friends with this man. I need to get myself out of a great friendship that is turning into a terrible pseudo-relationship. What’s the best way to handle this? Snowflake details to follow, of course.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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I want to make friends, I keep getting dates. I'm not interested in an exclusive relationship with anyone at the moment. How do I turn a first date into a friendship without bruising egos?
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posted by ista
on Sep 20, 2010 -
35 answers
How can I best deal with the unwanted romantic advances of someone I will be seeing on a regular basis? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2010 -
26 answers
I'm an American guy in my mid-late twenties living in Melbourne, Australia for (at least) the next eight months. My social life was quite exciting when I first moved here during late summer, but lately it feels a bit stagnant at times. I'm looking for ideas of activities to get involved with, to make use of my free time and help me connect with new people (friends of both sexes, plus THE LADIES).
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posted by adamk
on Jul 25, 2010 -
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I just discovered something potentially damaging to one of my best friend's relationships. But it's also going to hurt her really badly. Do I tell her?
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posted by canadia
on Jun 27, 2010 -
31 answers
My long-time single friend finally has a boyfriend. I'm jealous. How should I deal with that?
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posted by anonymous
on May 3, 2010 -
24 answers
So, there was a hidden love-triangle in my academic department. It all came to light last Monday, and things have been pretty awful since then, due in part to the stupidity of one participant and the deception of another. What on earth do I do?
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posted by mllrstvn
on Apr 18, 2010 -
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Dated my ex for a year, split up for 1.5 years. Recent developments re-awakened my feelings. How to explore this while being considerate to him and our friendship?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 5, 2010 -
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The New Year is approaching and I need some guidance on how to move forward with my life.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2009 -
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I've been in a long-distance relationship for five years, we'll call him "M." It is a damn challenge. During those five years, M and I have gone back and forth between an open relationship, not a relationship, and a long-distance relationship. We've both dated other people, but never gotten serious about anyone else. I just started dating someone, "J." Do I need to tell J about M? And should I even be dating other people?
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posted by ajarbaday
on Dec 13, 2009 -
18 answers
How do I tell my friend the truth in a way that she can hear it, then take what she can from it and do what feels right to her?
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posted by Hydrofiend
on Nov 29, 2009 -
29 answers
I haven't had a crush since I was 14 and now I have a HUGE one. I have never had to be the pursuer before, but now I think I need to be. AskMeFi, teach me to flirt and pursue while still keeping me cool!!
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posted by SkylitDrawl
on Nov 16, 2009 -
19 answers
I was rejected pretty kindly, we are being friends, and we're hanging out an awful, awful lot. Please help me get some perspective.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 6, 2009 -
10 answers
I'm in love with my friend. I'm going to tell him, but not for a few months. A) What do I do in the meantime? B) Any dos/don'ts for when I tell him? C) How do I both hope for the best and keep my expectations in check so I don't get hurt if he's not interested? D) Any way I can feel him out for signs of interest?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 1, 2009 -
42 answers
I am looking for opinions on my lifestyle of multiple casual relationships.. Is it healthy to be inherently against a committed relationship because you enjoy the company of new people quite frequently?
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posted by Macallister Vagabond
on Jan 19, 2009 -
29 answers
Since the beginning of the year, I've begun binge drinking in social situations to loosen up. What can I do that will help me get over my anxieties and not have to depend on a bottle to make me talkative and fun?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2009 -
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We've been friends for several years. Over time, all signs pointed to his having feelings for me. I just asked him out. He said no. But I have lots of evidence that he fancies me. Could this be because of our 14-year age difference?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 14, 2008 -
30 answers
Posted a question
here about my situation as it stood about 9 months ago and got some good feedback. My question now relates in some way to my previous question and how the situation has evolved.
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posted by DuckGirl
on Sep 8, 2008 -
12 answers
I'm soon to be 22, and I've never had a relationship... I seem to very consistently turn all my dates and potential girlfriends into girl friends and my therapist, family and friends seem to be running out of ideas. Any suggestions? Of course, complications and some potentially funny stories inside.
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posted by StrikeTheViol
on Jul 7, 2007 -
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Next Day filter: Went out with a friend last night, turned into a sort of date. Do I call today, and what should I say? Of course, the situation is more complicated...
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posted by papakwanz
on Apr 22, 2007 -
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I seem to be stuck in a middle age range/income category that is making it difficult for me to find a new group of people to hang with/date in NYC (more inside)...
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posted by sweetkid
on Jul 9, 2006 -
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