How do you deal with instant messaging early in a relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 18 answers

What do you wish you knew about Mainland Chinese dating and relationships that would have made your relationship easier? What are some common sources of misunderstanding between Westerners and people from China? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 15, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm extremely infatuated with my boyfriend of 1 year, to the point where it's getting a little annoying. Advice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 20 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? [more inside]
posted by Hydrofiend on Nov 29, 2009 - 29 answers

How can a gimp who's got a lot going for himself get a date and maybe even get a little somethin' somethin' after a loooong dry spell? More details with minimum self-pity inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 27, 2009 - 13 answers

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 - 16 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 - 23 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 - 17 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

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 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

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

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

Should I be content with just being friends, or should I push more? [more inside]
posted by animerion on Aug 8, 2009 - 16 answers

In your experience, what is the average normal length of time a couple is in a honeymoon period before they transition to the normal day to day getting to know you phase of a relationship period? I'm looking for personal anecdotes, tell me what your experience has been. I know there is no one perfect answer out there, I'm just trying to figure out if this is a relationship I should pursue if I'm feeling like its only been two months and perhaps that period is over (or it never really began because he's really difficult to communicate with). I enjoy this person's company tremendously, we do a lot of activities together, however, we don't spend a lot of time just talking. We don't spend much time even fooling around, even though the attraction is there and its palpable. He avoids intimacy. How do I coax him out of his shell?
posted by dmbfan93 on Aug 7, 2009 - 22 answers

What is proper dating etiquette? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Aug 5, 2009 - 20 answers

My parents split about a year ago. My father has started dating under unusual circumstances, and it makes me somewhat angry. Am I overreacting? How can I find peace with the situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 4, 2009 - 32 answers

From (v.early stage) dating to friends and all the way back - express ride to disaster or potential success? Am mostly curious to find out if anyone had similar experiences and can enlighten me [more inside]
posted by coffee_monster on Aug 2, 2009 - 3 answers

It's been almost three years since my mother died, and my father has slowly been working himself back into seeing new people, but it's starting to cause major family drama. I'm 23 and live on my own in a different city, so this doesn't bother me much. But my 17 year old sister still lives with him, and she's really upset that this is going on. To make matters worse, the latest person he's seeing is my sister's favorite teacher from school. What can my dad do to ease this transition for my sister? What do both people deserve here? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2009 - 34 answers

I'm looking for some success stories from or about people in a relationship with someone who appears to struggle with loneliness, anxiety and introversion. Can it be done? [more inside]
posted by ninotchka on Jul 23, 2009 - 24 answers

How can I tell if I really want to date somebody, or I just want their attention? [i apologize for rambling, inside] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 22, 2009 - 14 answers

My boyfriend acts very annoyed with me over minor things. He's never cruel about it, but I still find his reactions hurtful. How should I deal? [more inside]
posted by Girl Scout of Death on Jul 16, 2009 - 52 answers

I'm 29 and have never been in a relationship. Please tell me what is wrong with me. And maybe how to fix it. [more inside]
posted by Kimpossible on Jul 16, 2009 - 30 answers

If you've felt the temptation to cheat, or have cheated, on a guy: what sorts of things was he neglecting to do around that time? Or what things was he doing? [more inside]
posted by surenoproblem on Jul 13, 2009 - 32 answers

How to tactfully break things off with a woman I just started dating? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 12, 2009 - 45 answers

Seeking strategies for successful online dating when you're an unconventional type of person and unsure of what you are looking for. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Jul 12, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I make the most of a new (but doomed) relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I get back into the dating world? [more inside]
posted by plungerjoke on Jun 24, 2009 - 34 answers

I like this girl and all signs say she digs me, but the situation's funky...read on and help me! Help me figure out this conundrum. [more inside]
posted by Born to Hula on Jun 16, 2009 - 49 answers

Can cynical old me still find passionate love? Or should I readjust to some kind of grown-up relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm a 24 year old woman. A man in my social circle, who is probably at least 17 years older than me, and maybe even more (could be anywhere from 42 to 47) seems to be interested in me. I'm confused, and not sure what to do. Advice, please? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2009 - 30 answers

How do you define "success" in relationships? [more inside]
posted by pauldonato on May 27, 2009 - 22 answers

I met this girl, and we were sorta-dating for a couple of weeks, before eventually she decided she wasn't up for dating anyone at the moment and we had the "just friends" talk. I'm fine with that, but would like AMF's advice on best practices for making her have second thoughts. This is less of a bad idea than it might seem, I promise. [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo on May 26, 2009 - 52 answers

Succeeding on the dating scene - where does a woman get advice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 22, 2009 - 12 answers

How to have an open heart and mind following disappointment? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on May 2, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm in my mid 20's, and I haven't dated since high school. How do I do this right? (uh, NSFW) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Should I try to date him or is it already too messy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 21, 2009 - 25 answers

We're trying to get back together, but she has trust issues. How to overcome these? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 16, 2009 - 11 answers

I've been single for the last three years and my previous relationships have been few, brief and generally awful. I want to change this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 13, 2009 - 4 answers

So the first wedding of my mid-20's is coming up and it seems as though I'm able to bring a date. Should I definitely pursue a date? I have someone in mind but I'm afraid I have no idea how fun this wedding will even be. How should I go about this? This is new territory for me. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Apr 12, 2009 - 15 answers

I think she likes me. I think I like her. Do I marry her? Context: Arranged marriage [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 8, 2009 - 23 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? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 1, 2009 - 42 answers

I'm a man in his 30s, with generally attractive qualities. I'm kind of in a dating rut right now though and am looking to make a meaningful change, though I'm not exactly sure where. I was wondering if you have taken any useful workshops for singles about dating/relationships? What was your experience of them? What would you recommend or not?
posted by blueyellow on Mar 26, 2009 - 10 answers

How to not come across as too kinky in new relationships despite being a little bit kinky. [more inside]
posted by aTrumpetandaDream on Mar 24, 2009 - 26 answers

How can I learn to be more manipulative? [more inside]
posted by mercredi on Mar 16, 2009 - 55 answers

How can I learn to express romantic feelings in a grown-up way? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 11, 2009 - 20 answers