Do I bear-up being alone for the next six months to a year, or...? [more inside]
posted by paulg on Nov 28, 2009 - 42 answers

Is it a bad idea to rent a room to a friend who expressed potential romantic interest once? [more inside]
posted by cheesecake on Nov 17, 2009 - 37 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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'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

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

Not sure what his response could mean, your perspective? [more inside]
posted by mdn31 on Aug 4, 2009 - 21 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

Having difficulties with online dating...help a guy out! Just had one of the most frustrating, disappointing dates ever. I've changed names, but that's it. [more inside]
posted by arkhangel on Jul 9, 2009 - 45 answers

How accurate are the media portrayals of young people engaging in risky sexual behaviors? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jul 8, 2009 - 54 answers

I want to invite a woman (via letter) I like out on a date to see a Shakespearean play later this month. I want it to read somewhat like the general language used in his writings, but also instantly understandable to someone not very familiar with his plays and/or language. If someone could point me to a resource to help out or if you're willing to rewrite it yourself, I'd be very thankful. [more inside]
posted by Jason Land on Jul 5, 2009 - 7 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

What is the appropriate flirty answer to "Do you believe in fate?" [more inside]
posted by Busy Old Fool on Apr 28, 2009 - 55 answers

Would it be OK to ask a guy to maybe have sex with me? [more inside]
posted by oceanview on Mar 20, 2009 - 25 answers

Can this (not even a relationship yet) be saved? [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown on Mar 18, 2009 - 19 answers

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

Unemployed and dating... Advice! [more inside]
posted by IAmBroom on Mar 16, 2009 - 36 answers

Are there dating websites out there (other than OkCupid - the only one that seems to work) that allow one to search for people without declaring which gender you're searching for? [more inside]
posted by salem on Mar 15, 2009 - 5 answers

I am a 28 yr old female who technically has never had a date--least of all a romantic relationship. Perhaps a few others can attest to the same situation, but I've been feeling over the past couple of years that the real reason is due to my physical disability. My condition causes me to use an electric wheelchair. Personally, I regard myself as highly attractive: nice figure, beautiful hair and face yet men rarely approach me both in person or on the two online dating sites I've tried. I have various theories on why this is so, but I'd love to hear from the male point of view. Putting my feelings aside, what really gives?
posted by arizona80 on Mar 7, 2009 - 36 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. [more inside]
posted by phonebia on Feb 9, 2009 - 30 answers

Horrors-of-Dating-Filter: Defining the relationship: How soon is too soon? And what about early-relationship-stage gifts for birthday and Valentines? [more inside]
posted by adjockey on Jan 21, 2009 - 29 answers

So, I'm a junior in high school. Recently came out. Pretty much moved on from all the drama associated with that act, and now I'm looking for a relationship. Problem is: I can't for the life of me figure out how to meet and get to know my fellow homos. [more inside]
posted by Gotham on Dec 22, 2008 - 29 answers

Help me not work myself into a tizzy about a potential social faux pas. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Dec 7, 2008 - 33 answers

Have you used Chemistry.Com? eHarmony? Match? Etc.? [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Sep 20, 2007 - 48 answers

I wish to woo. I want to woo. Will you waft to me wooing words of wisdom? [more inside]
posted by loiseau on Jan 16, 2007 - 37 answers

ExGirlFriend filter: My girlfriend from High School has been talking to my sister lately it seems, and now she asked my sister for my phone number so she can give me a call, because she has something "she needs to talk to me about." [more inside]
posted by bigmusic on Aug 22, 2005 - 32 answers