What do you tell your mutual friends about your acrimonious breakup? [more inside]
posted on Jul 10, 2008 - 31 answers

What are some activities to do with an injured friend who needs to get out of the house? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 8 answers

My friend from childhood - who I haven't really kept up with much even though we live in the same neighborhood - woke up one morning to discover his wife of less than 3 years was unconscious. She is in a coma and it's not clear if she'll ever wake up. They have one kid. How do I offer my support? [more inside]
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 20 answers

How to handle a very "different" and overly dramatic friend? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2008 - 15 answers

This question is for my friend. He's looking to buy a more fuel efficient car (he gets 10-12 mpg from his Suburban—wants more like 20-25). He is looking at Volvo cars, specifically the 2000-2002 S60's, S70's, and C70's. Evidently the convertible models from the early 2000's weren't that safe. Looking to spend $11 grand or less. What information do you have about these Volvo models? What should he look out for? Are their similar convertibles to the C70 with similar MPG and better safety/maintenance records?
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the best paid dating website with ACTUAL results? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 25 answers

Relationship filter: My best friend, who was my first boyfriend, is dating a woman who doesn't like me, and the antipathy is mutual. From weekly phone calls, we now talk less than once a month. Should I keep pushing to keep the friendship, or stop trying to stay friends? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2008 - 29 answers

Friends are canceling a long-awaited vacation because one of them is ill again. She's been sick, on and off, for several years and both were looking forward to a respite in Hawaii, where until 2005 they traveled 2x a year. What can I do to show my love and support? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 11 answers

How can I help my long-time friend get over these addictions and be more sociable? [more inside]
posted on Apr 14, 2008 - 24 answers

Unique gift ideas for surprise birthday/care package for female friend in the UK for under $50 (not including shipping)? [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 3 answers

Moving on from a first love - at 26 years old. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 11 answers

Imaginary friends - my daughter has a "bad monkey" she's recently developed. Now the monkey appears in her nightmares, causing "terror dreams" where she looks awake but clearly isn't. [mi] [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 18 answers

What's a good gift for a friend I don't know that well but is doing me a huge favor by acting as my guarantor for a student visa? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 8 answers

I did what I was asking about in this question , and now I've lost one of my friends. [more inside]
posted on Feb 20, 2008 - 59 answers

I've been lying about parts of my life to my close friends. I want to come clean, but I'm scared. [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 44 answers

How do I tell my (girl) friend about my girlfriend? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2008 - 17 answers

Want to be friends, but not be seen as too close at work. How do I tell her? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm worried that my male friend might be in some sort of abusive relationship. He's my best friend and seems to have been in a "spend all time with new GF and not call or visit friends" mode for 3 months, and we are all far past the teenage years. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 16 answers

My high school bully Facebook-friended me. Do I accept? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 65 answers

My best friend has a host of medical complaints (cystitis, a recent herniated disc, upcoming spinal surgery) and I don't know how to help her.What did you need from your friends? Was there a book or movie that helped you feel less alone/less afraid? [more inside]
posted on Dec 30, 2007 - 15 answers

My best friend and I are sake (rice wine) lovers. Not lovers, because he's a guy. And ugly. But he's a great guy and I'd like to buy him some top quality traditional sake and a set of cups and bottle. [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 10 answers

I really like this girl, but I'm not sure if she likes me. Should I play it cool or forge full speed ahead? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 45 answers

What can I do for a friend who may soon have to leave grad school? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 7 answers

wit whim and whimsy filter: over the last 9-ish years or so... i have established a tradition of bringing a bag of maltesers http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maltesers to my darling friend every time we go to the movies. no idea how it started... but it's a tradition. now she has cancer. it's terminal. it's pancreatic. and she can't have maltesers any more. [more inside]
posted on Nov 10, 2007 - 22 answers

I believe my friend is gay and in denial. I'm openly gay. How can I keep his cognitive dissonance from causing him to drop me? [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 42 answers

How do I politely and kindly dissuade a dear friend from trying to get me involved in various MLM schemes without offending her or hurting her feelings? [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2007 - 24 answers

As the title says, how do you find a new best friend? [more inside]
posted on Nov 4, 2007 - 13 answers

A longtime friend with whom I'd been in near-daily contact (via phone calls, emails, online chats - she's out of state) for ages now has suddenly become incredibly scarce. Nowadays we talk maybe once every week or so, and then only for an hour or so at most. I don't know what to do or say without being clingy, and given that she MAY also be clinically depressed, I'm afraid of saying anything that'll make things worse for her. [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 15 answers

Friend re-designed my webpage, and it's bad. [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 12 answers

Asking for a friend: Facebook - is it possible to block friends (ie., not see their contributions) without them knowing about it? [more inside]
posted on Aug 30, 2007 - 33 answers

Dueling birthday parties: boyfriend and best friend, both on Wednesday night. Help me decide what to do! [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 37 answers

A friend has a next door neighbor who he really connected with when they first met - just a chance meeting when they were both outside. The problem is the next time they'll meet is uncertain. Help me plot MetaFilter... [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2007 - 21 answers

I have a (self-described) Republican, Bush-loving friend whom I've known for about 13 years now, who's willingly signed up for the Marines and wants to be stationed in Iraq. He leaves for basic training next weekend. [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 45 answers

How to uncrush with grace? What would you do now? [more inside]
posted on Aug 1, 2007 - 26 answers

My friend's mother was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer yesterday. I'm feeling helpless and frustrated--what can I do besides send flowers? Anything? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2007 - 23 answers

I (male) have a friend (female) who I'm really attracted to. After being vague I've cleared the air about it all and she's not looking for more. We really value the friendship so I'm not going anywhere and neither is she. Any suggestions for when I have the overwhelming urge to just kiss her? [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2007 - 27 answers

How do I tell my friend that I...adore her? [more inside]
posted on May 14, 2007 - 23 answers

Should I 'lease' my truck to my friend? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2007 - 14 answers

How do I help a young couple who have recently (within the past 10 days) suffered the trauma of a miscarriage? Baby was due in just over a month. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2007 - 23 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? [more inside]
posted on Feb 11, 2007 - 24 answers

Anti-holiday ideas for Superbowl weekend and Valentine's Day? The V-day ideas can be for just-broken-up individuals, best friends, anything non-loverish or for people who simply want to forgo the dozen reds and box of chocolates (unless they're very, very different chocolates) for something less tradish. [more inside]
posted on Jan 24, 2007 - 22 answers

EtiquetteFilter: Need help on deciding about a gift for a friend I'm meeting in-real-life for the first time. [more inside]
posted on Oct 28, 2006 - 16 answers

What do I do about an old friend who wants to get back together with his old girlfriend, who I am now pursuing? They broke up a long time ago. [more inside]
posted on Oct 26, 2006 - 30 answers

My friend's father just died after a very short battle with cancer. My friend's sometimes a little unstable. What can I do? [more inside]
posted on Sep 4, 2006 - 15 answers

Friend needs job/place to live badly...bad string of luck...suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 6 answers

RelationshipFilter (sorry!): I've become entangled in a complex 'relationship', and I'm not sure what to do... [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 57 answers

Question about getting this girl's number and possible creepiness factor. [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2006 - 39 answers

How can I get friends and strangers to have a meaningful, intelligent conversation about something deeper than music or cars? Specifically what are some good thought provoking questions or topics to bring up that the average person could discuss? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2006 - 20 answers

Should I (male) stay friends with someone (female) who I love uncontrollably when there is no reciprocation? Messy story and a lot [more inside]
posted on May 15, 2006 - 42 answers

Help me get my recently-evicted friend off my couch and back on his feet. [more inside]
posted on Mar 8, 2006 - 13 answers