Should I date someone I'm not attracted to if the other option is never dating? I'm a girl. I went on a date with a boy I met on the internet, and it was pathetic. We talked about my mother, his mother, and lesbian movies I've seen. (Was that a bad subject for a first date? I'm inexperienced.) He was using open body language and I was using closed. I didn't realise this at the time. He was totally uninitiative and way too nice and I found that unappealing. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 6, 2010 - 32 answers

What are the origins of "the straight woman with a gay best friend" cliché? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese on Dec 29, 2009 - 16 answers

How do I break the "ice" with others (especially girls) and get closer with them? [more inside]
posted by rintako on Nov 13, 2009 - 19 answers

Would it even be possible to pursue a friendship, or a good idea, for that matter? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 23, 2009 - 31 answers

Where's a good place to meet women like me, in my area, online or in real life? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium on Feb 3, 2009 - 15 answers

As a man, does talking to a woman about your adventures with other women put you on the friends ladder? [more inside]
posted by harwons on Sep 5, 2008 - 66 answers

Why does she get close & then shut me out? What can I do? [more inside]
posted by eems on Jun 26, 2006 - 27 answers