O wisest MeFites, do you have any ideas about how to foster intimacy in a friendship with someone who is emotionally guarded and shut down?
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posted by strelitzia
on Aug 15, 2012 -
26 answers
I am angry at everyone who tries to be friendly with me because of a repeated thing that has happened to me socially and with my family as well. I really don't want to become bitter and friendless but I either feel like I'm putting on an act or I get angry.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 22, 2012 -
19 answers
{Relationship Filter} So my husband of less than a year looked up an old friend last month. Said friend happens to be married, female and goregous. They hadn't spoken in more than 10 years. They've been e-mailing, and my husband says he has no ulterior motives.
I'm not so sure.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 14, 2011 -
41 answers
Should I talk to my new superior “B” (also my friend who this question is about) about what I’ve found out about her clandestine strategic maneuvering? I’ve done nothing so far, but I’d love to query the hive mind for suggestions.
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posted by lonemantis
on Oct 12, 2010 -
35 answers
How do I work this out? (I am meeting my boyfriend in a few hours and I need an outsiders advice about a recent problem in our relationship)...
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posted by dentro
on Jan 4, 2010 -
76 answers
What happened to my ability to trust in and connect with people? How do I regain it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 30, 2009 -
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I see the world, and
all in it, as something vicious and ready to attack me, and that influences far too much stuff in my life. Help.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 8, 2008 -
30 answers
How do I get past the trust issues brought about from an abrupt, unexplained end to a close friendship of three and a half years?
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posted by WCityMike
on Oct 28, 2007 -
34 answers