I accepted a date from a much younger guy and am now having second thoughts. Help me navigate this situation, which is quickly becoming really weird for me. [more inside]
posted by SkylitDrawl on May 31, 2009 - 36 answers

Me to my FWB: "How do you feel about a long-term relationship?" Her: "Sometimes I think, 'Not in a million years...' [more inside]
posted by thelettere on Apr 5, 2009 - 24 answers

We were friends-more than friends-back to friends (his call, not mine). Externally I have handled it well, I think. Internally, I am splitting - either limerant or indifferent. Oh, his mom has cancer too... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2009 - 11 answers

Should I ask my "friend" if she wants to have casual sex with me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2008 - 28 answers

So, I'm 21 years old and trying to figure out the appropriate way to treat sexual relationships. On the one hand, I want to become more experienced and enjoy my youth. On the other hand, I don't want to be too hedonistic if this might damage future relationships or my ability to trust or be trusted. I would like to try out a few relationships first before seeking something long-term, but I don't want this to hurt my chances for something long-term. Are there any ground rules I need to lay down beforehand? Am I expecting to have my cake and eat it too? [more inside]
posted by whitedoor on Jun 14, 2008 - 26 answers