Help! Can I salvage this friendship even after experiencing the searing pain of rejection? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 23, 2009 - 13 answers

My dog just attacked a large rodent-like creature, should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by AZNsupermarket on Oct 9, 2009 - 17 answers

NSFW - banged up my male organ...solutions... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2009 - 10 answers

Something funky is going on in my throat area. What could it be, and is it something I should be worried about? [more inside]
posted by alligatorman on Oct 13, 2008 - 5 answers

Is there a common sense guide to symptoms requiring immediate medical attention? [more inside]
posted by waraw on Sep 7, 2008 - 22 answers

Help me respond gracefully to an ouchy text message from a boy I liked. [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Aug 12, 2008 - 33 answers

I fell in love with my best friend, who is a guy. I’m a young bisexual guy. Apparently, he is not. Did the “wrong thing” and told him about how I felt, and was rejected, but things seemed okay afterward. However, I’m still hurting, I’m feeling delusional about it, and sometimes I think that he inadvertently isn’t helping… how do I live with my best friend now? Help me, Metafilter! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 7, 2008 - 25 answers

Would you go crazy if you were living in the boonies and every couple of minutes some dude comes careening around your corner on an ATV or motorcycle revving up slowly and maliciously? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Jul 1, 2008 - 29 answers

In relationships, I'm very, very afraid of the possibility having to break up and hurting the other person. DTMFA threads like this make me want to hide under my bed. I often don't get into relationships or pre-emptively end relationships quickly -- even if things are going great -- if I can imagine a time in the future when things won't work out. The fear makes it hard for me to know myself how I really feel. So my question to you all: can you give me advice -- maybe links to psychological studies or just from your own life experiences-- on how someone can know if a relationship is worth pursuing. Not looking for guarantees of eternal happiness and marriage, just the knowledge that even if things don't work out, I'm pursing the relationship in good faith... and not being an asshole. [more inside]
posted by specialfriend on Mar 18, 2008 - 27 answers

How do I keep my dog active and busy, without her actually being physically active? [more inside]
posted by TheDude on Oct 22, 2007 - 16 answers

My wife had a months-long affair and I've given her another chance. Any suggestions for getting rid of these awful feelings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2007 - 51 answers

Mississippi John Hurt Filter: Need to find the track listing to "King of Blues Vol 4" [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on Jun 1, 2006 - 2 answers