Please share your knowledge about the customs of dating, my question being from the point of view of a sexual abuse victim, and of the reactions of men who go on dates with her. [more inside]
posted by Jireel on Feb 1, 2013 - 37 answers

I'm not cut out for modern dating. Please help! [more inside]
posted by whitelily on Oct 7, 2012 - 33 answers

Is this a sign that it's not a good match or am I just afraid of intimacy after my last relationship? [more inside]
posted by abirdinthehand on Jul 17, 2012 - 13 answers

I'd like to hear your thoughts on how one "makes a move" on someone else. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 9, 2012 - 50 answers

How gross is my skin picking to you? Would you date me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 11, 2011 - 47 answers

Given that I know my defence mechanisms are still operating on high after leaving an emotionally abusive relationship, and I keep getting cold feet with anyone who tries to get close to me, and yet still crave small doses of intimacy, how can I ethically conduct myself with people who are/could be interested in me? [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Dec 21, 2010 - 6 answers

What is the best way to help my girlfriend cope with or overcome body image issues that make physical intimacy a bit of a challenge? NSFW details. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 5, 2010 - 24 answers

Is it worth it to date someone under these (non-exclusive) circumstances? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 1, 2008 - 24 answers

I'm freshly sprung on a new cutie. How do I take it slow? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 16, 2007 - 20 answers

Olderwomenwholikeyoubutwon'thavesexwithyoufilter: There it is. 75% of the women I've dated in the last 8 months (and ALL of them have been older than me) have a strange issue, in that we can make out all night to the point of being naked, kissing, touching, but that final step of actively engaging an orgasm seems to be too much for them. So... what the... ? [more inside]
posted by saysthis on May 25, 2006 - 37 answers