Can you rekindle feelings for an ex by acting like you love them? [more inside]
posted by whitelily on Dec 25, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I figure this out? Am I suffering from "the grass is greener" syndrome or do I truly love my girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by kleenkat on Dec 22, 2009 - 24 answers

Please share your favorite poems/quotations about man's love for dog(s).
posted by corn_bread on Dec 19, 2009 - 23 answers

My partner of 8 years is thinking of leaving me. He gave notice on our apt without telling me. I'm dying inside. I don't know what to do. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2009 - 61 answers

How can I resist the temptation to despair as I get older and still find myself unable to break consistent patterns of frustration in my work and personal life? (long) [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2009 - 14 answers

You're dating someone. Something just doesn't feel right in your gut. You feel uneasy. What could be all the possible reasons for that feeling? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Dec 11, 2009 - 33 answers

I'm extremely infatuated with my boyfriend of 1 year, to the point where it's getting a little annoying. Advice? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2009 - 20 answers

I think I may have to leave the man I have made many sacrifices for, because he is an alcoholic. But I don't have the guts to do that, because it would kill all the faith I have in humanity, and because I love him, and care for him, so very much. He refuses to get help because he doesn't think he needs it. Am I being stupid if I decide to stay in this relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2009 - 60 answers

Broken heart / long story filter. My best friend and my love interest got together, though they both knew of my feelings. My friend wants my forgiveness, but I'm still pissed. She was my confidante and I trusted her. Now I don't think I can trust her again, and I have fantasies about her getting her heart broken. How can I move on from this? Should I let them back in my life? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2009 - 30 answers

It hurts to stay and it is too hard to leave... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2009 - 64 answers

We're in love! That's great! She bought a house yesterday with zero input from me whatsoever! That's crappy! What does it mean, and what do I do now? [more inside]
posted by xbonesgt on Dec 1, 2009 - 57 answers

HeartbreakFilter: Help me come to terms with the end of my relationship and quit being in denial. [more inside]
posted by mesha steele on Dec 1, 2009 - 23 answers

How do I tell my friend the truth in a way that she can hear it, then take what she can from it and do what feels right to her? [more inside]
posted by Hydrofiend on Nov 29, 2009 - 29 answers

So, this dude has been sending me extremely mixed and just plain weird signals for awhile. I've decided to get to the bottom of this. Problem: I'm hella awkward. Help me start this conversation, MeFi! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 24, 2009 - 11 answers

i'm absolutely smitten by this girl. i find myself constantly thinking about her. but what are the signs of that she may an interest back? [more inside]
posted by sniperantics on Nov 23, 2009 - 25 answers

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

Have been dating this guy for almost three months, am feeling very serious about him, and he about me. There’s just one thing: he doesn’t laugh. Hardly at all. Almost never. I am trying to figure out if I should move forward with a relationship which is wonderful in pretty much every other way. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 17, 2009 - 30 answers

Looking for cutesy little puns of the kids' valentine variety. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee on Nov 17, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I make it feel like home? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 14, 2009 - 16 answers

I am dating a 24 year old girl, and I am old enough that there is a bit of a cultural divide. She texted me "bla bla bla... i <3 u 2". Ummm... just how significant is that? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 12, 2009 - 56 answers

I said "I love you." She didn't say it back. I'm totally okay with this. No worries, no pressure, she'll say it when she feels it. But here's my question: What do I do between now and then? Do I never say it again? Do I say it, but infrequently? Some other alternative?
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm part of a short-term couple. We both know it will probably end in about six months from now, due to a long-distance move. I feel that there's a multitude of things I can experiment with here, due to the short-term nature of the (non?)relationship. But what are those things? Also: I know that each relationship is different, but what are the general rules of such relationships, anyway? How am I supposed to be in love, without falling in love? What can I do to make the most of the time we have left? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 9, 2009 - 16 answers

Seeking short-term coping mechanisms for being productive in school during a devastating breakup, and for comedy TV I can watch to help me through it. Long story inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 8, 2009 - 32 answers

I seem to remember hearing or reading about an ancient society whose word for love was the same as their word for hate. But searching online I can't find anything like that. What culture/language was this? Or did someone just make up this story?
posted by Josh Coe on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

What epiphanies and thought processes have helped you love yourself? [more inside]
posted by mossicle on Nov 3, 2009 - 34 answers

What is is about love that makes me want to spew poetry? [more inside]
posted by nikkorizz on Nov 1, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm scared of what my personality is coming to be. I recently broke up with my wife that I love but had no passion (kissing) with (2.5 yrs). I feel like I've controlled her a lot, do not want her to express a lot of her own self because I am very meticulous and strategic about my words, how I talk, how I present myself, etc. I think that's the same thing that happened with my ex girlfriend of two years. They love me for who I am, I'm a fun loving guy, good looking, good personality, morals, understanding, extremely caring, etc, but I'm wayyy too much of a presence and seemingly controlling to my loved ones. [more inside]
posted by Vandal on Oct 31, 2009 - 46 answers

How do I break up with someone whom I love and am happy with day-to-day? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 30, 2009 - 28 answers

I feel like my life is over and I'm only 35. I feel completely stagnant and stuck, relationshipwise and jobwise. Do I need to change things or do I need to learn how to deal? Help me figure out how to be a happier person. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 28, 2009 - 34 answers

A friend and I are looking for a certain word... it would be related to loving something so much it makes you go weak. Both of us believe there's a word for this but we can't quite put our finger on it. It could possibly be used in this context: "Chocolate is my _____." [more inside]
posted by simplethings on Oct 27, 2009 - 66 answers

Is this settling? Where are those heartpangs I should be feeling? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser on Oct 22, 2009 - 12 answers

Love is a wonderful thing, how far should one go? [more inside]
posted by sanrio on Oct 21, 2009 - 38 answers

Why have I suddenly started to dream about other women? [more inside]
posted by kleenkat on Oct 21, 2009 - 23 answers

How do you tell the difference between someone who's an extrovert and someone who's romantically interested in you? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 21, 2009 - 23 answers

What can I get as a thank-you gift for my circus directors? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Oct 18, 2009 - 4 answers

My cat is used to getting a lot of attention, but is now left home alone for most of the day. How can I ensure she doesn't feel too lonely? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Oct 13, 2009 - 15 answers

I am in (long-term, abiding) love with more than one woman. I am marrying one, but I need to deal with my feelings for the other. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 12, 2009 - 30 answers

Is it possible to fall out of love overnight? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 10, 2009 - 18 answers

Dont love the new girl I'm seeing........ I dont want to hurt anyone - but dont want to lose her either... Can i fall in love months later? or is it always love or chemistry at first sight? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 9, 2009 - 31 answers

Do I need to know what (or who) he did while we were broken up? Is it wrong to ask? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser on Oct 7, 2009 - 35 answers

I had a dream about an ex-boyfriend last night and I'm wondering if I should do anything about it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 7, 2009 - 22 answers

How can I get over him when I fell for hard for him? Recently my "friend" I have been seeing dumped me. Ok, his name is Alex. We said we would take it as friends and see where it goes since I prefer my relationships to go like that anyway but I need to get over what happened just over the summer. This is going to be LONG, I must warn you. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm a mid-20s British male and I haven't had sex for about three years. Manual Overides are barely taking the edge off these days and the horniess is getting so bad I can't think clearly. Help me get laid. Complications inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 31 answers

How can love and the certainty that you want to marry someone fade away and leave numbness? [more inside]
posted by whitelily on Sep 28, 2009 - 46 answers

To wed or not to wed: that is [sort of] the question. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2009 - 81 answers

I'm looking for stories from folks, especially ladyfolks, who have been on the receiving end of random acts of romance. Tell me, when were you surprised by a romantic act? What was it? What were the circumstances? [more inside]
posted by stuboo on Sep 16, 2009 - 37 answers

I can't seem to ever get to the third date. [more inside]
posted by chrisfromthelc on Sep 11, 2009 - 58 answers

So Something by The Beatles (Harrison not Lennon/McCartney), Layla and Wonderful Tonight both by Clapton in one form or another were all written about Pattie Boyd. Are there other examples of a person being the subject of more than one song by more than one artist? [more inside]
posted by holdkris99 on Sep 11, 2009 - 38 answers

What is the best love song you've ever heard? Not sticky-sweet or sappy, but genuinely romantic. Any genre will do.
posted by jjg on Sep 10, 2009 - 190 answers

How can I be more affectionate? I always worry that any of my attempts at affection come across as clingy, and this probably makes me seem distant. Also: how to let go of my inhibitions, and love hard? I keep worrying about getting hurt, and tell myself that if I don't fall completely in love, then I won't get hurt badly. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 6, 2009 - 10 answers