My dad has not been in a relationship since his split from my mom 19 years ago. He's turning 60 next year and I want him to finally be able to find someone to grow old with. He lives a few Provinces away - how do I broach this with him.
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posted by Danithegirl
on Aug 28, 2012 -
29 answers
(re)met the daughter of a family friend last weekend at a wedding. We hadn't seen each other since we were 6 or 7 and she is two years younger than I am. The challenge--spent three hours together, live 600 miles apart, and I can't stop thinking about her. A few more details, but the question is "How can I see if this has potential to go somewhere?"
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 23, 2012 -
13 answers
I started having feelings for my good friend and mustered up the courage to tell him, but he says he doesn't feel the same way, yet still wants to remain close friends. I'm not happy with that. How do I get out of the friend zone? Or should I just get over it?
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posted by impactsmoothie
on Aug 13, 2012 -
31 answers
How can I stop thinking about a girl I like, who's too young for me to say anything to, at least enough for me to focus on my work? (Snowflakey details inside.)
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 11, 2012 -
37 answers
I saw Lyle Lovett last night (he puts on a great show!) and would like to learn to play one of the songs in his set. The song is Understand You, and I need piano sheet music, with lyrics. The closest my googling gets me is
guitar chords, but I don't know what to do with them. The original songwriter appears to be Eric Taylor.
posted by postel's law
on Aug 5, 2012 -
2 answers
If I had only known how awesome you are I would have never moved in with you...
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posted by bzzt
on Aug 5, 2012 -
61 answers
Looking for suggestions for readings that I can give at my sister's wedding. Specific requirements inside.
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posted by Scientist
on Aug 1, 2012 -
13 answers
There was an article/NPR story from a couple years ago that described findings that we incorporate ALL things we take in into our bodies.
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posted by ilikecookies
on Jul 17, 2012 -
6 answers
I recently met online a former high school boyfriend from 25 years ago. We've seen each other briefly at reunions, but now we are both single and he is over the moon with me before we've even had a chance to meet in person again, which will happen tomorrow. I am confused and overwhelmed by his interest in me, how do I proceed?
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posted by waving
on Jul 17, 2012 -
15 answers
Help me see clearly and avoid any mis steps; We finally went on our first date (lasted 9 hours) and had plans for a second. I thought for sure he liked me but he ended up canceling the date and hasn't messaged me since. I want to reach out but am sitting on my hands because I don't want to appear needy. Should I reach out or let it be? (More details inside)
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posted by soooo
on Jul 11, 2012 -
45 answers
Why am I not in love with my girlfriend? I'm 25. She's 28. We're 7 months in and things are fine, but sometimes I wonder if things should be better. Am I over thinking things? Is more time going to change anything? Answers based off a guy's similar experience would be awesome, but all advice is appreciated.
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posted by yeahyeahyeah
on Jun 8, 2012 -
61 answers
I move across the country for my boyfriend tomorrow, and I am not feeling very relaxed about it.
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posted by queens86
on May 31, 2012 -
38 answers
My wife of 14 years never tells me she loves me. She never initiates sex. She never holds my hand, kisses or casually touches me. No pillow talk. No thoughtful little gifts. I do all of these things for her as often as I can.
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posted by anonymous
on May 22, 2012 -
43 answers
My girlfriend told me that she has a crush on another guy. Not really sure how to deal with this revelation.
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posted by anonymous
on May 22, 2012 -
34 answers
Tell me your experiences getting over fear or discomfort with dogs. My wonderful brother, bless him, loves me, but fears dogs. But now I'm getting a second one (German Shepherd puppy), the breed of his nightmares, and he is struggling. He's told me himself he wants to get over it, and I'm sure exposure and puppies will help, but I'd love to hear your own experiences and anecdotes getting past this.
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posted by Elfasi
on May 3, 2012 -
27 answers
I'm falling in love with my boyfriend, but he doesn't think he'll fall in love with me. Should I end it?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 29, 2012 -
58 answers
Husband's mental health problems led him to compulsively spend over £27,000 (about $44,000) while I supported both of us for three years. I know he'll work hard on therapy, but I don't know if I should divorce him. Should I try and forgive? [warning, long!]
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posted by TriparteGoddess
on Apr 29, 2012 -
62 answers
I keep picking women who don't give as much as I feel I give and so I always end up feeling used. And because I keep picking them (even though the last one should've been enough to warn me off of the next one), I also end up feeling stupid too. Meanwhile, I've had women who've given to me the way I've given to those others, but I never seem to end up with them, even though they are exactly what I say I've wanted. How can I keep the good one and stop picking the bad ones? What is my problem?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 26, 2012 -
15 answers
MeFites! Can a relationship work between a hyper-intellectual and a simpler, more down-to-earth type? (special snowflake details inside..)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2012 -
69 answers
Should I work harder for my relationship or is it beyond saving at this point? I don't know if I'm sacrificing too much for something that will never work.
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posted by lleguana
on Apr 22, 2012 -
49 answers
Do healthy, happy couples ever have periods where one or the other feels the ennui of "I love you, but I'm not
in love with you?" If so, how do they resolve it? How do they decide if it's worth resolving?
posted by Caligula's Idiot Cousin
on Apr 10, 2012 -
12 answers
I'd love to get some advice on my relationship. It's complicated and I'm starting to think about ending it, despite being pretty heavily invested. This is a "do I stay or do I go?" question or a "too good to leave but too bad to stay" question. But it's complicated so be prepared to read on.
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posted by runflats
on Apr 6, 2012 -
50 answers
Why do we want ppl the more they don't want us and how can I start talking myself out of really bad ideas? (e.g. - once I get an idea *usually bad* in my head to do something, I rationalize to the hilt why I should follow through and always end up doing it) Help me find balance! ....
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posted by soooo
on Apr 5, 2012 -
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