My girlfriend is about to start a series of medical-related procedures as part of her gender transition (M2F). What can I, as a cis(ish) woman, do to be a good support to her?
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posted by divabat
on Apr 10, 2013 -
4 answers
Asking for a dear Australian friend, "Ariane" who feels she has nowhere else to turn. Any and all advice gratefully received.
"My son Henry is 19 years old and has Aspergers. He has a little brother George who is 12 and a sister Lily who is 2 1/2. We all live at home with my partner (who is the biological father of Lily).
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posted by taff
on Mar 18, 2013 -
16 answers
My SO has depression, and he's about to start taking medication for it. Seeing him depressed makes me upset, and sometimes I show this in front of him, which makes him feel worse. How can I deal with this better, and how can I help him deal with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 26, 2013 -
7 answers
Did you have expectations for a potential partner, then find someone, and they didn't fit them - and it worked out?
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posted by Ashlyth
on Dec 6, 2012 -
18 answers
How do you learn to communicate with your partner when your communication styles don't match?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 10, 2012 -
22 answers
When does "I love you" mean something? And is there a way to say "OMGZ I'M HAVING SUPERSTRONG LIMERENT FEELINGS TOWARDS YOU" without sounding quite that weird?
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posted by f3l1x
on Nov 6, 2012 -
33 answers
Personal experiences where your partner was initially not very sexually adventurous, but now is?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 3, 2012 -
46 answers
I'm looking for tips and coping strategies and insight for living with a food addict. My domestic partner is now a diabetic and gets pancreatitis because of his overeating. I want ideas for how to lessen the impact on the household and to avoid obsessing about the situation.
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posted by Jane the Brown
on Sep 30, 2012 -
31 answers
I've started to date again after the end of an eight year relationship. The good news is I've met an amazing woman and we're starting to develop a more serious relationship. The part I (male) need help with is that it turns out she was physically, sexually, mentally, and emotionally abused in several previous relationships over the course of about 15 years. How do I support her as a new relationship partner? Can you recommend any good resources for me to read?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 1, 2012 -
11 answers
Is my depressed partner about to get fired? Can I help him improve work habits or fix the depression so as not be fired? And how can I cope with my worries about this (and consequently, our financial future) -and in particular, bring them up to him- without blaming him for his job uncertainty, implying that he's bad at his job, or increasing his depression?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2012 -
22 answers
I've determined that I need to get out of my current live-in romantic relationship. How do I stick to my guns and break up?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 22, 2012 -
28 answers
[family support question] my partner's mom is sick. multiple autoimmune conditions, potentially cancer now. how can i best support my partner (on multiple levels)?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 27, 2012 -
6 answers
Why do I experience joint pain and insomnia when I share a bed with my girlfriend and sleep perfectly when I have the bed to myself? How can we sleep peacefully together again?
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posted by goalie_dave
on Oct 10, 2011 -
12 answers
My girlfriend wants to buy a house for us to live in – what are my roles and responsibilities as the 'tenant' of a 'landlord' who is also my partner?
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posted by UltraFleece
on Oct 9, 2011 -
19 answers
Please help me figure out the logical way to divide subletting revenues with my partner.
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posted by Paris Elk
on Jun 7, 2011 -
9 answers
My mother refuses to meet my fiance. I welcome any advice on how to deal with this, and would especially like to hear from people who have similar personal experiences.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 6, 2011 -
76 answers
My boyfriend is putting weight on. It doesn't bother me, but it bothers him. How can I help him change his habits without damaging his self-esteem?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 23, 2010 -
19 answers
I run a very small professional services firm. The firm has had a great first couple years and has built up a solid client base and some decent cash reserves. I have long been considering bringing on my first partner to expand the kinds of services we can offer to our clients. Now that I have found the ideal candidate, I find myself struggling with the details around how to structure the partnership. Any recommended books or other resources to help guide a very small growing firm?
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posted by jlowen
on Nov 2, 2010 -
7 answers
How can you be a good partner when you have a debilitating chronic illness? Is it even possible?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 7, 2010 -
16 answers
My partner has a hobby/interest that is important to him--similar to music or art, it's something that he occasionally shares the labors of his love with the public. The problem? I'm not crazy about these particular creative fruits. Am I just being too snobby?
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posted by leemleem
on Jun 9, 2010 -
23 answers
What advice can you give me about finding a business partner? I seem to be faced with two issues. The first is finding someone who is interested in the business I'm trying to start and who compliments my skills. But more importantly, how do I decide if they're trustworthy, reliable, and we share the same objectives and can work well together?
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posted by 14580
on Apr 16, 2010 -
3 answers
I want to make little machines that do cool things. I've been daydreaming and doing moderate "research" for years and years. How do I make this into reality?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Mar 13, 2010 -
8 answers
NYC domestic partner filter - Do I need to change my non-driver ID to reflect my address, before we file for a partnership?
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posted by roomthreeseventeen
on Feb 6, 2010 -
7 answers
2010 is the year of My Happy Wife. Oh Wives, Girlfriends and other partners, help me find things - large and small - I can do with/for her, and give her, that will help make this her best year ever.
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posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on Jan 5, 2010 -
41 answers
How bad a faux pas would it be to move
out of a (multi-person) shared house with a new but lovely boyfriend, and into my best friend's house instead?
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posted by Elysum
on Oct 23, 2008 -
28 answers
Depression has knocked my passion (for everything) out. Gwargh. What do I do while I get therapy sorted?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 21, 2008 -
13 answers
When you moved to live with your partner, or your partner moved to live with you, what helped set the groundwork for a lasting, strong and wonderful relationship? What missteps would you try and avoid?
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posted by lalochezia
on Jul 12, 2008 -
31 answers
