[FearFilter]: 15 years ago I experienced an imminent death/serious injury moment that turned out ok. However, I still feel physical chills and tingly feelings even thinking about it. Am I the only one or is this common? Thoughts and stories appreciated. The science is a huge bonus. [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 on Sep 28, 2009 - 19 answers

Please help me to constructively frame and endure a "let's discuss your past relationships" conversation with my SO. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 17, 2009 - 45 answers

How much leeway should I give a photographer who has already missed his OWN deadlines three times now? [more inside]
posted by brandoniain on Sep 4, 2008 - 13 answers

How do I let go of the past? [more inside]
posted by prefpara on Aug 16, 2008 - 23 answers

Background info: I've been dating my girlfriend for almost 2years and we both love each other very much. However, every once in awhile she will get depressed because of her troubled past. She is my first girlfriend, while she's had a few bad partners who I would punch in the face if I ever saw them. Just to name a few, she was physically abused by one, had a "friends with benefits" she is extremely disgusted/ashamed about. Every once in awhile her past will come back and cause her a lot of suffering. I've been very patient, respectful, loving and understanding to her throughout our entire relationship. However, I feel helpless to help her overcome her past. I've suggested counseling but she thinks it won't really help. Has anyone gone through something similar? I want to help her but I don't know how? Do I just continue doing what I am doing? Thank you in advance
posted by HBomb on Jul 17, 2008 - 24 answers

How to acknowledge my situation, without acting as though I'm apologizing for my past? [more inside]
posted by mrgreyisyelling on Mar 21, 2008 - 21 answers

What is it called when you can't imagine the past or the future? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand on Jan 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Help me find a specific type of time travel novel. [more inside]
posted by OpinioNate on Dec 10, 2007 - 20 answers

What kinds of high-technology things exist now but will only come to light 50 or 100 years from now? Speculative, but asking for concrete answers. [more inside]
posted by exlotuseater on Nov 30, 2007 - 41 answers

I am working on trying to get my romantic life in order, but I seem to get tripped on one issue - how do I handle the "gaps in my resume"? [more inside]
posted by Deep Dish on Nov 13, 2006 - 29 answers

What do you do with your collection of old letters from ex-significant others? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 24, 2005 - 35 answers

Looking for Halloween-themed, pre-teen ghost mystery from the 80s. [more inside]
posted by bkdelong on Oct 23, 2005 - 4 answers

Magazine Filter: How does one get past issues of magazines without going through the publisher? I'm looking for the April 2004 issue of Esquire Magazine. The publisher takes 2-3 weeks to ship past issues... is there a better/faster way I'm missing?
posted by Lizc on Nov 10, 2004 - 10 answers

Will future politicians have to explain their Web past [MI]? [more inside]
posted by Masi on Aug 11, 2004 - 5 answers