My fiancee is lying fairly often about trivial, frivolous things. Should I be concerned, or am I just hopelessly insecure? (special snowflake inside)
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2012 -
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I am having a benign fibroadenoma removed from my breast. What can I expect during and after the surgery?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2012 -
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I got moved to a new department at work-- only to find out I'm working harder and with less of a break for the same pay. I feel I'm getting punished for being a good worker. How do I civilly and professionally tell my boss this without being canned?
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posted by anonymous
on May 18, 2012 -
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I like him, I am pretty sure he likes me, yay! Complications: we essentially work together, and he theoretically has a girlfriend. Tips/suggestions needed for navigating this situation with maturity, honesty, and a minimum of hurt feelings. Stories and anecdotes about similar situations--with good outcomes or otherwise--VERY welcome.
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posted by anonymous
on May 7, 2012 -
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Doubts after a breakup: hit me with that frying pan one more time and I might actually get it.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 16, 2012 -
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FirstDateFilter, Tokyo Edition: I've been out of the dating game for some time and am looking for some creative afternoon date ideas in Tokyo. (I could also use any general first-date wisdom to help me regain a little bit of my dating confidence.)
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 27, 2012 -
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Do you think it's creepy when you find out someone has Googled you? Semi-related to previous questions about Googling dates, but my date isn't the Googler.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 8, 2012 -
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I'm involved in a new relationship with a guy that I like. He's what I would describe as very self-contained. Quiet, comes off as pretty shy, and requires a bit of effort to get to know. Things have recently started to get physical, but I'm finding myself frustrated because I have no idea how to read this guy's signals and moving things forward is up to me. What does complete silence mean?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 18, 2012 -
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I’m in my late 20s and still wrapped up in self-indulgent “what should I do with my life” questions that I can’t seem to resolve. Sorry for a rambling question - please help.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2011 -
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I'm considering therapy for the first time. How to clearly express what I want to work through there, and what to expect? Snowflake details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 24, 2011 -
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My father died in February and I have an inheritance coming, probably around the end of the year, but at this moment that isn't soon enough to keep the wolves from the door. It seems silly that I know I have this mid-five-figures amount coming, and may become homeless before I get it. Does anyone have any ideas about how I can get some breathing room? For instance, is it possible to get a short-term loan using the inheritance as collateral? Any other creative ideas?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 10, 2011 -
21 answers
How do I plan & embark on a RTW trip as an HIV+ man?
I'm about to turn 25 and thanks to healthcare legislation I've been given a small window of time to travel unencumbered by the fear of loosing health insurance.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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University student unsure of whether or not I should spend an extra semester in school or work full-time to save up for my future in the music industry and life in a new city.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 31, 2011 -
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I already had employment lined up for after graduation, but I just discovered that I won't in fact be graduating this spring. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2011 -
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Roofer wants to come back and request double the amount already paid on a signed contract, and are threatening a lien on the house, what can we do?
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2011 -
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There's a misleading political billboard up in my small Massachusetts town, implying photo ID is required for voting. This is not true. I'm hopping mad & trying to figure out what would be an appropriate response to this situation. (More info & a photo link below.)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 9, 2011 -
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I have this bracelet with diamonds that was inherited to me. Can you tell me circa when was it made?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 5, 2011 -
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I am considering filing with my university's office of disability services as a disabled student. Should I? But of course, there are complications.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 22, 2011 -
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My husband just finished taking the Tennessee bar exam and just found out that they changed the way they grade it - and it's in opposition to his test taking strategy. Help us down off the ledge!
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 24, 2011 -
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How far to go for semi-estranged relative in big legal trouble due to their own foolishness? Anonymous because I need some plausible deniability. More inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 17, 2011 -
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Are there any contests, websites, or similar things out there where I can submit a radio drama (audio dramatic monologue) that I created, and possibly share it with others?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2011 -
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My elderly 84 year old mother-in-law did not get my husband or I a Christmas present this year. She did get the only other person she has contact with, a lady that comes in once a week to clean for her, a Christmas present this week. Last year she did not get her son (my husband) a present (she asked him what he wanted and he told her to take care of herself would be gift enough) but she did get me one. Please understand it is not getting a gift that has crushed me, but "it's the thought that counts" is what is painful to me. I do everything for her - pay bills, laundry, fill weekly medicine box, take her to doctor appointments, do grocery shopping, pick-up medicine, help with her bath, I even take her dog to the vet. When I went down this Christmas morning and gave her a Christmas gift she said "Why did you do this?" and of course I said because it is Christmas (my husband and I have been married for 15 years and the tradition has always been the same!). She did not say a word about a gift for us. My husband apologized for her when I told him, but how can I put this in perspective and not take it personal? (Why did she get her cleaning lady a gift?)
posted by anonymous
on Dec 25, 2010 -
30 answers
I would like to pitch woo to (at?) the boyfriend this holiday season. And I would love your suggestions.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 6, 2010 -
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What type of condom is best for sex between a virgin male and a virgin female with and intact hymen? Would textures help or hurt?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 12, 2010 -
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How to really get over a stupid text break up closure with a Flake? Still Mentally trapped and connected with this person because of that text. Help.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 6, 2010 -
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Want to start school and get our life on track, but how? I've made some mistakes in college by not showing up an entire semester so my GPA is 1.05, even the lower university's here in TN like austin peay won't take me because my grades suck. I live a hour away from the two community colleges in my area. I also have to figure out how I'm going to give my family a place to live, I lost my job in missouri and moved down to TN with my mom.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 26, 2010 -
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Should I divulge to my boss my mentor/coworker’s complete lack of work ethic? (academic lab situation)
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2010 -
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Should I buy a condo overseas or live in the one my company provides? Special snowflake details within!
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 14, 2010 -
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I'm going back to school. But I keep have this weird feeling that I don't know what I'm doing, even though I've got it all planned out, but my thinking keeps getting sloppy and jumping. Please help me figure out how to organize my next steps.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2010 -
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Now that I'm about to graduate in 6 months,where should I move to in the Southwestern U.S. and how might I find an IT job there?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2010 -
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I need suggestions as to how to make an emergency $80 by the end of today. I have nothing of real value to sell or pawn, I am ineligible to sell plasma, and my friends are all unable to help me at this time. I am in Dallas and I am pretty scared.
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 9, 2010 -
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My boyfriend said today while talking about some bad experiences about his ex girlfriends that he wrongly used to look for the wrong type of girl based more in their physical attractiveness. I feel hurt and resentful as obviously his comment implies I am not physically as attractive then, as he is with me . He's very handsome and quite often look /glances other girls when we are together.
Should I said to him that I want to be with someone who thinks I am the most beautiful woman in the world and he also should stop looking other girls? That sounds pretty insecure and for sure it will push him away. But then how to deal with these feelings? I don't know what to say or how to react when I next talk to him, as I my ego is hurt and I feel very upset. please some advice. thanks.
posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2010 -
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Last night my student caused a catastrophic high speed centrifuge failure while alone in the lab. What do I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 25, 2010 -
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How to work with a divorced parents dating situation where you love the guy one-on-one, but his relationship with his daughter is another, entirely more problematic issue?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2010 -
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