Am I fair in blaming a snail's-pace relationship on my weak ability to show affection? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 24 answers

I live in DC, and I'm in my late twenties. What I've found, at a time in my life when I'm really looking for something serious - all I can find is ass. [more inside]
posted on Jun 12, 2008 - 21 answers

Don't be desperate. Okay, how? [more inside]
posted on Jun 4, 2008 - 22 answers

I would like to go to the drive in on a date in my Audi. The problem? The persistent beep that happens with the key engaged and the seatbelt unfastened. Help me conquer this inconvenience so I can get lucky in one of the classic American dating pastimes. [more inside]
posted on May 27, 2008 - 18 answers

The type of guy I like to spend time with isn't the type I like to have sex with. What now? Probably NSFW! [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 31 answers

I'm a student in the UK and have decided to take a job in the U.S. starting in the autumn. Is there any hope for me to be in a romantic relationship until then? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 7 answers

Dating a divorced man. Help me rationalize this relationship mess before I gouge my eyeballs out. [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2008 - 76 answers

How do I turn my current best friend into something more? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2008 - 50 answers

Dating for Dummies, Chapter 73: Getting Physical. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 28 answers

My girlfriend and I have religious and cultural differences. How can our relationship work? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 47 answers

I'm freshly sprung on a new cutie. How do I take it slow? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 20 answers

SM question?? (very personal) [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 22 answers

I don't infatuate easily, and am very slow-to-warm-up with regard to romantic interests. What's a gal like me to do in the world of speed dating? [more inside]
posted on Dec 6, 2007 - 8 answers

How can I keep my head on straight as a first time "friend with benefits"? Is this just not for me? Of course there is a LONG story after the jump. Wee, come with me! [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 25 answers

Dealing with annoying, persistent sexual attraction . . . help! [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2007 - 22 answers

If you're an obese man who's been successful in the dating scene, please give me some tips and advice. As always, there's [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 12 answers

Should I break up with my boyfriend? Or 'play the field'? [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2007 - 40 answers

I'm gay, new at dating, and kind of overweight (though not morbidly so -- say ~ 20/22% body fat), though my face doesn't show it. I'm afraid dates will like me, in part based on that deceptive face, then discover my fatness during a moment of intimacy, and be repulsed. Am I being paranoid?
posted on Aug 24, 2007 - 21 answers

MistressFilter: My wife thinks it would be a good idea if I saw another woman to help fulfill my sexual needs. That's loving and supportive of her, but I have one problem... how? [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2007 - 37 answers

Please help me not be the next 40 year old virgin! [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2007 - 31 answers

I have a question to ask of heterosexual women on Metafilter: are you as shallow as I am? Do you find overweight men attractive? [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2007 - 34 answers

My basic question is how to do the “let’s get tested for STDs” talk/request without turning off the other person. General responses are great, and if you have the patience to read about my experience inside, specific advice and suggestions would be really nice. [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 43 answers

Why would a guy stop wanting to have sex with a girl he's been casually dating? A little long...sorry..... [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2007 - 57 answers

How does a shy gal get laid? I had this whole post planned out about how I like this boy, and how wonderful he is, but really, when all is said and done...I just want to screw him. How do I go about this? [more inside]
posted on Jan 3, 2007 - 52 answers

How do I know if a prospective manfriend is the type to, um, pull my hair? [more inside]
posted on Dec 29, 2006 - 43 answers

Young-divorcée-dating-filter. How do you do it without getting hurt? She (24) likes me (32) Her 4-year-old daughter likes me. Her mother and sister like me. But she's not quite single—only separated and dealing with someone who's not a good husband but is apparently a decent father. This one's kind of long. So, naturally, there's [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 23 answers

I'm currently dating a wonderful woman who has cystic fibrosis. I've been making an effort to be as informed as possible about the disease, so I can understand and/or accomodate any special needs that she might have. What do I need to know that I won't learn from the medical websites? Of extra importance is sexuality - are there any implications of the disease in the sexual arena? Thanks!
posted on Aug 14, 2006 - 2 answers

How do I date more than one person at a time? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 23 answers

My roommate had loud sex in the apartment while I had a guy I'd *just* started dating over. Totally rude, or fact of life? Specific details inside. [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2006 - 25 answers

I've never dated a girl before. Where do I start? Oh, and I am one, too... [more inside]
posted on May 31, 2006 - 24 answers

Olderwomenwholikeyoubutwon'thavesexwithyoufilter: There it is. 75% of the women I've dated in the last 8 months (and ALL of them have been older than me) have a strange issue, in that we can make out all night to the point of being naked, kissing, touching, but that final step of actively engaging an orgasm seems to be too much for them. So... what the... ? [more inside]
posted on May 25, 2006 - 37 answers

How long do people date before doing the deed these days?
posted on May 20, 2006 - 32 answers

Cities of Love, Part 2: Tell me where to live in the SF area to find love. Filters: I have a specific plan, and specific critera. Help me hook up and win big prizes! [more inside]
posted on Feb 1, 2006 - 29 answers

When is it time to lie about how many people you've had sex with? [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 69 answers

My girlfriend and I have been dating for a few months now and it’s managed to get pretty serious relatively quickly. We now live together, though not “officially” (she technically lives with her sister) we’ve already established daily routines. I really enjoy being with her and love her dearly. Hands down she is the most complete woman I’ve ever dated and I feel we both compliment each others lives nicely. However there are a few places in our relationship where we struggle and I’m having trouble resolving it. Sex: My libido is higher than hers. I prefer to have sex 5-6 times a week while she doesn’t prefer anything over 3. We’ve tried finding a middle ground (maybe 4) but this often leads to arguments because we both end up feeling under-appreciated. Down Time: After a long day at work, most of all I want to sit and talk with her. Not necessarily about anything. Just to relax. She prefers to sit alone and read a book or a magazine. This often leaves me feeling alone. Lately, I’ve been going to workout and hangout with the fellas as a way to mitigate this issue, but it only helps a little. Romance: While I’ll openly admit that I’m not the most romantic person in the world, I do try. She mentions that our relationship could use a bit more romance but when I do so, it seems as if it goes un-noticed. She’ll appreciate it at the time, but it seems after a day or so, it is simply forgotten about. And finally - The Past: Her theory on the past is whatever happened back then is irrelevant now. I mostly agree, but some things I want to know about simply for curiosity’s sake. This mostly leads to arguments however. With all of that said, I’ve begin to take the frame of mind that all of these concerns since they are not “deal-breakers” I’ll just deal with the best way I know how. I love her and I don’t want this to end but there is the thought in the back of my mind saying “maybe we just aren’t compatible”. Is this thinking rational thinking or am I just being petty. I know a relationship is hard work, but how hard is “too hard”? How do I resolve this?
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 34 answers

Booty call etiquette: I'm flying to Hawaii for two weeks to meet a guy. So now what? (inside text maybe NSFW) [more inside]
posted on Aug 19, 2005 - 32 answers

Do The Rules, Why Men Love Bitches, and He's Not That Into You have any truth to them? There are so many out there now, and they all seem to have the same basic message - I'm wondering if anyone here actually has read them, thinks they are valid, or has other experiences/opinions? I'm especially curious as to what men think. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2005 - 52 answers

I haven't had a date in five years. Advice?
posted on Oct 29, 2004 - 69 answers

What's a "normal" number of previous sexual partners to have had? Or, more to the point, if I can count mine on one hand with some leftover fingers, does it make any sense to be a little freaked out by dating someone who can't put an exact number on his?
posted on Oct 13, 2004 - 47 answers