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Category: Romantic Relationships

Advice · Romantic Relationships

Breaking Up With Someone

14/08/201713/03/2018 AshleyLeave a comment

I have the hardest time breaking up with someone. When I was younger, I used to start being a crappy boyfriend just so that they would break up with me and feel like they did it instead of getting dumped. In my 20’s I did a lot of the it’s not you, it’s me stuff… Continue reading Breaking Up With Someone

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Someone Harasses the Person You’re With

31/07/201713/03/2018 AshleyLeave a comment

How do I handle street harassment being directed at a woman I’m with? Do I call the person out or try to avoid more confrontation?

Advice · Romantic Relationships

You Aren’t Into Your Partner’s Hair (or Clothes, or Make-up)

17/07/201713/03/2018 AshleyLeave a comment

I’ve never understood how you’re supposed to handle these situations. Say my girl got her hair done but it looks basic. Do I tell her that even though she’s going to get pissed or do I tell her she looks fly because that’s what she wants to hear?

Advice · Romantic Relationships

Sorting Out First Date Logistics

26/06/201713/03/2018 Ashley2 Comments

How to handle who pays on a first date. I hate when the check comes and it’s awkward. Am I expected to pay because I’m the guy? Does that depend on the girl? Is it who asked the other out? 50/50 because I support feminism? Should she pay? Is it based on who makes more?… Continue reading Sorting Out First Date Logistics

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You Hate Your Boyfriend’s Friends

02/06/201714/03/2018 Ashley1 Comment

Is there a way to not be a jerk when you hate your boyfriend’s friends? My boyfriend is great, but he is friends with some complete degenerates. I don’t really understand it but it has something to do with their history and loyalty because of what they’ve been through together. I’m not like making a… Continue reading You Hate Your Boyfriend’s Friends

Advice · Romantic Relationships

You Hate Your Boyfriend’s Mother

21/04/201714/03/2018 AshleyLeave a comment

I hate my boyfriend’s mom. Okay, maybe not hate, because hate is a strong word, but we do not get along. I think the only thing we have in common is that we both like her son. I feel like my partner should know because I want to be honest with him. At the same… Continue reading You Hate Your Boyfriend’s Mother

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