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How do you tell if someone is genuinely interested or just bored and lonely?
A guy I have been talking to texts me a lot and seems very engaged in conversation but he never actually makes plans to …
41
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What is the difference between emotional intimacy and physical intimacy?
My partner says we have great emotional intimacy but our physical relationship has always been lacking. I feel like both…
6
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How do you keep the conversation going on a first date?
I get so nervous on first dates that my mind goes blank and awkward silences happen. I over-prepare conversation topics …
26
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How do you deal with a partner who shuts down during arguments?
Whenever we have a disagreement my partner completely shuts down, goes silent, and refuses to talk. This drives me crazy…
16
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How do you manage the fear of losing people you love?
I have an intense fear of losing the people I love. I worry constantly about their safety, their health, and their morta…
13
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How do you flirt without making it awkward or obvious?
I am terrible at flirting. Either I am too subtle and the person has no idea I am interested or I overdo it and make thi…
41
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How do you support your own mental health during a major life transition?
I am going through a major life change, a job loss, a move, and a relationship ending all at once. Everything feels unce…
13
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Is alcohol dependence the same as alcoholism and how do you know if you have a problem?
I drink most evenings to wind down and decompress. I do not think I am an alcoholic because I function fine at work and …
25
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Why do people lie even when telling the truth would be easier?
I have noticed that people sometimes lie about things so trivial that the truth would have been easier and had no conseq…
19
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What do you do when your best friend suddenly stops talking to you for no reason?
My best friend of 8 years has gone completely silent. No fight, no argument, nothing. They just stopped responding to me…
2
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How do you support a partner who is insecure about their appearance?
My partner is deeply insecure about how they look. I find them genuinely attractive but nothing I say seems to help and …
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Is radical honesty a good idea in relationships?
I read about radical honesty where you say exactly what you think and feel at all times with no filter. Some people swea…
6
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How do you ask someone out without ruining the friendship?
I have developed feelings for one of my close friends and I want to ask them out but I am terrified of ruining our frien…
28
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Is it selfish to want time away from your children?
I love my kids more than anything but sometimes I fantasize about being alone, sleeping in, and just existing without so…
39
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What is the difference between attraction and a genuine connection?
I have dated people I was very physically attracted to but felt nothing deeper with them. And I have met people I wasn't…