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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Being hated | 2/4/2012 | Harry Ax |
| Q: So I realize me and Ehsan can't be friends. He hates me. I have never been hated before and I am ... A: Establish a lifestyle that avoids you being lonely so you don't seek ex's to fill this temporary ... | ||
| Being hated | 2/3/2012 | Harry Ax |
| Q: So I realize me and Ehsan can't be friends. He hates me. I have never been hated before and I am ... A: "I miss having someone". Yes you want someone not just this guy. Leave this guy alone if you really ... | ||
| how to trust agian in a new relationship | 1/31/2012 | Harry Ax |
| Q: its been about 4 years since i have decided to date again, i thought i was ready after being with ... A: Your trust issues aren't with other's they are with yourself. Subconsciously (or even consciously) ... | ||
| Break up | 1/20/2012 | Harry Ax |
| Q: Well me and my ex relationship is very complicated..we were together since we were 17 he went to ... A: When you need a man to make yourself feel good and validated as a women then all it shows is that ... | ||
| Can I be his friend? | 1/12/2012 | Harry Ax |
| Q: I am a woman who was dumped. The relationship was aweful but the guy ( we will call him Joe) is ... A: Yes you are very insecure and you go back to your exes to make yourself feel good. What you need to ... | ||
| Break up? | 1/11/2012 | Harry Ax |
| Q: Me and my girlfriend broke up recently because she wanted the single life. She is only 16 and I ... A: Yes you can win her back easy with these 3 simple steps. 1) Stop contacting her 100% 2) Change ... | ||
| How to break up in a long distance relationship? | 1/4/2012 | Harry Ax |
| Q: I have been dating this wonderful guy for the past year and a half. Our relationship is a long ... A: Best thing to do is end it and cut all contact. This is the most humane thing to do. Worse thing you ... | ||
| Should I break up with him? | 12/30/2011 | Harry Ax |
| Q: My boyfriend's 19, and I'm 22. He just finished his first semester of college, but failed the ... A: How is that youth wasted ? Is it youth wasted if you spend the next three years single and hook up ... | ||
| Help | 12/19/2011 | Harry Ax |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old female. I've been dating a 24 year old male for close to a year. I've recently ... A: Best thing is too move on and never contact him again. Take up new hobbies and meet new people until ... | ||
| Complicated relationship | 12/16/2011 | Harry Ax |
| Q: I was in a relationship with a guy for 3yrs now. He became quite uncertain in the middle but did not ... A: Neither of these guys is fulfilling you properly so you want to keep both in your life to satisfy ... | ||
| I am going on exchange, and scared of losing everything | 3/14/2011 | Ava Fielding |
| Q: I am 18 years old and have been with my boyfriend for 4 and a half years. We starting dating when I ... A: You have reached an important crossroad in your life, and the decisions you make will play a crucial ... | ||
| break up | 4/24/2010 | Dana Q |
| Q: i am 60 and the man who was my boyfriend for 2 1/2 months is 58. we met in a 12 step meeting. I ... A: I think you are very right to be concerned here. While it is understandable that your history of ... | ||
| Hurt and Confused | 2/17/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: Dan, In the beginning of January I made the hard decision to break up with my boyfriend. We were ... A: your welcome Marie and you are correct. Just take it day by day and cut the contact out. Let him ... | ||
| dazed,confused and broken | 2/16/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: well, me and my boyfriend have been together for a year offically in a few days. we have been such a ... A: Their is obviously something deeper going on with him. I would need to talk to him in order to find ... | ||
| Friends? | 2/16/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: Dan, So last night, after I pretty much forced it out of her, the girl I've been seeing decided ... A: I have been there myself in the past Danny. It is natural, But that is not healthy. You need to just ... | ||
| engagement ring | 2/15/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: I will try to keep it simple. My ex-fiance ended up being a junkie. A few weeks after he asked me ... A: RUN away from this guy! jk sorta... This guy is very toxic and bad news! I would do whatever it ... | ||
| My girlfriend broke my heart when she left me | 2/15/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: I was reading and I think you can help me. Me and my girlfriend and I was together for almost 3 ... A: It doesnt really matter why she broke up with you now. It is already over and she has obviously ... | ||
| Broke up with my GF and we work together | 2/15/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: So i was seeing this girl at my workplace, bad idea work and pleasure dont mix. I know now!! Anyway ... A: Im glad to hear that you learned your lesson about dating your co-workers. It is alot like dating ... | ||
| I broke up, but now I want him back! | 2/14/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: hey... my boyfriend and i broke up after 10 months of date for 3 weeks now and i miss him soooo ... A: This happens all too often. Alot of couples start off really hot and heavy and then as some time ... | ||
| Im not sure if am in love or obsessed | 2/14/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: I'm not sure if am in love or obsessed with my ex boyfriend. me and my ex were together for about ... A: Maura thanks for taking the time to ask for help. This is very common and I have done this myself ... | ||
| Girlfriend Keeps Breaking Up | 2/14/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: I have been in a relationship for almost 1 1/2 years with someone I love very very much. Reasons I ... A: David thanks for taking the time to write in for help with this. I have been there myself in the ... | ||
| Hurt and Confused | 2/13/2010 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: Dan, In the beginning of January I made the hard decision to break up with my boyfriend. We were ... A: Marie thanks for taking the time to write in and give so much detail on this challenge you are ... | ||
| Im stuck | 1/15/2010 | Julie |
| Q: I've been with my boyfriend for four years now and he had moved in about three months ago. The move ... A: I find that very cowardly of him to tell you this over msn.. It sounds like he has some issues and ... | ||
| Make him jealous | 1/14/2010 | Julie |
| Q: "I have a friend that I really like. We have sex a lot, in fact there was a possibility that I was ... A: I would ignore him now..people always want what they can't have so dont' give in to him anymore at ... | ||
| he fell out of love for me | 1/13/2010 | Julie |
| Q: hey thank u for your help. me & my ex boyfriend had been together for 3 years we been through alot ... A: Hey Stephanie, Since your ex decided he wanted to end things and that was the decision he made, ... | ||
| Which road do I take | 1/7/2010 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: We met on the 24th of August, unexpectedly, and inspite of wrong numbers and misinformation, found ... A: I would cut my losses and move on allowing to give myself a chance to meet someone else. There is ... | ||
| My BabyDaddy left me for someone else and i still love him! | 1/7/2010 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: I found out i was pregnant 2 weeks after me and my boyfriend of 1 year(on and off) broke up and he ... A: He is definitely having his cake and eating it too. When he said to you that he wishes he felt ... | ||
| Need advise, please help. | 1/5/2010 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: II met this guy about 2 months ago. We both really liked each other and always had a great time ... A: I would definitely stop reaching out to him and let him reach out to you. If he lost interest there ... | ||
| Break up | 1/5/2010 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: so i was seeing that guy who i really like. it was love at first sight. But at first he didn't pay ... A: Stop being his friend and having any contact with him. Focus on yourself and then you will begin to ... | ||
| breaking up | 1/2/2010 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: I'm a mother of a two year old girl, her father an I have been together for three years. We live ... A: If you are sure that you want to end the relationship you have to do it calmly, honestly, firmly, ... | ||
| Confused and heartbroken | 1/1/2010 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: I was in a relationship for 3 years.I am 34 years old , he is 30. My boyfriend left me 3 days before ... A: Holidays make us very sad when we are alone.... BUT, in the grand scheme of things we are most ... | ||
| Adjusting | 12/31/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: I met a total stranger 15 yrs. Younger. We onlysaw each other once.email relationship lasted 3 ... A: Ummmmm... you are in a relationship so this is very unfair to both women. Concentrate on your ... | ||
| How to break up with him? | 12/30/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: I've been dating my boyfriend since Dec 5, a sadly drunken night. Anyways we went to highschool ... A: Sorry for the delayed response ~ I forgot to set my vacation settings... I don't know what your ... | ||
| break up | 12/29/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: My question is.. well my ex is the father to my son. We broke up about 4 1/2 years ago. We were ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your situation.... I am sure that it is extremely painful. I would let ... | ||
| two guys | 12/28/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: I have loved a man since I was younger. He never told me his feelings. I gave up and found someone ... A: You say that you love the guy you are with now, but you also love the other man??? Ok... how about ... | ||
| Broke up with g/f, but she still calls. Am I a backup plan? | 12/28/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: It was an intense relationship, with many ups and downs. I can give you more details if you like, ... A: The next time that she calls or text messages you ~ I would firmly tell her that you need space and ... | ||
| Break-up | 12/25/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: my name is Gabriel I’m 21 years old and I have ran into a real mess. Been with my girlfriend for ... A: Tell her the truth and finalize it. Give her a time frame to make other living arrangements, but ... | ||
| i dunno if i want to break up the father of my son.. need help! | 12/24/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: Good Day, first of all i want to apologize because my English is bad hope you can understand...My ... A: First of all ~ I can't even understand that type of lifestyle. There is nothing in this world that ... | ||
| confusing boyfriend | 12/23/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: My recently ex-boyfriend broke up with me about 2 weeks ago for reasons still unknown. We had been ... A: You need to stop being there for him and stop communicating with him period. He is having his cake ... | ||
| Heart broken | 12/23/2009 | ***ERICA*** |
| Q: Not sure if this is the right category... but IL post anyway.. sorry. I was friends with this girl ... A: Rejection hurts really bad..... and the fact that you work with her doesn't help the situation, but ... | ||
How to Breakup/Deal With Break Ups
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***ERICA***
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A breakup can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Whether you are the dumper or the dumpee ~ it hurts. It requires a lot of personal reflection and change. It's never easy. I will tell you that I am extremely blunt and honest in my answers. I WILL NOT answer any questions asked by anyone under the age of 18. If you are looking for someone to sugarcoat the truth ~ please ask someone else. Also, I am only giving you my expert advice ~ I am not a fortune teller ~ I cannot predict the future and my main focal point is to help you get through a very difficult time because I have been there. XOXO
Experience
BBA
Expert in the How to Attract that Man of Your Dreams
Engaged numerous times ~ grew from a self destructive person to a healthy woman.
Hope to have helped many people go through this extremely difficult time.
Firm believer in the book/movie: HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU and SHE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU ~ it is that simple
Education/Credentials
BBA
MBA
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