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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| unilateral celibate wives | 11/28/2011 | Andrew |
| Q: what happens when u love your wife except for the unilateral celibacy decision, is this the greatest ... A: if your wife has chosen a life of celibacy and it is bothering you then you would want to discuss ... | ||
| lonely | 8/22/2011 | Todd |
| Q: never going to a friends house or even hanging out with them, and now I work in a place where ... A: You remind me of me. I don't think that you sound weird at all, in fact, my experience is that MANY ... | ||
| Loneliness | 7/8/2011 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm Courtney, 25 years old. I have a steady, yet stressful job and a wonderful boyfriend that I ... A: I am sorry to hear you are going though this, being that your BF has alot of commitments and ... | ||
| no idea what i should do | 6/3/2011 | Andrew |
| Q: I am hoping that you can help me with an issue i am facing. I (D) am 27 years old and so is my wife ... A: That sounds like something that would happen on a tv show but it appears in real life as well. The ... | ||
| SENIOR LIVING: ALONE | 5/3/2011 | Todd |
| Q: my situation is this: i'm semi-retired, live in an apartment with my dog, & work pt just for extra $ ... A: I wanted to respond as I can tell you're sincere. I don't know if I have any answers but I'll tell ... | ||
| lonliness | 1/16/2011 | Todd |
| Q: and most if not all of my friends and relatives are in relationships and i want that feeling to. and ... A: I usually don't do follow-up questions but I'll bend the rules.. The hockey great, Wayne Gretzky, ... | ||
| lonliness | 1/15/2011 | Todd |
| Q: and most if not all of my friends and relatives are in relationships and i want that feeling to. and ... A: Chris, Thanks for the response. I have been where you are. I have no idea if I can help but I'll ... | ||
| lonelines and rejection | 10/21/2010 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm a 34 yr old woman who has NEVER been asked on a date. I've had to be the one to ask. I did have ... A: I am sorry to hear of your frustration with the dating process. It can be very difficult and many ... | ||
| pregnant military girlfriend! | 2/9/2010 | Andrew |
| Q: ok. My Fiance left roughly 2 months ago over seas. and 2 weeks after he left i found out i was ... A: This is a difficult situation to deal with, your fiance does have to complete his military ... | ||
| haven't been able to date after my breakup | 1/21/2010 | Andrew |
| Q: I am 21 years old. I dated a guy when I was 18, we were together on and off for two years. He was my ... A: It sounds like this guy was your first real love and it didn't end on a great note. It is common for ... | ||
| love square/desperation | 1/12/2010 | Todd |
| Q: Ive only ever dated one girl and have been rejected a few times since then. The girl i used to date ... A: While it might FEEL like a woman hasn't cast her glance at you for the last two years, I'd suggest ... | ||
| lonliness | 11/11/2009 | Todd |
| Q: I am a 24 year-old male and when I was 18, I became very sick with chronic pancreatitis which was ... A: ,, I am writing as I can relate...I don't know if I have an answer but I'll tell you what comes up ... | ||
| the special someone | 11/10/2009 | Todd |
| Q: Why is it, when you’re looking for that someone, you find no one, but, once you find someone, a lot ... A: . I don't know, really, however, I think of it this way: I think the 'showing up' happens when ... | ||
| Loneliness | 10/26/2009 | Todd |
| Q: I'm the youngest out of 4 adult children. I'm 13 years old and the oldest is 30 years old. My ... A: I wanted to respond as while I can't say I totally understand as I am not you, however, I can relate ... | ||
| hate being alone | 10/17/2009 | Todd |
| Q: I've been single for three months and cry because I'm so lonely. I hate not ahving someone there to ... A: .. I have been where you're at in terms of how you might feel emotionally. I can't say that I ... | ||
| girlfriend leaving | 9/30/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: so, my girlfriend is leaving for college this year and it's in Florida...we live in Missouri. she ... A: It is very tough for couples to deal with this time in there lives, espically when just starting at ... | ||
| never been in a relationship | 9/15/2009 | Todd |
| Q: I'm turning 26 in a few weeks, and I have never been in a real relationship with a man. I'm not ... A: . I have been here so I can relate. I think it's important to realize that you're not doing ... | ||
| Kill desire | 8/22/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm 22, male, and I've never hugged a woman/girl. I've tried to form friendships with people before ... A: It sounds like you need something else to focus on. You mentioned you are going to a community ... | ||
| Lost a great guy- how can I fix this? | 8/20/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I had a very kind and caring boyfriend who called everynight and was very attentive to everything I ... A: Sorry for the delay in my reply, as you stated, it may be possible that he wanted the break-up and ... | ||
| Breaking up | 8/20/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: my name is Kathleen and I just broke up with my boyfriend of 4 1/2 years. I'm 26 years old. We ... A: It sounds like you have put up with alot with this relationship and you have been hurt alot, ... | ||
| LDR | 8/20/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm in a long distance relationship with my bf. We actually met online so our friendship has always ... A: Why not use this as a chance to meet new people and try to not spend so much time focusing on when ... | ||
| Lost a great guy- how can I fix this? | 8/19/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I had a very kind and caring boyfriend who called everynight and was very attentive to everything I ... A: It sounds like the time apart may of shown you how much you really liked this guy. Alot of times ... | ||
| LDR | 8/19/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm in a long distance relationship with my bf. We actually met online so our friendship has always ... A: A long distance relationship can be tough, I was in one for two years and it takes alot of ... | ||
| bored | 7/19/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I work 3-4 days a weeks. The problem is I am bored out of my mind on my days off. I am 28. I would ... A: I am sorry to hear you are having such a rough time meeting that special someone. It can take time, ... | ||
| i feel so confused and lonely | 7/6/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm tired of feeling my control being taken from me. I'm eighteen years old and I live with my ... A: I apologize for the delay in my reply. It sounds like you are getting alot of mixed emotions from ... | ||
| Obsessing? | 6/4/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been dating for six months (He’s 20, I’m 18). We have really great physical ... A: When dealing with a long distance relationship it can be tough because you are not constantly seeing ... | ||
| What to do I don't know | 3/29/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I am now 30 years old, turning thirty one. I have had sex with 3 girls and one girlfriend, which ... A: I am sorry to hear of your frustration with approaching members of the opposite sex. It sounds like ... | ||
| Im tired of feeling alone | 3/19/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I just dont feel loved anymore if he doesnt love me why is he still here it just hurts worse becasue ... A: I am sorry to hear of the struggle you are having with your fiancee. It would probably be a good ... | ||
| Meeting New People | 3/14/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any ideas on some ways to meet new people. I am 21 years old and I have ... A: It sounds like you are off to the right start with the online meeting. Its a great way to make ... | ||
| RE: DATING VS MARRIAGE | 3/4/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I have been single for about 8 years due to selecting the wrong type person in my past ... A: Dating can be a tough thing to deal with while trying to find the right person. There are so many ... | ||
| a long story | 3/4/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: So I am 16 and my name is Adam and I just need to talk. I know from the start just by saying that I ... A: I understand what you are saying with the frustration going to a all male school is not helping you ... | ||
| depression hurts | 3/3/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I feel depressed and co-dependent for the first time. I've been with a great guy for two years, and ... A: Sorry that you are experiencing these symptoms. Have you spoken to your Dr. about this? Maybe it ... | ||
| My own 2008-2009 crisis | 3/1/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm Chris, and I'm 13. I'm very sorry if this out of your element, but, I didn't know what other ... A: Sorry to hear of the way that Megan reacted to your gift. It sounds like she did not know you very ... | ||
| Pressures In Dating | 2/26/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: Why do people date? ANSWER: Well, there are many different reasons. The primary one would be to try ... A: Well that is dependant on how strong you feel about the relationship that you are in. The media ... | ||
| Does this show disinterest from a girl ? | 2/23/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I went to a bar club last night cos it was my friend's birthday. Keep in mind this club is over 21's ... A: It would be difficult to say without being there as to what the girls may have been thinking. If ... | ||
| so alone | 2/18/2009 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: I'm going right to the problem.I am 20 years old.My girlfriend dumped me several days ago.I am in a ... A: First of all I can relate to you! I promise we've all been there before. You see people don't ... | ||
| alone | 2/18/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm going right to the problem.I am 20 years old.My girlfriend dumped me several days ago.I am in a ... A: I am sorry to hear of the situation you are going through. It sounds like you need to figure out ... | ||
| Lonely friend | 2/13/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I'm going right to the problem.I am 20 years old. I dumped my boyfriend several days ago. We were ... A: People cope with breakups in different ways, some people have trouble letting go and accepting the ... | ||
| Frustrated and all but given up. | 2/12/2009 | Andrew |
| Q: I am 20 years old and i am a student, i never had a girlfriend. I have tried in the past but most of ... A: It can be tough to meet people espically those of the opposite sex. Are you involved in alot of ... | ||
| What is wrong with me? | 2/6/2009 | Dr. Dan |
| Q: I am 23years old woman. I broke up with my first love of three years in November 2007. It's been ... A: When we don't deal with something emotional and try to stuff it down or run from it, it doesn't just ... | ||
Andrew
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Ask me about things to do and places to go to alleviate loneliness and low self-esteem. I can help you to meet people who share your interests.
Experience
I had very low self-esteem in high school. I overcame it, and have since helped many of my friends with similar issues.
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