| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| dating | 7/21/2008 | Valerie |
Q: I recently found out that my old boyfriend from High School has been separated for 2 years after ...
A: Lori, It seems to me from what you said is that your old boyfriend is cheating on his wife! There ...
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| teasing | 7/17/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: I am 26 years old woman. I live with two roomates, they are both 24. I'm a very beautiful woman and ...
A: Ana, Speak up for yourself. Their comments are unacceptable. Then take a look at W or Vogue for a ...
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| teasing | 7/17/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I am 26 years old woman. I live with two roomates, they are both 24. I'm a very beautiful woman and ...
A: I think it's already too toxic to fix and you'll have to either weather it or move or have a very ...
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| changing feelings... | 7/14/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I'm 33, divorced for 6 years now and since then have been dating casually. I am a rare male that has ...
A: Mark. Thanks for the follow up and the feedback. I’m afraid I don’t have very happy news for you. ...
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| lots of recent loss and now suddenly single at 35 and my 'rebound' doesn't know if he wants kids! | 7/12/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: i have been dating the same guy for the past 2 years. we were friends for a few years before and got ...
A: You have had to deal with so much in a very short amount of time. Be patient with yourself. It's ...
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| changing feelings... | 7/10/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I'm 33, divorced for 6 years now and since then have been dating casually. I am a rare male that has ...
A: There’s no telling whether your love for her is enough. You will be tested on it, that’s for sure. ...
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| dating | 6/26/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: 1. Why is it that really beautiful women with nice personalities and successful careers ... seem to ...
A: Mike, In a word: jealous. No one is supposed to be smart, beautiful, slender and ... NICE. To many, ...
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| married man | 6/22/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: Hey Phil, I met this handsome married guy, he has three kids. His wife and children live in another ...
A: Sounds like a set up for a fling and Everything you said makes is sound like he is trying to create ...
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| Midlife Dating in a n Unusual, Transitional Situation? | 6/17/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I'm a very attractive, tall, fit 53-year-old woman with a lot to offer a relationship. I'm looking ...
A: You sound like a very interesting person. I have lots of friends like you and I'm sure my partner ...
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| Jealous | 6/14/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I have been dating the same girl since September.For the first 6 months I basically was so busy ...
A: Troy, I think you've correctedly identified a rival and your jealous is well placed. The fact that ...
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| cheating | 6/12/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I notice that some really ugly, fat, hideous women with horrible personalities end up getting all ...
A: First, you exaggerate. She probably isn't really that ugly. Still, it was fun to read. Very ...
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| cheating | 6/12/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: I notice that some really ugly, fat, hideous women with horrible personalities end up getting all ...
A: Simi, It's not all about appearance, but I would anticipate most overweight and unattractive women ...
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| 5 year relationship is all about "him" | 6/11/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I have been in a five year live together relationship. To me its all about him. He never inquires ...
A: Nice question. It's your wake up call. You have baggage that makes you tolerate and even cultivate ...
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| Dating-age difference | 6/9/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I'm a 37 yr old female who's dating a 29 yr old male. We've shared a 3yr friendship ever since ...
A: The age difference is unusual but a lot of times stuff like that really works well. I can tell you a ...
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| mroe than friends | 6/8/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: i used to be realy good friends with this guy joel. him and i started being friends back in january ...
A: Alana, You're just going to have to tell him you appreciate his friendship but that's it. I'd also ...
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| more than friends | 6/8/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: i used to be realy good friends with this guy joel. him and i started being friends back in january ...
A: You can not make it your problem that he might go home and cry. I don't even think you can be ...
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| roommates | 6/6/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: I'm 27 years old and I have 2 roommates, one is 22 and the other 24. Back in February they both ...
A: Laurie, Eleven weeks under those circumstances sound like an eternity to me, at least the end is in ...
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| roommates | 6/6/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I'm 27 years old and I have 2 roommates, one is 22 and the other 24. Back in February they both ...
A: Good for you. You are a brave soul. I really respect your willingness to consider this. It is not a ...
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| dating | 6/6/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I've noticed lately that the current dating scene for men and women is very sad and bleak. Take a ...
A: This wasn't about dating. It was about television. It was a performance posing as reality. The kids ...
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| follow up | 6/1/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: ------------------------ I am a 26 year old woman. I like a guy who is 39 years old and he seems to ...
A: Probably all of the above. I'd guess he was motivated by a bored, sexless marriage (and he's in part ...
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| follow up | 6/1/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: ------------------------ I am a 26 year old woman. I like a guy who is 39 years old and he seems to ...
A: Oh Thank you so much for this follow up. So this is the real story on Mr "Lonely. Horny. Basically ...
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| dating in 2008 | 6/1/2008 | Terri Matheis |
Q: I have noticed lately that when I meet a man, I have to do all the work. Such as asking him for his ...
A: My impression is that you are a very strong women who tends to take charge. Some men like that and ...
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| dating in 2008 | 6/1/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I have noticed lately that when I meet a man, I have to do all the work. Such as asking him for his ...
A: You didn't quite ask a question. As I read through your description I thought you were setting up a ...
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| dating in 2008 | 6/1/2008 | Valerie |
Q: I have noticed lately that when I meet a man, I have to do all the work. Such as asking him for his ...
A: Carrie, You sort of answered your own question! But if you want my own opinion on this subject - ...
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| dating in 2008 | 6/1/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: I have noticed lately that when I meet a man, I have to do all the work. Such as asking him for his ...
A: Carrie, Sounds like you prefer a guy who knows what he wants and how to get it. And you're right, ...
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| Serious Boyfriend Doesn't Invite Me To Family Functions | 5/30/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I am a 38 year old divorced lady and have been dating a 37 year old man long divorced man for 8 ...
A: Nice work. One of the principles in my practice is that I want people to fully imagine at least ...
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| Serious Boyfriend Doesn't Invite Me To Family Functions | 5/28/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I am a 38 year old divorced lady and have been dating a 37 year old man long divorced man for 8 ...
A: This is an excellent question and a very good example of one of the most common challenges in ...
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| sex | 5/25/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: Sex is a primary, basic human instinct. Both men and women were designed with sexual desire at the ...
A: Ana, my own sense of things is that women are strongly allowed to, and encouraged to, express their ...
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| dating | 5/25/2008 | Christopher Pinhey, PhD |
Q: Why is it that when a man puts his arms around a woman, it is the BEST feeling in the world? This ...
A: Isn't it interesting that we so often find older men dating younger women rather than the other way ...
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| dating | 5/25/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: Why is it that when a man puts his arms around a woman, it is the BEST feeling in the world? This ...
A: Sounds like you do like getting your hugs. And yes, it is pretty universal. You do have a ...
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| dating | 5/25/2008 | Terri Matheis |
Q: Why is it that when a man puts his arms around a woman, it is the BEST feeling in the world? This ...
A: It sounds to me like he has not made any moves towards you which makes you think that he doesn't ...
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| dating | 5/25/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: Why is it that when a man puts his arms around a woman, it is the BEST feeling in the world? This ...
A: Jaci, Yes, being held by a man, particularly by one you like and trust, is comforting. An instant ...
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| dating | 5/25/2008 | Jeanne |
Q: Why is it that when a man puts his arms around a woman, it is the BEST feeling in the world? This ...
A: Jaci - I can't answer your first question. You need to ask someone who is trained in ...
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| dating | 5/25/2008 | Valerie |
Q: Why is it that when a man puts his arms around a woman, it is the BEST feeling in the world? This ...
A: Jaci, Although I usually answer questions from older women who are in the dating scene, I will try ...
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| Getting over divorce | 5/24/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: We are in our mid/late 40's. 22 months into our relationship (he left his wife for me), he has been ...
A: You guys have my sympathies. I've worked with a lot of couples in your situation and the odds are ...
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| Dating | 5/20/2008 | Leslie Meredith |
Q: I have been on Eharmony since early Dec and have not had much luck until recently. I have ...
A: Bob, Looks like you said too much and too soon. There is no need to reveal personal information ...
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| Unhealthy relationships | 5/16/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: Everyone is saying our relationship is very unhealthy because we have been together for 3 years and ...
A: If you'd asked my mother (1917-2006) how things were going and they were going well she would say ...
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| living together | 5/11/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: Philip - This is a continuing saga that I have written to you about a couple times. Once again ...
A: Maybe you are right about the separation anxiety,...not a bad theory...then send him a message, ...
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| What to do? | 5/11/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I've been dating this gentleman for quite some time now. He seems really nice, sweet, kind, funny, ...
A: I re-read my answer. I suggest leaving soon. Do people like that ever change? Not always. Often ...
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| What to do? | 5/11/2008 | Philip Belove, Ed.D. |
Q: I've been dating this gentleman for quite some time now. He seems really nice, sweet, kind, funny, ...
A: We can only guess here but guess we will. He sounds both old fashioned and also low functioning. ...
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