I’m 25 years old, I’ve dated some amazing people and I’ve dated some abusive people, my relationships have gone up and down, most of them ending on good terms. I have a hard time letting go of my abuser, but I keep him at arm length and continue to wear my heart on my sleeve. I stayed celibate for 5 years after my first abusive relationship, sex was used as a weapon for me through out my life, I’ve rarely had sex because it was my idea, I was either convinced or would agree though I didn’t really want to. I wanted my next sexual experience to be special and with my significant other should I ever have that happen. I got out of another abusive relationship with my current ex, we lived far from each other and he ghosted me out of the blue, I’ve been hanging out with friends and unlearning bad coping skills, but I cant seem to establish a relationship with someone I’m interested in that isn’t a strictly sexual relationship. It’s like I want to have sexual relationships, that are fun an...

I’ve been dating someone for 8 weeks now, and for my birthday I’m getting a trip away (another country). I’d like to ask him if he wants to come with me (this will be all be paid for), but I’m not quite sure how to approach the subject - I’m nervous! As a guy, how would you suggest I approach this? Submitted August 26, 2019 at 11:27PM I’ve been dating someone for 8 weeks now, and for my birthday I’m getting a trip away (another country).I’d like to ask him if he wants to come with me (this will be all be paid for), but I’m not quite sure how to approach the subject - I’m nervous!As a guy, how would you suggest I approach this?

I've been seeing this girl everywhere lately (we don't know each other). Type of deal that makes you question if there are things that are simply meant to be. We never talked prior to today, we did a lot of looking at each other every time. Fast forward to today... So I went to dink coffee and as I entered she was sitting at the first table. I kinda glanced while passing through and she was smiling while looking at me. I passed by, went to bathroom and went outside where my table was. She was facing other direction, but at one point she glanced at my direction, not directly. I was minding my bussines, but at one point I was like I'm a go to my car, than return and introduce myself.. So that was what I did. When I returned she and her friend were exiting, so I reacted. I shook her hand and intorduced myself (saying considering we see each other so often it made sense). She smiled and said she hadn't noticed that we've seen each other (which it 99procent a lie)). So ...

I (M 21) followed a girl I thought was very cute on instagram last year. I had seen her at a party once, and a few times around my college campus. We've never talked and anytime I see her in person or even when she posts something, I always think about talking to her. I've decided it's time I reach out to her, but I've never reached out to someone like this before. I'm afraid anything I say to start the conversation will seem weird since we don't actually know each other. I know she's big into track/cross country and I do play a club sport at our college. I'd imagine we have some mutual friend since I saw her at the party hosted by some of my friends. But overall I have no idea how to approach this. Submitted August 26, 2019 at 11:28PM I (M 21) followed a girl I thought was very cute on instagram last year. I had seen her at a party once, and a few times around my college campus. We've never talked and anytime I see her in person or even whe...

Just to clarify, I (27 M) am talking about a coworker and I have strict policy against dating coworkers but I’m a little curious. (I’m pretty certain she’s a few years younger than me) Some reasons why I ask: I’ve caught her looking at me a few times and when I do sh smiles and waves. One time at the corner of my eye I swear I saw her looking in my direction for a total of 8 seconds (I was counting) we haven’t spoken much but the times we have, she laughs at things I say. She’s a pretty and sweet girl, and I treat her with the same kindness and respect as I do all my fellow employees. As I said I don’t plan on making any moves but just curious. Submitted August 26, 2019 at 11:31PM Just to clarify, I (27 M) am talking about a coworker and I have strict policy against dating coworkers but I’m a little curious. (I’m pretty certain she’s a few years younger than me)Some reasons why I ask:I’ve caught her looking at me a few times and when I do sh smiles and waves.One tim...

I am asking this as a girl who has quite a few friends on Facebook, but is not active on my own profile. I begrudgingly use social media to comment and like my friends stuff and keep in contact with them and happenings in my community. Is this a turn off to you if a girl doesn’t have a lot of selfies and posts? Submitted August 26, 2019 at 11:34PM I am asking this as a girl who has quite a few friends on Facebook, but is not active on my own profile. I begrudgingly use social media to comment and like my friends stuff and keep in contact with them and happenings in my community. Is this a turn off to you if a girl doesn’t have a lot of selfies and posts?

I (25M) have been seeing her (27F) for almost 3 months now. She has recently been hit with a few struggles such as a past abusive ex court case and her dog passing away. She has become more distant and less talkative towards me. Our conversations have dwindled to maybe a sentence or two in text every other day. I can see that she is struggling, and I have been patient and tried to be supportive on the side. But I am unsure if her lack of replies and somewhat ignoring me is something I should bring up to her. Submitted August 26, 2019 at 11:48PM I (25M) have been seeing her (27F) for almost 3 months now. She has recently been hit with a few struggles such as a past abusive ex court case and her dog passing away. She has become more distant and less talkative towards me. Our conversations have dwindled to maybe a sentence or two in text every other day. I can see that she is struggling, and I have been patient and tried to be supportive on the side. But I am unsure if her lack of ...