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--- Archives from 10/18/01 ---

  • I have been married for almost 9 years and in April this year my husband told me he was no longer in love with me. I stayed with him, and found out that he had been talking with a girl on his cell phone. He claims nothing is happening, that this has nothing to do with her, and that he hasn't been in love with me for the last 4 years. He says he loves me, but more like a best friend, or sister. I say you don't have sex with friend or sister. I am about to graduate from graduate school in December. Could this be a threat to his ego? He only has a high school diploma. He says that the schooling has changed me. I have moved out in the last few days and have professed my love for him, but he says he is confused and has to figure things out. I'm just in limbo waiting to see what he gets figured out. I don't think he knows what love is, he has been trying to use material things to make him happy and now I think he thinks getting a new wife will make him happy. I'm still holding out. Should I go back begging or wait for a decision?
    - Denise, Age 27

    It's always better to deal from a position of strength. Tell him to fuck off if he's not sure about you and your marriage. Tell him there are other men out there. Then see what happens. If he's committed to making things work deep down, he'll respond with care to your frontal approach when he realizes you're not the only one with something to lose. If he's headed away from you anyway, this will help make it go faster and provide you with the answers you're seeking. Maybe in a way you have outgrown him? Have you? Maybe he feels that way from time to time. Being dumber then your woman can be like having the smallest penis in the room for some guys. Whether or not that's the problem is debatable. He's been feeling this way for a long time. I think it's just a coincidence that you're finding out near graduation.
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  • My long term boyfriend is obsessed with having sex any moment possible. How can I get him to tone things down without sounding horrible?
    - Laura, Age 19 from England

    Have you tried smearing fish oil on your privates? It'll be a month before he ventures down that way again. (Kidding!!! DO NOT smear fish oil anywhere near your privates unless you have a fish oil fetish and you've been doing it for years.)
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  • My boyfriend and I have been dating awhile and we both have put off sex because we feel we aren't ready yet. Well I should say I feel I am not ready yet. He wants me to "go down on him" and he being my first I do not have any previous experience. I wanted to know why some girls think it is the grossest thing and what if any consequences of swallowing are? ...
    - Kristyne, Age 18 from Maryland

    Talk to your doctor about the medical consequences. As far as the grossness factor, here's the deal. No matter how you feel about it now, you're probably not going to know for sure how you really feel about until you try it. Even then you may find that your opinion changes over time. I've been with women who, with no encouragement whatsoever decide it's time to meet Mini Me. Other's wouldn't go down there if you paid them to. It's a totally personal thing, so don't worry about what your friends tell you. This is something you're going to eventually need to find out about for yourself.
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  • What is your general feeling about women dating a younger man. Specifically speaking a 38 woman with a 29 year old?
    - Ann, Age 38 from California

    I always assume it's a mutual sex thing. Have fun.
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  • Hi Answer Man. You are great!!! Anyway, I have a problem. At work there is this very attractive guy who likes me, but there's another man that treats me so nice and jokes with me, except he's not so attractive. Who should I date? They both like me. Help?
    - Bambi, Age 26 from Florida

    Depends on a lot of things. For instance, are you ugly or attractive? If you're hot, date the ugly guy. It'll be a nice change, probably. And he's liable to treat you better. Hot guys get more chicks then other guys and so they can afford to treat them with less regard. They aren't afraid of being dicks to women. If you're ugly then go get the attractive guy. Have some fun. Date the ugly guy when you're sick and tired of putting up with the hot guy's shit. 
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  • My husband's ex is always trying to get him back. How do I avoid letting her attempts bother me?
    - Angel, Age 36 from Indiana

    You can't. It's a natural response to a threat. Ignore her. Living well is the best revenge. Besides, jealousy is a sign of weakness. Husbands can smell weakness, and it smells bad. You need to present an 'I'm not worried about her' image to your husband. Maybe that alone will be enough to make you feel less worried about her attempts. If you get self conscious, jealous and worried it might end up doing more harm then good. It's okay to be upset, but you need to keep it to yourself as much as possible.
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  • He's 62 I am 37 (we make love at least 5 times a week and have the most satisfying sex). What are the chances he really loves me and is not just in it for the sex?
    - Louise, Age 37 from California

    Who cares? Any 62 year old guy boning a 38 year old woman 5 times a weeks is playing with fire. (Yes I know I'm going to hell ) What are you worried about? Besides, 38 year old women who consent to sex with 62 year old guys aren't exactly falling out of trees. Chances are, you're safe.
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  • Seems weird, but at times I feel out of place talking in a group of people. When I'm with a girl, I'm lost for words or topics after a very short talk. Its like I'm always thinking about what I can say next. What can I do?
    - Sunny, Age 23 from Colorado

    You seek something called "the gift of gab" young Jedi. It's a skill that takes time to master. The trick is to stop trying. If you're always thinking about what to say, your subconscious mind isn't working. That's where new thoughts come from. In other words, stop trying so hard and it will happen more naturally.
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  • Is masturbating considered loosing your virginity? I am serious and curious.
    - Wanda, Age 19 from Oklahoma

    No, but how is it you're from Oklahoma and have never had sex by age 19? I'm serious and curious too.
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  • I am 48, married 3 years to a wonderful woman (who is also 48) who I love deeply. We are incredibly happy. Our life is exactly what we want it to be. Our sex life is very good except for one thing. Her vagina does not give me enough friction to have an orgasm easily. I know this is a good thing for her since I can normally continue in intercourse for more than 45 minutes if I can stand the physical exertion on the rest of my body. I can orgasm easily during masturbation or oral sex but her vagina gets so heavily lubricated and opens up to such an extent that I have a lot of trouble ejaculating. In fact about every other time (we have sex every other day on the average) I have taken to faking an orgasm because I get tired physically. Sometimes after doing this, I will go and masturbate to get off. Anything you can think of that would help?
    - Jim, Age 48 from Washington

    This is a case of simple text book physics. I suggest you fake it sooner on so you'll have more energy to masturbate and spare your back a little. I've heard of women getting operations to tighten that thing up, but that's a tough sell. If none of that works, just fuck in the ass.
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  • I am just re-entering the dating scene and have met a man that I like. We have been out twice and he came to my house once. We always have a great time, and end up kissing, but nothing further. He then made tentative plans with me, but has not called. He used to write me emails all the time. Is he already bored or busy with his business?
    - Julie, Age 38 from Illinois

    Some men like the hunt more then meal. Don't take it personally. There's nothing you can do about it. Some guys simply aren't relationship guys. If he's lost interest that quickly, you're not right for him or he's not right for anyone. Either way, it's time to move on.
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  • Can my girl get pregnant if she was a virgin before I had sex with her and I popped a little inside her?
    - Jon, Age 15 from Pennsylvania

    Let me put it this way, Jon. That pop was the sound of your future. Keep it in your pants until you learn how it works, kid.
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  • Hi The Man. I desperately need your advice. Eight months after quitting my ex-boyfriend (who's 36) of six months, he's still very much on my mind. I knew he wasn't the right guy for me from the start: he hurt me a lot emotionally, never backed me in what I did and acted really harsh (besides always talking of his ex who was just 18). But he's still on my mind. Since then I've dated two other guys (one for 2 months and another for 6 weeks) but I always leave them because I don't think it's fair on them that I'm thinking of someone else. I always repeat to myself that he doesn't deserve me. As a mater of fact he never even tried to convince me to get back together after the break-up. Can you give me some salient advice on how to deal with my problem please?
    - Alexia, Age 27 from Australia

    Time heals all wounds. This is one of those things that you just need to 'get over' and that can take time. The truth hurts. The good news is that you'll be able to see this coming the next time and avoid the situation before you get too involved. Hopefully, anyway. Some problems don't have a quick fix, unfortunately. This is one of them. At least there's a silver lining.
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  • I'm a 25 year old female with a very good job and income. Should I let the guy do the paying on a date at a pub/restaurant if he does the asking-out in the first place? Is it ok if I offer to pay instead? Or do guys prefer doing the paying?
    - Michaela, Age 25 from Malta

    This is a play-it-as-you-see-it scenario. I've let girls pay before, but some women offer only because it's a courtesy and have no intention of paying. In my not-so-humble opinion, I think in today's environment it's okay for a girl to pay once in a while if she offers. Frankly it's kind of nice to see since it demonstrates an appreciation for me as a person when she offers to pick up the bill. I admit I feel a little strange, however, but you get used to it after a while and then it's like no big deal. Also, I just want to say that if some girl is so proper that she's going to dump me because I accepted her offer to pay for an occasional dinner, then fuck her. I'm not her type.
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  • My co-worker is one of the coolest guys you'll ever meet. We started working together in April and until this day he's like my best friend basically. He backs me up when I'm in a bad spot and I return the favor. We're always joking, back and forth... insulting each other like no end but it's a trip. Needless to say, this guy is cool with and I guess I'm cool with him too. However, last month, August... He revealed to me that he is Gay. I was shocked, very damn shocked for a few days after that and it was real weird around him. I guess I'm cool with it now but I can't seem to really fully get the "uncomfortableness" of it to go away. Is it me? or would you consider this a normal set of feelings for any guy in my situation?
    - Omar, Age 18 from Illinois

    Don't sweat it. It's normal to feel uncomfortable. I mean, it's not like he told you he was a good cook or something like that. I think it's perfectly acceptable to be uncomfortable when someone voluntarily tells you about their sexual preferences. Think about this for a minute - wouldn't you feel uncomfortable even if the guy WASN'T gay? For instance, if I were hanging around with a co-worker and all of a sudden he decided to blurt out that he was heterosexual and he liked women, I'd be a little weirded out. I mean, why would you all of a sudden say that to someone? Why would they think I care? I sort of think that some homosexual people secretly wonder if straight people can tell they are gay. I have a feeling that some gay people enjoy seeing the reactions of their friends when they find out the 'secret'. I bet, in a harmless way, it can be quite entertaining for the gay guy. In a nutshell, I think it's a little strange, often inappropriate, but basically harmless.
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  • I have had several bad relationships over the years and I believe it is because the men I date are not mature enough to have a serious relationship. Because I am tired of dating people that don't want to stay around, at what age do you believe men are ready to settle down and get married?
    - Nicole, Age 21 from Iowa


    It's always about 2 years from what ever age your current boyfriend is, I'll bet. For girls like you, marriage is like the holy grail and you are Indiana Jones, ready to brave death in the search. The more you want it, the harder it gets to find. You're 21. Relax, baby. Take a chill pill. Give yourself a couple of years. If the guys you're dating don't want it, then maybe on some deep level you don't want it either, eh? In a couple of years they'll get there and then you'll have a whole group of guys ready and willing to make you into their princess. Some things are better not rushed.
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  • I am a freshman in high school (I'm not that developed) but this one teacher named "Mr.S" always looks at my butt, every time I walk by. I also noticed that he does not check out other girls. I went to the social worker and she said that they cant do nothing until he touches me. He also winks at me. How can I get him to stop.
    - Samantha, Age 14 from South Carolina

    I think you can fix this by using the fact that he winks at you. Tell him you feel uncomfortable when he winks at you. That way you don't have to mention that he stares at your butt, which might be embarrassing for you. Or you can ask the guidance councilor to ask him to not wink at you. Either way he should get clued in you don't want him being that friendly. He's likely to stop after that - especially if the councilor brings it up with him. This is a good way to get him to take notice without having to accuse him of something really bad like staring at your butt. I think it's totally inappropriate for him to do that, but you should remember that he's only human and may perhaps be doing it without even noticing. Maybe you remind him of his sister or friend from when he was a kid? Who knows? Give him one last chance to stop by cluing him in that you don't like what he's doing and if that doesn't work, then tell your mom and dad. They will, for sure, put an end to it.
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  • Hi, my name is Madeline, I'm sixteen, I have huge tits, and a nice firm round ass, and I seem to turn my boyfriend on. But when it comes down to us having sex, he'll get hard and when we get down to having intercourse, once he puts his dick into my pussy he'll start humping then, about fifteen seconds later he'll start to get soft and then it's over.
    - Madeline, Age 16 from Tennessee

    Wait. Let me get this straight. You're 16, you have huge tits and a nice firm round ass and you want know why he's getting off you in 15 seconds? Do I really need to explain this? I want to know what took him so long? p.s. you're too young for sex.
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  • Okay. One of my bosses and I are in this really tight knit group of friends from work, and we are really good friends ourselves. One night, I drove her home because her car was busted and she needed a ride. Well, we got into the house, one thing led to another, and we wound up having sex. She has a boyfriend (whom she hates, and calls "asshole", but she is still with him). Also we hang out with our co-workers (who can never know about this) on a regular basis.  Should we try and talk and make it work or should I just forget the whole thing?
    - Lucas, Age 21 from Michigan

    I'm one of those guys that thinks, at least in principle, that if someone is in a relationship you should not pursue them out of respect for your fellow man. If she's with him then it needs to be her choice to leave. I don't think it's wrong since she's not even engaged, to present yourself as available if she asks you to continue to do so, but I think it should be her idea. Otherwise that makes you a dickhead.
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