A reader writes... Q: Here's a strange problem I've never run across. About three months ago, I started work in a small office where we're all crowded together and things are usually quite busy. One older guy seems to always be bumping into or brushing against me. At first I thought nothing of it, but after about the third time I got suspicious. I get along with everyone and don't want to mess up a good work enviornment. So I'm reluctant to tell him to stop it. But I don't think all these brushes are accidental and I want it to stop. Any suggestions?

A reader writes... Q: I went to my high school prom with a boy whom I consider a friend, but who I think likes me more than just friends. We had a lot of fun and have hung out since, but only platonically. Recently, he gave my phone number to his best friend, and the best friend and I have been talking, texting and Facebooking ever since. Now, I've fallen hard for the best friend. We can talk for hours about subjects that we both like to talk about. I have told him some things I have never told anyone, and he has done the same. The only problems are: One, I don't know for sure if the first boy wants to be more than friends with me, but I don't want to hurt him and risk our friendship by dating his best friend. And two, I don't know for sure if the best friend feels the same way about me that I do about him. I don't want to risk either friendship, but it is getting harder to hang out with both of them when I like the one that I am not supposed to be outwardly liking. It's confusing and difficult!

A reader writes... Q: I'm a high school graduate headed off to college this fall. About three weeks ago I began a friendly relationship with a guy from my work. He is in his early 30s, but all it has been is friendly. We started exchanging text messages and e-mails and two weeks ago attended a client's BBQ together. I had a blast! Since then, we have gone to the mall, the movies and the beach together. I have never considered anything physical because of the huge age difference. People at our work have started to talk about us, and assume we are intimate. My mother just found out about him, and although she trusts me, she thinks that the only reason he has anything to do with me is because he wants sex. I know he is attracted to me. To be honest, I would consider a "friends with benefits" deal if it came down to it, because I would not want to lose his friendship. Is boredom a terrible reason to have sex with someone?

A reader writes... My wife and I have been married six years. We're in our mid-30s now, no children, and I am seriously contemplating divorce. Here's why: I work out at the gym four days a week to keep my weight down and maintain a good appearance. My wife, however, has shown no desire to stay attractive. She has really let her weight get out of control, never exercises and has gradually become unattractive to me. I have been faithful to her, but our sex life has dwindled away because of no attraction. What can I do?

A reader writes... My girlfriend of six years has brought up several times her curiosity to be with other men. She says she loves me and wants to be with me and doesn't want to lose me. We are pretty open with each other and I'm not upset at her for bringing it up. However, I do wonder if women in love can actually have feelings like this, or if it is a sign that she's not really into me. Men are always led to believe that women in love don't want to sleep with other men. Is that a falsehood or am I in trouble here? Do other women think like this?

A reader writes... I've been in the military for seven years and just recently broke up with my girlfriend, whom I've been dating for three years. Recent stress on both sides caused us to argue and fight over the most minute situations. I never showed her my anger until now. She couldn't take it and left me. She would not answer my calls, texts, or e-mails. Finally, I agreed we could just be friends, but I am scared. If we are just friends she will continue on with her life. I don't think she will come back to me on her own. If I pressure her I may drive her even further away. All I know is I need and want her. I want to marry her and raise a family. The worst part is, even if we get back together, we will still be apart for the remaining three years I have left in the military. I am scared what may happen until then.

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A reader writes... I'm 26 and I've had girlfriends before but we've never gone all the way. I was going to this time, and it was going great, I was enjoying it and she was, up until I didn't finish. She was very supportive but I'm worried to try again because I'm worried the same thing will happen. I don't know why I didn't finish the last time (wasn't nervous or drunk), given everything seemed perfect and I was ready. I know gay men can finish with women and I know mine does work, so I'm wondering why I didn't? Could it be I'm gay and don't realize it? I've never been attracted to a man before and I've been attracted to many females and had feelings for them (and still do). Yet given there is absolutely nothing wrong with her and what we were doing (and what we were doing for quite a while), why couldn't I?