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Courting Disaster by Brad J. Guigar - 2010-03-12
    
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POLL: Good for the Goose?
Friday, March 12, 2010 - 12:00 AM
A reader writes... Q: My wife has a male friend whom she met a few years before me.
While we were dating, she would often say that her friend, Gary, had been trying to sleep with her since the day they met. She would occasionally share with me the sexually charged comments and conversation that they would have. The few times I’ve met him, he gave me a clear vibe of jealousy.
One day I mentioned to my wife that a co-worker and I had gone out to lunch. It happened to be Valentine’s Day, but neither of us gave that a second thought. (I had sent a dozen roses each to my wife and her mother as a token of my love for them.)
My co-worker talked a lot about her boyfriend, and I was just sharing information about my day. My wife immediately went into a rage, and dogged me about this relationship until I was forced basically to give it up.
Her reasons for wanting me to end the relationship were her “intuition” and the fact that she didn’t trust my co-worker. Right now, I am at the peak of my resentment. I resent my wife for forcing me to end an innocent relationship, while she gets to carry on a friendship that for the most part doesn’t seem to be in our best interest. I feel disrespected and hurt deeply. Every time I see the hours that they spend on the phone together and the multiple text messages, I feel like I have been slapped in the face.
I feel like she can force me to abide by her rules, but she considers herself above them. I want her to end the relationship with her friend. Steve and Mia, please help. What should I do? I feel like my marriage is hinging on this outcome.
POLL: What should he do
POLL: Dial a Date
Friday, March 05, 2010 - 12:00 AM
A reader writes... If you’re not into your first date, what’s the best thing a guy can say to exit reasonably quickly, while being respectful about it? What’s the best way for a woman to do the same?
POLL: Since it's so widely known, does anybody still use the "buddy phone call" on a blind date?
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20% (222) |
Sure! |
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46% (519) |
No way. |
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32% (364) |
Maybe. |
1105 people have voted in this poll. (This poll is not active.)
POLL: Liars and Stupids and Jerks, oh my!
Friday, February 26, 2010 - 12:00 AM
A reader writes... Q: Where can a woman go to find a decent, honest, normal guy for a serious relationship? I've tried the dating sites, go out with my friends to concerts, outdoor and indoor activities and bars. I am an attractive 45-year-old divorced mom, educated, physically fit, well-mannered, honest and respectful. All I seem to find are jerks, liars and stupid men. Any suggestions?
POLL: Where's the best place to find an available man?
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6% (70) |
Dating Web sites |
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2% (21) |
Concerts / Events |
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8% (86) |
Social / professional clubs |
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0% (6) |
Nightclubs / bars |
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11% (119) |
Church / religious gatherings |
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2% (25) |
Work |
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1% (16) |
Gym |
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38% (393) |
Through friends |
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1% (17) |
Grocery store / shopping mall |
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26% (271) |
There aren't any |
1024 people have voted in this poll. (This poll is not active.)
POLL: What's my name?
Friday, February 19, 2010 - 12:00 AM
A reader writes... Q: I've been going out with a guy for over two years. Last week, while we were having sex, he called out another woman's name -- the name of a new girl in his office that I've heard his friends mention repeatedly as being hot. We haven't had sex since. He insists that it was completely innocent. What should I do?
POLL: Should she forgive her man?
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61% (930) |
yes. |
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38% (581) |
no. |
1511 people have voted in this poll. (This poll is not active.)
POLL: Meaningful Glances?
Friday, February 12, 2010 - 12:00 AM
A reader writes... Q: I'm a long time reader, first time asker; I am hoping all those other readers can help me figure out the right way to solve my problem, since they seem very knowledgeable.
I'm a university student who's never had a girlfriend, much less a relationship. I have recently started to develop a crush of sorts for a girl who's taking a same class as I do. I came to develop that crush after observing that she seemed to be giving me glances and looks, and that she seemed to be the only one laughing at nearly all of my crummy jokes. Once I had seen her literally turn her head to give me a look, and also seen her give me a big smile when I asked some questions.
All of this wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't for the fact that that's about all I get from her in terms of positive reactions: I had figured I ought to gather some courage and ask her out to lunch, and I've flat-out asked her once and insinuated it the other time, but both times she refused, saying she had eaten already.
I don't think she dares to approach me, but she has no problems approaching other people and talking to them, including other guys. There's not even a cursory 'hello' or a nod of acknowledgment or anything like that when I enter class or see her somewhere else (although we do talk if we run into each other face-to-face).
I don't understand it, it's confused me to the point of upsetting me, and I have no idea whether I should simply ask her out again more forcefully or if those glances and those smiles were just a big misunderstanding.
POLL: Is she interested or not?
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24% (368) |
Yes. |
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75% (1112) |
No. |
1480 people have voted in this poll. (This poll is not active.)
POLL: "I'm ready for my close-up... (or am I?)"
Friday, February 05, 2010 - 12:00 AM
A reader writes... Q: My boyfriend wants me to make a porn film with him. I'm thinking of doing it for him as a Valentine's Day treat as long as he gives me the tape. Am I crazy?
POLL: Making a porn with your partner is a great idea...
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33% (735) |
I'm a man, and I say, "Yes!" |
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52% (1154) |
I'm a man, and I say, "No!" |
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5% (125) |
I'm a woman, and I say, "Yes!" |
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8% (192) |
I'm a woman, and I say, "No!" |
2206 people have voted in this poll. (This poll is not active.)
POLL: Just the tip...
Friday, January 29, 2010 - 12:00 AM
A reader writes... Q: Is it classless for a female not to even attempt to help pay the dinner bill on the first date? I was going to pay the whole bill anyway but it turned me off so bad that she didn't at least ask, that I never called her again.
POLL: Is it classless for a female not to even attempt to help pay the dinner bill on the first date?
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18% (345) |
I'm a man, and I say, "Yes, It's in poor taste." |
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66% (1211) |
I'm a man, and I say, "No, a woman should not have to pay if she's asked on a date." |
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5% (94) |
I'm a woman, and I say, "Yes, It's in poor taste." |
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9% (170) |
I'm a woman, and I say, "No, a woman should not have to pay if she's asked on a date." |
1820 people have voted in this poll. (This poll is not active.)
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