Family & Relationships - 27 November 2006

When my parents divorced, I was about 3 and never had a relationship with my biological father. My mother remarried when I was 5 and I consider my stepfather my father.

I was always made to feel like something was wrong with me when I would inquire about seeing my father. Neither my mom or stepdad could understand why I would want to. They actually got mad at me, and acted as if I was ungrateful for all they had done for me because I wanted to see him.

Isn't there an innate desire to see your biological parents? Is it wrong for parents to try to keep their children from seeing their biological parents because it is hurtful for them to relive those old memories?

My maternal grandmother told me I shouldn't want to see them because my paternal grandmother was living with a man and my paternal grandfather was a drunken adulterer. Should that keep me from seeing my biological father - warts and all?

2006-11-27 11:13:04 · 13 answers · asked by SuzieQ92 3 in Family

11/20/06 -- So, I have this guy friend, and he always flirts with me. Majorly. All the time, whenever we're together...and I really like him. I'm quite shy and reserved about most things, and I worry because we go to different schools. I don't want to ask him to go out with me yet, because my parents want me to wait another six months before I officially date anyone...group dates only. Would it be uncool to ask him anyway? He has told me directly that he would go out with me if I asked him, but for reasons I can't explain, I still can't do it...I'm confused and I don't know what to do!

11/27/06 -- Alright, all of the sudden, this guy now has a girlfriend. But I thought he liked me...he even took me to homecoming! What's the deal?

Thanks for any help.

~ B

2006-11-27 11:12:31 · 6 answers · asked by Eternal Twilight 1 in Singles & Dating

Okay here's the thing. My bestfriend has always told me that I was going to be her MOH, since hs. 15 years later, it has finally arrived. She will be getting married in 6 months. Initally I said yes but because of financial circumstances, to be MOH would be stressful. I'm a single mom and work m-f nights. With paying bills and saving for a home, it doesn't leave me w/ much extra income to spend on the dress ($250), shoes, jewelry, bridal shower, present x2, bachelorette party, tanning sessions, etc... I told her yesterday that I couldn't be part of it. But that I would help in any way poss. Also, it has gotten back to me that she has been complaining I wasn't doing my "work" on her wedding. I do feel mean but I don't think I should have to dip into my "house" money for just 1 day.

2006-11-27 11:12:29 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Weddings

I'm not sure if i like him back. i've known him for 4 years.

PS Sometimes I get jealous 'cause he's Hangin' out w/ some girl called Samantha.

2006-11-27 11:12:06 · 8 answers · asked by Itgurl 2 in Friends

We don't have animals in the house. Neice is going through a divorce and her dad says the dog is her only friend right now. It goes everywhere with her. My husband told them it is alright. I am NOT happy about the situation at all. Am I being mean? I feel bad but, we have many nice things that are not replaceable. What do I do?

2006-11-27 11:11:15 · 9 answers · asked by juzbcuz 3 in Family

2006-11-27 11:09:45 · 5 answers · asked by KELLY 2 in Singles & Dating

I am open so if you want to come over we can ask our parents! If they say yes mabey your mom can drive you
or my parents could?

love,
makaila

2006-11-27 11:09:30 · 4 answers · asked by makaila t 1 in Friends

2006-11-27 11:08:56 · 7 answers · asked by Pat 1 in Marriage & Divorce

ok im in a 4 years relationship.We live 2gether in his house.His work engages him to be in another city during the week but he comes home as often as he can,thats from 5 to 3 days a week.He has helped me with my job,to open my own businness,he always takes me on his trips,holidays,presents and he shows love,i cant complain about anything.the thing is i know that occasionally he has sex with other women but i know for a fact its only sex,no emotional involvement, and its just to recharge his batteries,to experience sg different.I pretend not to know about it as he never had a change of behavior towards me,instead he loves me even more.i know he does.dont u think its possible that he really does?

2006-11-27 11:07:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Family & Relationships

This guy and I like each other, we both know that. He lives two hours away from me and he doesn't come in much. We call and email alot. What else should we do? I called him about a half an hour ago, he told me he would call me back, but he hasn't. What is wrong?

2006-11-27 11:06:28 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2006-11-27 11:05:57 · 9 answers · asked by tornbrat0 1 in Singles & Dating

I wrote: Crap I keep forgetting to hug you every time I see you. Can I give you a hug next time I see you?

she wrote: nooooooooooooooooo... u cant hug me
no!

___________________________________________

how do I reply to this message? do I ask her "wow, why not?" suggestions?

(this is a girl who is my friend, she knows I like her, but she's not my gf)

2006-11-27 11:05:55 · 20 answers · asked by G-Unit 1 in Singles & Dating

2006-11-27 11:04:29 · 20 answers · asked by vee1909 1 in Weddings

Dont know what is up with my man these days but he never seems very interested in sex. Tooo me this is not the normal behaviour of a male. Ive tried anything and just cant seeem to get him in the mood and a woman has needs - ne tips of u guys would be a great help. And ladies too. Thanks in advance

2006-11-27 11:04:12 · 5 answers · asked by jaynee 1 in Other - Family & Relationships

2006-11-27 11:04:00 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2006-11-27 11:03:46 · 3 answers · asked by Brandi C 1 in Singles & Dating

I love being around my best friend. Both of us are divorced, straight, and have kids. We are not necessarily attracted to each other physically, but at the same time I feel the need to be with her constantly, just to hang out. I want to sit next to her and touch her arm or leg just to feel close to her. We have discussed this relationship before but then things in our lives lead us away from each other for a couple of years and now we spend time together on a regular basis. We have kissed on one occasion, but felt kind of weird. But we feel the way we feel. What to do? I feel like I really love her. I constantly think of her and want to be with her. Any suggestions?

2006-11-27 11:03:38 · 24 answers · asked by aes_bunny 2 in Friends

2006-11-27 11:02:33 · 10 answers · asked by Celetatious 1 in Singles & Dating

know when we got married, the church was very anamate that we were not living together before the wedding. My friend got married about a year later to a guy she was living with, and every church she talked to (including mine) wanted them to live apart for six months before they'd marry them. (they got married by a Justice of the Peace) My brother and his finacee are living together now, and plan to get married in a Catholic church. They claim they've never been asked for her address. Is this common? Is it a "don't ask, don't tell" thing?

2006-11-27 11:02:10 · 9 answers · asked by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 in Weddings

If there was 2 people (girl or guy ) and one had a job and the other was out of work but they were both hot which one would you choose?

2006-11-27 11:01:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

I thought that it would be more effective to wipe my nose on her sleeve, but then she might think it's really "cute" that I gave her some attention.

It's the same woman who poked me in the rear with a spoon and asked me to speak "dirty Italian" to her even though I don't speak Italian.

2006-11-27 11:00:50 · 16 answers · asked by aanstalokaniskiodov_nikolai 5 in Singles & Dating

my wife has all the skills and makes good money so i dont have to work,but i sort of feel less of a man,what should i do?

2006-11-27 11:00:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Marriage & Divorce

I think my man is cheating on me b/c I've gotten pictures of him and the other woman from his friends, but his friends don't like me they hate me. I tell him about it but he denies it and say they are old pictures and then he questions me about not trusting him. He denies that he's cheating and say that I'm the only gurl he loves and ever wants to be with he even proposed to me. I don't know what to do, should I believe him or not, cause if I don't and I leave him and it's not true then I will be making the worst mistake of my life, but if it is and he's not telling me then I deserve better.

What should I do??

2006-11-27 11:00:08 · 11 answers · asked by coonasscjn 1 in Singles & Dating

ok i moved to a new neighborhood with my family four years ago and there is a girl that live one hous away from me and so her and her dad came over to welcome us to the neighborhood so just before they left she asked me if i coud come over to her house and spend some time to get to know one another so i did and so we stated to become better acquanted with eachother and then all the sudden she stopped talking to me and i still tried to tak to her but she never picked up her phone so our friendship just all the sudden stopped and so a long time ago we woud stil say hello to eachother but then that stopped too and sice i moved to this new neighborhood i have to go to a certain school so now i am going to the same school as her and its not like she doesn't know i am there and i am still nice to her but she just ignores me and i realy want to be friends with her but i don't know what to do its kinda hard not to be friends when you go to the same school and live one house away from eachothe

2006-11-27 10:59:55 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2006-11-27 10:58:49 · 4 answers · asked by blue_Eyes03 2 in Friends

there is this girl who keeps staring fights with me shold i walk away or beat her butt

2006-11-27 10:58:31 · 13 answers · asked by lover 2 in Singles & Dating

I am 22 and engaged to a girl that I met on True.com. We met 2 months ago. Yes, I know that this is fast, but we have both prayed about this and we know that this is right. The problem is my parents. They are seperated and do not get along very well. They are furious with me for being engaged. It is not only the fact that we met online. They think she is a loser and has no ambition because she had to drop out of high school to take care of herself. She is 19 and she plans to get her GED. They are also mad because she has no drivers license. She is getting that, in fact we went to the highway patrol office just today and got her a study book. My mom is telling my dad things that are not true about my fiancee. For example she told him that she told her that education means nothing to her. She never said anything remotely close to this. I was sitting right there when this supposedly happened.

2006-11-27 10:58:21 · 5 answers · asked by TexasCowboy 2 in Family

is it possible to have love a first sight

2006-11-27 10:57:41 · 7 answers · asked by racheal m 1 in Singles & Dating

I have a really good friend that I've know for a few years now. I just dicovered she's in love with the same exact guy I'm in love with...she just doesn't know I love him and I've loved him for three years now I've just been to nervous to confess this to him. She just met him two months ago. I've known her for a while through different academic and recreational groups. She just made a move on him and asked him to lunch...he refused and she's very upset! Now I cant tell her I love him because that would break her heart and she leans on me for support through this tough time. I feel so two faced and I never thought this would happen! How do I tell her? It's driving me nuts! I need to confess to her!

2006-11-27 10:57:40 · 11 answers · asked by Brie 2 in Singles & Dating

2006-11-27 10:57:38 · 1 answers · asked by thcannon 1 in Friends