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Q: My boyfriend just went to Mexico for 10 days to visit family. He said it will be hard to contact me with his cell service not working out there. We knew we werent going to talk to each other for 10 days. So he leaves and I see location activity on Facebook which basically tells me he is not in Mexico to my understanding. Now him and his dad own a business so maybe be left his phone with the dad. The thing I don't understand is active FB activity. Why would anyone else be on his FB? He contacted me mid trip on FB messenger to say hi. Telling me it was hard to get on wifi because it was slow. I wanna believe him but his traveling mobile activity on FB is making me very questionable. Why should he go out of his way to lie to me? Maybe I am overacting? What do you think? I don't know how to feel right now. Freaking out over FB seems silly but I don't know. :(

Female age 32
If you guys have good communication and honesty in your relationship you should be able to tell him what is bothering you. And it's not overreacting at all. We live in a world where cheating is beyond easier than it use to be. Social Media actually being the reason why. So if something like this sends a red flag don't let it go and don't let them build up over and over.

Q: Hi I'm Jay, so I've been dating my boyfriend for 3 months now, he's 18 and I'm 16 and I don't know if it's me but I just have a small feeling my boyfriend is little bit too controlling. He always tells me that I'm a child and that I act grown and if i joke around and say he's a child too he gets a bit defensive and claims he's not a child and that's he's grown. Whenever I might express something or do something he doesn't do or agree with he tells me i need to get it together, and i feel it's like his line for me like he tells me this more than he says he loves me but i know he does, and he says it as if i dont have my life in one piece and i do and for some reason he finds it necessary to tell me that more than once weekly that i dont have it together. I dont know if that's considered controlling at all. But another thing when it comes to us like having sex or anything sexual he likes it when i call him daddy and i don't really mind it, but sometimes when he asks me to do something and i say no he'll be like i seem to be forgetting who daddy is in the relationship and that its not me it's him. I feel like he shouldn't bring that into everyday things because i feel like he's using it over me in the wrong way and situations. So is he controlling or am I overreacting? Any advice is helpful.
Honestly he might not feel like he is bUT he is technically degrading you. Making you feel inferior. He is your typical "alpha male", dominant guy. He sees it his way or the high way. You should talk to him let him know he makes you feel bad about youself when he says these things and that he has to work on compromising. My only warning is to not expect a complete change. Take pride in his small compromises and moments he makes you feel appreciated. If he gets worse or you aren't seeing any change, start looking for someone who sees you as your equal not their companion

Q: As well as other meet & fuck websites & zoosk. We've been together over 3 years & I love him so much idk what to do. His family means more to me than my own, & I really can't see him cheating. Do you think it's possible he could be part of these websites without actually going though with it?
I\'m very straightforward when it comes to relationships but this advice all depends on your relationship. You could just ask him be like I found out your on there and I want to know why, that\'s what I would do. BUT if you\'re afraid to confront him you can look closer into his profiles and see if there has been any current activity in your relationship, if yes... then you\'re going to have to say something.

Q: Hi, I'm 19/F. I'm deeply in love with my boyfriend of almost 2 years now but our relationship has been kind of private due to my parents. They are not allowing me to start dating until I get at least a bachelors degree but I love my boyfriends so much. He wants me to tell my parents about us so do I but I'm scared that they'll get mad and start drama. His mother knows about us and I just want to be able to tell my parents about anything. What should I do?
My parents were really against me dating too (more of a double standard thing) but once you hit 18 it\'s your choice. You\'re an adult. I would try talking to your mom first. Woman to woman, tell her how long you\'ve been dating and that it has effected your priorities and that you love him and would like if you guys met him and could invite him to dinner. And see where it goes from there.

Q: well first i'm 23 and he's only 20. i walked away from my ex because he was being extremely needy and i just needed space at the time being that i had a full time job and going to school full time, i was just exhausted and he didn't really help. anyway, when i left he pretty much said that i treated him like crap the whole time (which is pretty true) and he was through. so i just said "ok, sorry you feel that way bye!" and left it at that. well i'm not a fan of social media but my friend said that i should get on twitter and see this page he made that deals with thoughts/quotes/advice on chivalry and such. well i did and it broke my heart because everything he post is about me. even on my birthday when we weren't talking he said happy birthday. but all the quotes are talking about how much he misses me yet he has me completely blocked. i tried calling through *67 but he answered and hung up and won't answer again. i really regret the way i treated him but he won't give me the chance to apologize and make it work, what do i do? :/ i'm in college so i live in a different state right now so i can't just show up and be like heyyyy.
Like pretty much everything all the other advicenators have said think about what you are going to say. If you can text him or even call and leave voicemail say what you have to. Apologize for things you\'ve done. Tell him you want to make it work. But only if that\'s really what you want, be certain you really do want to be with him and you\'re going to change because if someone treats me like crap i don\'t give damn if they buy me a bmw and leave 1000 voicemails, they better come back intent on treating me right. So if you think you can make it work and you\'re going to try to change your ways for him. Go for it. leave that voicemail. send those texts. and hopefully everything works out.

Q: I'm a lesbian, and i'm always getting used by my straight friend. She is always dirty texting me, and touching herself when she's talking to me, but she says that only i turn her on and she wouldn't date me because she doesn't want to be a lesbian. She has a boyfriend, yet she comes to me when it comes to pleasure. I love her as a best friend, maybe more, but only if she accepted. But, it seems like lately, all we've been doing is "making love" and she doesn't even love me.
Is she gay? Why is she using me like this? When she asks me to turn her on, etc, she tell me to "Make love" to her. Does that mean she loves me? because she normally says sex, unless she's talking about me. We've never actually done it, but we talk and touch ourselves.
I mean she\'s obviously not straight. Her sexuality isn\'t important, really the problem is her using you. If she has these supposed feelings for you whether she can\'t date you or not why does she have a boyfriend? These are questions you should wonder and ask her. The only advice I could really give you as a woman who has dated women also, ask her straight up what is going on? And if she beats around the bush, no pun intended that make it clear that you guys should only be friends if she can\'t even talk to you about what is going on. But it sounds like something is there.

Q: What is 69 i need help because he wants to do it.
It\'s oral from both ends. It\'s being in a position where you are not only recieving oral sex but giving it. It can be sideways. standing up/hanging upside down, and regular someone on top with someone on bottom. and etc.

Q: Me and my boyfriend have been together for a while now and he's asked me if I would like to have sex with him, we are both at the legal age of 16. I want to do this but I don't feel confident at all with my body, I'm not sure how he would want me to look. I feel embarresed about doing it and if it would be awkward, what do I do? Just sit there and let him do the work? I'm not sure if he would want me to shave or not, I would have sex with him but I'm just not confident yet, I feel as if I am ready, I want to be confident!
Someone please help me! :)
Here\'s the thing...from reading what the other two advicenators said I get what they are saying BUT you said you feel you are ready you\'re just not confident. And it\'s like that for most girls. Let\'s face it, we\'re insecure creatures and sex the first time whether we\'re ready or think we are is awkward. One I wouldn\'t recommend shaving because when it comes back it\'s thicker. So if you can wax or get some sort of hair removal cream (that says you can use it down there) unless you have to shave but if you do end up shaving you might want to buy one of those bikini bump creams or something along those lines. And maybe before going the full way experiment with some other things sexually wise like oral, handjobs, fingering. because if you\'re not comfortable with all that you might just realize you really aren\'t ready. But if by doing those you figure out you are ready do whatever you want with the first time. If you don\'t feel comfortable with your body. You can wear a long tshirt, a dress, or a skirt. because you can leave all those on and still have sex.

Q: My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost 2 years. Today is my 23rd birthday and he didn't even get me anything. I don't even want much just something to feel special but no. We have a long distance relationship and I had a party Saturday that he wasn't able to come to because he couldn't afford the 500$ ticket but he was able to go out that night and spend over 100$ on drinks. He told me he feels like an awful boyfriend but then today on my birthday he tells me he's going to the casino on Thursday... So I'm guessing he doesn't feel that awful. On his birthday I made a huge deal I sent him a care package, visited him, and bought dinner and some other things for dessert. But he can't even send a card or anything. Am I just over thinking this and being a brat? Or is it time to rethink my involvement in this one sided relationship
You are not overthinking it at all. And i'm going to assume you are in a military relationship from what I read (me too, wooooo Milsos!!!) And you are not being a brat my birthday is in welp less than two weeks and I don't expect to hear a happy birthday or recieve a present because that's not only how my s/o is but with the long distance thing sometimes s/o's just don't show us the appreciation or attention we need and crave because we are so far apart from each other. and as Adviceman said this happens a lot, this is why people get lonely in long distance relationships. this is why there is so much cheating stereotypes in military relationships. BECAUSE it's so common for one person to kind of forget the other sometimes. and even in some situations both people sort of forget about the other sometimes. I honestly think you should say something to him, don't hold it back because communication emotionally is so important when you are in a military relationship because half the time you aren't even sure how your S/O feels about anything because they have to keep up this guard and distance.
I really do hope everything works out for you. and something I've learned as a military girlfriend we go through some things and some emotions that no one who hasn't been in our position will ever understand so stay strong.

Q: I have a friend who is way to jealous.. thinks its ok for her to do stuff and not her husband. we are all cool and hang out although my boyfriend knew I had went to a friends house to hang out with him without the wife there. she dont know bc she is crazy and she would flip out if she new I was there without her.. she has flipped out once before acting like she was goin to throw things.. she dont even like her husband watching t.v bc she's that jealous. She has been caught talkn to her ex. but yet accuses her husband of doing this or that when he is innocent. What advice should i give my friend to help him out.
She is probably very insecure and there might be some other issues in there relationship that you aren't aware of nor is it your business. And there also might have been some relationships in the past for her that made her that way. I do have to say you as a woman shouldn't hang out with a woman's husband especially if she is a friend alone without her knowing because that puts you in a very bad position and if I walked in on my friend and husband alone, I don't give a damn if they were planning my surprise birthday party, I'm going to be on high alert and me personally i'm a firecracker so I would have freaked. Another reason that she could be that way is because she's the one cheating. A lot of people do that. control the other and act like they are always doing something wrong when they are the ones doing it. It's a disgusting hypocritical trait and if you know that is what your friend is doing, as a friend you need to tell her that is not right. especially if you have a friendship with the husband. otherwise I'd leave this issue alone unless your friend comes to you for advice on how she acts.

Q: So i am 15 Years old, and people in my year have started becoming more sexual. There is a guy i know and like who wants to do more than kissing but i am too insecure about my vagina to do anything. It hangs down alot and im worried he will be grossed out. Help:(
First of all, don't worry about what everyone else is doing. Worry about yourself. If you don't feel ready, don't do anything you aren't ready for. Especially because everyone else is doing it. And if the guy is pressuring you, tell him to kick the bucket. Hard. And as a girl who has happened to have had sexual experiences with other girls I can tell you, you probably are thinking too much into your vagina's appearance. It's easy to be a bit insecure about that area. But just like everything else private parts come in varieties and when you do finally feel ready I'm sure the other person involved won't be judging.

Q: I really like this guy that sit next to me in
My 2nd period.let's say his name is jay.he makes me laugh.he's funny,cute,everything.he flirts with me !!! ( a lot actually ). Sometimes, he said i am his best friend to his's guy friends ( which we aren't). He would touches my hair, makes fun of my name, hugs me tight.last night, he texted me and asked if I'd like to go to the movies ( that time i was at the mall & i was bushing and ppl looked at me like I'm crazy lol).Before i even got to replied his text, he said his girlfriend moved to another state ( he never told me that he has a gf ). It just breaks my heart into pieces. I almost cried 😢 and i said,"not tonight maybe next time ?" And he said," ohh okey it's fine". I also felt like i am his second's option. And I'm afraid to see him on monday ( btw me & him are sophomore )
Maybe he really does think of you as a close friend, I've had guy friends most of my life. Even my best friend now is a guy and pretty much what you described has been most of our friendship. Hopefully the flirting part is just part of his personality meaning to him he's sees it as harmless. And the fact that he mentioned a gf is kind of a sign that he really does see you as a friend. BUT.
Playing devil's advocate here there is always the possibility he does like you. And even threw in the gf card to see how you'd react. If that's so be careful. Someone who can have feelings or even try to get with someone else while in a relationship will do the same thing to you.

Q: Hii ... 15F!*
So I'm crazy inlove with this guy. But he had a gf. They broke up and we held movie night and I invited him. Whe stated cuddeling and he kissed me on "̮м̣̣̣̥γ̥"̮ hand and head and whe kissed and french kissed. Whe held hands. There was another guy just sitting loanly so I asked him to come sit by me and "̮м̣̣̣̥γ̥"̮ crush said he can. But before we took them home the guy(who sat next to me) wantes to give me a hug. And then "̮м̣̣̣̥γ̥"̮ crush said no. Does this mean he likes me??
That story was a little bit all over the place but since he just broke up with his gf, I can only say maybe. It seems he may have an interest in you and maybe it will develop into a crush. But just make sure everything between him and his ex are completely over because you don't want to be just a rebound or a way to get back his ex.

Q: Any man want to have s fun with me?
Sorry, but this is an advice column. I recommend matchmaker, eharmony, meet me, tagged... anywhere but here. Have a good day.

Q: 7years I have liked this guy, we met up, and spoke for those entire 7 years. everything was going great until 2 weeks ago. My sister slept with him in my bed! whilst my cousin was asleep in there!!. I am heartbroken and so confused. It started when I txt him, he was feeling down so I thought what the hell me, my sister and my mates were going for drinks so he could join us for a cheer up. So my sister knew how I felt I mean all I have done for those 7years is talked to him. She slept with him that night, and today they have gone out on a date behind my back instead of telling me the truth. Tears prick in my eyes every time I mention it. when I confronted her about that night she laughed and smirked at me as tears ran down my face. I have to live with her which makes it worse! I just need to know what to do?? because it is taking every ounce of me not to hit her. and what is confusing me is that I am not mad at him but I should be right?? help me please...
You shouldn't just be mad at her, be mad at him. I hate when girls do that, blaming only the girl. You can't just blame and be mad at the sister, because you two were talking and he slept with her?! the heck?! Now about your sister, she probably for other reasons because the fact she smirked and laughed in your face, there is another issue there. In fact she probably doesn't like the guy she just knows you do. Now, i'm not saying you should hate your sister, or pretend she doesn't exist but I am saying there is nothing wrong with not being so close to family, especially if they screwed you over... probably on purpose. But yeah, forget the guy. He can go fall off a cliff, cares about nobody else. and your sister she has problems. so just do you. but keep your sister from a distance until the day you can talk about things and she realizes she was wrong for that.

Q: I'm at a lost for words.. I met a beautiful girl when I came back home from my deployment she was perfect for me when been together for 2 years till she wanted a break, it hurted me but I support her because I just want her to be happy hopefully I was the one for her. I got a ring and was ready because she wasn't over me, she came to my place and we made love all night told her I loved her she said it too. The next day she told me she was talking to someone eles. She moved in with him and already engaged with him. Our relationship was so perfect now I don't know if I'll find love again.
I'm going to be brutally honest, eff that girl ... okay? She doesn't deserve you. And the fact she can say she loves you and then go back to that guy... she doesn't love you or at least she doesn't know what love is. She probably wanted a break because she was seeing that guy and she picked him over you, there is no doubt with that statement. and she choose him not once but twice by opening her damn legs for you and giving you all that pillow talk yet she is with him now? You can do better. You will do better. And she will learn karma is a b-word.

Q: So I use to date this guy we'll call him L but then he got too needy and clingy so I broke up with him and started dating this other guy named K. Now K was equally needy and clingy in his own way but for some reason I didn't mind I could take it and when he talks about sweet stuff I get all sorts of butterflies yet when L talked about the same exact stuff I would get annoyed and tell him to just stop. I don't get it why do you think that is?
Welp, because you probably didn't have the type of feelings you have for L that you had for K. You weren't being mean to L on purpose, you just probably didn't have strong feelings enough for him to overlook those little pet peeves because when you care for someone a lot you do tend to overlook those annoying little things.

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I'm 22 year old female. I have been dating this guy since high school and now I'm a year past graduating college. We have been dating on and off since 2007. I broke up with him in 2009 because I felt I wasn't IN love with him anymore. A year later, we agreed to start a casual sex-only/friends relationship, but that turned into an unspoken transition into dating. I was secretly not exactly happy with dating him exclusively again so I broke it off earlier this year. We spent 3 months apart, and I missed him terribly. I asked him to take me back, but he said he wasn't sure if he was ready to take me back. We accidentally ended up having sex again one night and now we are back into the "unspoken transition into dating". We have talked about moving in together next year, but I'm scared that it's not really what I want. I have jerked around this man I love dearly for so long, but I'm afraid I'm staying in this relationship because I don't think anyone will ever love me like him. I'm scared of hurting him. I'm scared that later I'll regret it. I am secretly in love with someone else, but that situation is hopeless. I feel like an awful person day in and day out, but I couldn't stand the thought of hurting him again. What should I do?
Of course you should break up with him, not to be the b*tch here but if you know you love someone else, you don't want to be with him, and you know you are wasting your time you should have been dumped him. You are being selfish and you are leading him on. You said you are in love with someone else right? So imagine if you started seeing that person and they secretly wanted someone else and was still acting like they wanted a future with you but knew they really didn't and even knew they were leading you on? You say you can't stand the thought of hurting him but you two are bound to break up at some point if this is how you are feeling so either way he is going to get hurt whether you tell him you don't want to be with him or he starts to realize you don't and starts to become insecure about himself and the relationship because you didn't have the guts to tell him.

Q: What do u talk about during a slow dance?
I tend to go for the most awkward sexual things to say during a slow dance. Great icebreakers. Just ask them if they've ever let ice cream melt down to their genitals. They might propose right there.
JK.
Anyway, well. Really? There isn't a specific things to talk about during a slow dance it's like normal conversations just talk about things similar or random things. Maybe mention that you like the song or they dance well. Or it's a nice dance.

Q: I have this crush on a girl that i really like. But i get the feeling she likes somebody else, how do i make her like me?
Well truth is you can't make anyone like you, you can change your personality to the one someone likes or even change your appearance to the one someone likes but in the end that wouldn't be you they like. Just keep being yourself and if she comes around, she comes around. And if she likes someone else you can't really change that. Just keep doing your thing because even if she doesn't like you, best believe someone even better will come around who does.

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Hi, thanks for coming to my column.

The name is Diamond but Dia is fine.

20, female, jersey girl at heart. mixed race taurus natured woman.

So...the reason I made this was during the start of my senior year of high school I had reached a point in my life where I didn't want to live anymore. I was tired of fighting and didn't see the reasons to fight. It was a random stranger that made me realize I would be stupid to take my life and to stop fighting.

So if you think I'm going to tell you life gets easier, I'm not. Let's face it, it doesn't get easier. Through pain you get stronger and learn to open your eyes to those things that give you strength to live.

Mine happen to be music, writing, dr. pepper, anime, the color black, the way rain sounds, and an amazing boyfriend. What gives you strength to live?

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