Over the past four years, this guy and I have been really good friends, and have liked each other off an on. Earlier this year, we started dating. We dated for three months, and were very happy, until he randomly broke up with me because he was stressed and didn't have time for me. When I tried to be friendly, he told me to back off. So I did and now we haven't spoken in weeks and I just want to be his friend. How can I be friends with someone who acts like they dont want anything to do with me? — Anonymous

Thank you for sharing your situation. You can’t do anything about what someone else thinks or does in a relationship but you can decide what you want to do. You might take some time to think about what his behavior means, as in: What does it mean when someone behaves the way he’s behaving?

The idea is to decide how you want to be treated in a relationship and how you can keep your life moving in a positive direction. An important lesson in life is to pay attention to what people say and do and decide if it’s acceptable to you. You might consider letting go for a while and doing things you love to do without a significant other. Build yourself up and discover how great you are. If he decides to come around, fine; if not, then you get to focus your energy elsewhere.

Remember that you deserve to be with someone who treats you well and wants to spend time with you. You’re that important. Take care.



My bf is always so positive, happy and he is really outgoing. But i am nothing like that, and it makes me wonder if we will ever fight? Like i know, fighting isnt good, but i dont want a super perfect relationship. I heard its good to have a fight once in a while. Maybe im just new to all of this, is it good that he is positive and happy all the time?? How can i crack him open?? — Anonymous

Thank you for sharing your situation. It’s always a good idea to be yourself in a relationship and be with someone who is compatible with you and meets your needs.

There are no rules saying you have to fight. In healthy relationships, the people communicate openly with each other without raising their voices or creating chaos. They work on talking frankly, kindly and calmly and working on solutions that work for both of them.

Many people have been taught that relationships have to have fights in them because that’s what they saw in their own families or learned from friends. It’s up to you whether you want to keep that pattern going. It tends to feel much better to be in a relationship where you treat yourself well and move forward in a positive direction.

Remember that you deserve a relationship that is healthy and balanced and where you work together to be happy. You’re worth it. Take care.



so there is a really cute guy i know that play guitar i asked him to play with me for a concert I will be in (i will be singing) He said yes! Im so happy, and i think its a great time for me to turn on my charm ;) any advice for the prcaticing and how i could get him to like me or think of me more? — Anonymous

Thank you for sharing your situation. One of the best ways to get to know someone is by doing things you love and sharing common interests. Music is a great way to express who you are and what’s important to you.

You don’t have to worry about acting a certain way, just be your amazing self and enjoy his company. Play music, talk about things, ask him questions, tell him about you, have a good time and get to know each other in a friendly way.

As you get to know him you’ll know if he’s a good fit for you. The only thing you have to focus on is being your charming self. Take care.



im almost 19, never been asked out, had a boyfriend, been kissed, even been flirted with/hit on. nothing. usually im okay with it, to an extent im over it and i have given up on any chance of finding that type of love and affection, but i cant help but get brought down by it sometimes. i cant help but wonder if i am really that much of a terrible person that no one wants me in that way? — Anonymous

Thank you for sharing your situation. There are no rules about when you need to have a romantic relationship, you get to decide what you want to do and when.

You might find it helpful to think of a romantic relationship as being similar to making new friends. One of the most positive ways to meet people is to make sure you really like yourself, do things you love and hang out with people who share your interests. The more genuinely happy you are inside and the more authentically you live your life, the greater opportunity you’ll have to meet people who are attracted to you.

The key is to just be yourself and live a great life. As you do this, you’ll move in circles where people will notice you and be interested in you. The other thing you might want to think about is just being open to the idea of meeting interesting people and having friendly conversations.

There are people out there at this very moment who are waiting to meet a wonderful person like you. Live your authentic life and they’ll come along when it’s time. Take care.



im dating this guy he my first real long relantionship, next month is gonna be our one year, i lost my V to him & he met my family & we hang out everyday, his dad past away on our 9th month he says to me im the only thing that keeps him going & he always puts himself down, how ugly,fat,&dirty looking he is(he dark) & i start to see things that i dont like about him that it annoys me like the way he eats,sloppy & his body hurts alot, he only 20 & im 18, so far what do u think about my situation? — Anonymous

Thank you for sharing your situation. It’s always a good idea for both people in a relationship to feel good about themselves first so that they can be there for each other. You can’t change how he feels about himself, he will need to work on that on his own, preferably with a therapist. He might consider finding a therapist he’s comfortable with and talking about his issues so he can heal and discover how great he is.

It’s up to you what you want to do and how you celebrate the wonderful things about you. You decide what kind of relationship you want to be in and with what type of person. Keep in mind that it’s beneficial to be in a relationship that helps you feel great and move your life in a positive direction. It’s hard to have a relationship where you take care of someone else because it leaves little or no time for you to take care of yourself.

You might want to take some time to think about what you need and what you want to say to your boyfriend. Then you can have some kind and calm conversations where you tell him what you need and listen to him. The idea is to learn about each other and figure out what your next step is. You might both think in terms of getting as healthy and balanced as possible on your own before continuing to build a relationship.

Remember that you both deserve to feel great about yourselves and be in a relationship that makes you happy. Take care.



I just got back with my exbf a week ago, We both saw that happening any time soon, we tried to be friends, booty calls, strangers... nothing work out, we realized we just didn't wanted to be by ourselves... it had been 2 years since we broke up. I broke up with him cause I went thru depression and ED and wanted to be alone, it got worse, but he was there for me all that time. Now it feels like we were never apart, but not sure how to feel about that, is a more mature relationship but I'm scared. thatgirlonyourpassengerseat-dea

Thank you for sharing your situation. The goal in any relationship is for both people to be healthy and balanced so they can grow together. That means that each person is stable and happy on their own and bring those positive behaviors into the relationship.

It’s up to you what kind of relationship you want. Perhaps you might ask yourself a couple of questions to figure out what’s right for you, such as:

  • What is positive about the situation?
  • What is negative about the situation?
  • What kind of relationship do I want?
  • What kind of person do I want to be with?
  • What am I doing to take care of myself?
  • What am I doing to move my life in a positive direction?
  • What am I doing to be the healthiest, happiest me before getting into a relationship?
  • What do I want to do deep inside that will help me move in a positive direction?

One of the big lessons in life is that it’s OK to spend time alone and figure out who you are before bringing someone else into the picture. You get to decide what you do in your life and when you do it as long as you’re moving in a positive direction.

Take some time to think about what’s best for you. Then you might consider talking calmly and kindly with your significant other if you’d like. Let him know how you feel and listen to him. Keep having friendly conversations until you both are on the same page. Be honest, open and caring. See a therapist if you need to, individually or together.

As you keep learning about yourself and him, you’ll eventually find an answer that works for you. Remember that you deserve to take care of yourself first and then find someone who meets your needs. Take care.



I'm in an inter-racial relationship and things have been difficult due to this. I have a feeling my bf doesn't want me to hang out with his friends cause of it although he says that's not it. Besides me he shows all interest (porn stars, strip clubs, women he checks out...) within his race and things physically between us have seemed to die out. Are these my insecurities? does he feed into this? — Anonymous

Thank you for sharing your situation. One of the most important lessons for building a healthy relationship is to find someone who deeply values who you are and treats you well.

You’re wonderful the way you are so the key is to find people who will appreciate your amazing qualities. One positive way to do this is to make sure you’re the healthiest and most balanced you possible. Do things you love, celebrate who you are and meet people who like the things you like. When you live a happy, active life you’ll attract people who like you for you.

You might want to take some time to consider how you want to be treated in a relationship and how you want your significant other to behave. Once you do some thinking you’ll be able to decide what’s right for you. The idea is to be with someone who likes the real you and treats you with respect. You’re worth it. Take care.