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Thanks to the vaccine I’m ready to start meeting dates in person and I’m a little nervous. It’s been so long since I’ve had a face-to-face conversation and I’m not sure where to start when on a date. Any pointers or refreshers? Hopefully you know how to ride a bike, because date conversations will come back to you just like riding one. Let the conversation flow; keep it fun and flirty and always remember to listen and ask interesting follow-up questions. Have fun- no room for

I’ve been with my partner for almost three years and he refuses to consider marriage. He says he’s happy with the way things are and doesn’t want to “complicate” things legally. Of course this makes me feel like crap because I really want to make it legal and it hurts that he doesn’t. What should I do? The only thing you can do is accept his choice… or not. You need to ask yourself if your relationship as it stands is enough for you. If it is, happily continue it knowing that

My boyfriend has a problem with my friends and family. He feels that I spend too much time with them and he’s not interested in getting to know them outside of the superficial (he’s always included, by the way). What can I do to get him to embrace them? If he’s having a problem with your other relationships, especially your family, it might be that he’s insecure or simply wants you to himself. Before you make any move, talking out the why is necessary, letting him know that f

I’ve been dating my boyfriend for six months and he wants me to meet his parents. I’m very nervous about this because from what I’m told they didn’t like anyone their son dated. How do I handle this and make a great first impression? Start off by thinking best case scenario… they’ve never liked your predecessors because they’ve been holding out for you. Hold onto that mindset when the meeting happens- positive thoughts bring about positive results. As for your “presentation”,

My friends accuse me of being a “yes man” to my husband. They say I always agree and always do whatever he wants. They feel I’ve lost my individuality since getting married. How should I respond to this? That’s what your friends think, but what about what you think? Do you think you’re a doormat or do you feel like an equal in your marriage? Does your husband support your goals and listen to your ideas… and do you extend the same courtesy to him? When it comes to how your rol