You could do better.

[knitsock]

the RELATIONSHIP ADVICE meme RULES ○ In the subject line, pithily summarize any issues your character may have in their relationship/with their canon love interest/ship partner/love life. Surely there's some trouble in paradise? ○ Others will give advice on how to be luckier in love, whether to pursue someone or not...or maybe, just maybe, if it's time to call it quits with someone (DTMFA).

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I married a man who doesn't actually like women, romantically - WIBTA if I left him?

[ilk]

( Bring on the deluge of YTA! )

[sisterimperator]

Was it an arranged marriage?

I’m living rent-free with my former best friend and he’s always glaring at me, does he hate me?

[blueprinter]

[ to be fair the term ‘glaring’ is used very loosely here ]

[nutkrusher]

Is he avoiding you? Because if not, the answer is "probably not."

my gf believes that a random man could be a valuable second to her

[puppet_mistressofhell]

and all I personally see is a walking, talking dick. how do I try to convince her that's all he's good for?

I’m living with four other versions of me and it’s REALLY starting to harsh my mellow.

[granolabars]

There’s someone I keep dreaming about. What does that mean?

[placidities]

[sisterimperator]

Talk to them and find out.

My partner and I have different communication approaches when we disagree. Any suggestions?

[interviewwiththevampire]

We're both stubborn to a fault and arguments in the past would snowball until they were volatile, but we're a little more mature now. I still fear cornering them in a sense, though. This is not merely a fear based on their part, though -- I am as much to blame for past faults.

How do you pose talking through issues in a way that doesn't trigger a fight or flight response within someone who fears discussing aspects that aren't particularly savory to deal with? How can one lay it out so the other person will not internalize it or get immediately defensive? Is there a way to take a softer approach?

We're on better footing now, but I want to make the effort to meet him halfway in the future. I won't be listening to any advice encouraging me to leave him, that won't be happening.

Thank you.

[starfreckles]

It's...a difficult problem. Has he shown signs of wanting to meet you in the middle as well?

I'm told that monogamous pairs go to third parties to help mediate...would that be an option for you?

There’s a guy I want to sleep with, but he’ll die if I touch him.

[reductions]

[sisterimperator]

Is metaphysical sex off the table?

How do you get a woman to release you like her when she’s comically oblivious?

[killersongbird]

[interviewwiththevampire]

Propose to her.

I like a guy who, bc of me, cut out his own eyes to give his blinded bff and then murdered said bff.

[curtains]

What if 𝙄'𝙢 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢™, though?

[catlady]

[avengedninefold]

Then you’re doing great, darling~

He's on the moon.

[counterstep]

( must. not. roll. eyes. )

[brandingproblem]

God, are they still peddling that crap?

I mean. I'd prefer it if he was, too, honestly.

Fell for a girl about 16. Nearly married her at 20. It's been 15 years, —

[beatitudes]

and well, I dunno, still think about her. […please, he still keeps her photo beside his cot. He still earnestly does what she asks. Still writes A♡M in his journal.]

It worth tryin' again someday, or is that a foolish sentiment?

[interviewwiththevampire]

I think it is. If it's requited, it is.

There are multiple versions of him and I think I like the messed up one more?

[edelstein]

[Feel free to add or pick instead:

"I think I have a crush on King Arthur (female)"
"Can you have a boyfriend and a girlfriend at the same time?"
"Everyone is a little horny for their rival... right?"]

Can’t imagine who this is about

[anti_altruisms]

You’ll have to clarify what you mean by “messed up”.

My husband keeps revealing dealbreakers, and our society doesn't have divorce!

[veryfond]

[ What's a lady to do? ]

[canofpeaches]

Well, what does your society have?

Sometimes it's hard to shake my insecurities and old self-sabotaging habits and it gets in the way

[cosmiccowboy]

Continually screwing her attempts to move on after divorce.

[aimlesswonder]

That's a little harsh.

In Love with my Best Friend but we almost killed each other

[pathofvigilante]

... Oh come on, that was ONE time.

[ Alternatively: 'Madly in love with a woman who genuinely enjoys hurting him']

... that's not really any better. Stupid all seeing subject line.

[lickstheevidence]

Talk to me, John. What's going on? Obviously this, but some backstory would be nice.

Would be considered fraternizing with the enemy.

[oh_bebop]

[northernconsort]

Been there! And man am I glad that our sect leader's the forgiving sort.

But a little bit of Romeo and Juliet just makes the romance spicier. Long as you do things a little smarter.

I'm not sure I really get it.

[joyfuljulie]

Romantic love, I mean. That's what we're talking about, isn't it? Well I don't get it. I love Frank and Eddie and Sally and Wally and Poppy and Howdy so ... that's a whole lot of people!

[hardtohandle]

Hm... there's really none you love more than the rest? Like, your heart flutters when they look your way?

What can I do to make you love me?

[your_boyfriend]

Hello? Darling? Are you reading this?

It’s complicated…

[doesntsing]

[ OOC: up to date through the end of S3. ]

Has some really bad ideas about what counts as flirting. And abandonment issues.

[wrotetheworld]

Makes good noodles though.

the third wheel on a bicycle. doesn't need to be there. will not let go.

[gumboots]

What the hell does that mean.

look she doesn't belong here, she can't give advice, but this made me laugh

[codenametesla]

It means... you have a tricycle?

people who get close to me often find themselves in danger. makes it hard for me to commit.

[infinite1ups]

May be falling for a man who can't take off his helmet.

[asongunwritten]

[sisterimperator]

There are probably worse things.