Relationships

Relationships include parent/child, sibling/sibling, friendship, dating, marriage, and lots of others. They can be great, but many times they are problematic and can be unhappy or even abusive. This category is for questions about relationships, both good and bad.


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  • What are good questions to ask to get to know someone really well?
    Some tips: If you are referring to a close friend or a significant other, I am a fan of playing the relationship version of 20...
  • How can you tell if a girl or a guy likes you?
    IF HE LIKES YOU HE/SHE WILL: (I'm using a guy in my examples.) look at you and when you catch him, he tends to look away....
  • How do you find out if a girl really likes you?
    Here is some advice from Answers.com contributors: If they stop and look at you ... if they look at you a lot ... if they laugh...
  • Why muscle girls are the worlds fittest girls?
    They eat right. They take care of themselves and they pump iron.
  • What is the secret of true love?
    The secret to true love as opposed to sexual love is to under stand that it is unconditional, if you love some one or something...
  • How do you tell a girl you love her?
    Saying You Love Her: Here is advice from WikiAnswers Contributors: Straightforward is the best approach. And don't forget that...
  • How do you know that the person you love loves you too?
    How to Know If You're Loved by the One You Love Well, does that person look at you in a special way? Do they seem interested in...
  • What effect can ADHD have on your relationships?
    You will have to pay attention to showing up on time and following up on what you will say you will do. This is the glue that...
  • How does adult ADD-ADHD affect relationships with other adults and partners?
    Thank you to all the helpful and generous people who shared their personal experience on this page. Your input is invaluable to...
  • Should you tell your friend that you are in love with her?
    If you truly love her tell her. The easiest way is to just tell her straight forward. She may need some time to think at first,...
  • What do men look for in a woman?
    A definitive responsible to this is impossible and answers could go on forever. Every man has his own strengths and his own...
  • How do you know when you are truly in love?
    You know that you are in love when you are truly in love when you can't stand being away from that person for to long, when you...
  • How can you be more than friends?
    Getting It Together WikiAnswers contributors share their ideas: To be more than friends, you and the person you're interested in...
  • How do you know if it is love or lust?
    It may be both Love doesn't exclude lust, just the opposite: if you don't lust for her, chances are you don't love her. And lust...
  • How do you know a guy loves you even if he won't show it?
    Hey, I am a girl and my guess is not any better then any one else but I would say when Ya he wants top be around you and he...
  • How do you attract a girl?
    First of all you shouldn't change for someone, they should like you for who you are. Corny jokes get really annoying. I have a...
  • What do you do if you love someone but she does not care about you in the same way?
    Sweetie, if she does not care why should you? Don't keep fighting for someone who will not fight for you in return. Life is too...
  • Why don't men like overweight girls?
    Men don't like overweight women for the same reasons women don't like overweight men. For the same reason some people like...
  • How can you tell if a guy doesn't like you or is not interested in you anymore?
    This has never happend to me because im the one who breaks there heart but anyway, if he doesent talk to you anymore and starts...
  • What should you do if you like your older brother's friend?
    I wouldn't even mess with that. What if he and your brother are really good friends and then you go out with that friend and the...
  • How can you make a guy fall in love with you if he admits you are so perfect?
    Well, in the first place, if he admits you are so perfect, he probably does like you... To make a guy fall in love with you if he...
  • How do you get past hating the man you are married to when so much has gone wrong?
    Do whatever it takes if he really loves you (without conditions) to fix it. Forgive and allow the love to return. And for...
  • Is it possible for a guy to be attracted to you if he does not seem nervous around you?
    Yes it is quite possible for a guy to be attracted to you if he doesn't seem nervous around you because some guys are experienced...
  • Why do women not prefer nice guys?
    Male Response: What I find interesting about a majority of these answers, is the general belief that men are the ones most...
  • What should you do if you and your ex are in love but he won't forget your bad history together?
    For you to have a loving relationship, you have to like each other and get along, more often than not. Your ex is being wise in...
  • How do you know when you are in love?
    ...or if it's only a crush? There is only one way you can tell if you're truly in love: you don't wonder about it, you just know...
  • What should you do after the one you love has been hurt by another relationship?
    It's amazing to me how all the "nice guys" seem to get the short end of the stick while the jerks walk away with their girls! You...
  • How do you show a girl you really like her?
    Below is a compilation of different opinions from several Answers.com Users: There is a fine line between flirting and the...
  • How can you convince a friend that his girlfriend is abusive?
    you should tell him straight up if he dont believe you, he's no friend You may refer him to Web sites about abuse. Tell...
  • How can you save a relationship at its low point?
    Forgiveness. Nothing is heathier for ones mental, spiritual, and physical being. All can be forgiven in the name of love. Kids...
  • Why do guys hate to commit when they initiated the relationship to begin with?
    because there men and they dont like to be tied down try not to be too clingy that might be you're problem :/
  • Can a guy or girl be in love one day and not in love the next day?
    Yes, if the mood is right, it is possible for that to happen. It's not very common, though, as most relationships, even small...
  • How do you know if you are smothering someone and calling them too often?
    Get a Grip and sort you life ouy IF you have to ask, then you probably are. Call someone once and wait for them to return your...
  • How can you regain trust and self-assurance when your boyfriend lied to you a couple of times but promises he's changed?
    If he lied to you "a couple of times" and they were lies that he knew would bother you, then chances are very low that he'll...
  • Do men act nervous around you when they have fallen for you and do not want to admit it?
    Yes, absolutely true. A guy even shivers around the girl they have fallen for, you can see the hands tremble.  Answer I...
  • How can you tell if a naturally flirty girl actually likes you more than just a friend and how should you go about pursuing a relationship?
    you should ask her ,does she like you more than a friend,that part can be tough but its better to know than to be unsure,and how...
  • Is it worth the effort to maintain a relationship if you can only see each other a couple times a month because you live three hours apart?
    You need to ask yourself one question - do you love them? If the answer is yes it wouldn't matter if you lived 10 hours apart....
  • Should you contact your first love of 10 years before he gets married if he got engaged two months after you broke up?
    Only if its to tell him about your STD.  Answer If you think contacting them before the wedding will help you, then do it...
  • How do you get over your ex?
    Hey People, I read this wonderful comment by some anonymous person on a forum and I want you all to read this too.. It'll Help...
  • Should you go back to a rocky marriage and try to work things out for the sake of your child?
    Should you go back for the children? No, No, NO!!! My mother stayed in a marriage of misery for the sake of us children and it...
  • How do you tell the father of your baby he is the father?
    Be upfront and honest. Approach him calmly and at the right time. The right time should be when you know he is calm and relaxed...
  • Why would a husband cheat on his mistress with his wife?
    Temporarily locked for the rambling personal experiences which did not address the question.* The terminology in the question is...
  • What do you do when your ex says he still loves you and wants you back?
    It depends on a lot of things such as: the reason you all broke up in the first place, how long you've been broken up, and if...
  • How can you turn a guy friend with benefits into a boyfriend when you both agree that you are compatible?
    Tell him that you really enjoy being with him and that you would like to date him. Ask him out. In my opinion you need to...
  • How do you know when you have a crush on someone?
    You can say that you hace a crush on a person if you have a feeling for Him/Her and you care what is happening in His/Her life...
  • What experiences do you have concerning the value of giving?
    This is an odd thing to ask on Wiki Answers. For me personally (jcarm185) I am a guy who gives my church 10% plus some each...
  • How do you stop your girlfriend from using your baby against you?
    Stop letting her make you feel guilty. Call her on it, when you realize what she's doing tell her about it. Answer I think it...
  • Is there any type of financial assistance to help people in abusive relationships leave their state?
    If you are not divorced, you can leave with your children since you are their parent. There are agencies in every town (ie...
  • How many years does it take to move on after an abusive relationship?
    I was in an abusive relationship/marriage for over 10 years. I think it depends on the person, the type(s) of abuse, and the...
  • Should you tell the partner of someone to whom you were a mistress?
    Reasons for taking it slow(may be incomplete, but not likely) He wants to learn more about you, which means he wants e.g. to...
  • Should you tell a girl how you feel about her even if she is seeing someone?
    Opinions by WikiAnswers contributors: I think yes. Girls LOVE to be told how amazing they are, and having guys like you is one...
  • How can you make your boyfriend marry you?
    Ask him to marry you and if he says yes he wil marry you and if he says no becaus he is not ready then wait until he...
  • Why do some people have multiple relationships that end up abusive?
    AnswerMultiple abusive relationships are a classic example of not expecting change without doing anything different. One thing...
  • How can you deal with feelings of anger and hatred towards a mother who gives you fewer freedoms but more responsibilities than your siblings?
    There are times when it seems parents play favorites when it concerns children. And unfortunately, sometimes it's true. It might...
  • How do you know if your husband still wants to be with you?
    Ask him nicely and in the right setting. Answer If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't...
  • What can you do to really turn your husband on so he knows how much you love him?
    Spice up the bedroom! Give him a little foreplay to turn him on. Get a sexy outfit and buy some lingerie. Walk around in a thong...
  • What should you do to regain the trust and love of your wife?
    Every night before you go to sleep tell her you love her and give her a soft kiss. If she is angry with you still do it as it...
  • Why would a narcissist let you ignore him?
    He probably wants to call and contact you but absolutely will not crumble and make the first move. I broke up with my N in...
  • Is your husband allowed to lock you out of your house?
    Maybe. In some states it would depend on who holds title to the property. Even if someone is legally married, if they are not the...
  • How do you flirt with a guy or guys?
    Advice by WikiAnswers contributors: Smile :) Just stare down but don't look like a stalker. Wear his favorite color, make him...
  • What are good questions to ask a guy while playing the question game?
    Questions for the Question Game Has someone ever saved your life? If so when? What is your favorite NFL football team? Have you...
  • How do you turn a casual relationship with a guy who is a player into a serious relationship when you both know you are right for each other?
    It's simple... you don't. If you think you can change someone, or want to, it'll never work. He has to figure it out on his...
  • What does it mean if your girlfriend says she needs time to herself for a week but you are both in love and aren't breaking up?
    Well, maybe she is feeling like you are smothering her or that you are being to "clingy". Some girls like being the center of...
  • Is it right to speak with an ex-boyfriend after you are both married?
    There is really no point other than to say hello. I would inform your husband that you spoke to the ex-boyfriend to show you are...
  • What relationship is your great-grandmother's first cousin to you?
    Your great grandmother's first cousin is your first cousin three times removed.
  • How can you deny joint custody to an abusive parent?
    I have a child from an abusive father and I talked with the lawyer, I know that if he doesn't pay child support for a year you...
  • What are signs that your boyfriend is cheating on you if you are in a long distance relationship?
    If you have been phoning or emailing each other and he contacts you less and less. If he was making an effort on his holidays or...
  • Has anyone gone from a mistress to a new wife and still felt the relationship was true love?
    yes I married a man who cheated on his wife with me, and it was true love but he still cheated on me also, I found out after...
  • How do you move forward after the break-up of a long-term relationship?
    I know how you feel. I broke up with my boyfriend 2 years ago and I still cannot get over him. I love him and still want him...
  • Is it appropriate to have opposite sex friends when you are married and your spouse has trust issues?
    It's fine to have friends of the oppposite sex, but make sure that they know/spend time with both you and your spouse. Don't have...
  • How long can a person with a 'greencard' stay outside the US without risking their legal status?
    You can stay out of the US for up to 6 months with no consequence, as long as the person has a vaild green card and passport....
  • Is it normal for your mate to look at other women and then deny looking?
    Both men and women are attracted to other people and will look if they notice a beautiful person. Being involved with another...
  • How do you let go of someone you love and who loves you when you haven't been able to stay faithful but still want to be with them?
    Answers from Answers.com contributors: Break up with them. Just say you don't feel the same way about them anymore. If you can't...
  • What is the cure for nosiness?
    Sadly, at the moment, there isn't one. But most nosey people are doing their best to not stick their noses in other people's...
  • How do you go about divorcing your foreign spouse?
    AnswerSimply file for divorce in the city of your habitual residence. Where you have lived the longest together is what matters...
  • What do you do if your girlfriend acts like she does not care about your relationship anymore?
    First, if it is an act, she either thinks you've been showing far less affection than her and wants to show that if you don't...
  • What is another word for simpler?
    easier. Or you could use a phrase such as "easier to understand"
  • Should you call the wife of the man your wife is cheating with?
    No, talk to your own spouse follow the "chain of command" Think about it, are you wanting to mend fences or ruin trust...
  • Can an abusive husband fall in love with his wife?
    Most abusers firmly believe that their abusive conduct is proof and indication of deep love. In their thwarted minds, abuse,...
  • Does scooter smith loves jasmine v?
    No there frends
  • Can true love take a break?
    No according to me i don't think that a true love can take a break. I agree that tension, problems, fights can be there in a...
  • What do you do if you marry on the rebound and 3 years later find that your previous husband the love of your life wants you back?
    You have made it clear you married on the rebound and people make mistakes. I would sit down with your husband and tell him you...
  • Ola amiga como esta tu dia?
    Mi día ha sido bastante bien, hasta ahora. Hello, friend, how is your day? My day has been pretty good so far. One thing - The...
  • How do you tell a girl that you love her if she loves someone else?
    That depends on whether "someone else" loves her in return. If so, you hardly stand a chance, but you probably should tell her to...
  • Is it illegal to take in a 16-year-old runaway who needs help?
    It could be, unless the parents are notified and permission is given for the minor to reside at the person's home. If there is a...
  • What do you do when you tell a girl that you love her and she just says to you that she is sorry for ruining your life?
    (All advice is generic and incomplete of necessity. Apply as fits, and use your own brains.) Answer Possibilities: She's sorry...
  • What is the family relationship between your grandmother's brother and you?
    Many genealogy programs include a feature that calculates relationships between family members. The relationship between a...
  • How do you get over a failed relationship with your best friend?
    That's really hard. My advise is to be as open and honest with each other as you can; and, if it's possible, to still be friends....
  • How can you tell if your boyfriend is not the one?
    If you are asking this question then he probably isn't. When you light up when he's around then you're in love. When you can...
  • What can you do if past relationships of the man you love are confusing him and affecting your relationship?
    Firstly, past relationships ALWAYS affect your relationship. Since SEVERAL relationships "confuse" him, the "confusion" is not...
  • What is the meaning of an ankle bracelet on the left or right ankle?
    Although some people may like to think there is a meaning (such as one side representing heterosexuality and the other the...
  • What do you do if you have to travel for work and your boyfriend or girlfriend gets mad about it with no reason to be?
    You'll just have to talk to them and tell them that they have nothing to worry about. If they still get mad, then you'll have to...
  • How do you know if a guy likes you?
    He will usually (not always) act a little different around you. Don't expect him to ever act the same twice. With guys, they just...
  • What are the symptoms of a child with a sexually abusive father?
    Hi, I hope I can help you. If a child is being sexually abused, obviously, the poor child will not speak up. If you are close to...
  • Are physical and verbal withdrawal narcissistic traits?
    AnswerWithdrawal, withholding, and the "silent treatment" are classic abuse techniques.  AnswerAbsolutely, this is...
  • Is a woman with a comical personality attractive to men?
    From a scientific standpoint, men only like women for their bodies.Personality doesnt come in for men.As for women, they like...
  • What flirty questions should you ask your crush?
    These are some fun, flirty questions that you can ask a boy that you like, or don't like. Just Remember... it's not what you ask...
  • How do you answer the question 'What do you like least about your job' in an interview?
    This is one of the types of question that you may get at an interview; they are intended to get you to talk about yourself in a...
  • Why would your boyfriend tell you that he wants to patch things up between you now since he has been with another girl?
    There are two reasons that I think of. One is that he realized that he made a mistake not being with you and wants to come back....