I am a 25-year-old female. Many people (strangers, guys I know, etc.) have told me I am beautiful. I also have a caring personality, I am intelligent, and I make friends easily. I have had relationships in the past that were not so good. Recently, I have just given up on dating altogether. I am not looking for a marriage situation but I wouldn't mind if someone wanted to date. After my relationships, I am just not into dating at that moment. Some friends of mine are married now, but it doesn't bother me. I think part of the reason why I have this hesitation was because this guy was showing me signs he liked me, so I asked him out. He told me he had a girlfriend. Later on, he messaged me and said he would have loved to go with me if it weren't for his girlfriend but he said something along the lines of I would find a better man than him or a really good man. I was crushed for quite some time (as he was my first crush I really liked). My mom pressured me recently and keeps talking about me getting married. She said at my age I should be married. She always asks me if I know any guys like she is hoping everyday I will meet someone. Should I start dating or be on my own?

Me 1:34 pm : i miss you i hope you're doing alright Him 2:00 pm: I'm doing alright i hope you're doing alright sweetie Me 2:10 I'm doing good what are you doing Him 2:11 playing the game what about you Me 2:13 picking my friend up and taking her home him 2:17 Ohokay that's cool him again 10:30 pm "i miss you too sweetie

Me and the guy I'm kind of seeing are both about to just give up. We keep getting hit by every possible expense known to man. I myself am in the process of getting a decent job and in the mean time, I'm making money doing side projects (selling crafts, some cleaning, etc.). He lost his job, so that was kind of the last blow for his self-esteem. He is in the process of finding something else, but the job market here is HARSH. Even what I have *hopefully* lined up may not work. I don't have a car right now (one of my biggest setbacks - I'm trying very hard to earn what I need to make that happen) and his car is a piece of crap (has had a lot of work done and STILL isn't right). We are at the end of our ropes. Does anyone have ANY suggestions on how we can work together and help ourselves/each other? Would it be a good idea for me to do a little advertising to try to pick up my cleaning? I'm not a business - I'm just a single person who doesn't mind cleaning. I wouldn't be into businesses or schools... just like homes and stuff. Would that even be safe? I'm a little scared to just go into a random stranger's home. What ELSE can I try to help us? Every time we think we're going to get ahead, we get knocked right back to square one. We're both very depressed over it. Any and all help would be nice. Please, no rude comments either. We really are trying very, very hard. I'm actually in tears right now because I just don't know what to do anymore :( Thankfully, YES we've both done interviews before and we do have "nice" clothing to wear. I am in the process of trying to sell some things I already have but no longer want/need/use. It has been ok... but definitely not very successful overall. Still lots of things there that are not going. I may consider a yard sale at my parent's home (they have plenty of space) once our weather finally gets nice. My guy did smoke cigarettes but has quit. I do not smoke or drink. I've considered seeing about using things like Task Rabbit to drum up extra "odd jobs". I'm also using Indeed for a big outlet to find ideal jobs. I have definitely considered postal work because it would be quite easy work I believe to just sort mail, help people mail their packages, etc. The one person I do currently work for quite a bit is extremely nice and wants to help out however they can (though I do feel bad about accepting "charity"), so I'll see if they've got any friends/relatives who have work (indoor and out). We have a lot of hopes, dreams and goals and get very frustrated when we think we're finally advancing and getting somewhere, then have something else go wrong and drain us. Losing his job impacted him really bad, so he's been feeling very depressed. I've been depressed because I know how much a car would benefit me and I feel awful for not being able to help him better. He understands and doesn't expect ME to take care of everything, but I feel so bad I can't do ANYTHING to help out :(

Some idiot had judged me based on my appearance and has treated me like crap because of it. He may have also taken a photo of me and then slandered my image online with what he believes about me based on my appearance. I have since noticed some random people treat me like crap since, and I know damn well people don't just treat another person like crap for no reason. I have noticed this weeks and months later. 1 - Someone called me a freak for no reason. 2- Someone from a table next to me said "fvck you' towards me and then gay (referring to my hair) for no apparent reason.

This may be a bit long but I appreciate any type of feeedback.So I've known this girl and been talking to her for 5 months now. She goes to my university and she's a really cool girl. We always get a long really well whenver were together. We had sex a few times. When we first started talking we both discussed how we have committment issues. But recently I feel maybe she wants to take things furthur. I just don't know if I'm delusional about it. Me and her were at a bar and she randomly just announces to me "Im single" out of nowhere. there's 2 different scenarios of what it can be. 1. It was her maybe thinking i thought we were something more. I knew we werent exclusive so I dont know why she felt the need to say it, and its not like I really acted like were together I rarely ever text her first or ask how her day is. 2. It could maybe be she wants me to ask her out? She told me she liked me to my face on 3 different occasions. And on this same night she asked me if I like her. Whenever were together she's holding my hand, resting her head on me, and touching my hair while I drive. So im not sure totally sure how to approach her. Since that night I kind of backed off from texting her even more. I would ask her out but I dont want to embarass myself if its not what i thought she meant.

Let's say you've known this guy for a little while and you've been going to the same social gathering/activity... You really like this person but find out they only like you as a friend and are clearly never going to be interested in you or feel the same way. You can either alllow yourself to keep seeing them when you go to this social gathering (which you haven't been going to for that long anyway) and try to accept that they've rejected you and see them as a friend or decide to remove yourself from a potentially unhealthy situation and choose to never see them again because it would only hurt you to see them... What would you do? You can talk yourself into believing that maybe just maybe your crush will change their minds, but at the same time it only feels like your emotions are in limbo, continually deceiving you into believing a false reality that shocks you everytime you discover the unwanted truth... and that person is just going to unkowingly lead you on over and over each time you have even the most insignicant contact with them...

My child (14) spends too much time on his computer. It seems to be unhealthy, as on a school day, its about 4 hours. He does go to a good school, and gets grade 7s and 9 in the 3 subjects he needs for A levels (Maths, Physics, English), however, I think the computer time is unhealthy. I should also add he built the computer and bought the parts himself, and has been very interested in computers since he was 5. He also ran a computer internet company for about a year. When he is on the computer, he spends about an hour of it playing video games, and the other 2-3 hours coding. He insists this will help him in the future with his university application and course, however I don't think this is the case. He does do other activities such as playing rugby for his school, practicing both his instruments, and going out sometimes. Can someone please help?