Snappy Answers Mar 6, '01

March 20, 2001: Here are 51 short answers to 15 of the questions that we found in our mail box.

For more serious answers, please click on any of the other questions on the main page.

Dear Panel,

My boyfriend always wants to kiss, make out and "play". But I am not always wanting to.

What can I do, or what can he do, to make me want him more?

- Lost & Looking

Female, age 18, USA

Jayne Nothing. Maybe you're just not attracted to the guy, or maybe your hormones are
in check.
Lefty

Tell him that an ounce of seduction is worth a pound of groping.

Diva

He should respect your sex drive and not expect luvin' 24/7!

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Dear Panel,

I mess with this boy that I really care about, but there's this other boy who likes me but I really want to stay with my current boyfriend that I've been messing with for the past two years.

But the only thing is is that I like this other boy but I know that I can't do anything else to hurt my current boyfriend.

- Shawnequa

Female, age 16, Maryland

Linda

You got that right, honey. Just keep repeating that to yourself.

?
Wrong, there's lots more that you could do to hurt him, but why?
Lefty

Honey, don't go messing around unless you got a real good mop and broom.

Rick

You may not exceed the boyfriend quota: only one alowed.

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Dear Panel,

My fiancée recenlty told me she wants to see other people, but still wants to get married. She says it's because she is nervous about marriage and wants to get things out of her system.

I really don't want to let her but she says she will anyway.

Is this normal? Should I find another?

- Torn

Male, Texas

Linda
Let's just say you're not in a committed relationship. It's your call whether you want to stay with her while she dates around; but you'd be a fool to marry her unless/until she knows she's ready for you.
Lefty

It's within the range of "normal", but it is far safer for a
marriage if she takes a Prozac. Time to start looking, buddy.

NO! But at least you know up front that she will be unfaithful.

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Dear Panel,

I am .. Bob, 21, Male from Australia.

My Girlfriend: Tina, 42 Female from Australia. Has had VERY bad past and an Obsesed X boyfriend who IS a professional hitman.

There was a guy called Bob, at work one day he noticed a new face and made friends with the New girl Tina. They became good friends for 7 months until one day Bob found out Tina had feelings for him. Bob felt the same way but both were concerned with their ages being a problem, but decided to give it a go.

They are very happy, but other people (our parents, her kids) are very concerned about the ages.

Bob treated Tina extremely well, So well that every day she would say "Where did you come from Bob?" or "Why aren't there more of you for other women?"

Everything was fine for a while until Tina got scared Bob would not like her when she's 60 and he is 40, so she ran away "to save the pain in the future." I think she's lying.

This was 2 days ago. Bob can't contact her. But he COULD find her if he realy had to.

Do you think it's worth Bob pursuing this relationship?

- Bob

Male, age 21, Australia

Linda You bet your life! (And with her hit man ex, you just might) It sounds like she has lots of other issues from her past she needs to work through as well. Keep trying, be patient, and watch your back.
Lefty Someone's lying here.
Jayne
No.

Rick

Do you really want to be with someone twice your age?

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Dear Panel,

What do guyz want out of a girl?

- Pppprrrr

Female, age 14, Washington State

Rick

Sex, caring relationships, sex, love, sex, friendship, and of course: sex

 

Jayne

Girl, all dudes want is: TP&A (Time, Passion and Affection).

What? What did you think I was gonna say?

 

Lefty
Nothing if she's only 14. Really.

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Dear Panel,

I like a girl who has a reputation for being easy. She likes my friend (he doesn't like her) and I was wondering how to ask her out.

- R

Male, USA

Linda

The usual way.

 

Jayne
Don't do it.
Lefty Don't tell her that you want to go out with her because you heard she's
"easy".
Rick

If she likes your friend and not you, you're out of luck. Of course she's a slut, so maybe not.

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Dear Panel,

What do you think about the issue of Love and Relationships?

- Anonymous

Female, age 18, USA

Charlie

I think it's worth discussing.

 

Lefty
I think the issue makes a lot of money for everyone except Love & Learn panelists.
Jayne

Which issue? March or this month?

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Dear Panel,

Here is the problem: I have a girl and I was cheating on her with another girl. But now I realize that I'm hurting people.

I recently chose my girlfriend over the other girl. But I find myself thinking about the other girl and feeling very bad. I want to still be her friend and have some sort of relationship with her.

Help. I'm confused. I feel so I really do like her and I like my girl friend, this is very compromising.

- Me

Male, age 22, USA

Linda
If you've "chosen" your girlfriend, you've got your answer.
Lefty

Get them to move to Utah with you.

 

Mar
Apologize to both girls and tell them they shouldn't see you anymore. When they ask you why simply state, "I'm a confused idiot."

 

 

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Dear Panel,

My girlfriend calls me "Stinky".

It's "Hey, Stinky, what's up?" and "Let's go, Stinky," and "Stinky, what are you doing?" I don't like it when she calls me Stinky. I've asked her not to call me that. She just laughs and says "Kiss me, Stinky."

What should I do?

- NOT Stinky

Male, age 16, Idaho

Linda

Laugh, and say "buh bye, you insensitive clod."

 

Jayne

Take a shower, Stinky.

 

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Dear Panel,

Hi! I'm a freshman in high school and I like this sophmore named Dan. He is really popular and I want him to like me without him finding out that I like him.

He stares at this girl. I've introduced myself to him already after school but I'm afraid to talk to him. We sit on opposite sides of the room so it makes it very hard. I want to walk with him after class, but won't it seem like I like him?

Please help me! I'm too scared to go up to him. Thank you!

- Janice, age 14, USA

Linda

Oh, God. I went through this when I was a freshman – his name was Dan, too. I just made an ass of myself until I got smart in my junior year and moved on. Good luck.

 

Lefty

It's hard for guys to like someone who doesn't have enough self-esteem to go up to talk to them. Think about it.

 

Jayne
Don't you watch those WB shows? I'm sure they know about crap like this.
Rick
Whats the problem with him knowing you like him?

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Dear Panel,

I am completely in love with a guy. He and I have been together almost 3 years.

Do you think that it is appropriate if I, the woman, ask him to marry me even though he has told me that If I ever asked him to marry me that he'd say, "No"?

- Ready & Willing

Female, age 22, Midwest USA

Linda It's appropriate. But if marriage is your goal, asking this Neandrethal won't get you there.
Jayne

If you like feeling rejected, then go ahead.

 

Alicia
What part of "No" don't you understand?

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Dear Panel,


My boyfriend and I have had the same conversation regarding his affection toward me atleast a zillion times.

He doesn't show affection very often and even has a hard time holding my hand in public. I am beginning to think it is just me that he can't show affection for. But he says that is just the way he is.

Do you think this is true or that if he really loved me, he wouldn't have a problem with this??

Help.

- Bubbles

Female, age 33, USA

Lefty

Many people do not go for PDAs (public display of affections). I think there are probably other ways he can show you his affections, if he really loves you.

Jayne

Its probably just the way he is.

Unless he's ashamed of you or something, in that case...well... nevermind.

 

Linda

It's just the way he is. You're the one with the problem; quit beating a dead horse. Either accept him or move on.

 

?
The point is moot, if you are not getting what you need, move on.

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Dear Panel,


I am deeply in love with a girl who does not love me and lives too far away from me.

What to do?

- Appiekutlappie

Male, age 22, Europe

Linda

Try reality.

Alicia

Get over it. Or you can love me and I'll pretend to love you back.

 

Mar

Don't even think about moving closer to her, she'll think you're stalking her.

 

?

This sounds like the old restaurant joke: The food is horrible... and the portions are so small.

 

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Dear Panel,


I am getting divorced. I fell deep in love with another woman whom I use to work with. (she has left the job since). She broke up with her boyfriend for me (her boyfriend still works with me).

She and I were together only 1 month, then out of the blue she called and said, "she wanted to go back to him, and she is going to marry him!" All the time we were together he called and begged her to go back with him until she cracked.

My question is: How do I get her back with me? I love her, she is all I think about.

- Touchy Situation

Male, age 44, Chicago

Lefty

You haven't even gotten to the "re" in "rebound". Figure out how to be by yourself for at least a month.

 

Linda

Call and beg her until she cracks again.

 

Sistergirl

Anybody can be in love for a month. Each of you obviously has other issues.

 

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Dear Panel,


I am about to leave my home country to be with my boyfriend of six months (cyber mostly).

I am concerned about his weight, his finances, his cleanliness, but still love him.

Will it work?

- Confused Australian

Female, age 47, Australia

Mr. Survivor Long way to go for love to conquer a fat, broke, dirty guy. Don't ya
think?
Jayne This is too easy. Lefty, you take it.
Lefty No.

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