Snappy Answers April 24, 2001

April 24, 2001: Here are 38 short answers to 15 of the questions that we found in our mail box.

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Dear Panel, I plan on taking a girl that I love to the prom. I was wondering whether or not I should pay for her gown, or let her buy it? – Desperate Male, age 19, North Carolina
	I pretty much think the corsage and limo are enough to pay for.
	Depends on if you get to take it off her later. (Ooo, I'm gonna get hurt for this one)
	It depends; are you trying to buy her love?
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Dear Panel, Should I go back to my ex if we love each other, although he dumped me? – Pinkjade Female, Age 14, Europe
	Gee. Did he love you when he dumped you, too? If yes, then no.
	Sure, but don't be surprised if you get dumped again.
	Why not just love him as an "ex"? Then you won't have to get dumped again.
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Dear Panel, If a guy writes you a very provocative note, does that mean he wants to go out with you? – Kjo Female, age 16, USA
	Yes. And probably other things, too.
	Only if he says in the note "and I want to go out with you".
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Dear Panel, My boyfriend doesn't have interest in sex anymore. I was wondering why? What can I do to change it? Also, he is very faithful, so it's not like he is cheating. Plus, I have gained weight since our relationship had first started. Could this be a reason, too? – Confused 154325 Female, age 19, USA
	Why not lose weight and find out?
	Anything could be a reason. Have you tried asking him instead of us?
	Maybe he just doesn't like you.
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Dear Panel,

There's a woman who works in my office that I am dying to go out with. I finally got a chance to meet her at our company Christmas party. I discovered that she DID have a boyfriend (who was not there), but we seemed to have gotten along well.

Surprisingly enough, she accepted a rose that I bought for her towards the end of the party. But ever since the party, I find it difficult to follow up on my actions towards her, knowing that she has a boyfriend.

Furthermore, I do not want to cross the lines of professionalism, being that I am in an office environment. As a result, my acquaintanceship with her has regressed, and it's driving me crazy.

I would at least like to be her friend, if nothing else. Should I proceed with my advancements, or should I just forget about her?

Please help!!

– MadCrush

Male, Canada

Are there any other women in the world who both do not have boyfriends and do not work in your office?

Invite her out to lunch. Then do it again in a couple of weeks. Before you know it, you'll be friends!

Don't go past lunches unless she loses the boyfriend.

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Dear Panel,

I like a guy in my school, but I don’t know whether he likes me or not. My friend tells me that whenever I walk past his class, he will sneak a glance at me when I'm not looking at him.

So what should I do now? Do you think he likes me?

– Rinn

Female, age 15, Singapore

All I know is he likes to look at you.

For more details, try talking to him.

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Dear Panel,

My girlfriend and I are discussing kids and marriage. She definitely wants them, but I am not sure yet.

We have been dating for 2 years and have a fantastic relationship.

She thinks this is a show stopper for her, because I don't show the enthusiasm that she does on this. She is 26 and I am 33.

She also has Lupus and that may complicate things as well.

– Tee

Male, age 33, Colorado

That's interesting. What's your question?

If you're asking if kids could be a show stopper:
if it is for her, then it is for you.

Don't get married until you decide.

She should talk to a doctor.

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Dear Panel,

My boyfriend suddenly wants us to be able to go out and do our own thing and trust each other – to put more trust in our relationship.

I trust him, but we have a long distance relationship and have for a year now. He is a member of a fraternity, and he wants to party there more when I'm not around. I don't like the idea even though I have no reason not to trust him.

We see each other every weekend, but I'm wondering if he's doing this so he can go out and do whatever, or if he really wants the trust.

I dont understand why he wants all this sudden change, which makes me worry that something is up.

– Up Since 4am

Female, age 20, Michigan

I think he's just given you a reason not to trust him.

I think this guy has something up his sleeve. Why else would he want this sudden change?

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Dear Panel,

My girlfriend of 1 year broke up with me because she wanted to enjoy her senior year with her friends and date other guys, but she says she still has feelings for me and hints at getting back together.

Now we have stopped talking because it is too hard to talk with each other because of our feelings for each other.

Should I wait for her, or should I get on with my life?

– Dodger

Male, age 19, Los Angeles

Continue with your life; she is.

Life's too short, move on.

Sure, sissy man – let some girl lead you around by the nostrils and go out with you again when she's ready...

Hey, she sounds kind of cool – does she have a newsletter I can subscribe to?

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Dear Panel,

I really like this guy and he likes me, but we can't be together because of his religion.

What should I do?

– Shellie

Female, age 16, USA

I dunno. What is it in his religion that keeps him from you? Is there an anti-female clause in it?

I know you're young and all, but have you ever seen West Side Story?

If his religion is more important than you, you know the answer.

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Dear Panel, Why do males, in particular, go out of their way to say that they will call, and then they don't actually do it? – Waiting by the phone Female, age 23, Canada
	Because they don't have a purse to carry their cell phones with them?
	Because they lose phone numbers a lot.
	So they don't have to feel bad when they figure out that you suck.
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Dear Panel,

I've found myself in love with the most beautiful girl I have ever encountered. She listens to me and respects me and seems to really understand me, the only problem is that she is seeing someone else.

Normaly, this wouldn't be a problem. I would just bow out like a gentleman, but every time I so much as look at her I practicly weep for joy. It's not exactly like I have the option of avoiding her either, seeing that we share a class.

HELP!

– Alexander M.

Male, USA

Dang, that's the problem with those beautiful girls. I'll bet you won't have that problem with a nice, homely chick.

Are you gonna love her when she has a zit, too?

Wait until she is not seeing anybody. Then ask her out.

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Dear Panel,

I'm a female who has a crush on a female friend. And I don't know if she feels the same way.

She once bought me a sweater for no particular reason and once told me that she will make my dreams come true. Does this mean she's interested?

– Confused41673

Female, age 18, USA

Yeah – interested in dressing you.

Maybe she hates your clothes.

Depends; what kind of dreams?

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Dear Panel,

I met a guy from the chat page called David and we've known each other for 3 weeks and miss each other dearly all the time. I also cry every time we talk.

To make me happy, David asked me to marry him. We're both 15 years old. What should I do?

He's coming to see me in two weeks to put a ring on my eternity finger.

– Joanne

Female, age 15, London

Say this to yourself: "I AM 15, I AM 15..."