Snappy Answers Mar 6, '01

June 5, 2001: Here are 31 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,

How do I get my girlfriend to try new things in the bedroom?

– Homer

Male, age 18, USA

Mel

Tell her to get a new boyfriend.

 

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Dear Panel,

Is regretting a relationship right?

– Hi Hi

Female, age 17, Australia

Lefty

Sometimes.

Shane

No.

Never live in the past.

 

Linda

It's not right or wrong. But it sure is unproductive. Why don't you learn what you can from the experience, and apply the learning to future relationships? That's what loving and learning is all about.

 

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Dear Panel,

Why are men so fearful of telling their girlfriends how they feel?

– Heather

Female, age 22, USA

Lefty

Same reason we hate jumping off of cliffs, you can't take it back once you take that step.

Indigo

Not fearful, some just feel that if they know, then you know.

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Dear Panel,

Why girls don’t like me? Why do thay say that they don’t like someone that look after them?

– Israel S.

Male, age 26, Israel

Jayne

'Cause who wants to go out with their father? Besides those crazy looking chicks on Jerry Springer?

 

Linda

Because most girls aren't looking for a father or a mother, but a lover. Try being one of those. L'hitraot...

 

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Dear Panel,

I honestly believe that men & women are from opposite planets. I also believe that my boyfriend loves me and I love him.

What seems to be the trouble, is presently we are not "clicking"; how do you fix that? How do you get back that "ooey, gooey, you complete my day" kind of way?

– Grasshopper

Female, age 27, North America

Jayne

That honeymoon phase is probably over. Grow up and deal with your relationship instead of tossing it or feeling defeated because it's not like the movies.

Lefty

As George Carlin says, "Men are from Earth, women are from Earth; get over it."

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Dear Panel,

I'm madly in love with a guy which I got to know in high school. He was one year my senior. At first, I had a crush on him in my 1st year. It goes on till he was in his final year and me in my 2nd year where he got to know another girl and became steady.

Afterwhich I gave up hope until about a couple of months back, he got in touch with me (and still do till today) after his breakup. Since he need someone to talk to I came into the picture him and 'provide a shoulder to cry on & listening ears' but I realize for the past years I can never forget him and now I'm beginning to fall for him .....madly and I mean really in love.

BUT the problem is – the big big problem is – HE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW I LOVE HIM

Or maybe he does, but is not saying anything.

Please advise!

– Sufianna

Female, age 22, Brunei

Judith

Tell him how you feel – you will either gain a dry shoulder or a relationship.

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Dear Panel,

I am 24 and have a girlfriend. I am happy with her. She is a nice girl.

This is the thing: I have a problem resisting temptation. I like to hook up with other girls. Mainly just fooling around. Would never have sex without a condom. It is never anything personal I just enjoy it and can't resist. I wish I could but it is like food. I enjoy it, I don't get emotionally attached and I go for it.

I am going to Cancun and I would like to be faithful, but I know that under the circumstances, (a different country) I won't. Is this normal?

Can I be faithful? Should I go with my instincts or what I know is right?

Thanks,
– JimmyJoe

Male, age 24, New Jersey, USA

Savannah
Break up with her and you'll both be happier!

 

Jayne
If you like fooling around, then maybe you shouldn't be in a steady relationship.

 

Linda
If you can't develop will power, at least stop your pathetic excuses. It's a line of crap you're feeding yourself and us. If you want to be a jerk, be a jerk. But be an honest one, at least to yourself, while you're lying to your girlfriend.

 

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Dear Panel,

Does he still love after he sleeps with someone else?

– keidri

Female, age 14, USA

Linda

You bet. The real question is, who?

 

Kalia

He still loves HIMSELF, eh???

 

Jack

Depends upon the situation but mostly...A BIG NO!

 

 

 

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Dear Panel,

I am ..35 years old female w two kids, 8 and 11. I've been divorced about 8 years. I am very independent, own my home, do yard work, repairs, etc. Kids, job and home keep me busy but I am lonely.

He is 42 years old male. Divorced about 13 years. Lives alone. Says he is tired of being alone but doesn't put forth a lot of effort in a relationship.

We have dated for about five years, off and on. Things would be going well and then he would break it off. Somehow we always drifted back together. We talked about marriage as a possibility. We always had a great time together and remained "friends." He has come back into my life, says he realizes he doesn't put effort into a relationship and has been lonely since we've been apart. We have poured out our souls to each other.

Are we both crazy or soulmates?

– Confused Again

Female, age 35, Pennsylvania, USA

Lefty

Neither. You're both lonely.

 

Shaggy

If he's coming back because he needs you, you're soulmates. If he's coming back because he just needs somebody, you're crazy.

 

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Dear Panel,

Is a boy wanting to know about his feminine side gay?

If not, how can you let your feminine side out?

– thegame

Male, age 15, England

Lefty

He's not gay if he's using it as a pick-up line. I don't let it out; I just stay in touch with it.

 

Charlie

If "letting your feminine side out" means that you're attracted to other guys, then, yeah, it's okay, you have "gay" feelings.

If it means that you want to be sensitive, nurturing, sweet, loving and affectionate, then just get new friends who understand you.

 

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Dear Panel,

I just met the most right girl I've ever found. We went out a few times and she was encouraging.

Now she gives me the excuses I always get:
  • weird to date someone from work,
  • don't want a relationship right now, and
  • I am seeking something more serious than she might be ready for.

But, she will "kill me" if we can't stay friends and hang out a lot.

How can I convince her to take the next step?

– Phil

Male, age 23, USA

Jayne

She doesn't like you. You don't have to be friends with her if you don't want to.

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Dear Panel,

Why is it that some people are willing to be present in a relationship but choose not to be fully involved emotionally with the other person, holding back, keeping silent when certain feeling must really be discussed?

– Sandy B.

Female, age 24, Northern USA

Charlie

Because they're men.

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Dear Panel,

I dated this girl about 4 years ago. We only dated for only a month but I realized that I fell in love with her. We still keep in contact. The contact varies but over the last couple of months. We have kept in contact almost every week or so.

Well, I have been with somebody for about 2 years but I just don't have the feeling I have for this other girl. I mean I just feel very different with my current girlfriend that I did with my ex. I really like her a lot and I am in love with her. Well what should I do?

Should I tell my ex my feelings towards her? Well as you can see I am confused. I hope you can give me some advice.

– Supersonic

Male, age 19, USA

Foxy

Act on your true feelings.

 

Lefty

Why don't you tell them both? That way you could let someone that you don't see regularly know you love her, and someone that you do see regularly, know that you are using her.

 

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Dear Panel,

Why do guys tell the girl that they are with all of these sweet things and tell them they love them, and then around other people say bad things about the girl that they are with?

– Andrea

Female, age 16, Texas, USA

Lefty

They want to cover all their bases.

Jayne

Because that guy is a liar. Is he lying to you or his friends?

Roopz

A macho thing – they're hiding their real feelings in public!

Jimmy

Sex or to look cool in front of their friends.

Mr. Sensitive

It doesn't matter why or who he is lying to, he is not right for you. Dump him.

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Dear Panel,

Guys say I am pretty (over the Internet) but in real life, guys never ask me out and hardly ever talk to me.

I am between average and popular – so I don’t understand why I am ignored in real life; but yet guys over the Internet say I am pretty! I always thought I was average-looking, but when people over Internet said I was pretty; I don't understand!

– BoomBoom

Female, age 13, USA

Lefty

Because guys over the Internet can't SEE you.

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