Well, another year nearly over. Scrolling back through the year's answers, a few leaped out at me. Questions I remembered for various reasons, though being a monster of vanity (and depravity) have confined them to my own answers. The links open in a new tab each time.
Butt Hurt Boyfriend Of The Year
Hey asshole, who do you think you are?
OK, so this came in on Christmas Day 2010, but I am including it 'cause my god, I lost my temper on this one. Distinctly remember punching my old laptop hard enough to rip the screen clear off it's hinges.
Most Oblivious Question Of The Year
If a guy looks nervous or uncomfortable when your next to him, what does that mean?
To give you the background, I did a huge blog post all about "what does it mean" which went live four hours before the question came in. Someone decided to pull my leg, so I pulled back hard.
Saddest Question of the Year
Dear MM, I've become extremely bitter about romantic love, to the point where seeing people together hurts and makes me tense and angry. I never meant to end up this way but no man has ever wanted and accepted me so I am jealous, hurt and resentful. It's very painful and it's getting in my way. How can I fix myself?
People giving up makes me sad. To me that is a sin.
Best One Liner Of The Year
What kind of dirty talk do you like during sex?
For a one line answer, a heck of a lot of people loved it.
Hardest Answer Of The Year
if ur broken on the inside from yrs of emotional & physical abuse from ur x husband,add alot of sexual abuse in early childhood.currently single two years & wonder if i am to broken 2 go in2another relationship?will someone want someone who flinches at being touched or cnt b told something nice cos it scares me
This one was hard. Very hard. Rarely have I wanted to both hug someone (the questioner) and jump in the car to beat someone down (the foul things - never people - that did that to her) at the same time. Hey, a guy is allowed to be human once in a while, right?
Snappiest Answer Of The Year
Is he an asshole, or a smart asshole? I get pissed off at him, he stops all contact , then talks to me again around the time when I get over the issue. I know I need to just quit seeing him (naturally he's not a bf), but I am just wondering if he knows what he's doing.
Sometimes a question comes in that just screams for a snappy response.
Most Philosophical Answer Of The Year
Please, MM, I'm looking for the answer to an age-old question--which do I follow, my head or my heart? Also, how do I let go of the worry that I will regret whichever choice I do make? If I'm not 100% positive about being with either guy does that mean neither of them is the right choice?
I love philosophy. My day job gives me a lot of thinking time. My idling brain came up with this.
Most Satisfying Result Of The Year
Good evening MM, I'm the girl who lost her father during final yr of uni, who was contemplating of hurtin herself. Anyways everything got better, I even graduate with good marks:) just sending u this to say thx. Wish u all the best life can offer. Bye.
Seriously, I was smiling for about a week after receiving this.
Most Amazing Questioner Of The Year
16yo girl w/huge aspirations in life,dad who has aspergers syndrome and an affair,depressed mom,3 younger bros,holds her family together here.I'm also a cutter(no one but my very supportive bf knows that)if my parents get divorced,and if im stuck with dad ill never get my dream job and be able to help my family help?
That is one young lady who is gonna grab the world by the balls, squeeze hard with both hands and make it do whatever the hell she wants it to.
Most Pragmatic Questions Of The Year
I am a girl, and I love guns. I want to learn more. I don't really know how to go about it though. The ex was the one who originally turned me onto shooting, and I want to take it up again. Only problem, money. VERY expensive sport. Can you suggest how I could get into it w/o spending a ton?
I dunno - just loved these ones. Not a relationship type question, more a kid sister asking her big brother what to do. Sometimes, that is a nice feeling.
Most Commented Of The Year
MM, I am a strong Christian and I want to know how you and other non-Christians feel about us talking about and sharing our faith... do you see it as pushy or arrogant? and what about a situation where a friend is asking big life questions and I feel like I could help her answer them somehow by sharing?
Unsurprisingly, it was a religious one. Religion and abortion are the two biggies for comments and discussion. What really surprised me was how civil the discussion stayed.
Most Sensitive Answer Of The Year
I'm an arab girl. For 5 years I had a relationship with an man and, now im not virgin, he turned his back on me. Each time i want to build a relation man want sex with me but i told them that I'm virgin. He abandoned me. I'm afraid to tell them im not virgin, they will abuse me and telling me I'm a whore. (corrected for readability).
No, idiots, not me being sensitive - that never happens. The subject was.
Most Annoying Question Of The Year
how do you tell if a guy is gay and hes just acting straight for what ever reason.
Just, GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! "Is he gay?" questions drive us all nuts. This poor questioner just got all my frustration.
Most Baffling Questions Of The Year
do you guys realy answer these questions??????????
So my boyfriend had sex with my mom, one day after he proposed to me. We were on a vacation and i walked into our room, and saw them having sex. He has no clue that i walked in. I have no clue what to do.
Another tie. Confining this to answered questions only, as parts of my in box would keep an entire psychology department busy for months.
Personal Favorite Answer Of The Year
I am a good girl with an awful past, that I can't seem to get away from. My first boyfriend was honestly the worst you could get...I've never had a serious or healthy relationship. I'm ready to quit the silly dating game and settle down but I have no idea how or where to start!
Sometimes, just sometimes, the stars align and you get blessed with the right words at the right time. It doesn't happen often. Cherish it.
Favorite Blog Post Of The Year
Mistakes: The 6 Biggest Ones You Will Ever Make
Having totted up my blog posts for the year, I have written a freaking novel - nearly 60,000 words. This one is still my favorite by far, though closely followed by the one mourning the end of the Shuttle.
Wondering what 2012 will dump in my inbox, so keep those questions coming.
To all the readers - Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. It looks like I got the Christmas Day blog this year, so look for something super cynical and bitter - or poetic and nice. Depends on how many of the gifts under the tree are "Some assembly required."
Butt Hurt Boyfriend Of The Year
Hey asshole, who do you think you are?
OK, so this came in on Christmas Day 2010, but I am including it 'cause my god, I lost my temper on this one. Distinctly remember punching my old laptop hard enough to rip the screen clear off it's hinges.
Most Oblivious Question Of The Year
If a guy looks nervous or uncomfortable when your next to him, what does that mean?
To give you the background, I did a huge blog post all about "what does it mean" which went live four hours before the question came in. Someone decided to pull my leg, so I pulled back hard.
Saddest Question of the Year
Dear MM, I've become extremely bitter about romantic love, to the point where seeing people together hurts and makes me tense and angry. I never meant to end up this way but no man has ever wanted and accepted me so I am jealous, hurt and resentful. It's very painful and it's getting in my way. How can I fix myself?
People giving up makes me sad. To me that is a sin.
Best One Liner Of The Year
What kind of dirty talk do you like during sex?
For a one line answer, a heck of a lot of people loved it.
Hardest Answer Of The Year
if ur broken on the inside from yrs of emotional & physical abuse from ur x husband,add alot of sexual abuse in early childhood.currently single two years & wonder if i am to broken 2 go in2another relationship?will someone want someone who flinches at being touched or cnt b told something nice cos it scares me
This one was hard. Very hard. Rarely have I wanted to both hug someone (the questioner) and jump in the car to beat someone down (the foul things - never people - that did that to her) at the same time. Hey, a guy is allowed to be human once in a while, right?
Snappiest Answer Of The Year
Is he an asshole, or a smart asshole? I get pissed off at him, he stops all contact , then talks to me again around the time when I get over the issue. I know I need to just quit seeing him (naturally he's not a bf), but I am just wondering if he knows what he's doing.
Sometimes a question comes in that just screams for a snappy response.
Most Philosophical Answer Of The Year
Please, MM, I'm looking for the answer to an age-old question--which do I follow, my head or my heart? Also, how do I let go of the worry that I will regret whichever choice I do make? If I'm not 100% positive about being with either guy does that mean neither of them is the right choice?
I love philosophy. My day job gives me a lot of thinking time. My idling brain came up with this.
Most Satisfying Result Of The Year
Good evening MM, I'm the girl who lost her father during final yr of uni, who was contemplating of hurtin herself. Anyways everything got better, I even graduate with good marks:) just sending u this to say thx. Wish u all the best life can offer. Bye.
Seriously, I was smiling for about a week after receiving this.
Most Amazing Questioner Of The Year
16yo girl w/huge aspirations in life,dad who has aspergers syndrome and an affair,depressed mom,3 younger bros,holds her family together here.I'm also a cutter(no one but my very supportive bf knows that)if my parents get divorced,and if im stuck with dad ill never get my dream job and be able to help my family help?
That is one young lady who is gonna grab the world by the balls, squeeze hard with both hands and make it do whatever the hell she wants it to.
Most Pragmatic Questions Of The Year
I am a girl, and I love guns. I want to learn more. I don't really know how to go about it though. The ex was the one who originally turned me onto shooting, and I want to take it up again. Only problem, money. VERY expensive sport. Can you suggest how I could get into it w/o spending a ton?
and
I am a girl interested in learning more about cars (the mechanic side of fixing, etc) and I don't really know where to go to get that info. I have a full time job, but I would like to do this on the side. Any suggestions? I don't know any guy friends that could teach me either. I dunno - just loved these ones. Not a relationship type question, more a kid sister asking her big brother what to do. Sometimes, that is a nice feeling.
Most Commented Of The Year
MM, I am a strong Christian and I want to know how you and other non-Christians feel about us talking about and sharing our faith... do you see it as pushy or arrogant? and what about a situation where a friend is asking big life questions and I feel like I could help her answer them somehow by sharing?
Unsurprisingly, it was a religious one. Religion and abortion are the two biggies for comments and discussion. What really surprised me was how civil the discussion stayed.
Most Sensitive Answer Of The Year
I'm an arab girl. For 5 years I had a relationship with an man and, now im not virgin, he turned his back on me. Each time i want to build a relation man want sex with me but i told them that I'm virgin. He abandoned me. I'm afraid to tell them im not virgin, they will abuse me and telling me I'm a whore. (corrected for readability).
No, idiots, not me being sensitive - that never happens. The subject was.
Most Annoying Question Of The Year
how do you tell if a guy is gay and hes just acting straight for what ever reason.
Just, GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! "Is he gay?" questions drive us all nuts. This poor questioner just got all my frustration.
Most Baffling Questions Of The Year
do you guys realy answer these questions??????????
and
So my boyfriend had sex with my mom, one day after he proposed to me. We were on a vacation and i walked into our room, and saw them having sex. He has no clue that i walked in. I have no clue what to do.
Another tie. Confining this to answered questions only, as parts of my in box would keep an entire psychology department busy for months.
Personal Favorite Answer Of The Year
I am a good girl with an awful past, that I can't seem to get away from. My first boyfriend was honestly the worst you could get...I've never had a serious or healthy relationship. I'm ready to quit the silly dating game and settle down but I have no idea how or where to start!
Sometimes, just sometimes, the stars align and you get blessed with the right words at the right time. It doesn't happen often. Cherish it.
Favorite Blog Post Of The Year
Mistakes: The 6 Biggest Ones You Will Ever Make
Having totted up my blog posts for the year, I have written a freaking novel - nearly 60,000 words. This one is still my favorite by far, though closely followed by the one mourning the end of the Shuttle.
Wondering what 2012 will dump in my inbox, so keep those questions coming.
To all the readers - Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. It looks like I got the Christmas Day blog this year, so look for something super cynical and bitter - or poetic and nice. Depends on how many of the gifts under the tree are "Some assembly required."
I remember some of those...., nice list.
MM, you are always a must-read. Keep 'em coming!