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Q: GBFF, I know this is typical but I have this male friend who loves me. He really cares about me but I have a BF who captured my heart, so I rejected him. He's frustrated on how he "tries so hard but I still choose my BF over him." I feel really bad but I'd never even think of breaking up with my BF. What do I do?

A: I think you will end up having to distance yourself from him. It's sad, and it sucks, but he doesn't respect your decisi...

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Q: My best guy friend has a history of depression. He is always saying things like "nobody loves me" and "I'm useless" and as much as I try to boost his ego, he is always sad. I've told him before to go to therapy, but he refuses. What else can I do?

A: You can stop rewarding him when he says those things. Here's the problem: he doesn't want to get better. If he did, he w...

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Q: Reading your description of Girls' BFF, totally describes who I am. I'm always stuck in a situation where I am a threat to the girls bf. Those girls come, go, then come back to say sorry you were right. I love who I am, but going through friends like that blows. How can I justify to myself that being girls bff is good?

A: Well, what else would it be? No man likes the other dude in the picture. One, we don't trust other men around or women. ...

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Q: What's up Panama?! I asked a guy I'm friends with out on a date. He said "not at the moment", but wins nicest/best rejection ever. We're still freinds, but he's increased the physical contact (hugs, etc). Is this just over compensating for the friendship?

A: Funny you should ask that because there's a very good chance that he is. Well, not compensating for the friendship, but ...

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Q: How do I support my friend who thinks she is bisexual without influencing her decisions about her sexual orientation?

A: Well given your obvious lack of belief in your friend (as evidenced by your "thinks she is bisexual" line), I'd say that...

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Q: This new guy I'm friends with was really into hanging at first, and then suddenly he's been kind of off the map and hasn't really responded to texts from me trying to hang out. Coincidently, this started around the time he and his ex got back together. Was he into me in that way and now trying to distance himself?

A: Really?? You were conditional friends. More than likely the kind of friend that he was interested in seeing nude. As soo...

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Q: I had a best friend for 10 years. She started dating this guy who abuses her mentally. She completely took me out of her life and others as well. Do you think i should forgive her when she finally has enough of him and leaves the relationship?

A: Yes, absolutely. She will need your friendship. I'm a big fan of forgiveness; it is almost always the right response. Th...

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You Can Choose Your Friends But You Can't Choose Their Nasty-Ass Lovers

Sometimes I sit in bed and wonder: why do so many good people date board certified assh*les and think that's the best they deserve? Every friend group has that one dear pal who somehow has it in her or his...

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Q: Isn't it a bit extreme to say that women and men can never be friends? What about best friends? Aren't there cases where (or people for whom) it can be completely platonic?

A: Well, I asked all my female friends on this and they agreed that men and women could never...hey, wait a minute! It's no...

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F Valentines Day, February is Friendship MONTH.

This is not another Valentines Day blog; not because I'm against the holiday, but because I think there's another, more important holiday that calls February home. Yes, of course, Black History month, but I'm talking about a lesser-known holiday with...

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Quick Answers To Your Quick Questions, Vol. 13

Because who wants to read 500 words when I can answer it in 1-2 sentences? What is a guy's favorite type of foreplay?Whichever one is your favorite. He gave me a "friendship kiss." What the hell was that?I don't know,...

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Celebrity Totem: How Many Of Us Have Them?

A few days ago a friend of mine showed me the manuscript of her upcoming book; it's an impressive first person narrative that will be published by a major publisher later this year. Naturally, I became gripped by two things:...

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Q: Is it pointless to date someone who you know you won't marry, but you still enjoy their company, want to get to know them more, and are attracted to them? (and lets pretend for arguments sake that it is an absolute definite that you won't ever marry this person)

A: Gee, I don't know. Is it pointless to visit Rome if you don't intend to move there? Is it pointless to see a movie if yo...

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Q: Would you consider becoming intimate with your best female friend?

A: I considered it the instant I read your question, and for about three minutes thereafter. I consider becoming intimate w...

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Q: My boyfriend's best friend keeps joking that I should be a porn star and makes other sex jokes about me. Does this mean anything, and how can I stop his friend from saying things like that to me?

A: Yes, it means something. Several things, in fact: It means that he is sexually attracted to you, so much so that he can'...

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Q: My best friend of 9 years decided to stop being my friend because I dont get along with his "fiance", the catch is, he has not even known her for a year. I am still upset about the fact that he is letting some chick get in the way of our 9 year friendship since she doesnt approve of me because I am a girl. Suggestions?

A: If by "fianceé", you mean women he is pledging to spend the rest of his life with then I totally feel you. The nerve of ...

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Q: My friend died a year ago this month, and now his once girlfriend has started to date his best friend. Is this wrong of them?

A: Well, this is bound to be the least funny advice column this Funny Guy's ever written, but here goes: as misfortune woul...

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Q: Are you scared of gay men and if so why?

A: Well, they keep trying to eat my brain for one. Wait, that's zombies. No, I am not afraid of gay men. Are you? You shoul...

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Q: Why won't guys ask me out? I'm pretty, smart, funny, laugh at jokes, and fun to be around but guys always seem to "just be friends." I don't understand! Please help.

A: You forgot "modest." Just kidding. Confidence is a good thing. I wish I could say for sure why no one's asking you out, ...

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Q: My friend finally broke up with this idiot guy, but now she's considering getting back together with him. How do I convince her that it's a stupid idea?

A: You don't. It's not your place to convince her. She's an adult and can make her own choices. Yes, you're a good friend t...

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