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Q: I've been dating my BF for 3 months now. He's met my family and he wants me to meet his dad and stepmom (most of his fam is far away). Last time he talked with his dad though, his dad said something about "is it really time for me to meet her?" and about my BF being fickle about women. I'm hurt, should I be offended?

A: No, you shouldn't be offended because this likely has nothing to do with you at all. You just happen to be the woman inv...

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Q: My dad has loads of porn in his computer. He's 60 something. My mom and he have been married for over 25 years. She's not into computers so I'm guessing she has no idea. I know this is supposed to be "normal" but I still think it's weird.

A: Reason 107 that parents suck: They are not tech savvy enough to hide their online porno trail. They leave giant cookie c...

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Q: My dad has loads of porn in his computer. He's 60 something. My mom and he have been married for over 25 years. She's not into computers so I'm guessing she has no idea. I know this is supposed to be "normal" but I still think it's weird.

A: Of course it's weird. He's your dad. No one wants to think about their parents that way. But what are you going to do? S...

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Q: Dear G-BFF, I have been dating a great guy for a little over a year now. We've already met the parents but its become clear to both of us that his mother wants nothing to do with me. As a couple we've decided to stay together for the long haul. Is there and advice you would give to help us get his mom to like me? -C

A: Hmmm...to be quite honest, I think that she's going to just have to come around on her own. Look, she doesn't like you. ...

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Q: WA- help! My boyfriend recently came for a visit. We haven't been face to face for a year. Also I live with my parents. He wants to be all over me in front of them and I'm just not comfortable with that. When I told him politely to back off, he got all hurt and now he won't talk to me. How can I fix this?

A: God, what is it with all the whiny, pouty, butthurt men I keep hearing about in Guyspeak questions? Are guys really that...

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Q: I'm a 20yo girl and a student living at home while I go to university. Every time I go out and come home kind of drunk (not wasted) my mother gets real upset. My dad is pretty chill, but in general they don't want me to drink at all - or at least not get drunk. So I end up feeling really guilty every time. Should I be?

A: I don't know, do you usually feel guilty when you upset your parents? I get it: you're in college and you want to drink....

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Q: I need help, Panama! I'm supposed to meet my dad's gf of 5 months this weekend, when my mom died 6 months ago. I can't put it off any longer, but I really don't know what to do. I've already talked to him about it and he refuses to see my side; while I see his, I still don't agree. Any advice on how to deal?

A: Based on the question, I'm assuming that your parents were separated or divorced, no? It seems like it would be odd if t...

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Quick Answers Of The Month: Vol. 19

File under "Cleaning Out The Inbox."How do i give my boyfriend anal sex?Very carefully. Have you ever been in love? I mean the kind you would die for someone else you love them that much. Have you ever had heartbreak?...

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Q: The Wisest of the Wise: No matter how much I try, I can't get along with my boyfriend's parents. They don't like my family, calling them barbaric and untrustworthy because my parents don't supervise me with their 21 year old son. We're planning to get engaged soon, and I don't want a bad relationship with them. Help!

A: Barbaric? Seriously? They sound delightful. I can see why you want to marry into the family. Ugh. You don't want a bad r...

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Q: Dear Wise Ass, PLEASE answer my question. My dad passed away a while ago. I know it's none of my business but I really hate to see my mom lonely (they had a very good relationship). Is there a chance she could ever date again, even though she has five kids?

A: Well, for starters, it is your business because she is your mother and you are worried about her happiness. Obviously yo...

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Q: Why hasn't my boyfriend introduced me to his parents yet? It's been four and a half months and pretty serious.

A: I don't know, but don't assume it means he's not serious about you. Four months is not a long time. If you had been dati...

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Q: How can I convince my parents that I need to see a therapist? My sister has had clinical depression for years, which makes my case almost negligible in my parents' eyes. However, I have been very down lately. I have no job and no friends, and I don't have much hope left for a better future.

A: Aww, honey... I'm sorry you feel that way. If I were there I'd give you a big ol' bear hug and tell you things will be f...

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Q: My daughter wants to start dating. She's a 13 1/2 year old responsible young woman. I think she has to wait until she's 16, but she keeps telling me that all of her friends are dating and I should let her. What do you think?

A: Well, I'm not a father, but the universal rule of teenagers throughout time is that if you tell them not to do something...

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Q: I've been in recovery for anorexia (therapy helped) I'm mostly good but I know my triggers. The problem is, so does my dad. He likes to make "harmless" comments about my eating and exercise habits. I've tried to explain to him that these comments aren't good for me but I can't make him stop. What will make him understand?

A: Wow. That is really rough. Anorexia is a serious condition. Even though you're in recovery, you still need support from ...

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Q: Parents = divorced. Neither has ever made efforts towards an active family life. Now my dad's aunt is sick and dying (I barely know her) & he passive-aggressively hints that I should want to road trip with him to say goodbye. It feels crass to say I have more important things to do. What are your thoughts? Am I obligated?

A: This is a tough one. On the one hand, it's probably your dad's way of trying to connect with you. He's sad about his aun...

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Q: My parents are sexually-active, I still live w/ them, I clean their room when they go to work and I find used condoms and such in and on random places that I then have to seriously disinfect. how are they always so quiet? How should I ask them to plz get rid of their own trash?

A: BLECH EW YUCK. WOW! It's not often I get profoundly icked out like this, but your question is down-right pubic hair rai...

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Overprotective dads-to-be, Gift-forgetting boyfriends and Dry-spell breakers: GuySpeak's Best of the Week!

Boys worried about babies, ladies hot for hookups, men bad about presents, guys sad about exes, and girls getting plaid on Gchat. Must be time for GuySpeak's Best of the Week!How do I deal with an extremely overprotective husband during...

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What's the best gift for a guy's family?

Guys, if you were bringing some lucky lady home for the holidays, what gift or gifts would you suggest she bring along for your family? The intended reaction should be: How-thoughtful-she's-such-the-perfect-girl-for-our-son-but-she's-not-trying-too-hard-and-we-instantly-love-her! Any ideas for holiday gifts for a guy's...

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Q: O indomitable Wise-Ass...you gotta help me! I'm a college gal whose guy lives at home. One cuddly day, his mom walked in on me straddling his lap. I think she now thinks I'm a hussy. How do I save face?

A: Oops. I hate it when that happens. But it happens to all of us. Just to make sure I follow you correctly, you guys were ...

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Lightning Round, Vol. 2: Questions Answered In A Flash

Another post wherein I forgo the wise-assery and answer your questions seriously but in brief -- become some questions aren't that complicated. (Not to be confused with my award-winning* Quick Answers To Your Quick Questions blog posts.)Should I e-mail a...

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