Dear Meredith, I have been dating a guy for just about six months. I can't even put into words how amazing the relationship is. We started our dating relationship during the height of COVID, so we built a strong connection…

I feel like each of them has a hold on each of my arms and they're constantly pulling me in each direction.

I can let go of the feeling of how incredible things were between us.

Is it reasonable to ask for exclusivity earlier in the game than usual given the pandemic?

Is there some sort of sexy-voice-modulator I missed the memo on?

Why do I keep putting all this energy into people who do not want the same thing?

I am so worried that if I tell him my feelings, it will have negative consequences with my children and their friend.

A few days later, we had our third date, and she stayed over. We saw each other again the next night.

Dear Meredith, I used to live in Massachusetts but moved halfway across the country. The reason I moved to this new place was that it seemed more fitting of my lifestyle and might encourage healthy romantic connections. However, that hasn't…

After these disappointments, I now want to stop making deliberate efforts to meet women.

Not just sexts, but actual plans to meet up for sex that never seemed to pan out.

I'm not sure I'm ready to take the leap – but I don't know how to tell him that.

My counselor says I can keep this man as a "boy toy" while I continue to look for someone I want.

He was uncomfortable with the thought of being with someone who would be friends with any guy.

Since the pandemic started I began to have a change of heart.

I think she’s great, but we definitely still have more work to do before committing to a life together.

The issue is that I really do not want to continue my relationship with her for reasons nothing to do with him.

I do not want to come off as being so critical.

How can he make room for a new experience if he's still hung up?

Why do men do this? Why fixate?

I got divorced about six years ago. Since then, I haven't dated, had sex (or even kissed a man), or had a relationship of any kind. I am a mother to three children and I have a busy job. I'm…

I'm very picky and hate forcing things, but I know I’ve let some great ones pass without giving them a shot.

We see each other for a few hours about once a week, but at times, because of the kid schedules or holidays, etc., we can go a few weeks without seeing each other.

I noticed he is very vague about making plans with me.

We were together for four months when I found out he had a girlfriend.