bitty bits
Posts tagged with relationship-advice
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video: how to take good nudes (full)
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masturbation or masturba-shun… (part 2)
Q. My partner is masturbating, but not having sex with me. What do I do? A. Last week’s bitty bits unpacked how to approach checking in with a partner who is masturbating, but not participating in sex in the relationship, where the ‘cause’ is personal and not a reflection of…
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is monogamy, for you?
Q. Polyamory: myth, excuse, or saviour? A. Maybe 2 out of 3… but it’s definitely not a myth! First, some useful distinctions. Polyamory is when someone has multiple (romantic/sexual) relationships simultaneously - all with the consensual knowledge of those involved. This knowledge may have agreed upon terms unique to individuals/their…
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dating app mishap…
Q. I saw someone my friend is dating on a dating app, do I tell them? A. The world becomes super small when reduced to a 5 or 10km radius. It’s inevitable to see people we know - with fewer and fewer degrees of separation - on dating apps. With…
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is flirting emotional cheating?
Q. I love my partner, but I often get gratification from flirting with other people. I would never cheat, but I feel bad seeking this type of attention - I also get a thrill out of it. Is this emotional cheating A. I’m going to unpack this question in a…
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no such thing as “the friend zone”…
Q. My friend likes me, but I don’t like them back. How do I shut this down without losing the friendship? A. You might lose the friendship. At least for a time. I blame rom-coms and fairytales for leading us to believe otherwise. It’s not to say this isn’t difficult…
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the joy of getting off
Q. How do you have a frank discussion with your partner about getting off, if they really aren’t getting the job done. A. Many of us have been here - I’ve always thought of a lover’s tactics, as a window into what their past lovers have enjoyed (I hope!!!) This…
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gaslighting, flirting, open relationships - oh my!
Q. How should I react when I feel like my partner is gaslighting me? I often get defensive and it only escalates. A. I’m not a psychologist, but if you feel like you are being gaslighted, then it is possible you are, or there is at least some manipulation going…
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dating burn rate…?
Q. I struggle so much with investing time to meet new people and develop intimate relationships because life is so busy. Do you have tips or tricks to invest more time/energy in your sex life? A. First things first, what do you want? Is it casual sex, or building a…