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February 8, 2006, 4:25 pm PST

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I dated this guy for almost 4 and a half yrs.I took care of his house his children his dog and him.I thought we would be together forever,but was i wrong.I went threw a really rough time when my sister past away and I did some really emotional things I just couldnt seem to get a grip. I just wanted him to hold me and tell me it was going to be okay! But instead he dumped me and broke my heart.  

In the beginning he chased me and it was just like a dream, I guess I should of realized.I wish I could take back everything and it would be okay. I loved him so much. He still was in my life for the last several months and today I just couldn't take it I took my key back. I wited for him to pack his stuff,but he never did. I still have his things at my house. i think he is going threw the change of life,he had to dye his hair and he just acts mean to me,but wants to be my friend. 

what was he thinking?You can't be my friend i loved him and still do . Help Please...... 

Are you okay, do you have someone to talk to, stay with?  You shouldn't be alone.  What a jerk!  I know it hurts to read that, but he is.  Just know someone out there cares.  Be good to yourself.  God loves you.    
 
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February 8, 2006, 4:33 pm PST

I screwd up, what now?

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I desperately need some good advice on the situation that I'm in.  I was in a 3-year relationship with my ex-fiance, we ended the engagement 3 months before the wedding (last February) because we had a lot of issues and were constantly arguing.  For the past year we've been doing our own thing, going out with friends, dating other people..etc..  About 2 months ago, I met a great guy at a nightclub and we've been seeing each other since.  Our relationship was wonderful, we talked on the phone for 3 hours almost every night and never ran out of things to talk about, we laughed, we kissed, we've been intimate, and we had so much in common.  About a month into it, we had The Talk and he asked me to be his girlfriend, which I happily agreed.  However, this is when the problem started.  Two weeks ago, my ex-fiance told me that he still loves me, he wants to work things out, and he wants me to give him 3 months so that we can go to counseling and get married.  I was so torn between these 2 men.  On one hand, I've my ex-fiance who I still care for very much (but the feeling isn't the same as it used to be), we were together for 3 years, he's a good guy, he's educated and has a good job, my family totally loves him, and in some ways I also wanted to know if we made the right decision to cancel the wedding.  However, there were a lot of hurt feelings when we broke up and I'm still not over it.  On the other hand, I've this great guy who I've such a great time with, we just had our talk about being boyfriend/girlfriend, and I was starting to fall in love with him.  However, because this relationship is so new, I didn't know where it was going or if it would last. I was so confused and didn't know what to do.    

   

I finally decided to end things with my new guy to work on things with my ex-fiance.  My new guy was very angry and upset, he said that I'm not giving him a chance to love me, that I gave my ex-fiance 3 years while I only gave him 2 months, that I didn't care for him.  I totally agreed with him, I was very unfair to him.  I haven't been very happy since.  I cried all the time because it was so hard to focus on my ex-fiance while I'm thinking about someone else.  My ex-fiance and my family could see that I was unhappy.  Two days ago, I couldn't handle it anymore and decided to end things for good with my ex-fiance.  However, my new guy said that he's still very hurt and upset, and that this whole situation has affected our relationship deeply.  We're sort of back together but it just doesn't feel the same.  The past 2 days, I've been text-messaging him to apologize and to tell him how I feel about him.  He would write back but doesn't initiate the conversation like he used to.  He hasn't mentioned any plans for Valentine's Day or asked me out on a date.  Yesterday was his day off so I text messaged him and asked if he wanted to meet for dinner.  He said he has some stuff to do for work and then he was going to bed early.  I don't know if he's really busy or if he's just avoiding me.    

   

I know I screwed up a wonderful relationship with so much potential, but what should I do now? Should I not even contact him anymore and give him space, or should I keep letting him know that I'm here and I want to be with him?  What can I do to win him back and to have the same fun, easy relationship that we used to have?                                      

Boy did you ever!  He's still in contact, even if you have to do all the work right now.  Stay in contact, no pressure.  If you don't get a romantic dinner or flowers on Valentine's day, send him 3 dozen roses and some chocolates.  You're going to have to work hard to get his trust back.  Actions speak louder than words, baby.  If the shoe was on the other foot, what would you want from him.  Ask a guy what to do, do you have a brother, trusted co-worker.  Men know men, ask one.  But for gawdsake be sincere!  
 
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February 8, 2006, 4:57 pm PST

Please Help Me

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I am having a hard time meeting someone who enjoys the same things as me. I am also having trouble talking to women just so I could meet them. I would like to be able to just walk up to a woman and start a conversation but I don't know what to say to start a conversation with them. No matter what I do it doesn't work. 

Smile, eye contact, hold her gaze and say hi.  Depending on where you're at when you say hello, that should provide some conversation topics.  If you're walking, say in a mall, practice looking at women eye to eye and smile to start.  Women love it when a man checks them out after they walk by.  Confidence is a must, don't BS, be yourself.  Act 'as if' you have confidence.  Women love chick movies, get a list of new flicks coming out, be prepared.  You sound sweet, you're just shy.  Some lucky girl will pick up  your vibes. 
 
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February 8, 2006, 5:35 pm PST

Maybe it's time to stop working on yourself and just live ...

  

Everytime I read a "self-help" book regarding difficulty finding love/relationship...etc , it always talk about "working" on yourself. Yeah, there are things that need improvement in everyone but do you really need to focus that hard?  

  

I'm tired of working on myself. I don't think there is anything that wrong with me. Just having a hard time finding a relationship. The "working " on myself part is too exhausting. Who can think and work on themselves all the time? So instead, I just stop focusing on myself and focus on other people, finding tings to do, and I realized, I feel more happy that way.  

 
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February 8, 2006, 7:03 pm PST

TOBS

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I dated this guy for almost 4 and a half yrs.I took care of his house his children his dog and him.I thought we would be together forever,but was i wrong.I went threw a really rough time when my sister past away and I did some really emotional things I just couldnt seem to get a grip. I just wanted him to hold me and tell me it was going to be okay! But instead he dumped me and broke my heart.  

In the beginning he chased me and it was just like a dream, I guess I should of realized.I wish I could take back everything and it would be okay. I loved him so much. He still was in my life for the last several months and today I just couldn't take it I took my key back. I wited for him to pack his stuff,but he never did. I still have his things at my house. i think he is going threw the change of life,he had to dye his hair and he just acts mean to me,but wants to be my friend. 

what was he thinking?You can't be my friend i loved him and still do . Help Please...... 

Hi There, 

  

Your former boyfriend sounds like he wants another mother in his life.  He took you for granted.  How long has it been that this has happened, and how long has his stuff not been picked up?  I know you said several months, but how long.  This is too long to wait.  You should have thrown his stuff out 2 months at the latest.  Have a yard sale. Pack up his stuff!! tell him he has a certain amount of time ( 1 week ) to get his stuff out of your house or you will give it to good will. 

  

Change the locks even though you took his key back.   

  

Don't worry things will get better.  Have yourself another good cry and get on with your life.  You deserve better than this.  When he left his stuff, what about his dog? 

  

Cindy in FL 

 
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February 10, 2006, 9:52 am PST

tired of being alone

 dr phil spends a lot of time dealing with relationships, but he has yet  to deal with singles that have to cope with disabilities.  I have an visual disability that makes it hard for me to go on dates simply because I am not permitted to operate a motorized vehicle, which cuases a lot of logistical issues.  I do try to hide the fact that I am diabled, until the woman is really interested in me, then I drop the bombshell.  There have been quite a few women that just could not handle dating a guy that is almost blind.  It caused a lot of depression for me growing up.  That is one reason why I wrote my book--it help me cope with my visual problem.  Dr. Phil..can you help?
 
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February 10, 2006, 12:46 pm PST

to the ladies

Today is International Very Good Looking, Damn Smart Woman's Day, so please send this message to someone you think fits this description. Please do not send it back to me as I have already received it from a Very Good Looking, Damn Smart Woman! And remember this motto to live by: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
 
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February 11, 2006, 5:05 pm PST

My sentiments exactly!!

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Today is International Very Good Looking, Damn Smart Woman's Day, so please send this message to someone you think fits this description. Please do not send it back to me as I have already received it from a Very Good Looking, Damn Smart Woman! And remember this motto to live by: Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

I couldn't have said it better! In the words of the sexiest man alive.............keep livin'!  

Sherrie in TX 

 
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February 12, 2006, 12:31 pm PST

Getting discouraged

I've been divorced for 4 years, and the divorce was a tough one.  It really made me not want to trust again.  About the time I thought I wouldn't meet someone, I did.  We dated for almost 2 years and everything was perfect.  He was there for me through tough times...my mom's death, my daughter moving to college.  When we got to the point we wanted to move forward with our relationship, he got scared and said he didn't know what he wanted.  We didn't see each other for a while and got back together for a few months, but he keep me at arm's length, like he had something to hide.  Even his friends have told me I'm better off without him.  OK...so I've moved on, changed jobs, moved to Texas from Oklahoma.  I love my job and I'm putting myself out there to meet people to do things with, not just a significant other.  It seems I'm meeting men, both younger and older, that are looking for perfection.  It's really starting to bother me.  I'm an attractive strong woman and I really don't want a shallow relationship.  I need to know what it is I'm doing wrong.  I feel great about me, but my self-esteem has taken a few blows. I went out with a man 14 years older and we really hit it off.  He was telling me he thought we had lots in common, but then the next day, we said if we could address my weight we might do well together.  Now I'll say I've lost 65 pounds in the last couple of years.  I've kept it off and I'm still working on myself.  I could stand to lose about another 10 and I'd be happy, but for someone to say that  just was so very hurtful.  I know he's shallow and it's not him I care about, it' s that my experiences have not been very good lately and all this is really taking a toll.  What is it I need to be doing?
 
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February 12, 2006, 1:48 pm PST

Moving On

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I've been divorced for 4 years, and the divorce was a tough one.  It really made me not want to trust again.  About the time I thought I wouldn't meet someone, I did.  We dated for almost 2 years and everything was perfect.  He was there for me through tough times...my mom's death, my daughter moving to college.  When we got to the point we wanted to move forward with our relationship, he got scared and said he didn't know what he wanted.  We didn't see each other for a while and got back together for a few months, but he keep me at arm's length, like he had something to hide.  Even his friends have told me I'm better off without him.  OK...so I've moved on, changed jobs, moved to Texas from Oklahoma.  I love my job and I'm putting myself out there to meet people to do things with, not just a significant other.  It seems I'm meeting men, both younger and older, that are looking for perfection.  It's really starting to bother me.  I'm an attractive strong woman and I really don't want a shallow relationship.  I need to know what it is I'm doing wrong.  I feel great about me, but my self-esteem has taken a few blows. I went out with a man 14 years older and we really hit it off.  He was telling me he thought we had lots in common, but then the next day, we said if we could address my weight we might do well together.  Now I'll say I've lost 65 pounds in the last couple of years.  I've kept it off and I'm still working on myself.  I could stand to lose about another 10 and I'd be happy, but for someone to say that  just was so very hurtful.  I know he's shallow and it's not him I care about, it' s that my experiences have not been very good lately and all this is really taking a toll.  What is it I need to be doing?

Hi there 

  

First of all, I commend you for moving on with your life, even if you had to move away to another state.  Secondly, I was seeing a guy, years ago, and he said we'll go out for a year while you loose some weight, and then we will see where we are.  Needless to say, I didn't see him anymore. 

  

No one should tell you that you need to be a certain weight or size.  If they do, they are very shallow and don't deserve you.  People can't expect other people to change the appearance unless they want to.  If you are happy with you then don't worry about him, or anyone else.  Just be happy with your self, and if they don't like it,  TOO BAD  You are you and no one can take that away. 

  

As I keep saying, to meet people you have to get involved in organizations, or some type of clubs, or classes.  Then at least you will find something in common , and they will accept you for you and you will feel better about your life. 

  

Hope you are happy with yourself. 

  

Take care 

  

Cindy in FL 

  

  

 
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