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Proposed Q&A site for people seeking answers to questions about dating, long term relationships, love, marriage or other commitments, and everything else typically considered a "relationship". (Intended to encompass the Love and Dating sites and extend them.)
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What about merging with dating? area51.stackexchange.com/proposals/4416/dating Alone both groups are few, but together, you might have a better chance? – glenneroo Dec 19 '10 at 22:47
dating seems to be removed.. This one is a good option ... – Gaurav Shah Nov 23 '11 at 4:19
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It appears that "Relationships" will fail due to commitment issues. – Chris Cudmore Apr 17 at 20:32
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This proposal is now in the Commitment phase — example questions are locked!

49 Example Questions (8 closed)

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Should people in relationships continue to make new friendships with people of the gender(s) they are attracted to?
added by Doug Treadwell Jul 5 '10 at 19:57
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Are there any ways to quickly tell if my date is genuinely interested or if s/he is simply being lusty?
added by rlb.usa Jul 6 '10 at 2:00
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What's this "friend zone" women place their male friends in? How can I escape it?
added by rlb.usa Jul 6 '10 at 2:01
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What are some ways to encourage open communication?
added by Doug Treadwell Jul 5 '10 at 19:56
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This is too vague – Guillaume Coté Jul 15 '11 at 19:10
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Two of my employees are romantically involved. One of them got me pregnant after a one night stand but I'm keeping the baby. Should I say anything?
added by William Jul 8 '10 at 13:20
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Is it ever possible to get back with an ex?
added by Martin Oct 13 '10 at 10:20
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What are the best places to meet nice (honest, kind, responsible) people?
added by Doug Treadwell Jul 5 '10 at 19:59
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How can I get a conversation to "flow" on a date, and what are the main reasons it often doesn't?
added by EpsilonVector Aug 9 '10 at 11:04
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As a female in a male-dominated field how can you make friends with the guys while letting them know you aren't interested and are engaged.
added by Kyra Jul 6 '10 at 15:47
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I would like to get my partner to sign a prenuptial agreement, but I am afraid they might be offended. How do I bring this up correctly?
added by EpsilonVector, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 19 '11 at 9:20
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Can you give any advice for sleeping in the same bed as your lover? [S/he just moves around all night and I can't sleep!]
added by rlb.usa Jul 6 '10 at 2:06
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Is calm-talking always better than shouting-agitated-quarrel ?
added by Łukasz Lew Jul 7 '10 at 16:05
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What are some "neutral zone" activities I can do to spend time with a non-love-interest?
added by rlb.usa Jul 6 '10 at 2:07
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Where can I find statistics on most common reasons why relationships end?
added by Ivan Jul 23 '10 at 9:20
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How does the number of sexual partners my boy/girlfriend has had in the past affect our chances at having a successful longterm relationship?
added by blueberryfields Dec 3 '10 at 4:52
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Can you have a long-term relationship when you and your partner don't have the same interests?
added by cpt.oneeye Apr 3 '11 at 14:31
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What should I do when I get into a very emotional argument with my spouse?
added by Darth Dec 20 '10 at 1:58
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What are some idiot proof ideas for dates?
added by EpsilonVector Aug 9 '10 at 11:02
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"I am really busy this week and weekend, maybe speak again in a couple of weeks." Does "maybe" mean "polite no" ?
added by Radek Nov 22 '10 at 9:12
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We went out on 6 dates so far, and she has repeatedly refused to kiss me. Does this mean she's not interested in me?
added by blueberryfields Dec 3 '10 at 4:54
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This is not a personnel help site, question should be formulate in a more general way. – Guillaume Coté Jul 14 '11 at 18:34
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I see lots online about low-sex marriages, but nothing for marriages where sex is very frequent but of extremely low quality. Any online resources?
added by SplashHit Dec 28 '10 at 14:12
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Is the study of "game" techniques going to help me maintain a long term relationship?
added by blueberryfields Dec 3 '10 at 4:50
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My <other-half> started talking to his ex while we were having problems. Says they just need someone to talk to. Is it considered okay?
added by ykombinator Dec 11 '10 at 5:16
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His snoring is getting beyond bearable and he won't do anything about it. Is it fair to threaten that I'll leave him?
added by William Jul 8 '10 at 13:14
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How can I locate a qualified psychologist to counsel me, rather than using the InterWebs? [closed]
added by Heath Hunnicutt Jul 11 '10 at 16:15
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closed as off topic by EpsilonVector, ykombinator, Larry Coleman, Thomas Owens, Dan Abramov Jan 23 '11 at 20:58

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

I don't think the activity this question aims to improve has anything to do with relationships. – EpsilonVector Aug 9 '10 at 11:15
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Well maybe that's what's wrong. – Heath Hunnicutt Aug 11 '10 at 3:35
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What is your favorite movie about "relationships" and why? [closed]
added by pramodc84 Aug 27 '10 at 8:42
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closed as off topic by Martin, Edgar, blueberryfields, d3vid, Thomas Owens Dec 28 '10 at 21:42

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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My manager keeps finding excuses to avoid having a 1 on 1 meeting with me, should I be worried? [closed]
added by blueberryfields Dec 3 '10 at 4:56
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closed as off topic by d3vid, Martin, Guillaume Coté, Maxpm, chuzzum Feb 13 '11 at 10:57

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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Why would this be off-topic? The proposal doesn't seem to be limited to romantic proposals. "long term relationship ... and everything else typically considered a \"relationship\"" – Tim N Apr 23 '11 at 16:05
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How do I avoid trying too hard and/or being awkward with a new girlfriend?
added by Maxpm Jan 24 '11 at 21:20
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When is the best time to introduce the significant other to the family?
added by geekeatlove Feb 21 '11 at 19:13
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Help! I'm dating a slob and it's driving me crazy! How can we happily coexist?
added by Syntax Error Mar 17 '11 at 6:26
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This site should be about question that can be discuss, not personnel help – Guillaume Coté Jul 15 '11 at 19:13
Have you never been in a long term relationship where one person is messy and the other is neat? It's an extremely common area where fights happen for plenty of couples. Also I believe that relationship advice most certainly falls under the category of personal help. – Syntax Error Aug 8 '11 at 7:12
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Is it right to think about past relationships of a partner (and get sad about it?)
added by Herr Kaleun Jun 7 '11 at 9:51
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Is such a relationship viable if he is 30 and she is 45?
added by Dave Aug 17 '11 at 2:14
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Is sex an important part of a relationship? If yes why it is not emphasis enough, if no, why it can be cause of so many breakups?
added by Dave Aug 17 '11 at 2:17
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A couple who is really in love are not interested in sex with each other? (Meaning they don't look at each other as sex objects)
added by Dave Aug 17 '11 at 2:19
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I am going abroad for two years. Do you think a distance relationship with my girlfriend will work?
added by Laurent Aug 17 '11 at 18:14
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My partner wants to invite her parent to stay over for two weeks, but I can't stand her mother! What should I do?
added by Laurent Aug 17 '11 at 18:16
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What is the best way to have your sentimental life not ruinning your professional life ?
added by pinouchon Sep 6 '11 at 12:17
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What are the criteria for selecting a long-term partner ?
added by pinouchon Sep 6 '11 at 12:24
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What can an attractive but otherwise ordinary woman do to make herself more interesting to those objects of all women's desire, computer programmers?
added by Doug Treadwell Jul 5 '10 at 20:03
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If a relationship is insecure, should it be let go or should it be carried on with some compromise?
added by Dave Aug 17 '11 at 2:15
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