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Expertise
Questions regarding older/younger relationships in which BOTH partners are legal adults.
Experience in the area
I'm an open-minded 29-year-old woman who has spent the last five years in a happy, healthy, and loving relationship with my husband, who is 50
Education/Credentials
B.A. French and B.A. Literature Minored in Spanish
Awards and Honors
Graduated magna cum laude.
Please include the age of both people involved in the relationship, time you have been together (if it applies), and any misgivings or doubts you have about the relationship so that I may give you the best answer possible. Long, complicated questions aren't a problem - I would rather have too much information than not enough!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay | 11/10/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jaison | 10/13/08 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much. Your reply is ..... |
| col_montana | 10/09/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your help. I'll wait till ..... |
| Ms.K | 09/23/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! I feel the ..... |
| Becca | 09/07/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Good and insightful answers. Also, kind and ..... |
Recent Answers from Dana Q
2008-11-10 sex with older man:
Hi Mary, Thanks for writing to me. I think you need to discuss this with your boyfriend. There may be a medical problem that could be easily rectified by medication, or there could be some psychological
2008-11-09 Being pursued:
Hi Kevin, Thanks for writing to me. Unfortunately, I don't have any ideas for how you can date this woman and still keep your friendship with her father intact. I highly doubt your friend would be
2008-11-09 younger girl/ older guy:
Hi Kay, Thanks for writing to me. This guy sounds like he may be beginning to emotionally abuse you. Telling you that you are inexperienced is cruel given that he knows you are worried about that
2008-10-25 Follow-up from previous question:
Hi Col_montana, Good to hear from you again. Although it probably would be best for her from a professional standpoint to wait to start a relationship after you go to school, I think it would be better
2008-10-09 Older married woman:
Hi Jaison, Thanks for writing to me. Some of your girlfriend's behavior makes me question whether she truly intends to get divorced - the refusal to talk about the husband, waiting until her son is
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