#635: My partner’s condescending, bossy behavior is shrinking our social life.

October 15, 2014October 15, 2014 ~ JenniferP ~ 166 Comments

Dear Captain, I live with my partner of several years. I love her very much. We share a lot of hobbies, including a theater club. My partner is *exceptionally good* at theater - a result of a decade of passion - and most of our friends are theater people. But recently I've been discovering that … Continue reading #635: My partner’s condescending, bossy behavior is shrinking our social life.

#428: My crush told everyone about my crush.

January 5, 2013January 3, 2013 ~ JenniferP ~ 38 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward: I told my crush that I like him and he said he wouldn't tell anyone and he told people. Now everybody knows. What should I do? Red Head Dear Red Head: Every single person that that guy told has had a crush on someone themselves, so hopefully they'll be cool and not … Continue reading #428: My crush told everyone about my crush.

#385: My ex-friend and his bullshit lies.

October 18, 2012October 18, 2012 ~ JenniferP ~ 65 Comments

Hey Captain Awkward... So! I used to be BFF with this guy. I eventually ended things after it took a turn for the weird - he became incredibly demanding of my time and attention and started telling me things that, frankly, freaked me out. Our friendship ended after we took a trip together, during which I became increasingly uncomfortable … Continue reading #385: My ex-friend and his bullshit lies.

#284: “My partner is controlling about my appearance.”

July 2, 2012July 2, 2012 ~ JenniferP ~ 197 Comments

Dear Captain Awkward, I’m in a long term relationship (7 years now) that started in my last year of high school, and has been my only romantic relationship. As you may imagine, it’s been...interesting. He’s a great person, with many admirable qualities, whom I still like a lot as a person and enjoy spending time … Continue reading #284: “My partner is controlling about my appearance.”