Bedroom Talk

Moving in was supposed to end the distance. Five months later, rare sex and one-sided pleasure have left me feeling further away.

He pursued a serious relationship after our casual fling. Almost a year later, I’m afraid to initiate sex with the man who wishes I would.

He asked what I liked in bed, then seemed to retreat when I answered. Now I’m wondering whether to slow down or keep being candid.

The couples I know don’t fit the six-foot rule. That doesn’t erase height-based rejection—but it leaves me questioning the rule.

My wife is getting more open about what she likes in bed. I’m happy to be part of it. My friends seem to find that funny.

Talking to friends about dating is normal. Sharing a date’s exact texts—especially a vulnerable one—is a different question.

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