Archive for December 2010
Do You Think I’m a Lesbian?
Dear Dr. Darcy: I just started college this year and I was shocked to learn that my roommate was gay. I come from a town where you just don’t hear of girls being lesbians. Anyway, I have no problem with her being gay and I get along with all her friends who are mostly bi…
Read MoreSex With My Best Friend
Dear Darcy: Last night I hooked up with one of my best friends. It was without question the best sex of my life. The sex went on all night long until we passed out watching the sunrise. A few hours later I woke up, got dressed, and slipped out while she was still sleeping. I…
Read MoreLost The Juice For Life
Dear Dr. Darcy: For the past few months I’ve just been going through the motions w/ no real passion or drive. I’m beginning to question what’s the point to it all? I’m only in my mid 20’s and I see myself becoming jaded, especially to friends who are all hyped up about their personal or…
Read MoreGay Conversion?
Dear Dr. Darcy: I’m a straight girl and I’ve been half in love with my best guy friend (who happens to be gay) my whole life. We grew up together. When we were kids our parents used to talk about us getting married. Now we’re both in our 20’s and he came out as a…
Read MoreDr. Darcy’s 10 Best Decisions in 2010
1. Started a gratitude blog. In Feb 2010, I asked a dozen of my friends to participate in an experiment with me to see if we could increase our happiness by blogging for 30 days about gratitude. We measured our happiness on day 1 & 31. All but one person’s happiness score increased. Want to…
Read MoreFamily Lies
My family recently invited me and my partner to a ski vacation out west. My cousins and extended family will be there as well. Today my father called me and said, “Remember, your aunts know Brad as your friend,” which is his way of saying that I need to pretend that my partner Brad is…
Read MoreCommitment Phobe
Dear Dr. Darcy:I just moved in with my boyfriend of 2 years. I know that he has always had some commitment issues. I’m the first person he’s dated for so long or said I love you to. He went to his first ever therapy session [on] Monday. He’s telling me that he doesn’t know if…
Read MoreBossy Butch
Dear Dr. Darcy, I’ve always dated feminine women and now I’m dating a butch. I’m having a difficult time with her because she’s bossy. She wants me to check in with her whenever I’m out, she wants me to text her when I get home and when we’re together she wants me to do all…
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