The Best Friend

Dear Dr. Darcy: I am a college freshman and found myself questioning my sexuality at the beginning of high school. I did this because I found females very attractive. I never looked at a random guy on the street and thought that he was hot, rather I would do this with women. I had boyfriends…

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The Power of Words

Dear Dr. Darcy: I have tried to do so many things with my life and I consistently fail.  I tried to become a customer service representative but was fired because I never know what to say in the heat of the moment. I’m just not good at politics and being politically correct.  Then I tried…

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Looking For A Sugar Daddy

Dear Dr. Darcy, I have a moral dilemma. I’m a young woman struggling financially and have recently signed up to a “sugar daddy dating” website, I’m sure you’re familiar with the term sugar daddy, it’s when an older man gives you money and gifts in exchange for sex and companionship. I’ve never done anything like…

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Don’t Date This Guy

Dr. I feel like I’m constantly pursuing guys and then when I start dating them I lose interest. I am not doing this intentionally. I am so frustrated because I hate that I keep doing this to great guys. Am I afraid of commitment? I only ever seem to want to stay with guys who…

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Not Your Girlfriend

Hi Dr. Darcy, This [girl] and I had been friends for a few months (she is 28, I’m 23-both female) and she broke up with her girlfriend who she wasn’t into. We hung out as friends two weeks ago, until we ended up kissing and we’ve been acting like a couple, including sex, ever since.…

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The Personal Is Political

Dear Dr. Darcy: Why does there have to be a “coming out” at all? Straight people don’t have to go through the same ritual [to] “come out” as straight. I don’t understand why it’s so important for there to be a public declaration of coming out. It isn’t as if we see straight people yelling…

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It Doesn’t Matter Why

Dear Dr. Darcy: I never seem to be able to stick to a goal. This is a perfect example: I’ve already given up on my New Year’s Resolution. My goal was to work out and eat healthier. That lasted less than 3 weeks. I start off strong and the next thing I know, I’m telling…

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Boy’s Night Out

Hello Dr. Darcy! I’ve been a long time reader and have received a lot of great advice reading this website. Thanks so much! My question is: How do I start dating? I’ve been out for several years but have never been in anything remotely close to a relationship. I’m 20 years old and attending college…

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