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Confused about a friend?

So I have a guy friend in medical school who is questionably/obviously gay and seemingly closer to possibly coming out (was claiming straight at the beginning of the year, but when people have asked questions on his opinions about girls now, he has stopped answering). Since the New Year, we have been spending more time together and he’s been doing nice things for me continuously (cleaning up all the dishes in my apartment after a potluck, biking me home when I don’t have my bike light, etc… all of this without me asking).

Well this past Friday we went to a party with friends and I ended up really drunk and while on the couch I passed out on him, essentially hugging him and with my hands on his tummy rubbing it. This was at around 1:30 a.m. The other people in the room said they left at around 2 a.m. (he was still awake), and I ended up waking up at around 3:30. I was still rubbing his stomach and I could feel my head was tucked into the crook of his neck and we were semi-spooning. When I got up, he popped up too, we discussed how it was a crazy night, he walked me home, I gave him an extended hug and told him see you tomorrow (we were planning on dinner and a movie the next day).

The next day while we were on the way to this movie, when others would ask about the night, I would just say it was a crazy night and talk in generalities to save both of our faces, though some of the people who came out with us the last night said in the room we were really cozy and that he didn’t flinch at all. After the movie, I had to drop him off last and we both literally were shooting the breeze.

I’m confused as to whether I should talk to him about it or just continue with business as usual or wait till we both have alcohol in our system again and see if we have any more moments (granted this past Friday was particularly opportunistic based on the group of friends who went out). I really like him and some friends claim that he seems to also have feelings for me, though since he’s never been out, he may be afraid to express them. I’m NOT in the business of outing people, but I don’t think I can let this go either. I feel like the fact he stayed back with me to cuddle in our friend’s room after everyone else left is a good sign that he may be showing me some affection back (though I did fall asleep on him), but I don’t want to put it out there and give him the chance to say it was nothing and he was just being a nice guy.

We are classmates in medical school and see each other all the time so I want this to be done in a way that is good for everyone. Do you think we have enough history for me to have a conversation about this? How best should I proceed?

Thanks 🙂

What to do about a mother who always tries to ruin my relationships?

I’m 19 now, &+ for as long as I can remember my mother has always tried to ruin my relationships. She has gotten some of my past boyfriends’ numbers, called them up, &+ said racial things to them, as well as suspended my phone so I wouldn’t be able to talk to them. She’s even turned my family against me before, by telling them about my boyfriends &+ telling all of my business.
It’s really irritating, because everytime I’m w/ somebody she tries to convince me that they’re using me for money, &+ she likes to judge them w/ out even meeting them first. I feel like she still wants to control my life &+ that she gets upset at what she can’t control. I also feel like she might be upset because I’m not home 24/7, instead I’m out doing my own thing &+ minding my own business.
It has gotten to the point where I don’t even want to introduce anybody to her anymore, in fear that she’ll judge them based on their pasts or whatever, because she always seems to find SOMETHING wrong w/ everybody.
I know that she’s my mother &+ wants what’s best for me &+ doesn’t want me to end up w/ a loser, but I also feel as if she doesn’t respect my decisions or even feel like I am capable of making good decisions.
I am hopefully moving out by the end of this year or early next year, so hopefully that will help. Does anybody have any suggestions for things that I could do or say to my mother? Or should I just ignore her until I move?
Thanks.

Where should we move to?

Where would you like to live or retire in the US?

The question becomes difficult to answer when family, friends and work are NOT part of the equation. Usually people relocate based on one of those three things.

Most people want to live in an area with a low crime rate, great schools, a warm climate, affordable housing, plentiful jobs and good hospitals.

Even so, not everyone will agree about the best place to live. Some people prefer mountains, some prefer the desert or maybe the ocean.

We are still not sure where to go, even after going through the Forbes “Best Places to Live” list and other similar web sites.

We are self employed and have a child with special needs. We are originally from Illinois but we have lived in Arizona for the past decade. We are looking for a change outside of these two states but we will likely travel back to Arizona in the winters if we will be living in a cold climate.

Criteria

We need to be within a 10 or 20 minute drive to a very good hospital.
Must be within a 45 minute drive to a reputable children’s hospital.
Must have excellent schools and a low crime rate.
There must be fun things for kids nearby, like a big city zoo, parks and recreation.

Fair weather with four seasons (or at least a little snow in the winter).
Elevation must be less than 4,000 feet at all times (cannot travel above this altitude).

We want to live in the country and we need a minimum of 7 acres for horses.
We are looking for privacy, nice views and clean air.
We like trees and green grass, not so much rocks, sand and cactus.

Shouldn’t be too cold in the winter or too hot or humid in the summer.

Cannot be further east than Ohio.
Oregon, Washington state, Colorado, South Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Arkansas, Louisiana and Tennessee are all out of the question.

Needs to be within a 50 minute drive to a big city with an international airport.

We don’t want to spend more than $475k for a 2400 square foot house in nice shape on at least 7 acres for horses, just a little outside of town.

Tax rates, short term economic growth and real estate trends do not concern us much, however we don’t want to live in an unclean area.

I work at home and do not need to commute anywhere. Satellite internet and a regular telephone keep me in business.

We realize that not all of the criteria can be met, so everything is listed in descending order of importance.

You can either respond here or visit our site at http://www.relocationcontest.com

What’s fun in Los Angeles and how can I do it less expensively?

I’m joining my husband on a business trip to Los Angeles this month.

I’ve never been to this city before, so I want to do whatever’s worth gawking at first. Where and when is the best place to spot celebrities? I want a good story for my friends at home.

I’d also like to go to Disneyland and Universal Studios. How can I do this for less than list price? I’m not a member of any organization that might get a special discount, like the military or AAA. I’ve heard of the “Southern California Pass” but that includes a lot of attractions that I’m not interested in. And since my husband might not join me until his conference is over at 5 p.m., do tickets become cheaper at the door after a certain time?

I’m also interested in indoor skydiving, which “I Fly Hollywood” seems to offer. Anyone know of discounts for that?

And after I’ve done the tacky tourist thing, can anyone recommend something off the beaten path? Like a local diner with food that isn’t overpriced, a scenic park, or an interesting gallery? We’ll be based in a hotel near Caltech.
Happy Gramps, I’m aware that L.A. is a car-based town with tons of traffic, but thanks for emphasizing this. I’ll now give priority to geographic planning — say, visiting all the attractions in the center of town one day, visiting attractions in the northeast suburbs another day, etc.

Obviousman, with that in mind, could you tell me where those attractions you mentioned are in relation to the center of town? Remember that I have no idea where areas like Santa Monica and Rodeo Drive are in relation to each other.
Actually, I just got ahold of a guidebook which seem to explain the geography in the detail I need.

Can someone help me revise my essay. I had to do a review on a restaurant.?

Today, I reviewed Cheddars in Columbus, Ga. I based my review on the following categories: service, seating, cleanliness, and food. First, I want to begin with the service there. Their service is by far the best in which I have ever seen. I was welcomed with a smile that made me feel right at home. My wait time was roughly 10 – 15 minutes. The second thing I reviewed was the seating. They have the restaurant broken up in to several sections such as, smoking, non-smoking, large groups, and bar areas. I liked the way they did their set-up; therefore, resulting in higher customer satisfaction. The third thing I reviewed was the cleanliness. I paid very close attention to this. Every time I enter Cheddars, it looks like it is their first day in business. I am very impressed with the way they manage to keep the place spotless. The last thing on my list is the food. They have some of the best food in town. I order a steak and some ribs. The meal was very satisfying and enjoyable; therefore, I was craving for more. Overall, I would give this restaurant a 4 out of 5 rating and would always be delighted to eat here day or night.