You asked us about CONVERSION and this MATCHMAKER answered...

You asked us about CONVERSION and this MATCHMAKER answered...

Last week my boyfriend's mother took me for lunch and asked me to convert. I was appalled and offended. I am Jewish and although I am not practicing, I feel connected to the Jewish tradition and I know it would deeply hurt my family if I ever chose to reject my faith and take on anew one.

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You asked us about UNWANTED PETS and this MATCHMAKER answered...

You asked us about UNWANTED PETS and this MATCHMAKER answered...

My girlfriend is an animal lover. I knew this when I met her but I didn't realize to what extent these furry critters would interfere in our relationship. She insists on bringing her dog everywhere and refuses to go to places that don't tolerate the pooch. She is also a vegetarian and won't include meat in anything she cooks for the two of us. Sometimes I feel she likes animals more than me. How can I turn this around?

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You asked us HOW TO OVERCOME TRUST ISSUES and this MATCHMAKER answered...

You asked us HOW TO OVERCOME TRUST ISSUES and this MATCHMAKER answered...

Seven years ago, I thought I met the woman of my dreams, I was even ready to propose. She left me before I ever had the chance to without any explanation. Ever since, I have been unable to have a healthy and happy relationship. Will my faith in women ever be restored?

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You asked us about WEIGHT GAIN and this MATCHMAKER answered...

You asked us about WEIGHT GAIN and this MATCHMAKER answered...

Over winter and since we started dating, my boyfriend has packed on the pounds... with no end in sight to his eating and weight gain. I am beginning to feel turned off and even in some cases, ashamed. Matchmaker: Am I being too superficial and is there a way to send him a message without hurting him?

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You asked us about the POLITICS OF DATING and this MATCHMAKER answered...

You asked us about the POLITICS OF DATING and this MATCHMAKER answered...

The presidential election is taking its toll on my relationship. I am a die-hard democrat and my boyfriend and his family are steadfast Trump supporters. This is causing lots of tension between us and is making me wonder if we are existentially different and must accept to go our separate ways. Matchmaker, is this the end?

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