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 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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You asked us about LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS and this MATCHMAKER answered...

You asked us about LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS and this MATCHMAKER answered...

Over Spring Break, I met a great guy: clever, kind, handsome, thoughtful and funny- the whole package! The only catch is he lives 2500 miles away. We are both committed to giving this relationship a chance. How do you suggest we move forward?

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

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

I recently turned 51 and my priorities in life have shifted. After a lifetime of bachelorhood and career-oriented pursuits, I want to get married and have children. I know this is only possible with a woman much younger than me. Am I being selfish or unrealistic? 

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