Ask A Guy

Did I Screw Up Because I Didn't Say "I Love You"?

Q: My Boyfriend told me he loved me on the fifth date Which was three weeks into dating...I ddidn't say it back because it seemed too soon and I would have been lying.

Should I Be The Woman On The Side?

Q: have a guy friend who I have known for quite a while. In the beginning of our friendship I told him that I liked him alot and that I wanted more. He told me he liked me back but he had a girlfriend who he'd been dating for a year. I didn't know this until then. I decided to keep his friendship anyway and supress my feelings. Things were going ok but whenever we hung out I could feel this chemistry between us that was getting harder and harder to ignore.

We're already growing apart!

Q: Hi I am 27 years old and I live in Quebec (sorry for my English). I have a question for you, I think I know the answer, but I want to make sure I am not over reacting or over thinking this.

Did he just want to hook up?

Q: So, I meet this guy at a club and we seem to have hit it off. We had a lot of things in common and he seemed to be interested. He even wanted me to stay with him the whole night.

I can't tell if a guy at the gym likes me

Q: There is this amazingly good looking guy at the gym I attend, we are both always there at the same time. Whenever I pass by him he smiles at me, and I smile back at him.

How do we become more than friends?

Q: I am 14 years old. I liked this guy for a while and decided to take a chance and ask him out and so i did, he said maybe so i told him to take his time. He hasn't answered me yet but it was like two days ago.

My BF doesn't want me to share deets with my girlfriends

Q: My boyfriend and I have been through some tough times lately. We have decided to work on things, however, last night he freaked out because he realized i talk to my girlfriends about a lot of things and he always assumed everything between us was just between us. I assumed he talks to his guy friends about everything, but he doesn't.

What do I get for a guy who’s not into sports or the more stereotypical “guy stuff”?

Okay, this has been puzzling me for a long time now. In movies and books you'll see the guy giving the girl flowers and jewellery and all of these wonderful and romantic things. It seems easy! A simple rose could mean the world for the girl in a relationship. But what would be okay for the girl to give her guy?

We have a new baby but my BF keeps cheating

Q: My boyfriend and I recently had a beautiful baby boy but for some reason just after our son turned one month old he cheated on me, he didn't have full blown sex but he did get oral from another girl. This isn't the first time he has cheated either, when we first found out I was pregnant he made out with another girl.

My boyfriend prefers sex over talking!

Q: Okay, I need advice. My boyfriend, whom I love very much, can be a bit sexual. Whenever we hang out, it ALWAYS get sexual. Don't get me wrong, I like it but we barely have normal conversations anymore. We barely talk...we meet up.. make-out.. and have sex. Sometimes the sex is "ha ha." I'd like to have a conversation with him.

Who pays for the new couch??

Q: Hello I'm moving in with my boyfriend soon, he's lived at home all his life and its going to be my fifth apartment, I have all my furniture, he's bringing his clothes and a tv. We want to get new couches, he has the money for it but I don't. A lot of people are telling me he should pay since everything else we don't have to buy because I already have so I'm saving him all that money.

I can't go to parties if there are guys there

Q: How can I get my boyfriend to listen to me when it's important? He always says I talk TOO much, but whenever I say anything it's like talking to a brick wall. My boyfriend hates talking about ANYTHING about our relationship, but sometimes things DO need to be talked about. When we fight, does it need to be discussed afterward? ...

He Worships Other Women's Feet

Q: My boyfriend of seven months has a foot fetish. We met on a singles' site. I removed my profile, he has not. He uses it to meet woman to worship their feet, AND THAT'S IT, so he tells me. I want to trust him and, at the same time, I don't want to be an idiot for doing so.

He's Only Nice When He Texts

Q: Why would a guy behave so differently on MSN from real life? For example, on MSN, when you tell him that you're struggling on something or tell him you are sad, he would somewhat comfort you. But in real life, he would say things like 'haha', 'you know you will fail', or many other negative things.

My husband's brother is lazy

Q: My husband and I just moved into our new home recently. My husband asked me if it was okay if his brother could move in for a while as he's just lost his job and had nowhere to live. I said it was okay, knowing this isn’t a permanent arrangement. His brother pays us what he can in rent and buys his own food/necessities. The problem is he isn’t cleaning up after himself...

Why do all my exes want to get with me?

Q: I have been in my fair amount of relationships. Most were doomed for the friendship box from the beginning and I have accepted I am the worlds greatest Ex-GF. Why is it though, at least once a week I get my exes calling me and being all nostalgic about the relationship. Are they holding their breath for a booty call, or one last try? Or are men as sappy (for lack of a better word) as women?

Am I Ugly??

Q: Hi i need your honest oppion on this.... do you think im ugly? and if not why have i only had 2 boufriends. im 16 years old im smart, funny, and really laied back, im not fat and im not too sensitive and i'm not mean im really sweet, i love reading and singing and im doing cheerleading but im not a prepi really need to know whats wrong with me. Don't be afried to tell em the truth i can take it lol :)

What's your Facebook status?

Q: There's this guy I've been seeing for about six months and we are both very committed to each other. I asked him to change his Myspace and Facebook status to "In a Relationship" and he refuses to do so, which greatly upsets me.

Give me a ring, already!

Q: I've been with my boyfriend for nine years. I want to get married very badly and I don't know why he hasn't asked me the big question yet.

First date etiquette?

Q: What bits of chivalry do you pull out on a first date? How long does that last?

Do you act like a jerk to get dates?

Q: Do you act like a jerk on purpose to get girls? A guy told me this works like a charm for him.

Dropping the "L" Word

Q: I’ve been with my guy for nine months and overall things are great. I dropped the L-Bomb around the six-month mark and he didn’t immediately say "I love you" back.

My BF Doesn't Like That I'm a Stripper

Q: I'm a stripper. My boyfriend will not say that he wants me to change my occupation but he does (not that I would). He's doing everything he can to keep me from going to work.

I'm pregnant but my BF ogles pretty women

Q: I have been with my boyfriend for just over two years. We currently have one child and another on the way. Lately my boyfriend has been talking about other women.

Games Boys Play

Q: There's a guy that seems to be sending all the signals that he likes me but he never asks me out on a date. We have hung out together but he always makes sure it's casual.

Missing Out on the "Big O"

Q: I've been going out with my boyfriend for a year (I lost "it" to him). However, since day one I've been faking because I never knew what an orgasm was.

Talk Dirty to Me

Do you like it when your partner talks dirty? And how dirty is dirty?

Do guys notice cellulite?

Q: Do guys care about cellulite as much as women worry they do?

My BF Chats Online With Other Women

Q: I really need your help. I have been with my BF for nearly three years now. I know he loves love me but he won't stop chatting with women on the Internet.

Small-Town Girl, Big-Time Dreams

Q: I live in a small town of 10,000 people. I grew up in the area as a chubby girl. I moved away and I'm back. Recently I lost 100 pounds, feel sexy and attractive but still nothing has changed.

Rockstar Edition: CASBYs

We attended the CASBYs, an awesome music awards show put on by legendary Toronto radio statio 102.1 The Edge, and met some of Canada’s most famed rockers.

Celebrity Edition: Greg Behrendt

Greg, a former consultant to Sex and the City and co-author of He's Just Not That Into You, takes some of slice.ca's readers' questions to the Ask a Guy column.

My boyfriend likes adult web sites

Q: If your boyfriend is watching a lot of online porn without you, what does that say about your relationship? A: Watching porn and having sex are two different and independent channels.

Can I break up over the phone?

We checked out the male-centric Wakestock Festival in Toronto to see what guys were thinking. Here’s what they said.

Should I get a Brazilian?

Q: What's your preference: a full Brazilian wax, a landing strip, or completely natural? A: Natural, with grooming to keep things nice

Ménage à Trois?

Threesomes could work, but the best friend angle seems a little dangerous. Tons of weirdness potential coming out of a situation like that.

Worst Lie

Question: What's the worst lie you've ever told a girl?

Celebrity Edition: Ben Folds

Ben Folds, piano player extraordinaire, sat down with us and gave us the skinny on what guys are thinking. He did issue this warning, “Like Neil Young says, ‘Take my advice, don’t listen to me.

Will you visit a strip club with me?

Q: Are guys comfortable going with their girlfriend or partner to strip bars? Would it make you uncomfortable if it was at her request? A: First Reaction: “You’re kidding – I’ll get the keys!” Second Reaction: “Hope I have enough cash for the stage show.” Third Reaction: “Wait, what’s she getting out of this?” Ultimately, we need to know your motivation for wanting to go.

What are your expectations?

Q: Do you expect a woman to have an orgasm the first time you have sex? Are your feelings hurt if we don’t? A: Every woman comes with an Ikea-like set of instructions to assemble an orgasm, and every one is different. Where her spots are, how she likes the lights, what fantasies...

What if I get pregnant after our one-night stand?

Q: If we had a one night stand, with no protection, and I got pregnant, and didn’t tell you, how would you feel? Is that "baby theft"? A: We probably didn’t do that one-night stand with the intent of making a baby...

What Kind of First Dates Do Most Guys Want?

Q: What kind of first dates do most guys want? A: Perfect first romantic dates are...

Are One Night Stands Really Worth the Hype?

Q: Do you find one night stands are really worth all the hype? A: Not sure what hype there is. They’re basically like pints...

Will You Still Want Me in the Morning?

Q: Is it an urban legend that you don’t want to call the next day? A: Not for me – I like to take some time to sort out...

I Know We Just Met But Wanna Meet My Friends?

Q: How long should I wait to introduce you to my friends? A: I usually wait until...

Sex on the First Date?

Q: Will sleeping with a guy on the first date ruin my long-term chances with him? A: Not if it’s good...

Can a Girl Ask a Guy Out First?

Q: Can a girl ask a guy out first? A: Do it more, do it...

Are You Into Me?

Q: What are some key signs "you're just not into me"? A: Lack of chemistry, closeness, and let’s be honest...

What if a woman makes more money than the guy?

Q: How should a woman handle the bar bill if she clearly makes more money than the guy? A: The same way guys handle it when...

Early Gift-Giving

Q: When is it too early to buy a gift to say, "I was thinking about you"? A: As soon as you start thinking in terms of...

Male Misconceptions

Q: Are there any misconceptions abut guys you want to set straight? A: A man’s ego is equivalent to a...

Slice Casting Call

Apply to be on your favourite Slice show!

Party Mamas
slice Airs: Mondays at 9:30pm ET/PT
Rich Bride, Poor Bride
slice Airs: Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT and Thursdays at 8pm ET/PT
© 2010, CW Media Inc., All Rights Reserved. | Part of the Canada.com Network