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My boyfriend and I are just starting to get into bondage and we've been trying to figure out if there's any way he can tie my wrists so that I cannot slip out of them. I can fold my hands so that they are just as narrow as my wrists are. I'm also wondering if anyone else has this issue or if I'm just weird.

Is farting in front of your significant other a sign that you are comfortable in front of each other or is it disrespectful and gross?

I'm having a problem in my relationship with a really great guy. I love him very much and he loves me. There's just one problem... I'm having trouble feeling it. There's no logical reason I shouldn't feel "in love" with him. He's really everything I could want in a life partner. This has happened in a lot of my past relationships - we start dating, but the spark dies after a month or two. Only this time, I don't want to give up on the relationship. I've always thought that this is something that "just happens" in relationships or maybe there's something that's wrong with me. However, after researching this topic, it seems to be a relatively common problem in relationships. Maybe it isn't something that has to happen.

We started dating about five months ago. For the most part, it's been a semi-long distance relationship. A couple weeks after we started dating, I got a job offering me a 50 percent increase in pay. This offer came from an old work acquaintance, I didn't even apply for it. Even with the increase in pay (and the fact that I would have a drastically shorter commute), I was hesitant to take it because it would mean that we wouldn't see each other everyday anymore. I talked to him about it and he encouraged me to take it if that's what I want to do since the job is more closely aligned to my trained vocation. Two weeks into that job I was feeling overwhelmed and that giddy, happy, can't get-enough-of-him feeling was gone. I don't know how to re-ignite that feeling and I don't know how to tell him either. How can I tell a guy that I genuinely care about and would even like to spend my future with that I'm just not feeling attracted to him anymore?

I'm in a relationship with a really great guy. I love him very much and he loves me. There's just one problem... I'm having trouble feeling it. There's no logical reason I shouldn't feel "in love" with him. He's smart, funny, handsome, we share the same values. He's really everything I could want in a life partner. This has happened in a lot of my past relationships - we start dating, but the spark dies after a few months. Only this time, I don't want to give up on the relationship. Any advice?

I am looking for shoes. These are the qualifications that must be met...

Color: Dark Brown

Style: Lace-up, Oxford-ish (no sneakers, but not too dressy either, in-between)

No obnoxious labels showing

Price: Under $50... Under $30 is even better!

This is the closest thing I've found: http://www.zappos.com/dr-martens-club-6-eye-lace-t...

So tomorrow is Christmas Eve and my (Catholic) family will be going to mass. I, however, am no longer a practicing Catholic and have not been for many years. (I am 26, and haven't regularly attended mass since I was about 20.) Recently, I have come to realize that I most likely will not re-join the Catholic Church. My question is should I attend mass with my family? I would not enjoy or appreciate the service and would only be attending out of respect to my family. I hate doing things strictly out of a sense of obligation, but this is my family. On the other hand, maybe it's time to "cut the apron strings" so to speak. I also do not want to give my family members false hope that one day I will rejoin the church. Any advice would be appreciated!

I have downloaded Audacity and when I click on the input options drop-down menu, I can choose between "Microphone" and "Line In." I have it set to "Line In" but it is still not recording the sound coming through my speakers. Any advice?

I just started playing World of Warcraft (level 12) and would like to get an extra container. I am currently in Stormwind. Is there anywhere in the city I can purchase one?

I am writing on behalf of my husband (24 years old). He was diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder when he was in high school. This condition is typically genetic, but not in his case as none of his family members have it. I am not a doctor, so I will not try to explain what it is, but if you would like more info on it see here (http://www.marfan.org/marfan/2320/Features). What I can tell you are my own observations.

There are many symptoms/features of Marfan Syndrome – both internal and external. However, the greatest danger to an individual with Marfan Syndrome is that the connective tissue in their heart can basically “bust loose” and they will bleed to death internally. In December 2004, he had heart surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester to prevent this from happening. At the time, he was a college student and still on his parents’ medical insurance. He has not seen a doctor since. After college, his insurance lapsed and with a pre-existing condition cannot afford the quality medical insurance he would need.

Annual examinations are imperative to maintaining the health of individuals with Marfan Syndrome. Since we married in 2006, I have become increasingly concerned about his health. Ever since the surgery, he has suffered from migraines so severe he will vomit. The migraines occur at least once a month. About a year ago, I was walking behind him as he fell down some stairs. While he was not seriously injured in the fall, it alarmed me that his legs just seemed to suddenly stop supporting him. At that time, I the local Social Services office. They told me that he would not qualify for disability benefits until he was injured to the point of being completely unable to work. I was also told that we would need to submit the last three years of medical history. But THERE ARE NONE!

Things have gotten worse. This past spring, he hurt his ankle so badly he was unable to put weight on it for several days. His knees, elbows and shoulders are always in pain. What concerns me most these days though, is the increasing fatigue. If he is able, he will sleep for 15 hours or more at a time. I can also see that this is affecting him psychologically. The other day he asked me, “What does a day feel like without pain?” I didn’t know what to say.

He has an Associates Degree in Culinary Arts and works as a line cook at Applebees. He has over 7 years of experience in the food industry working at restaurants and catering. However, the physically demanding nature of this work is taking its toll on his body. He should no longer be working in the food service industry due to the dangerous combination of the physicality of the work and his health. However, that is where his skill set, education and experience lie. What can we do?

We are North Dakota residents and he would not qualify for Medicaid here unless we have a kid (which would be grossly irresponsible for us right now). If we got divorced (on paper… I’m the primary earner in our relationship right now and our combined income would disqualify him) and moved across the river to Minnesota he would qualify for Minnesota Care, but that would be impractical right now.

Is there any way we can get him medical attention (i.e. a checkup, tests, possible surgeries) before something catastrophic happens?

I am debating between the following two products:

Acer 11.6"AO751h-1893 Netbook with Intel Atom Z520

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d%E2%80%A6

Acer 10.1" Aspire One Netbook with Intel Atom N270 Processor

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d%E2%80%A6

I know I won't use more than 100GB of data storage on the hard drive and the size doesn't matter to me... is it worth $80 to get the more expenseive 2GB memory as opposed to the 1GB memory? Also, the more expensive one has Vista installed on it - but Acer offers a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it becomes available.

Or do you think I'm going the wrong path entirely and should look at a different option? Basically, I need to be able to access the Internet, use Microsoft Office 2007 and a few other minor applications. Any input is appreciated! Thanks!!!

It seems to me that Skype is not only cheaper, but also more versatile than Vonage. It's almost too obvious to me that Skype is the all-around better deal. Or is there another VoIP service out there I should look into? Any input out there?

I have two one-year old cats and I feed them dry Meow-Mix Original. Once a week after trimming their nails and brushing their fur, I split a can of wet food between their two bowls for a treat. I was about to purchase a bunch of new wet food at Walmart yesterday, when I decided to go online and find a coupon first. However, I stumbled upon some disturbing reviews about Special Kitty dry food (i.e. recalled food last fall, pets dying). I was wondering if that also applies to Special Kitty wet food?

Also as an overall question... Do you think I am feeding my cats properly? Does it hurt them to feed them mostly dry food, but then give them wet food once a week? Is there anything wrong with feeding them Meow Mix? I'll probably ask the vet when I take them in next month, but I was just wondering what the thoughts of this online community are... maybe give me even more questions to ask.

I am working on a film project that will be submitted in a local film festival. Do I need a license to use "Somebody to Love" by Queen? If so, how do I get one?

If I use "Somebody to Love" by Queen in a movie I'm filming and it is shown at a film festival who will sue me?

Some friends and I are going to be working on a film that we hope will make it into a local film festival. So we want high quality, but aren't sure if getting and HD camcorder is worth the extra money. Also, we would need a camcorder that has an external microphone. I'm thinking an internal hard drive would also be the way to go as opposed to discs. Do you have any input on my criteria and suggestions for a specific model?

This is something I've been pondering for awhile but have yet to come up with a resolution. I'm guessing it has something to do with the context of the situation, but exactly how the definitions would differ, I am unsure. I realize answers may vary from state to state, but is there a general concensus as to what the difference in definition is?

I have never bought plane tickets before and could use some advice. I need two tickets flying round-trip from Bismarck, ND (BIS) to Washington D.C. We will be departing on May 17 and returning on May 24. In searching online, I found tickets for $512 per person (including fees & taxes). Does anyone out there have suggestions on where to find lower prices?