Andy

Capital one just sent me a letter to tell me that due to extraordinary changes in the economic environment, my interest rate is going up. I don't understand why. My fico score passed the 800 mark this year, i've been a capital one customer for almost ten years, don't carry a large balance (i usually pay in full each month) and have a perfect record of no late payments with them. What am i missing here, and why are they being such jerks?

I've been on two dates with someone who really likes me. There is absolutely no chemistry. We both volunteer for the same organization, so I will be seeing her at least once a week. How do I break things off and not make things too awkward?

I went on a second date last night. I went to her apartment to watch a movie and get takeout. I ultimately spent the night and I think that we both realized that there is no chemistry between us. Anyway, I left my sweater at her place. I texted her and asked if she had it. She said, "no". But i KNOW it's there. I remember leaving it there. What do i do know? I really want that sweater back.

I have a date in two hours and coughing like a dog.

I don't think that my text messages have been sent correctly. I'm used to seeing check marks next to my sent messages. Now there are new icons i don't recognize. In particular...

1. two triangles facing opposite directions. It kind of looks like they are two arrows moving around a box (they aren't actually moving)

2. green arrow pointing the the upper righthand corner.

What do these mean?

I'd like to buy a pair for my sister as an xmas gift.

My weekends are generally pretty mellow.

Typical weekend: watch tv, read, surf the internet, go to a movie, run errands, grab a bit to eat with friends, watch football, go to a bar (occasionally).

Do you have pretty similar weekends or do you always have something exciting planned (i.e. weekend trip, concert, festival, big party, etc)?

I have been having the worst gas this evening. Will it go away faster if I try to push it out (as opposed to keeping it in)?

My next door neighbor just started to use an air conditioner in his apartment. The thing is, it's no longer hot outside and the a/c is on almost 24 hrs a day, even when my neighbor is not home. Why would somebody do this? Is he running a meth lab?

I think it's the idea of being naked in public that is a sub-conscience turn on for me. This happens a lot even if i'm the only one bathing. What can i do so that i don't embarrass myself when other people are around? Cold water doesn't help.

I have a first date scheduled with somebody i met online. They were very straightforward with me from the beginning and told me that they were a recovering alcoholic, going to aa meetings, etc. I like to drink socially. Is it inappropriate to order, say a glass of wine, with dinner?

I made some really embarrassing comments in a drunk dial. I'm mortified. How do i get over it?

I just started seeing a therapist last week and i'm already tired of discussing my problems. I think the sessions help but don't know if it's necessary to go every week. Thoughts?

Should guys trim/shave their hairy butts? guys? girls? Do people even do this?

I ran my first marathon this year and am already hungry for more.

I went on three dates with this incredible woman. Yes, only three. We seemed to connect on so many levels and then she just broke things off. She said that she was too busy with work and all. Regardless if she was being sincere or not, i cannot get her out of my head. It's been two months since she called things off and we've exchanged a handful of e-mails with each other. I feel like this is the woman of my dreams, but i don't want to push things if she doesn't feel the same way about me. How do I move on? I've dated another person since her, and still can't stop thinking about her. Help!

My friend and I are planning on doing the Chinese Grumman Theater, Beverly Hills, Venice, and Santa Monica? What else can we do at night? (We're not into the club scene).

I'm in good shape and workout regularly. Lately, I've been getting extremely bored of the gym and weightlifting in general, prefering to run and exercise outside. I started doing more push-ups, burpees, etc. and was wondering if I can gain muscle mass from doing these exercises?

I'm thinking about volunteering for a suicide prevention hotline. Any advice? Are there personalities that are well-suited (or ill-suited) for this kind of work? I just want to weigh a few things before diving in head first.