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Dan, 32
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I've been seeing a guy for a couple weeks, and I think it's going pretty well, but he denied my Facebook friend request. What does this mean?
It could be that in his excitement, he clicked the wrong button and you need to send another request. Most likely though, the request was denied by his wife. You should have a talk with her.

I've been dating my girlfriend for the past eight months, but I've never been to her apartment. She says it's because it's messy, she doesn't like her roommates and my apartment is more convenient. This is all true, but is this situation weird?
Yes, it's weird. It's weird that you're dating a girl that doesn't clean up. It'll cut into your videogame time if you have to pick up your own bags of chips. That's no way to become a champ.

I think videogames are kind of dumb, but my boyfriend lives for them. Any suggestions for how to learn to love them?
The problem here is that you spend too much time in real life, and have too many friends and too much going for you. I suggest you vigorously spend yourself into high debt, get rid of the other people in your life and take a much lower-paying job. Then you'll have nothing distracting you from hours and hours of videogame enjoyment.

Due to a bunch of cancellations between us, I finally ended up scheduling a first date with a guy on my birthday. Should I tell him that or will he get weirded out?
I wouldn't worry about him getting weirded out that it's your birthday. He'll be weirded out already when all your family and friends are at your place with paper-cone hats when he picks you up.






Pete, 32
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I know my best friend hates my boyfriend. Is it better to keep them apart or try to make them get along?
They must have some things in common. Try, try, try, and pretty soon they'll go on safari together.

I think videogames are kind of dumb, but my boyfriend lives for them. Any suggestions for how to learn to love them?
We humans like to dismiss things we don't understand. Talk about your favorite activities. There are so many games out today, there's bound to be one that you can enjoy. Start with a few games, and see whether your inner gamer comes out. Big Buck Hunter isn't your thing? Then try Big Buck Hunter Safari.

My boyfriend invited me to move in with him. I'm thrilled — but he said he didn't want us to split the rent, that he'd pay for it himself. Will I be a freeloader if I accept the offer?
Yes, you'll be a freeloader — unless there's some reciprocal arrangement. It'd be an insult to both of you, otherwise. He'd be trying to buy himself love — and you'd be allowing your love to be bought. There are much better reasons to move in with someone. Like if he's Hunter Hero on the machine at your favorite bar.

I just started dating a guy who's great — except he's going out of the country for a few months. We've only been on a few dates, so I feel like bringing up exclusivity is weird, but I don't want to lose him! Any thoughts?

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A huntress who shoots too soon loses the bull. Keep his attention, but don't arrest his attention. If you lose him to a fling, you don't want him. If you lose him to the love of his life, wish him well. But don't lose him by shooting too soon.

My best guy friend just got a girlfriend, and now he doesn't want to hang out one-on-one with me, because he said she'd get weirded out. Thoughts?
The new girlfriend has general problems trusting people, but you can't teach this lesson. You'll just have to win her over yourself — show her that you're not a threat. Hunters must band together for the good of the village. But banding together can take time. Be patient.



Griff, 28

I've been seeing a guy for a couple weeks, and I think it's going pretty well, but I just realized he denied my Facebook friend request. What does this mean?
It means you damn well better put Big Buck Hunter on your list of interests.

I love sticky-floored dive bars, but I feel like if I suggest meeting up there for a first date, I'll seem easy or cheap. Any ideas for another low-key, yet classy, first-date venue?
Not for a Big Buck Hunter. He loves dive bars. Then again, the game is expensive enough. If he's willing to spend the money for you to play a couple rounds, he's no cheapie. If you persist in playing, neither are you.

I've been dating my girlfriend for the past eight months, but I've never been to her apartment. She says it's because it's messy, she doesn't like her roommates and my apartment is more convenient. This is true, but is it weird?
She must have a secret BBH machine at home. Make a point to go there.

My ex and I never used condoms. Since we've broken up, we've had sex a couple times, but I think it's time to reinstitute the rubber. What's the least awkward way to bring it up?
Tell him that while critters get you a bonus in BBH, in real life, they only get you trouble.

I get super-nervous on a first date, and I'm not nearly as witty and charming as I could be. Are there any ways besides alcohol to loosen up?
A round of BBH is perfect — especially if you're a chick who can shoot. Guys eat that up. And it doesn't require lots of talking, other than shit-talk. Plus, you can ask the guy to help you with your "form." You'll feel much more confident after your first perfect shot.


Jaron, 31

What's the best thing about dating a Big Buck Hunter champion?
Oh, there are so many perks to dating a BBH champ. You feel safer, knowing that if animated woodland creatures were to attack, your man could fend them off better than anyone. Also, there's the pride that comes from announcing to your family that you are dating the undisputed champion in a sport that hardly anyone knows or cares about. Watching your dad's eyes light up as he admires the guy you brought home, followed by the shame your dad feels at being less of a man than your date, is a thrill you should experience at least once.

What's the best way to flirt with a Big Buck Hunter champ?
Most BBH champs pride themselves on their virility. This is most evident in the upper tier of shooters, easily identified by their mustaches. To flirt, you might say something about how the shooter's mustache is the finest you've ever seen. Maybe ask to touch or twirl it. The champion will become as docile as a little lamb. For a second, anyway. Then it's back to murdering virtual animals.

I've been dating my girlfriend for the past eight months, but I've never been to her apartment. She says it's because it's messy, she doesn't like her roommates and my apartment is more convenient. This is true, but is it weird?
As a general rule, whenever a girl resists showing you her place, it's because she's homeless. Of course your apartment is more convenient than hers. Hers keeps blowing away. Be sensitive.

I think videogames are kind of dumb, but my boyfriend lives for them. Any suggestions for how to learn to love them?
Maybe your hobbies are dumb. Ever think of that? Maybe every single last one of your hobbies is dumb. And your boyfriend, the loving trooper that he is, doesn't go writing to Dear Abby about how to live with your silly taste in pastimes, does he? Wallow in that shame for a bit. Done wallowing? Now try to get good at just one game. You might have to overcome your lack of coordination or your lack of interest in the game, but fight through it until you are a worthy competitor at just one game. When you have had a taste of what it's like to vanquish a foe, maybe you'll come around and never use the "d" word to describe videogames again.

One of the guys I'm dating saw me on a very clear date with another guy. How should I tell him that I'm seeing other people, but would like to continue to see him?
One of the guys you're dating, huh? You little minx, you. Let's not talk about him, let's talk about me! Did you know I once shot a virtual white tail from a virtual distance of about 400 yards through a virtually impermeable virtual fog? Got me 1019 virtual points for that one. That's right, baby. By now you've probably forgotten all about that tool whose heart you broke.

Due to a bunch of cancellations between us, I finally ended up scheduling a first date with a guy on my birthday. Should I tell him that or will he get weirded out?
This makes you look very bad. Either you have a whole bunch of friends who didn't bother to plan a birthday bash for you, or you don't have any friends at all, which should make this guy fear for his life. You have made a huge mistake. And now you can't just call him up and say, "Oh, I forgot I can't make it that night. It turns out it's my birthday." You are the one person I cannot help. You have ruined everything. Look into getting some cats.





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