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    James, 23
    1st Place, 2007 Scrabble Players' Championship

    What's the best way to pick up a Scrabble player?
    It's just like a job interview — preparation is necessary, a warm personality is a big plus, and you have to be prepared for something out of the blue. A tile thong may be a bit much.

    My boyfriend has become so engrossed in Scrabble that that's all he wants to do anymore. How can I get him out of this rut so we can go out and have fun again?

    I think I've heard of this happening with golf, but with Scrabble there are no clubs to throw in the trash compactor. A few suggestions: 1) Compromise — there has to be a balance both of you are happy with; 2) Find a way to get him banned from Scrabulous; 3) Challenge him to a game and win. Repeat as many times as required.

    I feel like my boyfriend's parents hate me. How can I win them over?
    Look at what you might be doing. Is there something they might expressly disapprove of, that they've hinted at, some line you've crossed somehow? Figure out whether there's something you can do to address this. If you don't make a sincere effort, it won't help win anyone over in the long run.

    My girlfriend has been cheated on by several exes, and she's always suspicious whenever I hang out with my female friends. What should I do to win her trust?
    Let her know your circle of friends better. Showing that you trust her in potentially volatile situations will give her a feeling of security in the relationship.

    What is the sexiest word in the Official Scrabble Player's Dictionary?
    CYBERSEX?

    Doug, 24

    I'm pro-choice, and I just found out that the guy I've been dating is staunchly anti-abortion. Is this a dealbreaker?
    Yes, it breaks the deal. For a relationship to work, you need a foundation of common interests, and at least some overlap in beliefs.

    For the past few months, I've been in a relationship that was really exciting at the start, but it seems to have cooled lately. Is this the beginning of the end, or should I wait it out?
    You should talk it over with your partner and tell them how you feel. Ask them if they've been experiencing similar feelings. You have to be honest with each other or it will not work.

    Sometimes during sex I get all caught up in my head, and can't let go and enjoy myself. Any advice?
    Try to remember what attracted you to this person to begin with. Confront the doubt.

    What's a good rule of thumb when it comes to "sexy underwear" for men?
    Don't buy it. Who needs underwear?

    What has playing Scrabble taught you about relationships?
    That playing lots of Scrabble is not the way to have lots of relationships.

    Winter, 36
    www.starbuckseverywhere.net

    How can playing Scrabble make me a better lover?
    In order to be good at Scrabble, you have to develop a lot of patience. Patience is essential to being a good lover.

    My girlfriend has been cheated on by several exes, and she's always suspicious whenever I hang out with my female friends. What should I do to win her trust?
    Trust needs to be implicit in any relationship, and if there's suspicion, the relationship is already on shaky ground. You need to have a conversation with her about trust. What you should not do is surveillance, where you're regularly checking in with her every time you go out without her.

    What's a good movie for a first date?
    A movie is really a bad idea for a first date, unless you're in high school. On a first date, you should be talking and getting to know each other instead of focusing on a screen.

    What is the sexiest word in the Official Scrabble Players' Dictionary?
    ROMANCE.

    Trey, 34
    1st Place, 2004 National Scrabble Championship
    www.rogerwright.com

    My boyfriend has become so engrossed in Scrabble that that's all he wants to do anymore. How can I get him out of this rut so we can go out and have fun again?
    Of course, I'm a Scrabble player, so I can sympathize with him. When one partner gets into something, the other should at least try it out. If you hate Scrabble and he loves it, you should ask how important it is for you two to have totally common interests.

    What's the best way to pick up a Scrabble expert?
    Wear something really sexy. Scrabble players spend so much time studying words that they appreciate getting a chance to see the female form every once in a while.

    I've been with my boyfriend for several years, and our sex life has gone cold. I'm still interested in having sex, but he seems content to do it once a month these days. What should I do?
    If the guy doesn't want to have sex and he's still young, there may be a bigger problem there. Mates can become tired of their mates.

    I feel like my girlfriend's parents hate me. What can I do to win them over?
    Make it clear how much love and affection you have for their daughter. Also, with a lot of parents, the guy needs to have a certain amount of real-world success — parents are always worried about their daughter being strapped to some unsuccessful guy.

    What's a good rule of thumb when it comes to "sexy underwear" for men?
    Something manly and not too skimpy. Avoid the Speedos. Most women don't want to see men in the same kind of underwear men want to see women in.  

    Commentarium (15 Comments)

    Jul 17 08 - 8:28am
    JCF

    You couldn't find any female competitive Scrabble players?