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Answer to: "Why aren't you with your boyfriend right now?"

I have a boyfriend, but still live with my parents and siblings. We've been dating for 8 months. It seems that every time I have a spare moment with my significant other (SO) not present, someone's bound to ask me why Why are/were you not with…
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How to tell my Mom that I don't care about someone without upsetting her?

Last week my Grandmother had surgery. My Mom asked me why I didn't visit her. I don't care about my Grandmother due to horrible things she does sometimes. For example, out of revenge, she creates false stories about someone and spreads them…
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How can I convince my brother to take up programming?

I know that this section of StackExchange isn't related to programming, but this is the closest part of SE I could think to post this to. Anyway, on to the topic.. I have a little brother (19, I am 23.). Both of us are interested in technology (More…
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How to express my concerns to a potential new landlord?

Me and my partner have recently started searching for a new apartment. The reason for leaving the current one is the difficult landlady despite us being model tenants. This includes things like refusing maintenance, being invasive and rude, refusing…
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Tips on reassuring partner with bad experiences with previous partners

So... I'm looking at trying to help my current partner (girlfriend) help overcome her emotions when we get in a little bit of a minor argument about random topics and she gets emotional about me getting angry at her etc. I've already brought the…
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How do I motivate my partner to study a certain field?

Background: I am an engineer, but I like to do more than that. I have some hobbies that also bring some extra cash. My wife, on the other hand, she doesn't work right now. She is looking for a job, but unsuccessfully so far. A few weeks ago, while…
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How to reply to someone who asks me what I am studying?

Background: I’m completing a BSc Mathematics, currently in year 4. A lot of people who have almost no mathematical background ask me what I study in university. I understand that this is a very common way (at least in my country) to start a…
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How to explain high sensory processing sensitivity to (own) child?

I'm a father of two children (5,3) and I happen to be "gifted" with a high sensory processing sensitivity (SPS). We also have reason to believe that this applies to our kids, too, but not to my wife. As a consequence of this I feel a great amount of…
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I don't want to make a free website anymore. Also concerned person may have signed up for auto-renewing hosting

Related to my last question, I'm trying to gain experience and a portfolio and offered to make someone a website for free. Things have not gone as smoothly as hoped for a number of reasons: The website she wants is more complex than I had…
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In what direction should I explain a topic that requires in-depth knowledge to understand?

This is most likely a general problem in interpersonal communication and teaching that I have come across frequently, but couldn't find a definitive solution for. Here is an example: I am a PhD student in the field of graphene electronics. Family …
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How to explain that I rather do something else than go to a social event?

I hate all forms of social gatherings (Parties, Weddings/Receptions, etc). A perfect day for me would be to avoid all human contact (unless it's absolutely necessary, for example, your life is in danger and for some reason I'm the only one that can…
user23128
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How should I explain technical things to non-technical people?

I'm a programmer who is trying to explain a concept to a non-technical person, in particular the Azure Event Hub and Big Data. I also need to explain why there is an elephant on the picture: When speaking to an audience with diverse and…
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How to explain that hanging-out like before is difficult because of university obligations

I have a very dear friend, we've known each other for some years now and we are in the middle of a "quiet fight" (I'll explain later what I mean by quiet fight). It is important to note that this person and I have come to conflicts before for…
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How to respond to a friend who wants to share her poetry?

I have a certain friend who appears to be enjoying writing, particularly poetry. Unfortunately, I do not appreciate the poetry she writes. Her poetry often reads like the inner voice of a person involved in a particular theme. While I think that…
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How do I improve my presentation skills in the seminar?

I am an engineering student and I have to prepare seminars frequently. Seminars count for the marks scored and credit. I'm given a topic, I prepare it thoroughly and make a good content slide. All my problems occur while delivering the seminar…
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