A New Year, A New You

[m_hajime]

It's the end of the Earth year once again and time to make your New Year resolutions!

Perhaps you have something you'd like to get off your chest before the new year? Need help with your resolutions? Or perhaps you'd just like a little bit of advice? 

Our clinic is providing a free advice column, today only! Just ask/tell us whatever you like in the comments! Your anonymity is assured! 

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Comments

[m_hajime]

You might regret not taking that first step.

It isn't as if you can't end things cordially. What does the other party think?

[worldofice]

If he knew what the other party thought, presumably he would not be in this predicament. You should inform him he risks losing the friendship in pursuit of mere physical pleasure.

[m_hajime]

My dear Atobe-san, not all relationships are physical!

[worldofice]

Since he is dissatisfied with the current affairs and requires something from the other person, presumably he desires coitus.

[(Anonymous)]

It's nothing like that!

[worldofice]

Ahn? Then what do you require from them?

[(Anonymous)]

The same things everyone wants in a relationship...

[worldofice]

Based on what I have observed onboard this ship, my comment above stands.

If it is not carnal desire you wish to satisfy, then why do you hide behind anonymity?

[(Anonymous)]

Since when has this ship become that bad...

It's embarrassing. And I couldn't be sure if they'd feel the same way...

[worldofice]

Why mention it at all if it is not sexual relations you desire? Are you concerned they will offer their body to another individual? Is it Oshitari?

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[(Anonymous)]

Are you saying you don't understand the purpose in a relationship not built around that?

I don't think they're that type of person at all. As far as I know...

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[worldofice]

You appear to be preparing yourself for some form of emotional revealing. I am asking what the need is, if consent is not the issue. What can you get from such an event that you are not receiving at present?

[(Anonymous)]

I think there are a lot of things that separate a friendship from a relationship that don't involve physical contact! There's intimacy, and an emotional connection that's more intense than with a friendship. There's a sense that you have a partner with whom you can share everything, and a comfortable familiarity. There can also be a physical closeness that doesn't lead to anything sexual.

Additionally I didn't say I didn't want that entirely... eventually, simply not solely.

[worldofice]

So you wish to commit him to yourself so you can later take advantage of his body. I see. You risk a lot. There are shops to provide you with plastic alternatives.

[(Anonymous)]

Not take advantage!! You have a very unbalanced view of relationships...

[(Anonymous)]

I don't know what they think, I think that's the biggest contributor to my worry about it.

[worldofice]

It is quite clear you do not understand this individual well enough to form any proper attachment. Start with something simpler. I recommend a poodle.

[(Anonymous)]

You're probably right...

[spacekarupin]

Well that explains your attachment to Karupin.

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[m_hajime]

So bitter. Have some ice cream.

[worldofice]

Your solution is a nutritionless snack that will cause tooth decay? That is the answer of overworked and unqualified parents, not a ship counsellor.

[m_hajime]

You're just being contrary for the sake of it.

Go have some ice cream, the kind that's hand-churned from milk from grass-fed cows in Far Eden. I recommend the champagne flavour. You'll feel better.

[m_hajime]

I don't see the harm in getting to know them better. No one would get anywhere with relationships if they were all so careful!

[(Anonymous)]

Hm, I'll try!

[m_hajime]

You do that. Don't listen to Atobe, he hasn't had a real date in ages.