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ABC's of Jealously
Q: This might sound crazy, but I feel like a couple of my bridesmaids are actually jealous of my wedding. Is this common? What makes some people jealous and others not? How do I control my own feelings of jealousy and learn to cope with other people’s jealousies?
Signed,
Bride-To-Be

A: Dear Bride-To-Be:
Wedding jealousy is extremely common. People who can be jealous of the bride are unmarried friends and relatives as well as married relatives who are not happy in their own marriages or lives. Just as common, but less commonly discussed, is men who are jealous of the groom.

Cheaters & Infidelity
Q: I thought cheating only happened to other people or characters on television, but I just found out my boyfriend cheated on me. I don't know whether to die or kill him. What should I do?
Signed,
Cheated On

A: Dear Cheated On:
Infidelity happens for a multitude of reasons, some quite complex. Regardless of the reason, it can be extremely hurtful to the people who are cheated on, and it can leave those people bitter for the rest of their lives.

Male Success Secrets
Q: I am the step-mother of two confident, assertive and successful young men (23 and 24), as well as the mother of a beautiful, smart, and talented (23 year old) daughter who has everything going for her – but lacks confidence, both in her work and in dating. Why is it that (generally speaking) boys are still more assertive in their career and women tend to doubt themselves more -- even when they are actually more talented or knowledgeable than their male counterparts? Is there something that my daughter (and I) can learn from men about confidence?
Signed,
In Need of Confidence

A: Dear In Need of Confidence
Men with the most self-confidence are inevitably those who are absolutely clear about who they are, what they want, and what they believe to be right and worthwhile. These things are unwavering for the confident man. It doesn't matter what's going on around him (or who is around him).

Moving In With Him
Q: My boyfriend has asked me to move in with him—and normally I would just go for it, but I have a six year old daughter. What advice do you have for women who have children, when deciding whether to move in with a man?
Signed,
Move-in Mom

A: Dear Move-In Mom:
Before making any major life-changing decisions, you must first complete some deep soul searching to make sure that there aren't any regrets later on in life. Now, that you're involving children, you must now complete the soul searching process more than ever to make sure your decision is the best decision for both you and your children.

Reluctant Porn Star
Q: Is there any truth to the reports that religion's modesty mandate boosts marital sexual connections? It seems that everywhere I look there’s implied or suggested (or even explicit) sex, with women -- moms and non-moms alike -- dressing and behaving as if they’re a porn star or a co-ed in a Girls Gone Wild video. Is this really what men find sexy and want in a wife?
Signed,
Reluctant Porn Star

A: Dear Reluctant Porn Star:
Nothing causes desire like scarcity. Businessmen know it. The Victorians figured it out. And Hollywood thrives on it.

April In The News

The O'Reilly Factor, Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever? One-On-One Interview with April Masini by Bill O'Reilly

E! Entertainment, Why Are So Many Celebrities Divorcing? by The Answer Bitch

April's Readers Poll Results

When asked "Have you ever had sex with someone of the same sex as you?", respondents voted:

9% voted: Yes, but I do not consider myself bi-sexual.
5% voted: Yes, I’m bi-sexual.
1% voted: Yes, I’m gay.
6% voted: No, but I’d like to.
24% voted: No, I’m not interested.
16% voted: No, but I have no problem with those who do.
39% voted: I would never consider such a thing, I think it’s wrong.

71% of all respondents were male and 29% were female

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The Official AskApril Newsletter
July 2006 Issue April Masini releases, The Next 50 Dates Add sizzle & spice to your days & nights! Latest Articles ABC's of Jealously Cheaters & Infidelity Male Success Secrets Moving In With Him Reluctant Porn Star About April Masini April In The News April's Readers Poll Results April's A-List Contributors New Articles Here are the latest articles on AskApril.com: ABC's of Jealously Q: This might sound crazy, but I feel like a couple of my bridesmaids are actually jealous of my wedding. Is this common? What makes some people jealous and others not? How do I control my own feelings of jealousy and learn to cope with other people’s jealousies? Signed, Bride-To-Be A: Dear Bride-To-Be: Wedding jealousy is extremely common. People who can be jealous of the bride are unmarried friends and relatives as well as married relatives who are not happy in their own marriages or lives. Just as common, but less commonly discussed, is men who are jealous of the groom. Read More Cheaters & Infidelity Q: I thought cheating only happened to other people or characters on television, but I just found out my boyfriend cheated on me. I don't know whether to die or kill him. What should I do? Signed, Cheated On A: Dear Cheated On: Infidelity happens for a multitude of reasons, some quite complex. Regardless of the reason, it can be extremely hurtful to the people who are cheated on, and it can leave those people bitter for the rest of their lives. Read More Male Success Secrets Q: I am the step-mother of two confident, assertive and successful young men (23 and 24), as well as the mother of a beautiful, smart, and talented (23 year old) daughter who has everything going for her – but lacks confidence, both in her work and in dating. Why is it that (generally speaking) boys are still more assertive in their career and women tend to doubt themselves more -- even when they are actually more talented or knowledgeable than their male counterparts? Is there something that my daughter (and I) can learn from men about confidence? Signed, In Need of Confidence A: Dear In Need of Confidence Men with the most self-confidence are inevitably those who are absolutely clear about who they are, what they want, and what they believe to be right and worthwhile. These things are unwavering for the confident man. It doesn't matter what's going on around him (or who is around him). Read More Moving In With Him Q: My boyfriend has asked me to move in with him—and normally I would just go for it, but I have a six year old daughter. What advice do you have for women who have children, when deciding whether to move in with a man? Signed, Move-in Mom A: Dear Move-In Mom: Before making any major life-changing decisions, you must first complete some deep soul searching to make sure that there aren't any regrets later on in life. Now, that you're involving children, you must now complete the soul searching process more than ever to make sure your decision is the best decision for both you and your children. Read More Reluctant Porn Star Q: Is there any truth to the reports that religion's modesty mandate boosts marital sexual connections? It seems that everywhere I look there’s implied or suggested (or even explicit) sex, with women -- moms and non-moms alike -- dressing and behaving as if they’re a porn star or a co-ed in a Girls Gone Wild video. Is this really what men find sexy and want in a wife? Signed, Reluctant Porn Star A: Dear Reluctant Porn Star: Nothing causes desire like scarcity. Businessmen know it. The Victorians figured it out. And Hollywood thrives on it. Read More Nicknamed "the new millennium's Dear Abby," by the media, April Masini is author of the best-selling books Date Out Of Your League and Think & Date Like A Man, the internationally recognized online magazine AskApril.com and the critically acclaimed Ask April advice column. Interviewed for over 2,300 national and international articles and opinion pieces, radio and television shows...Read More About April April In The News The O'Reilly Factor, Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever? One-On-One Interview with April Masini by Bill O'Reilly MSN, Long-shot Dating Made Doable, by Matt Schneiderman E! Entertainment, Why Are So Many Celebrities Divorcing? by The Answer Bitch Read More April's Readers Poll Results When asked "Have you ever had sex with someone of the same sex as you?", respondents voted: 9% voted: Yes, but I do not consider myself bi-sexual. 5% voted: Yes, I’m bi-sexual. 1% voted: Yes, I’m gay. 6% voted: No, but I’d like to. 24% voted: No, I’m not interested. 16% voted: No, but I have no problem with those who do. 39% voted: I would never consider such a thing, I think it’s wrong. 71% of all respondents were male and 29% were female Express Yourself: Where do you get the most dates? 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