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Q. Usher and his fiancee were friends long before getting engaged. What are some signs that a friendship with a guy could be relationship-bound?
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LOVE DOCTOR: Strong relationships are based on trust and communication, which are also part of a good friendship. Comparing a guy pal to your ex-boyfriends and/or feeling jealousy toward his girlfriends are clues that you may want to take something platonic to the next level. To test it out, see if physical contact ignites sparks by subtly touching him on the ann. Tread lightly though: You may hurt your bond if you make him uncomfortable.
Q: Music is reportedly John Mayer's first priority. Is it okay to briefly take second place to a guy's career?
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LOVE DOCTOR: It depends. If your guy is making little effort to fit you into his schedule, then it may be more than just a phase. If, however, he's stressed at work but still doing things to "be there" in your relationship--like checking in via phone or making plans in advance to hang out when he knows he'll be off then it's okay to cut him some slack.
Q: Justin ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Paging the love doctor: answers to your most probing questions about...