Derek Rake Insider

"So, how come she didn't give me her phone number? I'm guessing she has a boyfriend or didn't want to give it to me because she was at work. I've had that happen to me before when I tried to pick up a girl who was catering. She said I should catch her after work. I couldn't really stay for that … [Read More...]

"I have trouble introducing attractive and fun conversational topics with women. Primarily, I ask questions in order to pick up cues to ask some more or to make commands and statements. The thing is, I can never find anything interesting to talk about. I'm sure you will advise me to buy conversation … [Read More...]

"I joined college in 2008. I am now a sophomore but still haven't mastered enough bravado to talk to the girl that I like. Each time she comes into view, I find reasons not to go up to her. And if I do get the balls to, I end up getting nervous and cutting the conversation short. After a couple of … [Read More...]

"After a marriage of 42 years, my wife sleeps in another bedroom. It has been a year since then and we haven't had sex throughout that time. What can I do? I'm incredibly horny!" - John G. from Gaithersburg, MD Derek Rake's Answer:- think I'd go nuts after 42 years in a marriage. I have dated … [Read More...]

"I've liked this chick Debbie for a while now. I was dating another girl before (we were even engaged) for more than two years, after which my best friend Benjamin began to date Debbie. They were the other couple during board games night. We also had parties where at one point my ex and I had sex … [Read More...]