Dear How to Do It,My guy friend and I don’t have a label for what we are, which is OK with me. And I don’t know how to have this talk or even want to. I’ve never had a partner who actually puts my needs and wants first as he does. I’ve had a few short-term relationships with people I wasn’t initially sparkling with, but could see myself becoming attracted to. —RichMore Advice From SlateI’m a mid-30s female and I’ve been with my boyfriend for about a year in a long-distance relationship.