If I was in a long-distance relationship and struggling with maintaining intimacy and sexual connection, I would try to make the best of it and find creative ways to stay connected. We could video chat or exchange sexy photos/videos, watch movies together on different screens, have virtual dates or do something special for each other as gestures of love. Just because we are miles apart doesn't mean that our connection should suffer - open communication is key!

If I mistook a mannequin for a real person, I'd probably laugh it off and pretend to keep the conversation going until someone walks by. Then I'd excuse myself and walk away with no harm done. Life's too short not to enjoy life even when you make silly mistakes like that!

I'd be disappointed and hurt that my partner would do something like this without me knowing. I'd talk to him/her about it, but still keep an open mind since it's possible they have a valid reason for doing so. Whatever the outcome of our conversation might be, we'll work together to try and get back on track with our relationship.