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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

My boyfriend's new confidence is making me a little nervous

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 967 days ago

31 August 2021 (F)

age 26-29 - This is probably going to sound really pathetic, but I’m really anxious that now my autistic boyfriend seems to have found his feet in the world and is more confident in himself he’s going to cheat or leave me for someone else. He’s just completely changed and whilst I’m really ... (1305 words)

How do I move on from this? I feel my boyfriend was really out of line!

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 966 days ago

31 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - My boyfriend and I have been dating for 2 years, he is generally quite a loving and doting boyfriend but very headstrong and stubborn in his beliefs that results in my concerns always not being heard in the relationship. Recently, as we are actors, we did a production toget... (251 words)

3 some gone bad

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 956 days ago

31 August 2021 (F)

age - my partner and i decided to have a threesome and i left it up to him to find someone. i find out the day before it is someone he was with previously. i thought i would be ok but when we got to the room we thought a few shots would help calm everyone mine was tequila and i was ... (163 words)

My bf says he was drinking alone but then what was the deal with all those cups and glasses?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 652 days ago

30 August 2021 (F)

age 36-40 - I dropped in on my boyfriend of 2 years unexpectedly after a night he was drinking. When I walked into the lounge he had two cups out and two small glasses but says he was drinking alone. Wee have a good relationship and there isn't any other things that would make me wounder.... (113 words)

I want kids and he doesn't. Why is he so selfish?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 968 days ago

30 August 2021 (F)

age 41-50 - Good day everyone. I've met someone and loved him with my body and soul. His 47 and im 41. He has 3 kids and was never married. I have no kids.the guy has just told me that he doesn't need any kids. My problem is I'm so much inlobe with him but the thought of being told th... (195 words)

I fear my long time boyfriend has a hidden iPhone that he uses to communicate with another woman but he keeps denying it. What do I do?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 968 days ago

30 August 2021 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi. I am hoping everyone here could provide me with some advice. I am very upset with my long time boyfriend and I am deciding on whether I need to continue this relationship. He and I have been living together for 3 months and together for 8 years. I just felt that recent... (837 words)

Should I dump my boyfriend?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 970 days ago

30 August 2021 (F)

age 26-29 - I have been seeing my boyfriend for almost a year now and between then we have had several arguments about discussing our needs and what we want from the relationship. He has a busy life working 3 part time jobs (All 3 hours each every day) as well as basketball, keeping up ... (883 words)

Why would my partner want to leave his seven year old son suddenly?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

29 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Why would my partner want to leave his seven year old son suddenly? I am lost because its been the plan to move to his city until his son was 18. He also, comments that he never wanted his son. He wanted his ex to get an abortion. My partner wants to join the militar... (253 words)

Boyfriend and I worked for same company. He got fired and is now pressuring me to quit

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 968 days ago

29 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Hello, I have been with my partner for almost two years, were engaged. I work for a pretty good company I actually got him hired were I worked. I have been with the company for 3 years. The company I work put me in a manager training class when I first started for a year ... (426 words)

He claims he loves me but I really don't know if his love for me is based on what I provide for him

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 968 days ago

29 August 2021 (F)

age 36-40 - Hello, My boyfriend and I have been together for about 2 years now. He claims he loves me but I really don't know if his love for me is based on what I provide for him. He bought some land and now needs financial assistance with it. Of course he asked me, I'm like his... (175 words)

I know his kids will come first and I wouldn’t want it any other way but where do I fit in?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

29 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Can you aunts and uncles give me some advice on dating a man with kids? I’ve been dating a man for about two month, we both have a lot of work commitments due to the job we do so this gives little time to meet up. He also has two children to different partners and I u... (127 words)

My wife was crying on our wedding day because she was thinking about her ex!!

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

29 August 2021 (M)

age 30-35 - I got married almost a month ago. My wife and I have been together for three years and known each other for five. She had just gotten out of a seven year relationship when we met. He was her first love and they broke up because he was on drugs and refused to get sober. It was ... (274 words)

In love with 2 sisters

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

28 August 2021 (M)

age 36-40 - I am in a relationship for more than 15 years with my girlfriend, we are not married and seems that we won't because we don't believe on that kind of rituals. We live together, have a home and no kids yet. She have a sister that is about 10 years younger than her. For me she w... (580 words)

I don’t know if I should stick with my boyfriend or leave

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

28 August 2021 (F)

age 26-29 - Hey Cupid’s, I’ve been feeling a certain way with my boyfriend a while now that things aren’t quite right. We live together and although we love and respect each other in certain ways. I don’t know if I can see myself growing old with him and feeling like I’m absolutely in lo... (235 words)

Am I wrong to make rules for my cheating boyfriend?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

27 August 2021 (F)

age 22-25 - I’ve recently taken back my boyfriend after he cheated on me. Am I right in telling him he can’t go out with his mates because I think they are a bad influence on him? The last thing I’d ever want to be is a controlling partner as I cannot STAND people like that, but I kind... (683 words)

I'm concerned about my dad's health

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 973 days ago

27 August 2021 (F)

age 18-21 - I concerned for my dad's health. He's obsessive over fast food, and demands we eat it six times a week; gets angry about not being able to have access to it, and even has taken out a loan for fast food. He spends hours driving to and from fast food places, and constantly... (397 words)

LDR annoyed by my sharing too much with my friends

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 972 days ago

26 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been in a long distance relationship for 8 months. I have never experienced this before. We met online and due to being hurt before I was nervous. So I confided in friends and asked their opinion. Maybe I confided too much but I was really paranoid and nervous about th... (198 words)

My wife complains often and does little

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

26 August 2021 (M)

age 41-50 - How do I get my wife to stop complaining about things that don't seem to exist? I have been married for 15 years. The last 7 years it's been a battle. Honey I can't get off the couch my stomach hurts too much, honey my head is hurting. I offer to take her to the docto... (147 words)

My younger boyfriend hangs out with his friends every day

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 969 days ago

26 August 2021 (F)

age 41-50 - Hi my boyfriend is 30 and I'm 40. Hes still hangs out ALOT with friends, on a daily basis. I usually keep quiet about it but we have no alone time really. Just when we sleep basically. We have been together for over a year, I thought maybe it's because hes younger but it d... (149 words)

I feel I should withhold sex from my husband because he made me feel bad about my boobs. Am I overreacting?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 974 days ago

26 August 2021 (F)

age 51-59 - I am so LIVID right now. I was just out at the store trying on dresses for an upcoming event. My husband usually accompanies me as he likes to watch me model clothes and weighs in with his opinion. Well his opinion does matter to me as he is my husband. Today I bought... (514 words)

Is my LDR losing interest?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 973 days ago

25 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - I'm in a ldr with a man 30 from a different country and have been for 8 months. The beginning was amazing as always. He was full of compliments and we never argued. We finally met months down the line and had a great time although we had a few squabbles. Recently though I... (408 words)

US Expats in Netherland dealing with Depression

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 973 days ago

25 August 2021 (F)

age 41-50 - We're American expats in the Netherlands, been here since April 2012. Life has been good, although we've had clashes over friendships; my fiance tries/tried to stay within an expat bubble of Americans, Canadians, Australians and British people and struggles with locals, whe... (668 words)

Guy has criminal background. When do you let the past be the past?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 971 days ago

24 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Over the course of a year, I have fallen in love with a man who occassionally comes to service my work place’s building. He has also developed feelings for me which we both recently admitted to. The characteristics he has exhibited so far in my observation of him over th... (433 words)

My mother-in-law has come out as a trans man but my husband can't seem to cope with it

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 975 days ago

23 August 2021 (F)

age 36-40 - My husband told me on Wednesday he needs help but doesn't know how to get it for his problem. His mom has come out as a transman after knowing for 15 years but struggling with the issue, and my husband can't cope. He's started stress-eating to cope, and is on edge all the ... (325 words)

I am in a new relationship with a man who is uncircumcised and I have zero experience!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 975 days ago

23 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - I am in a new relationship with a man who is uncircumcised and I have zero experience. I’ve read up a lot, but most of the information out there is quite medical and is good to know…..but I need some “hands on” advice… I don’t want to disappoint or god forbid injure him lol. ... (66 words)

I think I need to give up on this very shady man. Thoughts?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 974 days ago

23 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi I met a man online. We have gone out several times but something is definitely off. We can only meet about 30 mins from his house. It's like he has a time limit. He says him and his ex still live together which is a HUGE red flag. They share 3 children together. ... (229 words)

My partner puts little effort into pleasing me during sex

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 947 days ago

23 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi all, I am having a problem with my significant other and our sex life, I rarely have an orgasm whenever we have sex, mainly because he puts little to no effort into getting me ready. I will perform oral sex on him etc he does too but not all the time, when he does, it ... (197 words)

My girlfriend had an abortion after an unwanted pregnancy. Will it get easier?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 970 days ago

23 August 2021 (M)

age 26-29 - I’m 26 and my gf is 19. When we first met I really tried to not let my feelings get the best of me and I tried to basically not like her. That didn’t work. We ended up spending a lot of time together and started dating. Dating during Covid was definitely hard but we made it ... (277 words)

My boyfriend demanded a new phone from me, got it, and then told me that I'm stingy and petty

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 976 days ago

22 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi and thanks! My boyfriend and I have been together almost 2 years. I recently purchased a new cell, it was well needed as my other one was old and not functioning properly. My bf decided he should also have a new one, at my expense. I was a bit shocked! Maybe I'm being ... (194 words)

My husband had anal sex in the past and now I'm worried our sexual backgrounds are not equal or aligned.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 979 days ago

20 August 2021 (F) age 41-50 - Hi. You may think my issue is nothing to worry about or that I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill. But here goes... My husband and I have been married 9 years. I knew about his sexual past for the most part but recently he told me he had anal sex with a woman who was 10... (397 words)

How do I deal with a clingy girlfriend?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 978 days ago

20 August 2021 (M)

age 30-35 - Hi everyone How do I deal with a clingy gf? Little background. We have been together for about 2 years. In the beginning she didn't appear clingy. This last year she certainly has been. If I don't see her, theres an argument, if I don't call her enough, there is... (185 words)

Do you think my husband's sexual preference makes him bisexual?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 977 days ago

20 August 2021 (F)

age 36-40 - Dear cupid My husband of 3 years told me yesterday he likes having dildo/vibrator in his ass, and this started when he was a teenager.the thing is its freaking me out that he might be bisexual, I asked and he said no. I did play it cool when he said it, did not want to him ... (97 words)

I want to tell the father of my daughter how I feel about him but I'm petrified he won't feel the same way

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 979 days ago

19 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - I want to tell the father of my child how I really feel about him but I’m petrified that he won’t feel the same because of the age gap. I’m 30 whereas he’s only 24. It’s honestly a situation I’d never imagined I’d find myself in with him. He was just a sleazy one night stand ... (675 words)

Can anyone suggest how I can find out what he is up to?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 979 days ago

18 August 2021 (F) age 41-50 - I was woken up this morning by the sound of a vibration in the room. It sounded like a notifivatiom on a phone set to silent and vibrate. It went off twice. One vibration after the other. But loud enough to wake me up. I checked my phone and my husband's phone and there ... (1109 words)

Why has she ruined what was, or seemed a happy relationship?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 979 days ago

18 August 2021 (M)

age 36-40 - I`ve been living with my partner in her house for 6 months. During this time we`ve had a couple of ups and downs as I`ve stumbled upon internet activity with dating sites and found her to have dating apps on her phone. Each time denying doing anything that constitutes cheating, ... (220 words)

He used me for money and is still trying to contact me

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 980 days ago

18 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - Good day! So here is my story and please I'm not coming here to be bashed. Cause I'm very aware I made bad choices. I met a man online 1 year ago. He was incredibly sweet, charismatic, caring. We talked for many months before I actually decided to meet. I'm a... (272 words)

I have been warned my children are in danger from my husband's family

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 978 days ago

18 August 2021 (F)

age 26-29 - Hey everyone , I have a very serious problem and my daughter's safety is involved and my husband doesn't believe me. We moved all the way across country from the north (where all my family is) to the south (where my husband's family is he still has a lot in Mexico though) ... (518 words)

Does his Porn Past matter?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 977 days ago

18 August 2021 (F)

age 26-29 - Hi Cupids here’s one for you. I’ve been chatting to a guy for a few weeks on Snapchat and I really fancy him loads, but he’s just confessed that he used to be a porn star. We met in a club a few weeks ago, swapped details and have been chatting almost daily since. Chatting,... (577 words)

Is Porn good to watch? or it's a Sin?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 981 days ago

17 August 2021 (M)

age 18-21 - Everytime I watch porn, something bad is happening from the next day and it stays for a few days and everything will be fine later. But, I can't stop watching porn because somewhere in daily life is triggering me to watch porn. It maybe from TV shows or maybe from social media. ... (85 words)

My husband had an encounter with a sex worker

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 982 days ago

17 August 2021 (F)

age 41-50 - Last week, my cousin Rachel told me that she'd seen my husband kissing a schoolgirl in a car park by a McDonald's; this girl looked about 16-17, and he didn't even seem to notice her. She didn't want to confront him and cause a scene and embarrass herself or get people videoing ... (887 words)

A deleted contact (a woman) has reappeared on my husband’s phone contacts list after she was deleted in June!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 982 days ago

17 August 2021 (F)

age 51-59 - Hi everyone. I’m at a loss right now. And I need your help. I have been with my husband for 8 years. I was a single mom when we met. He has embraced my son and generally he has been good to me. The relationship is not perfect and it is rocky at times but we do get along wel... (621 words)

Should I be worried because I know he liked my Sister back in the day?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 982 days ago

16 August 2021 (F)

age 18-21 - I really like my new boyfriend but my only problem is that I know he liked my sister once upon a time. They were in the same year at school and used to walk home together a lot. In fact I saw them snogging once outside our house. This was about 4 years ago when they were in ... (301 words)

Do you think there is any possible explanation to justify the pictures?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 982 days ago

16 August 2021 (M)

age 30-35 - Hi! So my girlfriend said she went to the museum with 2 friends and posted some photos to social media. However the reflections in the glass in the photos are weird. Firstly there was one of her holding a guys arm when he posed for a photo, so it was intended, which she ... (200 words)

I made him number one in my life. Why am I not his?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 982 days ago

15 August 2021 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been dating my boyfriend for a year now and its going better then good he’s the most loving and caring man I’ve ever met. We love each other and everyday he goes above and beyond for me to make me feel special and loved. I had a very rough year. I lost my mom to cancer ... (350 words)

Boyfriend spending all his time w a couple. Weird?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 984 days ago

15 August 2021 (F)

age 51-59 - My boyfriend of fifteen years off and on has been spending an unusual amount of time with a couple that he calls friends.the cute younger girl and him are very flirty and are very close. The girls boyfriend now husband seams oblivious to this. I feel he's sleeping w her. I tell ... (152 words)

The girl I am dating tried to commit suicide because of a previous relationship. This freaks me out

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 983 days ago

15 August 2021 (M)

age 26-29 - A girl I am seeing recently revealed to me that she tried to commit suicide before over a guy. She claims he lead her on, thinking they were going to have a relationship but he only wanted sex. In the end, he dumped her and said he was never really attracted to her. She had low ... (154 words)

My boyfriend and his crazy family are getting on my nerves

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 983 days ago

14 August 2021 (F)

age 41-50 - I have been with my boyfriend( he's 52) for 9 years now so he knows me well and I met his family VERY early on ( a bit to early in hindsight) They have never shown any interest in me.....never asked me any personal questions to get to know me better...nothing! Every single ... (619 words)

Did I handle things in the wrong way dealing with my relatives?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 971 days ago

14 August 2021 (M)

age 36-40 - My cousin, Brooke, came out of the closet a few years ago, and her parents stop all communications with her. Brooke had to go to therapy due to the depression she had, which her parents were mostly to blame. Her own mother told Brooke "As far as I am concern, you are dead. ... (230 words)

I regret doing so much for people over the years. Only to find myself alone that too on my birthday

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 977 days ago

14 August 2021 (M)

age 30-35 - I can’t help but feel disappointed. My bday will be by time this message gets posted and I feel so alone. I have text a few friends that may have forgotten but they are busy. Close friends knew but are working and have made no plans to even just spend some time with me. I don’t ... (293 words)

I feel like I would drop plans with my friends in a heartbeat for him but he wouldn’t do the same for me

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 984 days ago

14 August 2021 (F)