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Archived questions from: August, 2015 (see latest in Family category)

Family: Help and advice

Every day I feel stressed and depressed because of my life, husband, parents. What do I do?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3159 days ago

31 August 2015 (F) - I'm a married woman with 3 kids and I'm under tremendous stress and I need help. First off a few months ago my husband confessed to cheating which totally destroyed me and our relationship. We have been trying to work it out for the sake of our ...

M in-laws have always been unhelpful and unwelcoming and its really starting to bother me

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3158 days ago

31 August 2015 (F) - My-laws have always been unhelpful and unwelcoming. I am married 25+ yrs. Have 2 sons in their 20's. Moved to my husbands hometown after marriage. My hometown is almost 100 miles away. My mother died within 3yrs after we married. There...

I still want my ex-Bf back.Do you any suggestions on how I can convince him to date me again?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3142 days ago

31 August 2015 (F) - I recently rekindled with my ex boyfriend, and after two months he tells me. He is "not interested in a relationship with me. Just fall back." I asked him twice what made him change his mind, and he has not responded. Here is what happened ...

How will I find a boyfriend when I'm not happy with my physical appearance?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3160 days ago

31 August 2015 (F) - I am a 28 year old African American woman. Without sounding petty I just want to come right out and say this, I do not find myself physically attractive. I feel this way about my face and body. The main reason is I was morbidly obese, very un...

My husband is obese and has health issues. Should I leave him or continue to try and support him?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3160 days ago

31 August 2015 (F) - My marriage is suffering due to my husbands excessive weight gain, should I leave him or continue to try and support him and hope that things will get better? We've been together for 11 years and have two young children. I love him dearly but ...

My daughter cut ties with us. How can I make things right?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3161 days ago

30 August 2015 (F) - My 20 year old daughter moved and cut ties with her step father and I - How can I make things right? I know most of this is my fault. There has been a lot of drama in our household. My husband and I fight often and have not made good decisions ...

Online dating. Is me asking her when we will get together a bad thing? She will not give me a solid answer

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3160 days ago

30 August 2015 (M) - I have been in a online relationship for quite sometime now and I wont say it has been easy, I have made a few mistakes and put our trust on thin ice so she has a hard time trusting me. We have been working on this together very diligently and duri...

He's been verbally abusive. My parents call him psycho. Should I move on or try harder in our relationship?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3160 days ago

30 August 2015 (F) - I don't whether I'm still in relationship with him or not but i will say: I am in a relationship with south indian conservative man,though my roots are from south as well but my birth and education is done in different state due to work reason i...

I feel some friends are distancing themselves from me. How do I respond or deal with this to minimise the hurt I feel?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3161 days ago

30 August 2015 (F) - I've been having some friendship insecurities lately. Although I tell myself it's silly and to just let it go, it seems to be hard to do so... So a few years ago I had a wonderful group of friends, and we all spoke pretty much daily. Granted,...

Is working on these two commercials together ruining our relationship?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3160 days ago

29 August 2015 (F) - I've been dating my boyfriend for two years. He is a film major and I am in art school. This year, my uncle offered us a job doing 2 commercials for a product. its been going poorly and ruining our relationship. My boyfriend feels as if he i...

Can anyone tell me why my mother is behaving this way? I'm 22 but she acts like she does not trust me.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3161 days ago

29 August 2015 (F) - Hello all, I am a 22 year old female college student living at home with my mom. As much as I would love to move out, I can't because my tuition is where almost all of my paychecks are going. My mom and I have always been close, and we've never ...

My Mother's said she's a married man's mistress. How can I respond and preserve our mother-daughter relationship?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3162 days ago

29 August 2015 (F) - Dear Cupid, My mother told me recently she has been a mistress to a married man for the last 5 years. She got involved with him when my dad was terminally ill and told me about it after he passed away. She is still seeing him and wants to ...

My mother wanted me to date but now that I am she says I will bring shame upon her

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3163 days ago

28 August 2015 (F) - I was raised by a single parent. My mother had always provided for me in terms of food, clothing, shelter, and fulfilled every materialistic wish I ever had. Not to brag, but I was never a demanding child, so the main issues that my mother had to ...

Strained relationship with my fiance's sister. I want a better relationship with his family. What should I do?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3163 days ago

27 August 2015 (F) - Well where do I begin. I am 23. I have been with my fiancée 4 years and engaged for 3 years. Since from the very beginning I have had a lot trouble from his side of the family, especially from his older sister. We have never really seen eye ...

Feeling insecure. Do I take notice of what my brother said? Or do I ask the guy I'm dating about what my brother said?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3162 days ago

27 August 2015 (F) - Hi everyone, im not even sure where to start. But ive been dating a guy for 5 weeks, he's really lovely no problems really. He's my boss so it's a little complicated there but we've kept it out of work. I can separate these things pretty well i...

I can't shake the dream I had about arguing with my girlfriend's father and then hitting her in the face

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3163 days ago

27 August 2015 (M) - Last night I had a horrible dream that I was arguing with my girlfriend's father, and at the end of the argument I seem to remember hitting my girlfriend in the face (I don't know if it was intentional or accidental, but frightening nonetheless!). ...

How do I carry myself forward and ensure that I do NOT go back to him and ensure that I move myself into Normalcy?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3162 days ago

27 August 2015 (F) - Hi everyone, I'm here for emotional support and help. I just broke my 6 years of relationship with my EX-boyfriend which I'm stressing on because it's hard to believe that he's ex. I got into this relationship when I was 17.. the guy had slowly m...

Can men and women just be friends? Or does he want more even though he has a GF?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3164 days ago

26 August 2015 (F) - Hi, So...I've been at a new job for a year now and my manager wasn't around for the first half, he was travelling but ever since he returned we're constantly teasing each other, going out of our way to wind the other up and I was just taking as f...

Why would he come to be with me and then give up so easily?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3161 days ago

26 August 2015 (F) - I am 34yr old, I have 2 kids (11yr old boy and 4 yr old boy). For the first 9 years, I lived alone with the kids, at my parents for 5 and 4 in my own apt. At no time, did I request child support through the courts. My bf never had to watch our first ...

The children's father is no help at all

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3165 days ago

25 August 2015 (F) - Hi im 28 I live alone with my 2 children I am still with the childrens father he has his own flat which he is reluctant to give up I have a 8 year old son who has adhd and a 11 month old daughter my partner is absolutely no help at all I have done ...

What are some good ways for a 13 year old to make money?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3166 days ago

24 August 2015 (F) - What are some good ways for a 13 year old to make money, I get paid for singing in a choir but my mum makes me by EVERYTHING myself (well not literally everything). My mums great,but when it comes to buying me stuff then... She's not so great! I ...

An old family friend coming to our house makes me uncomfortable but my mom doesn't listen to me

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3165 days ago

24 August 2015 (F) - Hi. I am 21 yr old girl from north india. My mother has a old friend who often comes to my home just for chatting. He is like family to us. But now a days its being annoying that he comes frequently and interfering in all matters. I tried talking ...

Does my boyfriend need space or does he need me to reach out to him?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3168 days ago

23 August 2015 (F) - Hi there, My boyfriend and I have been dating for about 8 months, and we have had a wonderful connection, talk about marriage and kids (he brings it up), text all day--it has been the best relationship I have had and the communication an...

Having doubts about my long term Bf. Are my concerns deal breakers for a future together?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3168 days ago

23 August 2015 (F) - Im in longterm relationship with my boyfriend of 6 years. He proposed for marriage but theres doubts despite i love him so much. Im confused with his character. Im unsure about my future with him. We had go through had times with breakups and get...

Am I not a priority with her? Or does she want a Bf, but maybe not me?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3168 days ago

22 August 2015 (M) - Been with my gf 6 months. I really like her, wonderful character and shes hot too boot too. But some small things maybe seem the urk me. Shes never taken any photos of me or us. She isn't as 'romantic' as me, never says so much nice things in t...

Dominating mother in law. How can I help my husband see that he needs to nurture our relationship?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3168 days ago

22 August 2015 (F) - My mother in law keeps my husband so occupied that he has no social life. It's been two years of our marriage he has not been able to nurture our relationship because of lack of time. She's made it mandatory to spend hours with her everyday. H...

My parents are so critical of me and it really bothers me

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3170 days ago

21 August 2015 (F) - Hi agony aunts, So like a ex team mate of mine is leaving to the US. And like I don't really like him because when I was 10 or 11, he kissed me, he basically stole my first kiss. Since then, I didn't really like talking or hanging our with him and...

How can I contact my girlfriend without risking anyone being hurt?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3170 days ago

20 August 2015 (F) - Hi, I was wondering what my options are for trying to contact my girlfriend ever since her mum found out that she was in a same sex relationship and read through all the messages between my girlfriend and I. It's really uncomfortable as I know have ...

I don't want children but my boyfriend does, can our relationship work?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3170 days ago

20 August 2015 (F) - I am a 28 year old woman who has been with my partner for over 4 years. This is the best relationship I've ever had and I love him dearly and I'm very happy. Him and I have a bit of an issue however. He wants children while I do not. Whe...

How do I keep my hopes up? I'm not allowed to date yet.

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3168 days ago

20 August 2015 (F) - Hi there, I've had my first bf about a year ago, stuff happened, I got hurt etc. I'm angry with him but I still "miss" him. I don't know if he cheated or not, but I still have this feeling that he did. We met online and he's about 5 years older th...

Scattered brained ...verbal cruelness...and improbable suprises. Is it worth it to get free college?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3171 days ago

20 August 2015 (F) - Is it worth verbal abuse if you get college payed for two years and a home..and help..everytime they do something to help me it gets counterbalanced by something cruel or snide.but i dont know the amount of money and such would set ne up to move out ...

How do I let my son see my mother without all the animosity from the drama she causes?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3172 days ago

19 August 2015 (F) - Ok so this is a long story which basically will take a while to read and is quite complicated so please bare with me. I'll start off with saying this about my relationship with my mother it has always been we are very close ir completely not s...

What to do when counselling has been a COMPLETE waste of time and money?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3167 days ago

19 August 2015 (F) - What to do when counselling has been a COMPLETE waste of time and money? First I lost my job and then found out I was pregnant. Several things went wrong. In laws COMPLETELY interfered. Pushed us into keeping her, WITHOUT caring about my own ...

My father left everything to my stepmother! How do I cope?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 3167 days ago

18 August 2015 (F) - My father passed away in early August. I am devastated because we were very close. I am also very upset about how his will turned out for my sister and I. My father was quite wealthy and literally everything went to his wife, a woman he was onl...

What should I do?? What can I say to my parents that would result in them allowing me to walk to the cinema on my own?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3173 days ago

18 August 2015 (F) - Dear Agony Aunts, I've been with my boyfriend for almost 2 years and I have been dating secretly. My parents are not as accepting as my friends' parents are. So whenever I go out for movies with my boyfriend, I have to tell half the truth and ...

How can I let down the girl who has a crush? And how to tell my good friend of 20 years to politely to back off and not involve herself in my business and my family as much?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3173 days ago

18 August 2015 (F) - My closest friend of almost 20 years in driving me crazy and I don't know how to tell her. She has always been "part of" my family in a way that she just kind of inserted herself there and I allowed it to an extent. But now I've been travelin...

My boyfriend of nine years said to me " You are sooo stupid," in front of his 18 year old son for the first time.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3172 days ago

18 August 2015 (F) - I have been dating my boyfriend for nine years and for the first time he called me stupid in front of his 18 year old son. He was showing his son and I little black spots that seem to be appearing out of nowhere in his bathroom and we have no idea ...

Do you think I am right to look for another job, or am I just panicking because other areas of my life are advancing quickly and I feel like my job doesn't match up?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3173 days ago

17 August 2015 (F) - So this is a little different to my normal questions. I am 28 and currently work as an assistant teacher, I have been working as this for 2 years. I have pushed to better myself all my life but have come across barriers due to finances, limitat...

This pregnancy couldn't have happened at a worse time! I need advice!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3174 days ago

17 August 2015 (F) - Hi im looking for some advice, I don't want any hateful comments as this is hard enough. I have two children 5 and 3, im no longer with their dad and have been with my boyfriend for nearly a year. He is perfect, he adores my children and we ...

I'm scared my parents will make a big deal out of this date!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3174 days ago

17 August 2015 (F) - Hello :) Okay so like my boyfriend asked me to go out for a movie and like I suggested to have a double date and he said sure. So like my friend whose double dating with us suggested that we have a movie day then the next day we can hang out in ...

How can I tell my sister in law to stop discussing these things with my husband?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3173 days ago

17 August 2015 (F) - "hi, my husband's sister feels possessive about him, they are very close and my husband is a doctor. she talks about bra, nipples and takes suggestion from him about sex, it is normal to have such talks even when I said I'm feeling discomfort by h...

Is my mother and law driving a wedge between my husband and I? Because since my miscarriage I feel like leaving my husband.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3174 days ago

16 August 2015 (F) - My husband and I just lost our first child through miscarriage, and while my family have been supportive and giving us time, his mother has driven us apart and he can't see any of what she is doing as wrong. First, she told my brother in law a...

Is it weird that the guys in this one family in my small town always stare at me?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3175 days ago

16 August 2015 (F) - Hi Agony Peoples. I'm just lookig for some insight. I work in a small town in a small business and there is this one family who always stare me out of it. They are all men and older than me. Some of them never married or had girlfriends because ...

I broke up my marriage via text, how to pick up the pieces and what to do from here?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3174 days ago

16 August 2015 (F) - I just ended our marriage over the stupidest of things. I was out all day celebrating my moms birthday with my second son. I camme home at 730 to find my dh w a friend over, our kids dirty from playing outside, not bathed or fed dinner and a mess in ...

He wants a divorce, my life is spiralling out of control

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3175 days ago

16 August 2015 (F) - 2 weeks ago, my husband of 7 years sat me down and told me he wants a divorce. After the past 2 weeks of many talks with each other and thinking things through, we have decided/agreed to get one. In a nut shell and without going into too much de...

Should I find some new friends who are like us and don't have children?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3174 days ago

15 August 2015 (F) - I want to start by saying that I hope what I'm about to write doesn't appear selfish as its really not my intention. I have 3 really close friends and we have all know each other since school (give or take 12 years). We are all married and 2 ...

I feel as if my traditional parents value my brothers more than me. How can I come to terms with this situation?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3176 days ago

15 August 2015 (F) - I have 2 younger brothers with 2 years gap between us respectively. My parent often speak out about their opinion that son is preferable and useful for family. We are chinese and i hate that. Although theres so many open minded chinese parent t...

I want to tell my cousin I am in love with her. But what should I do?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3174 days ago

15 August 2015 (M) - I am in love with my cousin , she is my mother sister daughter. I afraid to tell her I am not sure she love me. i'm afraid to tell her because we're so close to each other and i don't want to ruin this if she told she doesn't love me back . I a...

How do I deal with my overbearing controlling sister in law?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3175 days ago

14 August 2015 (F) - I have a bad problem I need to learn how to say no better especially to my husband s oldest sister, we have only been married a year August 1st this year. We got married fast which I am now saying we were pressured anyways she is Power of ...

Should I let my Gf's sister know how I feel about this sister of my GF?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3176 days ago

14 August 2015 (M) - Dear Cupid... I have been going out with a girl for almost 4 years but i have always found her younger sister more attractive, lately i have been having thoughts about letting her know how i feel about her. I know she is attracted to me ...