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Archived questions from: July, 2016 (see latest in The ex-factor category)

The ex-factor: Help and advice

Should I tell my ex what happened?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2836 days ago

31 July 2016 (F) - We had been together for two years and they have been great but then recently we had started to argue over petty little stuff and his parents were basically forcing it on me to forgive him and that ended up in me just building anger up. We were ...

Will moving to another state bring me to a happier place than all the drama I've endure here?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2837 days ago

31 July 2016 (F) - Hey I need some advice Lately I've been going through alot of bad things. I know it's life and everyone goes through things some point. But I feel like it's only me at the moment. I'm extremely frustrated!!!! I've never been this frustrated bef...

How can I stop my trust issues from a past breakup from ending my new relationship?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2835 days ago

30 July 2016 (F) - I had a really bad break up with my ex, and I'm worried the damage it caused me will end in me sabotaging my new relationship. The relationship ended by my then boyfriend of 6 years bringing home a girl he managed at work. I found them curle...

His ex got engaged just yesterday. Since they were still on social media together, is her engagemet likely to bother him?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2840 days ago

27 July 2016 (F) - Hi Ive been with my boyfriend 2 years, when we first got together, he had only recently broken up with his ex, they were together 10 months. They still have each other added on social media but as far as i know they dont talk. She got enga...

Should I ask him if he is messing about with his old flings?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2830 days ago

26 July 2016 (F) - Hi everyone, I got back with my ex who promised he would like to have a serious relationship with me and would not mess with other gals again. My rule is he can have his friends but he can't cheat - just be honest and he is free to go. Don...

I wonder where do I stand in all of this? My deep seated trust issues are affecting me.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2840 days ago

26 July 2016 (F) - There is this guy friend of mine. This started when we were around 14-15 years old (well I will be 21 y/o this year). He was my friend, a good friend. We were actually acquaintenced since we were 7 years old (due to the fact we were in the same sch...

I'm so sick of the games that my husband's ex has been playing. When will this stop?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2841 days ago

25 July 2016 (F) - When do the games stop?Do we have to grin and bear it? I have a situation where my husband and I have been married for twenty years. My whole marriage the ex has been in the picture with his family. I came along 2 years after they were divorced. ...

Let go of your hate

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2589 days ago

25 July 2016 (F) - A thought for the day (or for tomorrow since it's nearly midnight) Not too long ago I was in a play. In the final scene I had to stare at someone with complete contempt. I searched my soul and into that stare I poured every single bit of hatred I ...

I need to return an item to my ex, but don't want to see him when I do it because I'm not over him. Is this wrong of me?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2844 days ago

23 July 2016 (F) - I had written in here a few weeks ago. I broke up with the guy who I was dating. Since I do not date much, it's been increasingly difficult to not cry because I got attached. He was super cool, casual about the whole thing. He moved on very ...

He avoids eye contact, it makes me angry!

This question has 33 answers - newest was posted 2839 days ago

23 July 2016 (F) - brief backstory was seeing a guy, became a push and pull relationship, i got sick of it and ended it. went no contact for about 6 weeks until he called to check in on me, saw him in person after that and he shook my hand and wouldn't make ey...

I'm in a committed relationship, so how do I stop thinking about a past love?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2843 days ago

22 July 2016 (F) - Hello, I am at the age where everyone I know is getting engaged, married, having kids... I am in a serious relationship going on 3 years this September. I love him, I do, and we have talked about marriage. We live together, we have pets togeth...

Job centre compliance officer meeting. Has anyone else ever been in the same situation? Think the ex may have maliciously tried to undermine me

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2846 days ago

22 July 2016 (F) - hi everyone im a single parent to 2 young children i split up with there dad as he was useless and didnt bother with them i received a letter from the dwp to go for a meeting at the local jobcentre in 2 weeks time it was from a compliance office...

Ex girlfriend agreed to meet next month. Now what?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2845 days ago

19 July 2016 (M) - My ex and I dated for 2.5 years, where in the process I let myself go mentally to places I never should have, and I refused to seek help for my emotional issues until recently. I ended up breaking her heart by lying to her, throwing her und...

How do I overcome the tremendous sense of guilt I feel towards my ex husband?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2846 days ago

19 July 2016 (F) - I realize i was only infatuated with my ex husband. I never loved him. Being a college grad and coming out of my parental reclusiveness, i released myself to passionate moments. I knew i did wrong because my mother always imposed the rule of ...

How long after a break up should I find new love?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2849 days ago

17 July 2016 (F) - Hello so I just ended a relationship with someone I have been with for five years. I was wondering how long I should wait until I would get into another relationship. He was my first love but I grew out of it fast because we dated young. Things have ...

I am better off out of the relationship but seeing him still hurts!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2850 days ago

16 July 2016 (F) - I split up with my boyfriend earlier this year. I was with him for two years and I always suspected he was biopolar or had a personality disorder. He also has issues with alcohol and a temptation for other things too. And i suspect he wasn'...

I found out he's still married, but separated, he lied about his son and he's a borderline hoarder!

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2849 days ago

16 July 2016 (F) - Dear Cupid, I have been dating a guy for 2 1/2 years. He is older than me (I am 35 and he is 53), and when we started seeing each other he said he had been single for awhile. He has a house that is in disrepair, and approaching hoarder status. ...

How Do I Move Forward?? ?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2853 days ago

15 July 2016 (F) - okay so, i was in a relationship with my ex for 4 years, which was fairly complicated. We started out as close friends which then turned into something more serious, it ended sadly 6 years ago, and there isnt a day i dont think about her, sometime...

I feel lost and low, and worry about everything.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2855 days ago

13 July 2016 (F) - I'm currently in a strange place. I've had a history of depression, anxiety, eating disorders etc and I've overcome these over the passed few years and have felt better than ever really making something of my life. I have a good job whilst ...

I regret breaking up with her, advice needed

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2854 days ago

13 July 2016 (M) - My ex-gf and I had been together about two months but were exclusive after a month, and I told her I loved her (she said she loved me back). We had a lot in common and very similar personalities, so we fell for each other fast. We did have some ...

We've broken up but keep seeing each other

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2856 days ago

11 July 2016 (F) - My ex broke up with me 3 months ago now as he didn't like being in a relationship. Ever since we have talked a lot and met up (mostly when drunk after nights out) and every time we are both out, there is always an issue when one of us get annoyed or ...

Should I consider opening up a dialogue with the father of my six year old? Or could it cause problems if I do this?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2859 days ago

9 July 2016 (F) - I have a six year old who unfortunately has an absent father of a one night stand. I did the grown up thing to inform dad of pregnancy but he cut all contact at that point. I decided not pursue him because selfishly it made it easier for me going...

Lies are taking me to the edge

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2859 days ago

8 July 2016 (F) - I've been a single mother to my 6 year old since she was 3 months old. Her dad walked out on us, and even though I tried to get him to see her, he pretended like she didn't exist. We were both 18 when she was born, and we had been together for ...

Should I wish my ex happy birthday?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2860 days ago

7 July 2016 (F) - My ex and I dated briefly for four months and broke up two months ago. His birthday is tomorrow and I would love to wish him happy birthday. He broke up with me saying he no longer felt chemistry, and I no longer have feelings for him as well. I ...

What should I tell my ex'?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2860 days ago

7 July 2016 (F) - My ex boyfriend got in touch. What should I do? He sent me a message on Facebook last night. I received it this morning. He asked how I was. I told him I was doing ok and that my flat is nice. Last time we spoke, which was last October, I had only ...

My co-worker reminds me of my ex and that's not a bad thing

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2862 days ago

6 July 2016 (F) - I don't have a major problem, but something that's constantly disconcerting. I've recently started a new job and my colleague, who is training me, reminds me hugely of an ex boyfriend of mine. The sound of his voice and his personality: smart, ...

Is it OK for the guy I am seeing to keep on texting his ex when he is on a date with me? What can I do?

This question has 22 answers - newest was posted 2859 days ago

5 July 2016 (F) - If the guy you are seeing, keeps texting an ex while he is spending time with you,would you be okay with it. Is it disrespectful to the girl? Would you turn a blind eye to it? Will you date a guy who is bff with his ex?...

I'm just confused? Is he either low key in love with me or obsessed or just crazy? What to do?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2864 days ago

4 July 2016 (F) - I don't want to make this too long. Basically, I dated this dude, it was long distance. Blah blah. Let's call him “C” . C” and I dated from like, November 2014 till March 2015. We were basically the perfect couple and I couldn't go a minute, let...

He is staying overnight at the home of his ex, for family reasons. Is this appropriate? Do I have a right to be concerned?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2864 days ago

3 July 2016 (F) - Hi. Quick question. Been with my boyfriend over a year. LDR and although I've met his kids, I haven't met the mother of them yet, just seen in passing as he drops off the children. We see each other most weekends. A few days back he stayed at h...

Should I meet up with my ex boyfriend ? He still has his girlfriend and I broke up with my boyfriend, but he doesn't know that

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2866 days ago

2 July 2016 (F) - Hey aunts! I need advice So I have an ex boyfriend who broke my heart. The relationship was amazing but due to him losing his job, he had to move right away. He said he didn't want to lose me and how he would always want to be with me but we...

She's moved on, so should I, but how?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2866 days ago

1 July 2016 (M) - I miss my ex girlfriend, but I don't want her back. But I do. It's odd. Hense my screen name, I feel like I am going insane. We met in church in early 2014. Became best friends. Started dating by Valentine's Day 2015. And honestly for the first li...