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

The ex-factor: Help and advice

My boyfriend cheated and I have all the proof but he keeps denying it

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 2882 days ago

31 May 2016 (F) - This is probably a no brainer but I'm asking anyway, found out my boyfriend has been texting and chatting with his ex, I confronted him and he promised to stop because he didn't want to lose me the problem is he hasn't I checked his phone and have ...

He still lives with his ex. What can I do. ?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2885 days ago

30 May 2016 (F) - Hi guys thanks for reading, I am open to all the advise you can give me. I have been dating this guy for a few weeks, but I barely get to spend time with him because he has a son. I haven't met his son yet I would like to but not till we are in a...

My boyfriend's behaviour has left me feeling confused. How do I make sense of this? Help !

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2886 days ago

30 May 2016 (F) - I am so confused about my boyfriend's behaviour lately. We've been together for nearly six months and everything has been great. He's really sweet and loving. He always makes an effort and plans dates. He's a proper gentleman, always pays. For Va...

Will I ever measure up to his ex?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2876 days ago

29 May 2016 (F) - I've been dating a nice guy for 4 months now. I really have a lot of feelings for him and we have a great connection. There is a big issue though. He got out of a serious 7 year relationship about 6 months before we met. I knew about this from ...

Why does my heart warm up when I see my ex? What's up with my current relationship?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2887 days ago

29 May 2016 (F) - I am now into my third year of a wonderful relationship. We got together about 6 months after breaking up with my daughters father, which was a very turbulent time. Some his fault, but I admit, I never made things easy by cheating several times(he...

How do you treat your soon-to-be ex-husband as a friend after being together for years?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 2887 days ago

28 May 2016 (F) - We were a couple for 10years, married for 4yrs. What issues I saw we had when we were young and didn't really focus on resolving it before it manifested during our marriage. It didn't help that I went through several personal strategy and depr...

I feel as if I am just the girl he made pregnant. Does he really love me? I feel as if I'm second best

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2891 days ago

26 May 2016 (F) - My boyfriend and I have been together for over 2 years and together have two babies. We have 2 kids each to previous partners. All up we have 6 kids whom we raise together. He was with his ex for about 5 years. They were not married but were...

She is wonderful, fulfills all my needs in life, but I'm not in love with her. Should I reconnect with an ex, instead, despite problems likely to result?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2892 days ago

25 May 2016 (M) - 5 years ago me and my partner that I have children with went through a very rough patch and I ended up cheating on her. Me and her friend ended up falling for each other but in the end I couldn't deal with the guilt and told her what has been go...

Was I wrong to voice concern about messages from his ex?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2891 days ago

24 May 2016 (F) - My boyfriend's ex lives in a different state and, until recently, didn't know he was in a relationship. Long story short, I finally told him that some of the replies she leaves on his FB (things such as winky faces, invites) are inappropriate. H...

He said I was 'the one' but I found out he has a girlfriend

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2894 days ago

23 May 2016 (F) - my ex and I have been having a fling for a couple years, I had hopes and though it would lead us back together. he would say I love you but I don't want to settle just yet but when I do your the one. I always had the impression we were very clo...

I am about to have sex with my new partner, and don't want to scare him off!

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2893 days ago

23 May 2016 (F) - I've been seeing a great guy for some time now and we're about to start having sex. I'm in my late thirties (he's of my age), divorced after 15 years. Almost half of my marriage the sex was... well just going through the motions before becoming...

I thought there were mutual feelings but that the timing was off.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2893 days ago

23 May 2016 (F) - Definitely needs some advice here, So my boyfriend and I have been together for quite some time now, (3+ years). While I do care for him, we are opposites and have been on and off. 2 years ago, I went on a trip with my school and met a guy (al...

What should I do? Is it understandable that I'm hurt that my boyfriend wants to be friends with a woman he cheated with?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2893 days ago

22 May 2016 (F) - Last night my phone was dead and I could not find my charger. So I asked my boyfriend if I could use his phone because I had to call my sister for something important. I'm not the type to snoop but I saw 3 calls in the call log from a woman my...

Could my ex be making fake profiles on an online dating service and then targeting me? My friends suggest, "yes" !

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2897 days ago

20 May 2016 (M) - I just wondering if this has happened to any one else, in the past three weeks, four different women have been in contact with me, on an online dating service, which is where I met my ex, two from her town, one from my town, and one 45 miles from ...

Is trust something you can work on with a partner, or is it a complete lost cause if you don't trust them?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2895 days ago

19 May 2016 (F) - Dearcupid, is trust something you can work on with a partner, or is it a complete lost cause if you don't trust them? My ex boyfriend and I have been back in contact as of only a month ago. We were broken up for several months. I had broken up with...

My ex wants to visit my new Bf for alleged dental work. Is this a good idea? Am I overthinking potential problems here?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2897 days ago

19 May 2016 (F) - I started seeing someone recently We met in the old fashioned way, no internet involved ;) . We are still in the getting to know each other phase and I'm sure we'll move to the next level soon. I really like the fact that we're are not rushing ...

If he wants to treat me like a friend then why is he also flirting with me? Is he interested again?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 2898 days ago

19 May 2016 (F) - Hi, dear agony aunts! Moving straight to the issue- I was in a relationship with this man during the middle of the last year. He decided to break up with me as he was not "mentally detached" from his ex flames. And that too over a silly text me...

My ex had a medical emergency and I allowed him to move back in. Now he needs surgery and I regret my weakness. Any ideas?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2898 days ago

18 May 2016 (F) - I have a relationship issue. I am not one of the super young people. That is why I feel bad about asking this question. I have been dating this guy, off and on, about 5 years. In year 3, he left me for someone else. I didn't want him back, bu...

My boyfriend is punishing me for his ex girlfriend's behaviour

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2899 days ago

18 May 2016 (F) - I've had this boyfriend for about 8 months, in general we have a very steady relationship, but he has trust issues. His ex girl friend hurt him and i feel as if he punishes me for it sometimes, i told him that i made plans with two of my good ...

My boyfriend sent a love and apology letter to his ex while with me!

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2899 days ago

17 May 2016 (F) - We have been together 6 years on and off. We were changing the furniture in his room I found a letter he wrote to his ex last year. He broke up with her 6 years ago now, as he moved country. She lives in Italy. I ended up translating it to English ...

I know my jealousy is irrational!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2901 days ago

13 May 2016 (F) - Is it normal to feel jelous that my partner has kids with his ex but not with me? I understand that it is not rational to think this way but I can't help it. I think it is because it is the most personal thing that there is between two people, and I ...

Did I miss the red flags on our first dates?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2904 days ago

13 May 2016 (F) - I was wondering if I had missed this red flag? On a first date with a guy he mentioned his ex. He went a little into detail saying he had a 16 year old son and that he had to take his ex to court to get access to him. This I believe was some yea...

How will I handle these delicate decisions about inviting and seating guests at our wedding?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2907 days ago

10 May 2016 (F) - I just got engaged yesterday. We had talked about it for a while before hand so I knew it was going to happen... I just didn't know when! Anyhow my fiance and I had just booked a months holiday to California so we were going to secretly elope in ...

Any tips on how to move on? Am I doing the right thing to keep my distance from him?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2910 days ago

8 May 2016 (F) - Me and a guy were dating for about six months we were never in an official relationship but spent a lot of time together and were exclusive. He recently ended things with me and I feel so heartbroken. He said he still wanted to remain friends ...

Which future do I choose?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2910 days ago

7 May 2016 (F) - i have a slight dilemma , im an independent woman who doesnt rely on a man i have had lots of times being single. anyway 3 months ago i split with my boyfriend we agreed we would be better as friends , we even agreed to be friends with benefits , ...

I'm still trying to move on from my ex after 2 years!

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 2908 days ago

7 May 2016 (F) - I was with my ex boyfriend for 3 1/2 years and we broke up broke up just under 2 years ago. We had a lot of issues whilst we was together, no trust, arguing and sometimes even when things were going well i felt he wasn’t the right person for m...

What does it mean if you and your ex are good friends?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2910 days ago

7 May 2016 (F) - If after divorce you and your ex are still good friends...but he has had a girl friend for the past 5 years he takes you out quite often is always there when you need him does odd jobs round your apartment ... But there is no physical contact. You ...

My fiance gave me the engagement ring his former fiance wore!

This question has 17 answers - newest was posted 2909 days ago

7 May 2016 (F) - At the risk of sounding like a spoilt brat here- which I assure you I'm not, I'd like some opinions. I got engaged 2 weeks ago and have been with my fiancé for almost 4 years. If I'm honest I wasn't keen on the ring- it was pretty but too ...

My ex boyfriend invited me to his graduation. Should I attend?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2910 days ago

7 May 2016 (F) - Hi aunts!! My ex boyfriend just called to ask if I would be willing to attend his undergrad graduation in June 11th. He and I dated for 6 months and broke up twice both times because my best friend let me know he was cheating on me, though neith...

My ex acts like he's interested but he does not want to break up with his Girlfriend. Is he playing both of us?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2912 days ago

5 May 2016 (F) - In my opinion, I am in a very unstable relationship with my ex boyfriend. As much as I love him and want to be with him, i think he's not being fair to me and being very sketchy. I don't think he's intentionally trying to hurt me but he's putting ...

My ex is flirting with me. How do I keep the friendship but not resume the relationship with my ex?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2911 days ago

5 May 2016 (F) - A few years ago I was in a bad group of friends. Drinking, smoking weed, job after job, no hope for the future, and I was with a guy who back then seemed perfect but now not so much. When my Nan died, I got myself together, went back to college w...

How can I move on after the breakup, and stop being so competitive about him? How can I build my self esteem?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2912 days ago

5 May 2016 (F) - I dated a guy on and off for the past two years... but it never got serious because he never took the time to get over his ex. I know it was a mistake to continue to date him even casually, but I did because I have self esteem issues and I did...

Am I kidding myself that me and my ex can stay friends?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2911 days ago

4 May 2016 (F) - My ex boyfriend and I have remained friends after an intense short relationship. For me it was more about his friendship and companionship and for him it was more difficult as hes recently divorced. Also the physical side was strained as he has some ...

Why would he be messaging his ex in the first place? And why ask her for pictures? If he misses her, is that a bad sign?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2913 days ago

4 May 2016 (F) - I found out and saw that my boyfriend was texting back and forth was his ex girlfriend. He asked her to send him a picture of her (not sexual just normal) and then he told her how gorgeous she was and that he missed her. I asked him about it and...

Love my Gf but my ex occupies my thoughts, a lot. What should I do?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2916 days ago

2 May 2016 (F) - Hey guys, I'm going to try keep this brief for you. A year ago I was made heart broken when my girlfriend split up with me. It was very out of the blue and was a total shock. Throughout last year I suffered from a severe breakdown because of it, a...

Am I being paranoid about this? He keeps in touch with each ex. But now he wants to have lunch with his ex

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2914 days ago

1 May 2016 (F) - Hello everyone, Please help me out. I've been going out with my bf for 8months. He is slightly older and we met online. Before we met and started a relationship, we chatted quite a bit online. During this time he met up with his ex and they slep...

What should I do to prevent him from disturbing me?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2916 days ago

1 May 2016 (F) - I’m 25plus and my guy whom am dating 30plus we both love each other so much and there was one of his best male friend he introduced me to, we both went to his house together but after that day my guy thought he is dating him secretly or we’ve know...