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Archived questions from: August, 2013 (see latest in Troubled relationships category)

Troubled relationships: Help and advice

Why doesn't my boyfriend just propose to me already? Is he playing games?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3882 days ago

31 August 2013 (F) - My boyfriend and I are in our mid to late 40's. Each married and divorced once and we each have 2 children at home. We have been together for more than 2 1/2 years. At the beginning of the relationship during a casual discussion, I told him that ...

My girlfriend has cheated on me several times. Is it acceptable for me to have an affair of my own to show her that there are consequences to her behaviour?

This question has 27 answers - newest was posted 3880 days ago

31 August 2013 (M) - My 28yo GF has been with me for 5 years. This is the best relationship either of us have ever had. Its not perfect but we enjoy each other and we are good for each other most of the time. My GF openly says she used to be a huge cheater. Then...

I have a HUGE crush on a co worker.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3883 days ago

31 August 2013 (M) - I am in a great relationship with my girlfriend. We have been together for many years. My girlfriend is bisexual but I cannot admit to her that I am as well. At work, I really like this guy. He makes me laugh and makes me feel good when I see ...

My best friend is hanging out with my ex and lying to me about it.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3883 days ago

31 August 2013 (F) - Me and my boyfriend broke up three months ago and right after this he moved away to another town where my "best" friend lives. He and I stayed in touch at first but were arguing a lot so have been in touch on and off for the past three months. We ...

Troubled Relationship with Fiance full of Serious arguments, at least Weekly..Help!!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3883 days ago

31 August 2013 (M) - We have been together for 5 years and have a 3 year old son. I have other children outside our relationship. She had a rough past, eg loosing parents etc. I have my past but when I saw her I decided to stop everything and focus on her and that is ...

No matter what I do, girls still don"t like me!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3861 days ago

31 August 2013 (M) - What am i doing wrong , girls still dont like me ? Im a junior in hs and alot of girls dont like me . Idk y though , i tried be confident, an asshole, ect. pretty much everything Nothing works !!!! And all my female friends say im real attr...

My boyfriend is convinced he is not "BIG" enough.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3882 days ago

31 August 2013 (F) - Hello dear internet, I have nowhere else to turn and thus I find myself here requesting your genial and honest advice. This is mostly an appeal to men, personally as a woman I don't understand it but anyone who can offer advice I will be very ...

I snooped on her computer and don't like what I found!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3880 days ago

31 August 2013 (M) - a couple of months ago i was visiting my LD girlfriend and i had lots of time alone at her place while she was at school. i snooped into her computer historial out of couriosity and i found she had visited some hook up site afew times for the last ...

He can't respect that I'm sensitive

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 3881 days ago

31 August 2013 (F) - I'm posting here because I would appreciate someone's input on this. My boyfriend and I have been dating for several months now. I noticed this before but recently it's been bugging me a lot more. I'm pretty sensitive and emotional at tim...

Is this just his communication style, or if he's really pulling back from me?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3883 days ago

30 August 2013 (F) - I'm a well-educated, successful, fun-loving, adventurous, and attractive woman and have had no problem finding dates, when I want them. The problem has been finding guys who are emotionally available and ready for a relationship. The last ...

I feel I am too intimidating .....

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

30 August 2013 (F) - I feel like i am too intimidating to guys and therefore they dont talk/approach me. I have a general 'don't mess with me/i am my own person' attitude that lets boys know that if the try to mess me around like they do to other girls i just won...

Can I make this work or should I give up?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

30 August 2013 (F) - I'm having relationship troubles. My boyfriend and i have been together two years. We were fine until a few months ago. I bought a house and we started doing it up together. That was stressful. Then my dad got diagnosed with prostate cancer and my ...

It feels like she is trying to play psychological warfare with me!

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3883 days ago

30 August 2013 (M) - Recently my gf broke up with me for no real reason at all. But anyways aside from that I have been trying to move on with my life but it’s been really hard. It really feels like she is trying to play psychological warfare with me. She’s flat out ...

Is it childish to ignore someone who rejected you?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

30 August 2013 (F) - I have a male acquaintance from home, I've never really known him very well but as we both go to the same riding club I see him quite often and am good friends with a lot of his good friends. It's a big riding club with many people from my old ...

Am I overreacting or being unrealistic? Am I wrong to distrust her?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3883 days ago

29 August 2013 (M) - This will be a long question, thanks to anybody who reads it and tries to help me! I have been dating my girlfriend for about two and half years. We're both strong-willed people but I guess she's probably a little more hard-headed than...

This guy wreaks havoc on my emotions, but I can't avoid him. Help?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - There's this guy I'm kinda-sorta friends with and I don't know if I like him anymore or not. We used to be closer a couple of years ago, and I had the most horrible, humiliating crush on him. Long story short, he gave me mixed signals for a long ...

Why does my boyfriend "like" girls on facebook?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3883 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - Hello, my bf and I are together more than 2 years. We love each other very much (at least I think so), but what bugs me that he "likes" strange girls on facebook from time to time, the pages like Pretty girls etc. I don´t know why he does that, it ...

He is begging for us to get counselling but I think he's lying!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - I have been dating this guy for almost two years and we have had our share of ups and downs. Lately, we have been fighting because he cannot understand the concept of me telling him no when it comes to the bedroom activities. I don't say no all the ...

I love him but I'm feeling suffocated

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3885 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - I've been in a relationship with my boyfriend for about 6 months! I've not been happy for about a month as we work together and spend all out free time together, it's getting a bit full on, I haven't seen the girls for ages and he makes me feel bad...

Is there something wrong with my family? Why can't they be happy for my result?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3881 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - HI! A year ago a started the toughest job selection on the planet dreaming I would get my dream job. The firm said they would hire 12 people: 6 in Sept 12 and 6 in Sept 14. The competition was ruthless- I had to undergo 3 super selective exams an...

I don't understand my ex. Does my ex have issues?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3885 days ago

29 August 2013 (M) - My relationship with my ex ended almost 6 months ago as she had been raped 12 months ago. She was able to tell me just a couple details to start with but admitted she had an orgasm. she said she couldn't get it out of her mind or understand how i...

Creepy Guy: Ignore or Confront?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 3885 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - Almost all of my friends are males. Most of them also work in my department at work. Usually this has never, ever been a problem. However one of my male friends just... can't take a hint. I'm not interested! A few months back he told me that he ...

My boyfriend is pushing me to have a baby with him, but I don't feel for him.

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 3885 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - Hi everyone. I've been with my boyfriend for a little under 3 years (I'm 25 and he's 28) and things haven't been too good of late. I say of late, probably about a year..! From the moment we met he made it clear to me that settling down and sta...

How do you get over trust issues?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3886 days ago

28 August 2013 (F) - How do you get over trust issues? I'm in a relationship with an amazing guy but i cant trust him. You see in every single one of my relationships I have been cheated on and its had a serious affect on me. I get paranoid on where he's going and who ...

I get physically sick when my boyfriend looks at other women in front me or talks how beautiful women are. What should I do?

This question has 18 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

28 August 2013 (F) - I am starting to wonder if I need to seek professional help as I am concerned about my mental and physical state. My reaction to my boyfriends looking at women in front of me and his fixation with a female co-worker is starting to affect my mental...

I'm 42 years old and still feel like I have to fit my family's criteria!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3886 days ago

28 August 2013 (F) - Hi Guys , well its been a while since ive been on here, had lots going on in my life mostly positive but also I have had alot of family issues.... As i have previously written about my sister, she got married this year and me and my partner did not ...

I need to give my LDR g/f space but how much is right?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3886 days ago

28 August 2013 (M) - Hi All Ive been in my LDR for way too long now (i should have moved to be with her ages ago). And if im honest about things i did take her for granted and was unreliable about a few things, i always made the most of time together though (weekends...

Tells me to be honest, but he gets mad When I am?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3886 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - My boyfriend always says that he wants me to be open and honest with him about everything no matter what it is. Especially if it has to do with another guy an he would do the same But the thing is, when Im open and honest with him he gets upset wi...

Why do men go to men caves unannounced, go no contact, leaving women worrying?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3886 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - I posted an issue on the site a few days ago. The link is provided. http://www.dearcupid.org/question/we-are-soulmates-but-now-hes-ignoring-me.html If you are unable to access it through the link it is under the archive of August 19th and i...

Boyfriend's adult son moved in, uses my car, doesn't contribute

This question has 16 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - My boyfriend let his 23 year old son move in with us 3 days a week. He has a place with his girlfriend but instead of going to junior college near where they live he picked a college that is 25 miles north of us. We live 70 miles north of them. The ...

I loaned my b/f money and now he's not talking to me

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3887 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - Dear Cupid My bf (of 3 yrs) and myself were having probs lately as i have some financial issues and was struggling and i asked him to lend some moeny and told him ill pay it back in 2 months max. Brief background, i gave my bf money a...

I'm worried about boyfriend's immaturity and lack of boundaries

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3887 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - Hi, I'm trying to figure out if my relationship is good for me or not, me and my boyfriend have had a fair few disagreements, we do usually talk it through sensibly and both feel good afterwards. But there has been one topic that keeps coming...

Is my boyfriends behavior with 16 year-olds daughter friend appropriate?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3878 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - Hi Everyone, Thanks for taking the time to read my post. I am a 35 year old women in a relationship with a 38 year old man. We have a good relationship and have been together for about 7 months. Recently, I was at his daughter sweet 16 birthda...

My g/f makes me wait hours between texts. I don't like her behavior!

This question has 23 answers - newest was posted 3885 days ago

27 August 2013 (M) - hi guys. a few nights ago, my girlfriend came home after spending the night with one of her friends. she texted me "heeey" with a smiley face to let me know she was back. and i replied in about 10 seconds or so. then she disappeared for ...

What to do when girlfriend doesn't want anything intimate with me.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3887 days ago

26 August 2013 (M) - Ill keep this as simple a possible, just a little lost. My girlfriends sex drive, passion, affection is dimming to damn near nothing. She is a few years older than me. I'm 24 she is 27. We do not live together but she does stay with me at my house...

Unwanted pregnancy and being called psycho.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3887 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - I just need an opinion on something that's bothering me. I was with my ex for two years, we broke up in April, he finished with me because I informed him of my pregnancy. He repeatedly told me I'm a psycho.. And tonight I find myself asking "am I ...

My boyfriend's brother has been texting me really inappropriate stuff after I had a fight with my boyfriend. not sure how to proceed

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3887 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - I have been going out with a guy for the pass 7 months we get along well and we like each other. He has been abroad working back home for the pass 3 months he will be gone for 7 months. We are in contact daily and I am going to see him in ...

He is a good father but always turns down sex.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3887 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - I've been with my guy for over 5 years. Together we have two kids (2 and 4). We haven't had a regular sex life since I fell pregnant with #2 in Oct 2010. This year alone we have had sex about 4 times. I have tried to talk to him about it but he ...

His behaviour has changed and he insults me now

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3888 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - Hello! I'm really hoping someone can shed some light on this for me. I've been dating my boyfriend for 3 months now and at first he seemed like such a gent, hence the reason I wanted to be with him! Anyway, there's been a few peculiar happ...

My wife came back to me after an affair but she's pregnant and I don't know if it's mine

This question has 23 answers - newest was posted 3884 days ago

26 August 2013 (M) - My wife left me for another man last year, she was carrying this hidden affair for a while. I was clueless or chose to be blind about it. She broke my heart because I really do love her, I tried really hard to get her to come back and she did. She ...

He gets aroused when I'm upset and crying??

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3888 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - I have been with my fiance for 4 years. We had an argument the other day at our daughters birthday party. He raised his voice at me and swore at me in front of some of our guests which was humiliating. Not wanting to cause a scene at our daughters ...

Should I just not talk to random girls?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3888 days ago

26 August 2013 (M) - I am the type of guy who can easily have a friendly chat with strangers, both male and female. Once in a while, after it, I may ask a female out. The other day, I was waiting for a bus, and there was an older lady and a young girl there. As I was ...

Disrespectful daughter is on the streets now she wants to come home should I let her come back?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 3888 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - Dear Cupid,I am a very blessed single parent of two girls and one boy my son is the baby .All of my children are grown .But my second oldest daughter we have been at each other throats everyday since she got her period we have been in to it every ...

I think my partner is selfish and unfair. How do I get him to see things from my point of view?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3741 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - Dear Cupids, I am so lost and unsure of things and need advice. I am 34 a mother of 2 teenangers, my daughter lives with me and my partner and my son lives 6 hours away with his dad. His dad and I get along for the best part. The problem is I ...

I can see potential in this guy but my mom thinks he's bad news. How should I proceed?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3888 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - I moved with my family into a house next door to a guy around April. We started talking late May. We got along great and were hanging out heaps. We were staying at each others places watching movies or having drinks. We did give each other hugs ...

Why is he fighting his feelings?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3888 days ago

25 August 2013 (F) - My BF of 9 years split up with me about 4 months ago. I was very unaffectionate and had treated him badly. He got tired of it. Can't say I blame him. I mean we are talking about no intimacy for years! Yes, years. I was very unhappy with myself and ...

I tried so hard to protect her but she left me because she was scared of me.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3889 days ago

25 August 2013 (F) - My ex was diagnosed with PTSD. I did everything in my power to try to be her protector. I knew logically that I couldn't save her from all she was dealing with, but I always, always was there for her. If she called in the middle of the night, I'd ...

My girlfriend found my post here, got upset and dumped me on facebook.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3889 days ago

25 August 2013 (M) - im heart broken and lost, my now ex found a post i made on this website asking for advice to help me help her really. i talked about how she is a nutter but i love her anyways, and that i would do anything to make her happy, and i was worried about ...

Am I just being paranoid and irrational and needy?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3889 days ago

25 August 2013 (F) - Well my boyfriend and I have been together for 4 months. I've dated many guys but I only really fell deeply in love with a couple of them and I did fall deeply in love with him. A long time ago I dated an emotionally abusive guy and he also cheated ...

Nothing has been said since I reminded her of her sexual past, should I bring it back up?

This question has 38 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

25 August 2013 (M) - I am upset over something but don’t have the right to be. I posted last hear on Dear cupid and got some good feed back. Let me explain and get your reaction. I have suffered from retroactive jealousy for a number of years. I realize the p...