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Archived questions from: January, 2016 (see latest in Troubled relationships category)

Troubled relationships: Help and advice

How do I handle this invitation?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3000 days ago

31 January 2016 (F) - I am in a conundrum! So I am planning a destination wedding. Mostly to weed out a lot of family members I have no close relation too. This way it will be simple, relaxed, and a nice time with people I care about and care about me. I recentl...

Boyfriend proposed but I feel unsure!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

31 January 2016 (F) - My boyfriend of 8 years proposed! It was a complete shock. We had talked about getting married in the future and joked about it, but I wasn't expecting a proposal! I definitely love him, but I feel more anxious and embarrassed than excited. I ...

Why am I only attracted to troubled women?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

31 January 2016 (F) - I've wondered this for a while. Why am I only attracted to troubled women? Or women who are either bad for me or I can't have? I've never, ever had trouble in the female department. In fact, I would say I've been very fortunate. I've always b...

Why do I only attract creepy men?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2368 days ago

31 January 2016 (F) - Hi, so I'm 23 year old, and I've never been kissed or had a boyfriend, but that's not the point of this post. It might help you all understand my situation. I live in a big city so it's quite normal to get a bit of street harassment. But I hav...

How can I talk to someone who won't admit to doing anything wrong?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

31 January 2016 (F) - I feel like my boyfriend of 3 years is taking me for granted. I feel like he thinks he doesn't have to treat me well because I'm just going to put up with it. In the past, I have put up with it and I haven't said anything because I didn't want to ...

I am feeling sorry for myself, and sorry for the wife of my married lover since we broke up. How do I get over this break-up?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3002 days ago

30 January 2016 (F) - I broke up with a married man two weeks ago. While I am dealing with that and trying to let go, I am also crying over the fact that I will no longer be friends with his wife either. Please don't judge and tell me she is better off without frie...

The cake fiasco. What do you think?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

30 January 2016 (F) - Hi, Hoping for some advice as I'm completely embarrassed and annoyed by a situation! My friend recently turned 30 and for her birthday I had a novelty cake made for her as a surprise. A colleague of mine suggested a lady she knows, who has ...

How can I secure myself financially?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

30 January 2016 (F) - So I've been with my boyfriend for almost 6 years now... 3 of those we were saving up to buy a house. Well really he was the one doing the saving, as he served in the military and I was a University student on a tight budget. After finishin...

Do I have a toxic relationship with my parents?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3000 days ago

30 January 2016 (F) - Do I have a toxic relationship with my parents? I live in a strict Asian household (think Tiger mom). It is going to be a lengthy post so please be patient with me. -When I was younger, my parents would ignore me and give me the cold shoulder if...

What can I do about my overbearing controlling sister in law? She also has power of attorney over my husband

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 3003 days ago

29 January 2016 (F) - Should I give up on my marriage? my husband s oldest sister who is power of attorney to him and was power of attorney for his mom before his mom died still wants to be in charge of everything. No way in hell does she want to let go of this. ...

Am I over sensitive about the mean things my husband says to me?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3001 days ago

29 January 2016 (F) - Hello I am a middle aged woman and have been married for 12 years. My husband is in his early 60s. Our marriage has had its up and downs but we have made progress, we are both from different countries. We live in Canada. My family live in UK. ...

Seems he's been messaging her non-stop. Is my boyfriend cheating on me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2999 days ago

29 January 2016 (F) - Okay so I know some people may judge me for this but about two months back I snooped on my boyfriends phone. I saw he had been exchanging lots of messages with this girl he goes to university with who he is actually going to be living with next aca...

I need my boyfriend's support but he is distant and uncommunicative

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

28 January 2016 (F) - I have been with my boyfriend for 4 months and we were dating for two months prior to this. Initially I was really happy with how our relationship was, we were really close friends before hand so it just kind of seemed to flow. But in the past month ...

My sister is closer to our sister in law than me and it hurts!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

28 January 2016 (F) - What would you do you sister in law and you sister were better friends than with you, sometimes family hurt you the most..? none of you see each other often, maybe 1-2 times a year as you live in different places, they have more in common as they ...

He's a good guy but I don't like the way he talks to me

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3004 days ago

28 January 2016 (M) - I have been dating this guy since November, we are not official yet but have told one another that we aren't talking or interested in other people. Lately we have been fighting, fights that I may cause but its because of how he talks to me. For ...

I can't move past the bad experiences I had in my former job

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3000 days ago

28 January 2016 (F) - I'm having trouble dealing and moving past previous bad experiences at work and other things. I've been to the doctors and they have implied (not officially diagnosed anything) that I have anxiety. Although I don't worry per se more beat myself up ...

I'm worried about spending time with my boyfriend's son. He has behavioral problems

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

28 January 2016 (F) - I've been with my boyfriend for 2 years. We moved in together a few months ago, relocated to a new city and all. We're both 27. He has an 8 year old son. I met him when he was a little younger, and we had a good relationship from the start. He se...

He's moving too fast and its turning me off. Do I just end things?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

28 January 2016 (F) - Hi all, a bit of advice is required here please. I met a guy on an online dating app and we've been speaking for about a week. He told me I'm the first person he's been speaking to since his 11 year relationship broke down so I appreciate he is new ...

Does he want it to be over?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3000 days ago

28 January 2016 (F) - I met a foreign man living in the UK over two months ago and immediately entered into an intimate and sexual relationship and fell for him. He is 7 years my senior and at the moment he is working day till night all over the country so I never get ...

If I have to ask "where is this relationship going?" the answer is probably "nowhere".

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3004 days ago

28 January 2016 (F) - I am a 54 yo female, divorced for 6 years, no children. He is a 60 yo male, divorced for 5 years, he has a 20 yo son who lives out west, another son who lives away as a college freshman and a third son who lives with him who is a HS sophomore. ...

Would it just be better for me to be on my own rather to be with someone who is never around?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3004 days ago

27 January 2016 (F) - Me and my boyfriend have been together a few years and were best friends before we got together. Since moving in together the relationship has become totally stale, I can concentrate on my career from home as I'm self employed but he works ...

I lied to my boyfriend about my past to get his sympathy. Should I come clean?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

27 January 2016 (F) - 3 years ago I was in a relationship with a guy it was a really difficult for me as the guy took me very casually and I took the relationship very seriously. initially I thought that I could change his habits and mend his ways but things got worse ...

Why do guys kiss and cuddle and then tell me they just want to be friends?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 3000 days ago

27 January 2016 (F) - Why why why.... Okay guys why would you tell a girl you like her. Cuddle with her. Kiss her or even try kissing her. Then tell her that you dont want to be more then friends this has happened to me in more then one account and im getting quite sick ...

Why does my boyfriend lie all the time?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3005 days ago

27 January 2016 (F) - Hi, used to ask for help around here 5 or so years ago, and back again to ask for more help! I have 2 questions really, 1st one- Why does my boyfriend lie? He doesn't go out and then lie about where he's been as if he's been out with a girl and...

I'm worried about my boyfriend's gaming female friend

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

27 January 2016 (F) - My bf follows a lot of cosplayers/models on social media. A lot of the time, he usually has a picture of one set as his phone or computer background, which he changes pretty regularly. This never really bothered me until now. One of the things he...

Is he being insensitive or really think of not wanting to meet so he plays this *game*?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3005 days ago

27 January 2016 (F) - So Ive been in a relationship with my BF for 7 months. He likes to call me by 30+ pet names and at one point started playing a game where I should say my real name is not my name or he will count strikes and skip meeting days we meet up on. He even ...

How can I overcome my emotions over this bad break-up? Feel sick with jealousy, anger, hurt and sadness

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3005 days ago

27 January 2016 (M) - Hi everyone. So I broke up with my ex girlfriend and ended up exploring my bisexual side. Since September 2015 I have been seeing This guy our meets were intense and we ended up having sex. I freaked out for a couple of weeks and ignored him. He ...

What can I do when she gets in a mood like this?

This question has 19 answers - newest was posted 2956 days ago

27 January 2016 (F) - My friend has been really difficult and I don't know how to deal with it or if it's even worth it. She's been having a hard time the last couple of years and the things we both went through in life is what made us bond in the first place, as much ...

I think her behaviour equals "playing games" with me. What should I do in this situation?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3005 days ago

26 January 2016 (M) - I started talking to a girl and we hit it off straight away. We began talking as if we were together, everything got stressful, it was too much. We stopped speaking for a bit, to which she proposed we could be together in the future and whatn...

We never iron out our differences when we argue and I'm wondering if I should walk away?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3006 days ago

26 January 2016 (F) - My boyfriend and I have been together for a couple years, when we argue or have a problem that needs to be addressed he will not, if I bring it up he gets angry then we are arguing again so we never iron out or differences... It's very frustrating!! ...

Is this the end of the line?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 3004 days ago

26 January 2016 (F) - I met a man over two months ago and immediately entered into an intimate relationship and fell for him. He is 7 years my senior and at the moment he is working day till night all over the country so I never get to see him. Our last date was 2 we...

Why is hubby hiding Viagra from me??

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 3004 days ago

26 January 2016 (F) - I have been married for a very long time. About 10 years ago I discovered that my h was a porn/sex addict, he has never sought help, just thought that he could hide it better, now with the use of pocket porn, his mobile phone, he has a constant...

Why did my guy betray me and stop being loyal while I was busy supporting my Dad during Dad's terminal illness?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3006 days ago

26 January 2016 (F) - I have had the worst year of my life due to my dad's terminal illness. This has took a lot out of me waiting for the outcome to happen. I had what I thought was an amazing man supporting me. I've now happened to find out that through all these ba...

Tired of being Mr Nice Guy. How do I find women who will treat me as well as I treat them?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 3003 days ago

26 January 2016 (M) - Well,in the last two months, to failed relationships, so girls, would you rather be ghost, or cheated on, at least cheated on, you know why, it ended, so at fifty nine, do I change, stop being romantic, no more opening car doors, helping putting on ...

Did I cheat and how do I fix it?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3007 days ago

25 January 2016 (F) - I've just gone through a breakup and I really need an opinion on what to or whether I actually did something wrong to deserve being broken up with. I started dating a guy about 2 months ago. We went for a couple of drinks during the first week and...

Whenever we argue he gives me the silent treatment, sometimes for a week at a time!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 3007 days ago

25 January 2016 (F) - Hi I just wondered if anybody had been in the same boat and could give a little advice. I've been with my partner 4 years and have a child with him. The problem is whenever we argue he gives me the silent treatment for days, sometimes ev...

Is this the person she will always be? She hit me

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3007 days ago

25 January 2016 (M) - My girlfriend and I were studying together in an empty classroom when she decided she was cold and wanted to do jumping jacks to warm up but said it would be too embarrassing. I said: it's not embarrassing and nobody is here but me so who cares. I...

She lied to me. Should I feel betrayed? First she claimed to be a virgin. Later she said otherwise..

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3006 days ago

25 January 2016 (M) - Dear all Basically my girlfriend of about 9 months has always told me she is a virgin. that when we have sex it will be her first time. However, she has recently told me that she has had sex with more than 1 previous boyfriend, but said that...

My retaliation hook-up has been weighing me down with guilt. What should I do?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3008 days ago

25 January 2016 (F) - my.boyfriend and I have been together almost 6 years. we have a 3 and 4 year old. when we first got together I had just gotten out of a bad relationship. in a bad place. anyways, he and my best friend had hooked up and I found out. I forgave ...

He didn't remember my birthday

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3008 days ago

24 January 2016 (F) - I have been talking to this guy for a few months, our birthdays are several days apart. I got him something for his birthday and he seemed to love it. He told me how grateful he was, how good it made me feel and he was going to make my day special ...

The widower I am dating removed his daughter in law's jeans and put pajamas on her because she was drunk. Was this inappropriate?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 3006 days ago

24 January 2016 (F) - I don't know if the following question has ever been presented in this forum before. I'm starting a relationship with another widower and heard this perplexing event from him. Many of us are snowed in this weekend with members of our families not ...

Why is my boyfriend suddenly making me comments and not explaining? I'm ready to leave!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3008 days ago

24 January 2016 (F) - I don't know what to do or what to think and am trying to figure out what in the world is going on with my boyfriend. Maybe someone can help me out with this? We have been together for just over one year. Everything has been pretty good betw...

I think my boyfriend has aspergers. How do I get him to open up?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 3007 days ago

24 January 2016 (F) - I have been with my boyfriend a while (he still lives with his parents hes 36 and has never lived on his own , he can afford to but i think its because he cant cope) and I've started to notice a lot of things about him that has made me think he's ...

Should I even bother with a man who still has his ex's photo on the wall 10 years after she has passed away?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 2849 days ago

24 January 2016 (F) - I went met this guy online. We talked for 9 months before making plans to meet in person. He was a very nice guy, but has an annoying side to him. He liked to win when we had our little spats. Anyway, we went on a couple of dates finally, and they...

What action is needed by us, to resolve this family issue?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3009 days ago

23 January 2016 (F) - I have been with my partner for four years living together for three years. Last year his mother died and his father had major heart surgery. We offered to have his father living with us temporary until he got better although he didn't tell his ...

Our marriage is falling apart. I ask myself, 'why am I with him?' What should I do?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3009 days ago

23 January 2016 (F) - My marriage is falling apart and has been for some months. We aren't close and don't have a marriage in the true sense. We are more like friends now. Trust issues years ago regarding my husband haven't helped either. We've been married nearly 24 y...

Am I right to have reservations? Or is this guy a jerk?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 3009 days ago

23 January 2016 (F) - DearCupid, maybe somebody can help me. I've been looking online for answers to this question and it seems like there are kind of two "camps". I will explain the situation. Met a guy at college and we had our first date a couple of weeks back. He s...

Why do people string others along?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 3009 days ago

23 January 2016 (M) - My problem isn't romance or relationship related, but at this point the stress I'm feeling feels like a rejection. I seek advice here. Last year October I met with a mentor of mine and I expressed to her that I was looking for a job in a parti...

How can my parents call truce when around me, then restart their fighting as soon as they depart?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 3009 days ago

22 January 2016 (F) - So, I suffered a hairline ankle fracture. I called my momma. She makes the 4 hour drive down to my campus. She picks up my dad. They are divorced. I hear them arguing outside my door. But then, they stop instantly when I finally get to the door. My ...

I've come to absolutely detest my husband's mother and his family because of her behavior towards me

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 3008 days ago

22 January 2016 (F) - I got married almost a year ago to a wonderful man. Trouble is, I’ve absolutely come to detest his mother and his family. I met my husband at my place of work; we had a fairy-tale romance and finally a dream wedding. When my husband used to t...