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How do I contain the jealousy I feel towards others?

Q.   I really envy some of my cousins. One is a spoilt brat who gets everything she wants. My other cousins had kids before they got engaged and their parents always baby sit them. But If I had kids out wedlock my parents would call me nasty names. ...

A.   29 October 2012: I really think their parenting style would be more suited to rebellious, out of control teens/ children. ... (read in full...)

How do I contain the jealousy I feel towards others?

Q.   I really envy some of my cousins. One is a spoilt brat who gets everything she wants. My other cousins had kids before they got engaged and their parents always baby sit them. But If I had kids out wedlock my parents would call me nasty names. ...

A.   29 October 2012: Thankyou that's sort of what I was trying to get at.... (read in full...)

How do I contain the jealousy I feel towards others?

Q.   I really envy some of my cousins. One is a spoilt brat who gets everything she wants. My other cousins had kids before they got engaged and their parents always baby sit them. But If I had kids out wedlock my parents would call me nasty names. ...

A.   27 October 2012: Thanks. Of course I know people can act and think different to their parents. But I just feel so jealous. I can't stand my parents at all.... (read in full...)

How do I contain the jealousy I feel towards others?

Q.   I really envy some of my cousins. One is a spoilt brat who gets everything she wants. My other cousins had kids before they got engaged and their parents always baby sit them. But If I had kids out wedlock my parents would call me nasty names. ...

A.   27 October 2012: Thanks but I've only just started dating someone new, so I'm not going to have children anytime soon. Why be jealous? Because my parents are strict and autocratic thats why. Even if I did have kids my point is I would be called slut and a whore for ... (read in full...)

Why do women get post natal depression, while others haven't found love/ struggle with infertility?  

Q.   Why would you get post natal depression? What is there to get depressed about? As I haven't had children I can't understand. As opposed to be single and getting depressed because you haven't met The right person yet and don't know if you will...

A.   14 September 2012: My intention wasn't to judge anyone at all and dont know anyone that had it. Especially as people who have kids love judging people like me who haven't yet. And they can be really rude about it. ... (read in full...)

Why do women get post natal depression, while others haven't found love/ struggle with infertility?  

Q.   Why would you get post natal depression? What is there to get depressed about? As I haven't had children I can't understand. As opposed to be single and getting depressed because you haven't met The right person yet and don't know if you will...

A.   9 September 2012: Thankyou but I'm quite insulted that people think I'm having a laugh- not at all. Yes I find it hard to understand as I haven't had children myself so therefore can't speak from experience. I find this hard to understand as I'm always rudely asked ... (read in full...)

How should handle really rude, mean nasty insensitive aunt?

Q.   Last time I saw my aunt, I was in tears from being cruelly dumped by my boyfriend at the time. She ignored this at and proceeded to have a huge go at me for not futhering my education. I wasn't in the mood and depressed. Instead she yelled at me...

A.   8 September 2012: Thanks but it's not that simple as I have to see her at Christmas. I have other relatives I want to see. Plus if I don't go my parents will go mental. ... (read in full...)

Why does my dad do this?

Q.   I hate asking him for help with anything. So do my siblings. If you do ask, he turns everything around on you. He says things like "Why do I have to do EVERYTHING?" or "You'll have to wait, I'm doing everything else". "WHY am I the only person who ...

A.   1 June 2012: That's just the thing he never wants me to leave home, hence verbal abuse when I being it up. Otherwise I wouldn't be posting this in the first place. He akways lies that no one leaves home at my age. ... (read in full...)

Would you date someone with scars from self-injury?

Q.   Would you date someone with scars from self-injury? I recently went through a pretty rough period while I was far away from home at college, and I became so mentally worn that I resorted to cutting as a coping method. I know it's bad, and I kn...

A.   28 May 2012: That's not true. I have a ugly scar on my knee, from an accident in childhood. I hate it personally but it hasn't stopped me from having relationships.... (read in full...)

I hate the hurtful feeling that my mom is always nicer to my younger sister!

Q.   I'm two years older than my sister and my mom is always comparing us. She always says to look at my sister who has a slender face unlike my chubby one. She hints that my sister will be more successful. She says things like "Your sister is going to ...

A.   12 May 2012: I know how you feel. My parents also play favourites aswell.... (read in full...)

Slept with someone too soon, can't trust him. What to do?

Q.   I really messed up. After being single a year I've been seeing someone I met online. From the start he said he wanted a relationship. Actions speak louder than words though. He said we would go out and do fun things. Yet he just seems to want me to ...

A.   8 May 2012: I really don't understand why he got angry at me for not telling him my whole life story. And that he can't read me. As I can't read him either.... (read in full...)

Why are some new fathers so selfish?

Q.   Reading yet another question on here where a husband gets his wife pregnant and then doesn't even help out out at all. Why does this happen? She went through giving birth to his kid and ruining her body for him. He Also helped create the kid, so ...

A.   30 April 2012: Thankyou... (read in full...)

This kind sweet man is a cheater!

Q.   Hi All! I am in a relationship with my colleague since a year. I'm 23 years old while he is 41 years old. He is separated (they used to have a lot of arguments) and has two kids who he meets regularly. He is a really nice guy. Friendly, helpf...

A.   12 March 2012: My ex did the same thing. Even though he was cheating everyone took his side. I guess those people like cheaters and liars? He is popular with people but he's still a manwhore, cheater and a liar.... (read in full...)

Friend gives lame answer and then no reply, what should I do?

Q.   I asked a friend to catch up for my birthday. But he said he had no money, but can't he just borrow money from his family- who he lives with? He's used this excuse before, but I mean it's my birthday tomorrow. And I'm having my wisdom tooth removed ...

A.   19 February 2012: We've been friends for years. Why is it do hard to believe that a girl and guy can be friends? ... (read in full...)

Friend gives lame answer and then no reply, what should I do?

Q.   I asked a friend to catch up for my birthday. But he said he had no money, but can't he just borrow money from his family- who he lives with? He's used this excuse before, but I mean it's my birthday tomorrow. And I'm having my wisdom tooth removed ...

A.   19 February 2012: We're not romantic partners either at all. I try being friends with women but they're so bitchy to me. They always see me as a threat.... (read in full...)

Friend gives lame answer and then no reply, what should I do?

Q.   I asked a friend to catch up for my birthday. But he said he had no money, but can't he just borrow money from his family- who he lives with? He's used this excuse before, but I mean it's my birthday tomorrow. And I'm having my wisdom tooth removed ...

A.   19 February 2012: I don't believe he's broke at all. He begged me to go out a couple of weeks ago.... (read in full...)

Friend gives lame answer and then no reply, what should I do?

Q.   I asked a friend to catch up for my birthday. But he said he had no money, but can't he just borrow money from his family- who he lives with? He's used this excuse before, but I mean it's my birthday tomorrow. And I'm having my wisdom tooth removed ...

A.   18 February 2012: He still had money after The car though. We went out acouple of weeks ago.... (read in full...)

Friend gives lame answer and then no reply, what should I do?

Q.   I asked a friend to catch up for my birthday. But he said he had no money, but can't he just borrow money from his family- who he lives with? He's used this excuse before, but I mean it's my birthday tomorrow. And I'm having my wisdom tooth removed ...

A.   18 February 2012: He just brought a new car... (read in full...)

B/f rarely gives me any time but yet when with his ex they were always together!

Q.   My boyfriend has only had one previous relationship, and in this relationship he fell hard and fast. They were together all the time, but after a year they broke up and it absolutely devastated him. From mutual friends and himself I've heard it took ...

A.   12 February 2012: As I've been in his situation before, I can totally relate. He probably doesn't want to get hurt again and be devasted. he probably doesn't want to lose himself in this new relationship.... (read in full...)

Should I see this band? My ex might be there.

Q.   I joined a meetup that meets to watch live music. The thing is it's at the place where my ex used to hang out. We had an ugly breakup. He dumped me by text after dating a year. Then he verbally abused me by text. I'm 110% sure he had someone else ...

A.   8 February 2012: Thankyou... (read in full...)

G/f dumped me after she lost weight saying we aren't equals!

Q.   I really need help. my girlfriend of 4 years dumped me about a week back. this girl meant everything to me, I thought she was my soulmate. I've travelled around the country for this girl because of her job, disregarding my ambitions for hers. when ...

A.   29 January 2012: Wow no wonder you feel betrayed, who wouldn't? What a complete bitch. I'd never talk to this woman again, no matter what. If she finds dating not easy ( it isn't) and gets hurt and tries to get back (possible). Please DON'T fall for The BS.... (read in full...)

Why do my parents never want me to leave home? How to become more independant and not alienate them?

Q.   My family thinks we have to be married just to leave home. I don't know why, as we aren't remotely religious and not an ethnic minority. NONE of my extended family is like this at all. So why are my parents? Even the movie Failure to Launch m...

A.   22 January 2012: It's not sweet. Its controlling and they're verbally abusive.... (read in full...)

How can I cope up with being single again...I don't know how to do this!

Q.   I'm scared of being alone. 24, with a lof of my friends getting engaged/married...what is up with people?? I broke up with my boyfriend in October last year. Since then, i haven't dated anyone. I haven't even met anyone as such. An old fr...

A.   15 January 2012: Hi I am the same age as you and I have exactly the same problem too.... (read in full...)

Will men still want me when I have a child or am I damaged goods?

Q.   My question is I'm 26 year old college student, I am so far working on my AA degree. I have a 4 year old child, will men still want someone like me or am I just damaged goods. ...

A.   14 January 2012: Maybe if you date guys that also have kids too, then they would be a better match for you?... (read in full...)

Does the ex ever wonder, 'what if?' 'How can some ex's finish the relationship so easily?

Q.   I still don't understand how someone who was supposed to love you, can just up and leave you and never look back. I'm talking about relationships where everything's fine, but then one person does a 180 degree turn and leaves for no apparent reas...

A.   5 December 2011: Thankyou one thing I can't stand is the subtle hints thing.It drives me nuts. I can't read people's minds. I can't stand it when people do that to end a relationship.Sux.... (read in full...)

What is with men being attracted to teenagers?

Q.   I've seen a few questions on here about this. Guys if you're in your twenties why don't you want to date someone your own age? Why do you want to be with someone who hasnt even finished school? Is it because it's forbidden?...

A.   1 December 2011: But mean what 16 year old would want a child though? Most of them wouldn't even be mature enough mentally.... (read in full...)

Why do guys find it easy to orgasm, but many women never do?

Q.   You always read about women having problems with this. Yet never any guys. Why is this? Is it because it's more taboo if a women does?...

A.   1 December 2011: Thankyou ... (read in full...)

How can I learn to trust? Still paranoid about being cheated on/screwed over in future relationships. What to do?

Q.   My ex dumped me by text out of the blue. I only found out I was being cheated on after the breakup. Everybody knew but me. That was a year ago, but I'm still paranoid about having future relationships....

A.   16 November 2011: Thankyou... (read in full...)

Dumped by text. Why should I do the right thing? They all betrayed me

Q.   I got dumped by text and cheated on. Then for some dumb reason everyone took my exes side. Then I ran into the two faced sheep and they ignored me. Why should I do the right thing? They all betrayed me. What makes them think that it won't happen...

A.   16 November 2011: Thankyou... (read in full...)

Dumped by text. Why should I do the right thing? They all betrayed me

Q.   I got dumped by text and cheated on. Then for some dumb reason everyone took my exes side. Then I ran into the two faced sheep and they ignored me. Why should I do the right thing? They all betrayed me. What makes them think that it won't happen...

A.   15 November 2011: Well do much for "nobody likes a cheat". These people do and still stuck by him.... (read in full...)

Boyfriend likes me to refer to him as daddy is this a red flag?

Q.   My boyfriend sometimes likes to refer to himself or have me refer to him as "daddy". Is this a red flag that he's someone i should never have a child with, or am I overthinking this? ...

A.   1 November 2011: I Also think it's a power thing, like he's the boss.... (read in full...)

After 2 bad break-ups I don't want to get serious with anyone because I don't want to be in love again, is there something wrong with me?

Q.   This post won't be very long, I just need a little input and help. I've had two VERY bad break ups within the last 4 years (I'm over them, by the way) and I've been sitting here thinking about why I'm not in a new relationship. I've been on man...

A.   1 November 2011: Hi I'm going through the same thing. After a couple of bad breakups, I've spent about 6 months being single. I feel cynical too. I think alot if people lose themselves In relationships. I am trying to work on myself, so if I do go through a other ... (read in full...)

What do you do when your ex turns everyone against you?

Q.   I ran into my ex mutual friends with my ex today. It's the first time I've seen them in over a year. They didn't even Acknowledge me at all. It was weird. I can't believe I used to be friends with these people, let alone close friends. My ex dumped ...

A.   24 October 2011: Thanks yes I've heard of that saying many times. Doesn't make things easier though. I'm sure if I dumped someone cruelly for no reason, people would be vindictive with me. I'm sure if I had done the same to my ex, they wouldn't have chosen my side.... (read in full...)

He broke up with me saying he didn't love me...now he says he misses me and wants to be friends

Q.   I broke up with my ex at the beginning of the year after I had suspected that he and one of my close friends were having a thing behind my back. He never admitted to it but he also never denied it. He told me he just doesn't love me and that was the ...

A.   24 October 2011: So what made the ex change his mind after so long? Is he only jealous because you have a new bf? I would tell the ex where he can shove it. He chose to leave you, he should deal with the consequences.... (read in full...)

What do you do when your ex turns everyone against you?

Q.   I ran into my ex mutual friends with my ex today. It's the first time I've seen them in over a year. They didn't even Acknowledge me at all. It was weird. I can't believe I used to be friends with these people, let alone close friends. My ex dumped ...

A.   23 October 2011: I don't understand their behavior at all. Why do people do this? Why would they rather be friends with a cheater? Why dud they never tell my I wad being cheated on?... (read in full...)

He dumped me out of the blue, found out he was cheating on me all along. How can I get past this?

Q.   Why do I feel the way I do? is it normal? ? I loved my ex boyfriend so much, I never cheated on him or lied to him. He was so sweet and lovely told me he loved me everyday and I believed him cos all his actions told me he loved me. He su...

A.   14 October 2011: Hi I know exactly how you feel, as my ex did exactly the same thing to me. Can I ask how did you find out he was cheating all along?... (read in full...)

Dumped so why did she text?

Q.   Hi All A week ago I was dumped by my g/f of 5 months because she really likes me but not falling for me. Ouch!! I was shocked, confused but walked away. I didn't go mad at her but it was obvious i was puzzled, hurt and confused. I decided to cut m...

A.   10 October 2011: I'm sorry to hear this has happened to you. Dumping by text seems to be the " in thing " to. But it is the cowards way out. I've been dumped by text twice by two different guys. It says more about them, than you.... (read in full...)

What should I do if I run into the ex?

Q.   My friends have invited me to see a band early nest year. The thing is its where my ex and his friends hang out. I haven't seen or spoken to my ex since we brokeup. We dated a year and out of the blue, he dumped me by text. When I asked for closure, ...

A.   26 September 2011: Thanks I just want to have fun with my friends. I don't want to even talk To my ex At all.... (read in full...)

I've been cheated on twice and now both my ex boyfriends want me back!

Q.   i recently broke up with my long-time boyfriend of 20yrs because of the fact he was cheating on me. I then met another guy and we have been dating for 1yr now. I broke up with him within the last 2wks because i felt that there was someone else. It ...

A.   18 September 2011: People rarely change from my experience. Could you ever really trust either one? What made them change their mind after so many years? I'd tell them too little too late!... (read in full...)

Why does my dad do this?

Q.   I hate asking him for help with anything. So do my siblings. If you do ask, he turns everything around on you. He says things like "Why do I have to do EVERYTHING?" or "You'll have to wait, I'm doing everything else". "WHY am I the only person who ...

A.   16 September 2011: I do pay for everything myself, my car, bills and my own groceries. I also pay board. I've tried talking to them, but all I get is verbal abuse. I am not lying and making things up.... (read in full...)

Can anyone give me their thoughts on this situation and how to cope with the loss of a good friend?

Q.   I have this friend which I met over 4 years ago and back then she use to be really happy, kind, and such. She also never touched alcohol or drugs. Well 2 years ago when she moved to another city for college she completely changed. She drinks until ...

A.   13 July 2011: I say forget her, if she wants to act that way. If she doesn't want to talk to you or anyone, what else can you do?... (read in full...)

I don't hate my ex anymore and want to congratulate him on having a baby, how should I do this?

Q.   Today I read a question about a guy that calls his gf names and wont let her eat til he says its ok. It made me feel sad and horrible for her because thats what my exbf did to me but he was badder. I treated him so good but he would always find ...

A.   13 July 2011: I wouldn't bother he doesn't even deserve to hear from you.... (read in full...)

Why does my dad do this?

Q.   I hate asking him for help with anything. So do my siblings. If you do ask, he turns everything around on you. He says things like "Why do I have to do EVERYTHING?" or "You'll have to wait, I'm doing everything else". "WHY am I the only person who ...

A.   4 July 2011: Who doesn't want their daughter to be an independent woman? My parents thats who. My parents are pretty dysfunctional, unlike normal people they don't want to leave. Otherwise I would never have a problem with them.... (read in full...)

Why does my dad do this?

Q.   I hate asking him for help with anything. So do my siblings. If you do ask, he turns everything around on you. He says things like "Why do I have to do EVERYTHING?" or "You'll have to wait, I'm doing everything else". "WHY am I the only person who ...

A.   2 July 2011: If it was up to my parents I'd be over 30 and still living at home. They don't want an emtpy nest.... (read in full...)

Why does my dad do this?

Q.   I hate asking him for help with anything. So do my siblings. If you do ask, he turns everything around on you. He says things like "Why do I have to do EVERYTHING?" or "You'll have to wait, I'm doing everything else". "WHY am I the only person who ...

A.   2 July 2011: I work and pay for everything I want myself. If I want something I have to work for it, my parents never help me at all. My dad isn't a single parent, my parents are still married. You say that I shouldn't be living at home and I agree with you... (read in full...)

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