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She wants to change her "status" to "engaged" from "married" (after 14 years)

Q.   My (common-law) wife and I have been together 14 years. Although I gave her an engaement ring 12 years ago, we never actually got married. We used to say we got along too well to be married, and had the attitude that if it wasn't broken, why fix it. ...

A.   18 April 2011: I don't know but maybe this is a case of what people call middle age crisis. Apparently when women reach a certain age they take a look at their life and wonder if they have been missing out, it this is it? You know like she is getting older and ... (read in full...)

Could he love me again?

Q.   Hi I would really appreciate any advice from anyone whos ever been in a similar situation. I have been with my husband for 20 years, married for 9 of those. We've had a stressful couple of years, financial difficulties, moving home, young family e...

A.   3 April 2011: This might sound harsh but you have to throw him out immediately. Let him figure out if he want to stay married or not. You vowed to love and respect each other. And please don;t feel guilty about asking him to leave, he did not feel guilty about ... (read in full...)

In Search of Truth

Q.   I'm in a situation that is driving me insane. My wife of 6 1/2 years says that she has only had sex with 3 men in her life; a high school boyfriend, her ex-husband, and me. Following her divorce she dated a guy that I now work with (they proba...

A.   31 July 2010: You share life with this woman for 6 and an half years and so guy says something and you start investigating her? How do you think she will feel if she finds out? I would not want to be with such an obsessive, jealous, doubtful man. She had a smal... (read in full...)

My boyfriend is a pushover but I want him to become strong and confident.

Q.   I have been dating a great guy for the last four months. He is intelligent, generous, kind, loving, considerate, responsible, very nice to everyone. We have lot in common and we have a lot of fun together. The thing is I think he is a pushover an...

A.   9 February 2010: Thank you for your honest and blunt answer dorothy2342, I am not perfect and he likes me the way I am. I am 29 (and should appreciate what I have) and he is 35, Actually I like him a lot but I got carried away by focusing on the side of him that I ... (read in full...)

Am I asking for too much in a man?

Q.   I meet this guy on internet. He is 37 and I am 29 which is fine by me as long as he take good care of himself. Everything seemed great when we were emailing. We have a lot in common and he is very nice and has many good qualities. His profile says ...

A.   20 July 2009: I am not with him yet, we have been seeing each other for about a week. You are right about the ex's comment as it made me think. a couple days ago he made another comment about him being the laziest of his siblings. But on the other hand I can't ... (read in full...)

Am I asking for too much in a man?

Q.   I meet this guy on internet. He is 37 and I am 29 which is fine by me as long as he take good care of himself. Everything seemed great when we were emailing. We have a lot in common and he is very nice and has many good qualities. His profile says ...

A.   17 July 2009: Thanks ladies, this site is like family! I live away from mine and you guys make me feel like I can get an honest advice just like my sisters or my mom would give me. After reading your replies I definitely think you are right, I am still scar... (read in full...)

Am I justified in feeling suspicious and what can I do about it?

Q.   I just want to know if what I am feeling is normal and justified or if I'm over-reacting. Here's the story. I have been in a relationship with my current girlfriend for 10 years and we are engaged but have never got married. We met at Uni and as f...

A.   3 July 2009: Please communicate!!! You guys have been together 10 years! it takes effort to make a relationship work. Sit down with her and tell her how you feel about her hanging out alone with single younger men. I mean if she cares about you she should at ... (read in full...)

I need some guidence and please do not judge me.

Q.   I have been married to my husband for 14 years but my dear husband has been in prison all those years and a bit more. I met my husband before he went in. He was a good person before he got involved with this girl (she passed away in early 90's) that ...

A.   13 March 2009: I am sorry to read your story, be there for him. Never stop...love is the toughest thing you will ever work for but at the end the reward is great. Contact anyone you think could help and mostly be there as his wife and friend. help him hang in ... (read in full...)

Why does he say he "doesn't deserve" me? Is he going to drop me?

Q.   I have been friends with this guy for about 4 years now and I know that I love him, as more than a friend. Recently we have crossed the line and have slept together twice. He says that he doesn't deserve me, but I think he is trying to blow me off. ...

A.   11 March 2009: I can tell you for sure that this guy is not a bad person. He is trying to tell you how he feels, he needs you to ensure him that he is good enough. You might not know it but men can be very insecure, so make sure you make him comfortable. He ... (read in full...)

I want to be with him and marry him. How do I approach this?

Q.   I have been split up from my daughter's father for 2 and 1/2 years. I just broke up with the first guy I dated since, because he was to clingy. Now an ex-boyfriend has come back around. He is a marine stationed in SC. Two nights ago he tryed to get ...

A.   10 March 2009: Think about that child, don't make a mistake that will affect you baby. If the man loves you he will show it with actions. Don"t marry him, don't even think about it until you have dated and he is a good man and good to your child. AND make sure... (read in full...)

I miss my ex, it hurts so much! Am I insecure?

Q.   I'm trying to gain some insight on things.. I wish my ex would come back but I have questioned the situations that happened over the course of the 3 plus years I was with him. I wanted to reveal some aspects that made me feel insecure which l...

A.   10 March 2009: Girl you deserve much better! please you should work on your self confidence. Men can feel it when you have no self confidence. You deserve all the respect in the world but start buy giving yourself that respect and others will do the same. W... (read in full...)

I don't understand why I don't have a boyfriend. Help please!

Q.   i don't understand why i don't have a boyfriend. it seems like ever since i broke up with my boyfriend of two years i cant seem to find another boyfriend..i mean i have been in relationships after that but they just have all gone wrong. plus some...

A.   10 March 2009: I understand very well what you mean. I broke up with my boy friend of 3 and half year 5 years ago and waited almost 3 years to date anyone and yet I am still single. All the guys I have given a chance to don't make me happy. I have even grown to ... (read in full...)

How do I get back with my ex who lives in another country, I am willing to move there?

Q.   This is a question for all the men out here. Let's say you love a girl very much but thing did not work because of the distance but you both love each other very much. If your long distance ex girlfriend was trying to get you back but you were in a ...

A.   23 February 2009: Hi suresheexists, thanks for your honest answer, On valentines day he sent me an email telling me how much he loves and that he is not happy because I am not with him there...even though he has a girl friend. You are absolutely right, I know he ... (read in full...)

Should I continue to support him financially?

Q.   Ok here is my story. I started dating this guy 7 months ago. I am 28 and he is 33, when we met he was staying at friend in their basement. he told me that he moved from another city and was trying to start a business here but for now he was doing...

A.   22 February 2009: The thing is he never asks about how the bills are payed so I still pay for the phone to protect my credit. He says that women never want to support men in difficult situations but when it is the other way around a man always takes care a his woman. ... (read in full...)

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