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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

I feel excluded by boyfriend's decision to visit alone...

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2548 days ago

30 September 2017 (F)

age 41-50 - My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost six years--on and off--but consistently now for the past three years. I suspect that he’s a bit emotionally unavailable because of his compartmentalization tendencies and the fact that he’s told me he’s not overly “romantic” or ... (625 words)

I feel so guilty about leaving my abusive ex

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2584 days ago

30 September 2017 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi, I previously asked for advice regarding a relationship I was in for 3 years with a guy I lived with who was controlling and violent. It went on for a number of years and last December I cheated on him with a guy who had been keen on me for a while at work. My boyfrien... (457 words)

After a week of dating he wants to have sex

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

30 September 2017 (F)

age 26-29 - i met this guy a year ago and he wanted me to be his girlfriend but i refused ... we were not in a relationship then but now after that one year he came back and i again refused so after four months i started having feelings for him and i talked to him and we are now in a rel... (127 words)

I'm considering breaking up with my girlfriend

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

30 September 2017 (M)

age 26-29 - I want too break up with my girlfriend because i cant satisfy her sexually, ive asked her about it and she claims it could be better but she doesnt know what she wants when i ask her how, i want her to be happy both psychically and mentally. I know i cant please her because ... (105 words)

Does my close friend have a crush on me?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

30 September 2017 (F)

age 22-25 - I have a very good boy friend,and I am single. Our friendship is very confusing because we always flirt with each other.But these day,I begin to notice some change about him. For example,last Saturday we went shopping together.As we passed by the store selling suits,I said to ... (182 words)

He's starting a new job and I've begun to worry about it!

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

29 September 2017 (F)

age 41-50 - Hello everyone! My hubby has been unemployed for over a year. Last summer I encouraged him to apply for a good job I knew he wanted... and today we got the news that he got it and he starts on Monday!! Exciting, right? Well... I was excited at first then i started thinking that ... (267 words)

How do I control these erections I get so easily?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2584 days ago

29 September 2017 (M)

age 22-25 - Hello everyone! I've got sort of an awkward issue, and I'm going to try to make this brief. I get erections incredibly easily and it's starting to annoy me. Especially around my girlfriend. I'm a very physical person, it's how I show affection, yet if I get physical with he... (263 words)

I am tired of feeling unsatisfied and sexually frustrated!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2559 days ago

29 September 2017 (F)

age 51-59 - My boyfriend of over 1 year now will not satisfy me sexually. I feel like my needs do not matter to him! When I say I still haven't cum yet. Hes like "well what do you want me to do?" Then I tell him to finger me or something. He usually falls asleep. I get very angry, then I ... (144 words)

Is this too much for a first and second date or is he just trying to control her?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2587 days ago

29 September 2017 (M)

age 36-40 - So, a friend of mine is seeing this guy.. They started talking through Bumble. He's slightly older tha her, she's 22. They've only know each other a couple of weeks or so. He's a volunteer police officcer. So, they met at the weekend. Saturday he paid for her meal, took h... (321 words)

What are the best ways to make new friends?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

29 September 2017 (F)

age 51-59 - Recently people have been complaining to me that it is difficult to make friends in the city I currently live in and that most people are either superficial or out for themselves. I agree that busy people with busy lives just dont have time for new friends and tend to rely on ... (108 words)

Why am I the one suffering when all I tried to do was help my family?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

29 September 2017 (F)

age - I am in some real need of help here. Or maybe just a little support. Its a long story but here goes... ok so after 25 years my husband left me, my kids were 18 and 23. My daughter moved in with her then boyfriend. My son,who was my best friend in the whole world, but was some... (444 words)

How to forget about your ex

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

29 September 2017 (F)

age 22-25 - Hi me and my ex boyfriend resently break up two months ago we were together from last year January we were on and off .. we broke up four times because people told him things I never said about him and he was believing them he block me on everything because he doesn't believe ... (275 words)

I deserve better than to be ghosted by someone that I thought cared about me

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2584 days ago

29 September 2017 (F)

age 41-50 - We were close friends (according to him) but our feelings for each other complicated things. He shied away from having a relationship. He told me he was scared to be a rebound, because his last relationship was a rebound and ended miserably. I was very unhappy in my previous ... (522 words)

Am I lacking backbone?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2581 days ago

29 September 2017 (M)

age 51-59 - Hi there, I wonder if you can help me a little further. I am fundamentally unable to deal with mood swings from my wife. They are rare and for the majority of the time we’re absolutely fine. Then suddenly, out of the blue she will descend into what feels like an egocentric ho... (327 words)

Is she seeking attenton from me or just comfortable?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

28 September 2017 (M)

age 36-40 - We chat a lot. She seems to remember conversations like from two weeks ago, like we had a conversation about buses and she was per your conversation two weeks ago, she'll remember stuff about me things that I do etc We've known each other for quite a while, about two years!... (379 words)

We want different things in life ... should I just let it go?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2585 days ago

28 September 2017 (F)

age 26-29 - My boyfriend and I have been together for about 2 years now. I’m 20 and he’s 22 so we’re still pretty young and we don’t plan on getting married or having kids any time soon. Especially since we’ve only been together for 2 years. But we have completely different viewpoin... (440 words)

I am exhausted and my boyfriend is no help.

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2578 days ago

28 September 2017 (F)

age - I know I'm right but someone please knock some sense into me. I'm in a relationship, we don't live together but I spend a lot of time at his house. Work everyday and come home to him sitting on the couch everyday watching tv and has done nothing all. My mom has dementia and ... (257 words)

My boyfriend and I argue constantly but I love him.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2587 days ago

28 September 2017 (F)

age 36-40 - My boyfriend and I have been together 2 and a half years. Things were great in the beginning but more recently we seem to argue about everything. Things are lovely when we're getting on but we seem to argue most days and he goes silent and will ignore me all day..sometimes ... (230 words)

What should I do as I see my husband is not using his own proportion in his family? Should I support him to keep independent and works extremely hard like this?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2584 days ago

28 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - I need honest opinion. My husband is the youngest and only son in his family. Got 2 older sisters. We are asian. We just married for a couple months ago. I found out recently that his sister has a glamourous lifestyle eventhough she keep borrow money from my parent in law fo... (583 words)

Should I stand firm or offer reconcilliation?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2586 days ago

28 September 2017 (M)

age 36-40 - Hello aunts, My question here is simple. I fought with my wife last night. The reason was that she started complaining and saying she wishes she didn't have to pay rent (we pay half-and-half currently) so that then she could buy more things. Basically she complained... (923 words)

How do I get out of this planned weekend getaway? I've decided I don't trust him!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

28 September 2017 (F)

age 51-59 - Hi i was seeing soneone 2 yrs ago and he started seeing someone else. He denied it and lied left right and centre then he got her pregnant. During all this time he hasnt let go of me. I told him i was not prepared to be a bit on rhe side. Now they hv split up, i brlieve she ... (245 words)

How else do I show my long distance cheating girlfriend that I love her?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2584 days ago

28 September 2017 (F)

age 26-29 - I am in a complicated relationship with my girlfriend. We both have a distance between us which has affected our relationship . I found out a few weeks ago that she had been sleeping with her ex gf which made me very upset. She opplpgised to me and I forgave her but she has ... (115 words)

Fiances mother is refusing to come to our wedding unless we change our plans

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

27 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - firstly, thank you for taking the time to read my post. I'm having problems with my fiancées mother. Backstory: me and him met in school, at15, we've been together ever since. We got engaged may 2016 in Fiji we had originally planned a two week holiday in march but figi w... (594 words)

I am so madly jealous! How can I overcome this?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

27 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - My bf and I have been dating for 4 months now, we work together. Me and this girl (both 23 years old) started working at this job at the same time. Obviously every male co worker wanted to hang out with us, since we were new and they all flirted with us. During this time he ... (428 words)

Why am I stuck with the girl that doesn't want to give but wants me to do all the work?

This question has 15 answers - newest was posted 2589 days ago

27 September 2017 (M)

age 30-35 - I been in relationship for 4 years. She was virgin before we met. I have high sex drive , she doesn’t. I tried to accommodate this by doing stuff in shower and not bothering her. Sometimes I ask her to go down, and she won’t put in effort, when she does it looks like a funera... (349 words)

If she wasn't interested why did she bother to text me?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

27 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - Hello, Before I start I am a gay girl, 24 years old. So I went on a night out on Friday with a group of people, and got very drunk. We all ended hooking up with someone (everyone else is straight) and we went out until about 6am. The girl I hooked up with, (only kissing an... (306 words)

Long distance boyfriend is asking for naked pictures, should I trust him?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

27 September 2017 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi there friends...I really need your advice.. I have a long distance relationship and know for a year.we don't meet yet and we both christian born again... and I dont want this guy to entertain but he was keep in contact with me even if j don't. in my side because I was si... (233 words)

My boyfriend's mother came over and rearranged our bedroom, I can't find anything!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

27 September 2017 (F)

age 26-29 - My boyfriend and I have been together for over 2 years now and we live together. He is 22 and I’m 20. Let me start off by saying, I think family is super important and I would never want to come between my boyfriend and his family. But it bothers me that his mother comes by... (374 words)

Unsure how to proceed I've fallen in love with my 2nd cousin

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2589 days ago

27 September 2017 (M)

age 30-35 - So long story short, I'm in love with my second cousin. I went to Lebanon earlier this year, and met this girl there. From first sight we both looked at each other and thought "wow". We got along like a house on fire, it really was scary how well we got along. There was... (624 words)

My past won’t go away, should I talk to him?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

27 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - Hey aunts! Quick advice please! I post a few years ago asking well venting about my situation. When I was 22 I got pregnant by this guy I was dating and I thought the best decision for me was to have an abortion. At the time the guy agreed to me having one and we agreed t... (488 words)

He is married and will not stop contacting me for sex

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

26 September 2017 (F)

age 36-40 - I dated this guy that stringed me along for 7 months - through therapy and maturity I realized it was my fault for "wanting to prove him wrong" when he said "I'm afraid of commitment" - I don't want anything serious- him being a ghost for a month and then re- appearing - it ... (370 words)

Tough love or does my dad mean it when he says it?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

26 September 2017 (M)

age 36-40 - I have a job which I'm not enjoying and parents who flip out at me, I suffer with depression and find that when I'm backed into a corner, I lose my anger and have to defend myself, ive been in trouble with the law, had partners who have cheated on me and have been ones not to ... (184 words)

I went along with planning for a big wedding. Now I don't want it!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

26 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi I'm getting marrried in a few months and having some serious regrets about the way we've gone about things. We're having quite a fancy wedding with around 100 guests. I thought at the start that a big wedding was what i wanted but now I'm having second thoughts. I ummed a... (201 words)

Is it normal for sex to slow down in long term relationships?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

26 September 2017 (M)

age 41-50 - My girlfriend and I have been together for 3 years we were friends with benefits prior to this for 2 years. In the beginning sex was great and frequent and lately has gone to maybe only once a week and has caused some problems in our relationship. Yes I am the one that wants ... (192 words)

Is she hiding something or cheating?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2589 days ago

26 September 2017 (M)

age 51-59 - Before I get started let me just say that women have the right to enjoy sex as much as men. I'm not a sexist person and raised a Young lady on my own. I met my high school sweet heart after 30 years of no contact. We had sex later that evening. We have been seeing each other ... (355 words)

Its been over with my boyfriend, I'm pregnant by someone else but I'm afraid if I end things he will try and kill himself

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

26 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been trying to end my relationship for the last 8 months without feeling a massive amount of guilt. The situation I'm in has became incredibly messy and I just feel very broken by what has happened over this passed year. I've been with my 'boyfriend' for 5 years and ... (300 words)

Our 'friends with benefits' situation seems to be going fine, but she showed one strange sign?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2573 days ago

26 September 2017 (M)

age 26-29 - Me and my friend tried having sex twice. We talked about the possibility of it happening for ages and it seems to be working out. A lot of people are skeptical about a FWB type thing but it feels right for us. There has been no awkwardness between sessions at all and we are ... (174 words)

My partner never makes time for me

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2591 days ago

26 September 2017 (F)

age 36-40 - Hi just wondering if this is normal I've been with my partner now for 4 years we have 2 children aged 1 and 2 we live together but he never makes any effort to spend any time with us if he needs to go anywhere he asks his mate first rather than me he spends more time walking ... (173 words)

He says he loves me but I feel jealous of the way he treated another woman he liked

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2569 days ago

26 September 2017 (?) age 51-59 - My boyfriend lost his job last year and since I have been with him he has been trying to secure work. I'm not with him for money at all and love him for who he is. By his own admittance he had a good job and he liked a particular woman, she didn't reciprocate the feelings but ... (233 words)

Hard to love a man's children like my own.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

26 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been dating a man for 7 months. I have no children, he has 2 daughters ages 9 and 7. He doesn't see them very often (once a week) on the weekends. I have spent almost every weekend with him and when he gets them. They are great kids don't get me wrong, very sweet and cute. ... (280 words)

Can smells and tastes affect a perfect blissful courtship?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

25 September 2017 (M)

age 41-50 - Im blessed with a beautiful and very loving, caring partner who im sure would do anything for me and I would for her as well. So when I have this seemingly silly problem, I do not know how to overcome. Her odors. She uses deo but it wears off either by the morning after a sleep ... (298 words)

How do I deal with jealousy? french kissing? He's my first boyfriend

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2550 days ago

25 September 2017 (F)

age 22-25 - So I failed the year and got set back a year... I'm in a new class and I made friends (something that I didn't have for the past 2 years) and one guy (Gabri) started talking to me because I'm English (I live in Italy), after school we started chatting by text and we became ... (323 words)

I'm pregnant and my husband's sexual demands are taking a toll on our marriage

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

25 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - Yesterday my husband came away from a childs party to use his fake vagina, which i never knew he had. I know this will seem like a pathetic reason to be upset but i just cant help feeling insecure and disgusted. Weve been together for over 11 years, we have a 3yr old and im ... (278 words)

I know I could have an amazing life with mistress but don't want to hurt my wife and children

This question has 21 answers - newest was posted 2570 days ago

25 September 2017 (M)

age 51-59 - Hi. I am really confused and need advice. Here goes with a bit of background and my position. I am an almost 49 year old man and have been married for almost 25 years.we have 3 Kids.one of which has now left home. My wife gave up work 17 years ago to look after the kids a... (578 words)

My boyfriend has a new friend & he seems to care more about their relationship than ours.

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2569 days ago

25 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been in a relationship for five years, and cheating has never been something I was concerned about. But about six months ago my boyfriend made a new friend through a club at colleg, and they became close friends real quickly. They talk all the time and sometimes Facetime ... (359 words)

My parents don't know about my relationship till I am 18. A parents advice would be nice

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2589 days ago

25 September 2017 (F)

age 22-25 - I am currently 16 and live in Victoria Australia and my boyfriend is 20 from punjabi india.All aspects of our relationship is legal We have been together for just under a year and my parents don't know i plan on telling them when i am 18 but his parents know and they love me.... (204 words)

I'm very confused about our relationship and what we are to each other, if anything

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2592 days ago

24 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - We are friends for 4-5 years. He is younger then me and he likes girls always have lot of different girls mostly one night stand and also few relationships for maximum 4month. He always goes out with me Im like his homeboy and also bro however I cant understand he says that he ... (174 words)

I feel like leaving my husband how do I change this feeling ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2588 days ago

24 September 2017 (F)

age 26-29 - I need advice, I'm 22 and my husband is 39. We are married one year and have a 6 month old daughter. My husband and I got on well most of the time and he was generally someone I could call my best friend but Lately I have just felt like leaving him. A year before our baby was ... (829 words)

Mother-in-law is interfering

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2589 days ago

24 September 2017 (F)

age 30-35 - Ive been married to my long term fiance for just a month. He treats me amazingly sweet. Especially in front of his family. Its been almost a decade and at first i can feel that they find it strange with how he treated me. I mean his mom and sister. But they used to it. Now ... (353 words)

Should I reach out again or just move on?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2592 days ago

24 September 2017 (M)

age 26-29 - There's a girl I started talking to in July, at the moment nothing is going on but I feel like that may be my fault. However I'm also feeling like I should move on but I'd like to know if theres anything I can do to start talking to her again because she seems like a good ... (275 words)