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Dear Cupid: Relationship help and advice

Why does my ex married lover want to fix things?

This question has 22 answers - newest was posted 2395 days ago

29 April 2018 (F)

age 36-40 - I really don't know what to anymore about my situation. I left my married lover because it was the right thing to do and it was hurting me. We are both military (one outranks the other) so it complicates things in terms of actually having a relationship in addition to his ... (455 words)

My uncle says I remind him of my abusive father

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2396 days ago

29 April 2018 (F)

age 36-40 - I feel like ive caused a massive family rift by asking a silly question. Ive had a difficult relationship with my uncle for many of my adult years. He is often very sullen and angry around me. I get short snippy answers to anything i say. He is 48 years old and im 29 so neither ... (406 words)

A choice between Craig and Tom

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2391 days ago

29 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - I’ve been with Craig for over three years and I do love him, although I’ve never been sure he’s the one. He’s a great support among many other great attributes, however he has no drive and never will, he’s lazy, he doesn’t dress properly for work and doesn’t seem to care about ... (764 words)

My ex boyfriend is now messaging my friend

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2395 days ago

29 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - Dated my ex boyfriend for 6 months, and we admittedly rushed into things which was probably where we went wrong. We’ve been split up about a month now and he’s messaging my friend, but the girl herself hasn’t told me, one of our friends has. I’m annoyed but I don’t know if ... (105 words)

How do I cope with insecurity while he's abroad?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2350 days ago

29 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - I've been in relationship almost 2 years with a man of 60 year old, we have 16 year of age difference. We used to work in the same work place. 2-month-ago he was relocated temporarily to a country where his ex lives permanently. He is a stable-minded, good, and honorable man. ... (227 words)

I thought we were friends but he blocked me.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2395 days ago

29 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - I had met this guy 2 years ago. He came up to me at school and asked me if I wanted to study the bible. He was with a group of friends. So I Said yes.at that time he was our campus minister for the young adults In out church. And for the longest time we never spoke. But we knew ... (185 words)

If I make him feel better why did he inbox his ex?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2393 days ago

29 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - Is my boyfriend being genuine about his feelings? The other day, my boyfriend was a little sick, not dying sick, but sick. I went to the hospital with him and he made a post on Facebook posting a picture of his hospital band and captioned it saying how it wasn’t a good ni... (270 words)

Am I wrong to brush aside red flags?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2397 days ago

28 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - So almost 24 and have never dated or been approached or even remotely shown interest in by any guy. And that's fine. I've never really been into the idea of relationships and never felt like I needed to be in one to be happy. I'm very content in my own company. I even thought ... (1102 words)

My girlfriend doesn't care about the here and now.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2397 days ago

28 April 2018 (M)

age 30-35 - Hi guys, I am really frustrated and stuck. My gf and I have been together about 5yrs. When we got together she was unemployed, I was studying. We have not lived together since after 2yrs due to money I could not afford having her. (she was very good, never asked for money, was ... (317 words)

Should I ignore the photos found on his laptop?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2357 days ago

28 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi there I was looking for a movie on my husband's laptop and instead found a folder of celebrity nudes he downloaded at the same time. I'm a bit shaken. I don't mind if he watches porn, but most of these photos are ones which would have been leaked without the women's perm... (130 words)

My family want me to continue dating this really nice guy but I feel no attraction towards him

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2396 days ago

28 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - I'm dating the most amazing, nice guy but I don't feel any physical attraction towards him. I'm confused because I haven't met someone so nice in a long time. I don't want to miss out..but then I don't want to settle. What do I do? I feel pressure from family to continue to go ... (60 words)

We've broken up but why does my heart still hurt.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

27 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - MOD NOTE: TWO QUESTIONS COMBINED My head is in a spin . My ex broke up with me a few months ago. At first he sent nasty texts and then texts saying he loves me and then I heard nothing for over a week, the texts dwindled to odd 1 or 2 and then nothin for 10 days, suddenly... (716 words)

Is my time to get pregnat running out?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

27 April 2018 (F)

age 36-40 - Can I have children later on in life? Hello aunts I am turning 32 this year and I have no boyfriend and no prospects. I believe I would like to have children but I always fear time is running out. Honestly I HAVE tried everything in the dating department and I have not been ... (208 words)

What is something special I can do for my gf?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2399 days ago

27 April 2018 (M)

age 30-35 - I love my gf, things are great for the most part. Im not good with remembering anniversaries, birthdays and dates as such, nor am I the romantic type; so I choose to rather to show it everyday, or most days. She has said in the past "I am the best bf she has ever had". So I ... (132 words)

My best friend tried to kiss my girlfriend.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

27 April 2018 (M)

age 36-40 - Hey guys. Last night my best friend (of like 8 years) tried to kiss my fiance (of 10 years). We were all out drinking, but I had left early because i was feeling gross. I had no trust issues leaving them. They didn't know i was there, as i had came to give them a lift home... (632 words)

Is it fair to let past experiences influence tis relationship?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2397 days ago

27 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - I've been seeing a guy for about a month now and we started to talk about the future and what the relationship is and he tells me that last summer he was accused of raping his ex. At the time he was telling me with I had just had consensual sex with him and despite feeling ... (262 words)

Should I gave up or wait more time to approach my ex

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

27 April 2018 (M)

age 41-50 - I broke up with my boyfriend one month ago, the reason of the break up was an accumulation of many reasons and things he did. He is 25 and I am 35 years, we had up and down relationship , with great moments and bad moments. I give him a lot, I really loved him, he was everythi... (783 words)

What does meeting a soulmate feel like? It that what this is?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

27 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - So this may be a bit out there, but here goes... A few weeks ago I was introduced to a guy by a friend who had been talking this guy up to me for months. I was crazy anxious about the whole thing, because I don't like having attention put on me like that. Anyways, we met, I w... (346 words)

Should I trust her on birth control?

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2397 days ago

26 April 2018 (M)

age 36-40 - I'm 32 years old, dating my 22 old girlfriend for 3 months and days ago we had sex without condom and it was amazing, I almost forgot how good it feels lol, last time I had unprotected sex was with my ex wife who I divorced three years ago. Since she's on birth control, she's ... (198 words)

I don't know if I can indulge his BDSM fantasies

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2396 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - So I am engaged and both my fiance an I want to experience our fantasies, but I am not sure if I can commit to doing his. Mine is a foursome with him and two other girls, I am Bisexual so I am okay with mine, but his is BDSM an I don't know if I can do it... please I need h... (68 words)

Married man damaging my reputation.

This question has 17 answers - newest was posted 2397 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - Previous Post: http://www.dearcupid.org/question/i-want-out-of-this-relationship-with-a.html About a month ago I ended an affair with a married man that I was having. We texted and called daily and we slept together on the weekend but I told it was over and that I was serious ... (350 words)

We've split up,he wants me to move out.

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2394 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - Hi Dear Cupid. I have been in a relationship for three and a half years and my partner split up with me once more and said we are done and that we can still be friends....does friends work? We still live together, are sleeping separately and it’s killing me. He says one... (201 words)

My confidence is shot, I know I'm better off but I want him to realise it.

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2396 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - My ex of 8 years dumped me 4 months ago, he was and still is an alcoholic and takes heroin and crack and blues and pregabs plus antidepressants ( bought of the streets) I tried helping him and loved him so much , in the past year before the break up he was being sneaky and ... (402 words)

Partner's dad flirting with me

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - I've been with my partner for 4 years. I have noticed in the past few months that his dad may be 'flirting' with me. We get on pretty well and I find it easier to chat with him than his wife. We tend to laugh and make jokes. Sometimes, I notice him looking from the side of my ... (186 words)

I have feelings for a man 20 years my senior

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2395 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - I have this weird question I'm hoping someone can help me with, I have romantic/sexual feelings for a much older man and I've recently told him this. What I want help is should I roll with it or try to move on? He's an old friend of the family and I don't want to make things ... (57 words)

Long time friend wants to be more than friends.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2399 days ago

26 April 2018 (F) age 26-29 - Hello agony aunts. Im facing some troubles and dealing with my guy friend's behavior towards me. My guy friend is being cold, sarcastic and mean to me in the past few weeks. Okay well let me start with this, he actually loves me, he told me before that he wants to be in a ... (547 words)

I cant get the "cloud 9" feeling!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2369 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - hello dear aunts! Don't want to go too long or detailed about this. I'm going to cut it short. I 'm seeing someone who is great. He is known to be an honest and decent guy. I've known him as a friend for a long time but we started seeing each other only recently and we ... (361 words)

He earns three times more but wants to split the bills 50/50

This question has 23 answers - newest was posted 2396 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - my boyfriend has recently asked me to move in with him. we had a conversation about our finances and his expectation of what i should contribute to the household expenses. He wants to split everything 50/50. We got into an argument over this because I make considerably less ... (324 words)

Boyfriend upsets me then gets mad at me and ignores me instead of making it better.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2399 days ago

26 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - My boyfriend and I are in a LDR for a year and 2 months. It started out slow but now we have spoken about marriage, a child and me moving to his town. Trouble is - in 2 is our most recent fights - he did something to upset me, I got upset, and then he got angry that I got upse... (452 words)

I'm a hopeless romantic who all the girls want as a friend, not as a date.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2400 days ago

25 April 2018 (M)

age 30-35 - Just a little background: I'm a male virgin who's never been kissed and I've only been on one date. I'm usually the friend, not the boyfriend type. I still am friends with girls I've met and befriended. However it is a little frustrating being the hopeless romantic and nev... (71 words)

Why the mixed signals?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2399 days ago

25 April 2018 (F)

age 22-25 - Me and this guy have been casually seeing each other for a year; he would come over from nights out etc and we would just cuddle and kiss and act romantic even though we were not together. We got close in the sense that he started to trust me and we would tell me personal ... (203 words)

Why did my ex give his friend my number?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2399 days ago

25 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - Dear Agony Aunts, i broke up in July last year (2017) with my boyfriend (I’ll call him M) i loved very much because i felt he had fallen out of love with me and two weeks later, he got a new girlfriend (I know because i came back to him so we could fix things up and he said ... (360 words)

Why does this woman I barely know keep texting me to vent ?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2400 days ago

25 April 2018 (F)

age 51-59 - I’m a single and quieter living gay woman. I’m pale and average looking but feminine and not manly. Not looking for manly women. I’m on an app for Gay and bi women. Like all apps there’s players and catfishers Straight women playing games and nastiness and judgmental... (646 words)

Why do I feel I have to supress my emotions when in a relationship?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

25 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - I don't know how to be in a relationship. When I get excited about someone, I drive them away. The pattern is always I show too much interest (in a happy, excited way, from my perspective), they pull away, and then because they pull away, I start to become needy and insecure. ... (415 words)

I think I am having a mid life crisis ... or something.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2401 days ago

24 April 2018 (F)

age 36-40 - I think I'm having a mid life crisis or something. I'm 30, cohabiting with my long term boyfriend (nearly 6 years). Just about to move into our first house purchased together. I hate my job. I'm on medication for depression and anxiety (the latter of which is practically ... (77 words)

I want out of this relationship with a married man but he is making it difficult.

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2401 days ago

24 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - In September I moved to a new area for work, shortly after I started my job i had a coworker that started flirting with me. He is really cute and sweet only problem is he is married. He like me moved to the area for work, his family is actually four hours away. He is older by ... (379 words)

My boyfriend said he liked my skinnier self and now I'm very hurt.

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2402 days ago

24 April 2018 (F)

age 51-59 - I need help. Just had a big fight with my boyfriend of 5 years. We are in a hotel room travelling to Memphis and we were enjoying a week long road trip. I've put on some weight since we met. But then so has he. He had once told me he would love me no matter what sha... (303 words)

We are both too shy to say hi to each other?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2398 days ago

24 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - There's this guy that I like and I know he likes me back because he always walks past me and a bunch of other signs over afew weeks, explaining these will defeat the purpose of the question. The main question is we are both too shy to talk to each other even though we both give ... (154 words)

I'm tired of being the other woman but love him too much to let go.

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2401 days ago

24 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - I have been seeing A married guy for nearly 8 months. He spending every free moment with me we do things we go away sometimes, we talk on the phone multiple times a day every single day. He has been great fI me, He’s caring, attentive, Generous understanding this whole time ... (233 words)

I offered an adult student help, now he constantly contacts me.

This question has 18 answers - newest was posted 2394 days ago

24 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - I would like to preface my question by saying that this isn't exactly a "relationship" question, but I am reaching out for advice because I know that some of you are really qualified to give advice about interactions with people, in general. I teach English to students who ... (1137 words)

I have feelings for my ex but he just wants to be friends.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2399 days ago

23 April 2018 (M)

age 26-29 - dear cupid i have recently got back in to touch with an ex boyfriend we Broke up on bad term yrs ago but as i said we got back in touch and we are friends but i have realised i still have feeling for him and he said he just wants to be friends so do i tell him how i fell and... (80 words)

He canceled our second date and hasn’t rescheduled! Should I ask him why or just forget him?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2401 days ago

23 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - Two weeks ago I met a guy and we had a great date, he asked for a second date while we were still out so we made plans to meet up the following week. The day of our second date he cancelled because he had a cold so I didn't think anything of that, I just told him I hope he ... (124 words)

Should I tell him I’m gay before moving in or not say anything?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2401 days ago

23 April 2018 (M)

age 36-40 - I've never had many guy friends but I've become a bit closer to a guy I knew since about college but only starI've never had many male friends but I've become a bit closer to a guy I knew since about college but only started getting friendly with after he broke it off with my ... (239 words)

What is going on with me? How do I end this weird relationship?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2397 days ago

23 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - I don’t understand what happened. I am in my 30s, I fell in love once when I was a teen 14 yeas old. It was so intense and somewhat had a feel of overwhelmingness and it didn’t end up too well even though we had a crazy run of about 5 years together. Then then I’v... (358 words)

Every relationship ends the same way ....

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2403 days ago

23 April 2018 (F)

age 26-29 - Hello, I'm 23 years old (f) suffering with anxiety and bipolar. In my childhood and teenage years, I suffered from emotional and physical abuse, and it's affecting my relationships with people right now. My dad was one of the people who made me feel like crap, until now, I ... (377 words)

Their Grandma wont drop the subject, what do I do?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2402 days ago

23 April 2018 (M)

age 36-40 - A few years ago, my sister-in-law's grandmother and her boyfriend went to Alaska on a vacation (the boyfriend is now decease). We talked about Alaska and I mentioned to her that Alaska is my dream vacation. I did my research and realize how much it would cost for me to g... (227 words)

My well-connected but broke boyfriend has 4720 friends on Facebook but won’t add me!

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2402 days ago

23 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - I probably know the answer to this question, but if anyone has some thoughts, I'm in a long distance relationship with a much older man who is very accomplished and well-connected (flat broke, but always has younger women chasing him). We see each other a few days every other ... (1014 words)

Did I do the right thing, I think he is still involved with his children's mother.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2402 days ago

22 April 2018 (F)

age 30-35 - I was seeing a man who lives with his 18 year month twin boys and he still lives with his kids mother.He told me they have broken up but staying together for financial reasons for now. Well he wouldn't see me outside working hours so I called him out on it. He said he would... (168 words)

What should a person do .....

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2403 days ago

22 April 2018 (F)

age 51-59 - What should a person do if they are falling for someone, and that person tells them they have a certain type a woman they like, and it's not you, and they don't have time but maybe one day a week, they are to busy to see you more then that, you live in different towns, but only ... (70 words)

I muust have a "hate me" sign above my head.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2403 days ago

22 April 2018 (F)

age 41-50 - I’m unlikeable it seems, people don’t “take” to me land aren’t friendly. I feel like giving up on people. I Try to be nice and get ignored, uninvited, dismissed and forgotten. Please, how can I be more likeable? I listen, I smile and Am I’m not full of ego or “al... (122 words)