New here? Register in under one minute Already a member? Login

245057 questions, 1084625 answers

Got a relationship, dating, love or sex question? Ask for help!

New Questions Answers . Most Discussed Viewed . Unanswered . Followups . Forums . Top agony aunts . About Us . Articles . Sitemap

To browse questions by day in August, 2017, use the links below (in brackets, number of questions on that day in this category)

2 (1), 3 (1), 4 (3), 5 (2), 6 (3), 7 (2), 8 (6), 9 (2), 10 (2), 11 (2),
13 (2), 15 (1), 16 (2), 17 (2), 18 (1), 19 (3), 20 (1), 23 (1), 24 (1), 25 (2),
27 (1), 28 (2), 29 (1), 30 (2),

Archived questions from: August, 2017 (see latest in Family category)

Family: Help and advice

How many chances do I give my daughter's father when all he does is hurt her?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2638 days ago

30 August 2017 (F) - How many chances should I give my ex to be a father when all he does is hurt our daughter! We had our daughter (now 7) when we were 18. He made it clear to me he wasn't happy about having a child and that is what caused us to break up. He the...

Should I go meet my baby's father's family or have them come to meet us even though we really don't have the room?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2639 days ago

30 August 2017 (F) - My baby father just turned up after not being present for two months. And right now I have been dealing directly with his mom since he apparently doesnt want to deal directly with me So the thing is his mom invited me over one day becauss she had ...

Is my wife sleeping elsewhere?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2636 days ago

29 August 2017 (M) - I am a married man who was in a monogamous relationship with my wife for seven years. I was a virgin before marriage. My wife was the first and only sexual partner. I went to a massage parlour in an inebriated condition while on a business trip to a ...

Married 11 years and my husband is now wanting details of my sexual life before him.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2640 days ago

28 August 2017 (F) - Hello i'm a 37 yo woman and me and my husbant are together now for 11 years. Everything started when i met him 18 years ago and i fell in love with his misterious eyes. We became friends and eventually a few years later i got my nerves together and ...

I am getting cold feet about my LDR moving in.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2640 days ago

28 August 2017 (F) - My LDR boyfriend and I have been together for almost 5 years. We will be moving in together by the end of this year. He will be packing his bags and moving across the country to live with me and my two teenage children. I'm having second thoughts...

I want my LDR boyfriend to tell his parents about me before we go any further.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2641 days ago

27 August 2017 (F) - So I'm in this DLR with a guy I've known about 7 months. When he was last up, things got heated and we both pleased each other using our hands which was fine. I'm a virgin and he knows this. He also knows he's the first guy I've really done anyt...

I want my boyfriend to be more tactile!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2641 days ago

25 August 2017 (F) - I am just back from a lovely weekend with my bf of 45 of one year. Things have been strained as he has joint custody of two pre-teen children and he works away twice a week plus there is 50 miles between us. There is no drama with his ex or ...

How do I fix this verbally abusive relationship?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2640 days ago

25 August 2017 (F) - Hi, I'm really am confused by my relationship. I am 27 and my boyfriends 29. I've been with my boyfriend for over 4 years. It's not been an easy four years tbh. When we met I just finished university. He was living with his parents, getting...

I need help to try and rebuild relationships with my partner's family which I've ruined because of my anxiety and depression

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2644 days ago

24 August 2017 (F) - I need help to try and rebuild relationships with my partners family and also stop hating myself for my past. I struggled a bit with anxiety and depression shortly after I got together with my bf of 5 years. This made building relationships wi...

Should I avoid family connections when applying for a post?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2645 days ago

23 August 2017 (F) - hi. im 26, female. done postgrad. I never wanted to get reference/recommendation for any job. because I want a job on my own caliber. but my mother did it (SHE RECOMMENDED MY NAME) last year without asking me to her long lost brother in law who is ...

Dealing with my son's father?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2648 days ago

20 August 2017 (F) - My son's father never wanted to know anything about his son when I tried to reach out to him when our son was born. Now at 2 months he finally responded to my texts and his mom actually was the one to speak to me. She has been kind this whole time ...

Suggestions please on how to help his aim

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2648 days ago

19 August 2017 (F) - I got a question and it's not drama and I think it needs to be answered guys my husband iS a hunting man so I ask guys how can you hit a deer at 300yards and miss toilet seat at 3 feet...

How can I manage my wedding envy?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2650 days ago

19 August 2017 (F) - First let me tell you that I know how utterly ridiculous I sound, but here's the story. I am 29 and have been with my partner for 9 years and we are engaged. We have travelled together and have good jobs. We were going to get married this year bu...

Family problems blighting my future with him

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2648 days ago

19 August 2017 (F) - Me and my fiancé have been together for over 2 years now. During his past relationship with his ex' this women had already had a child by someone else. This child was very little when they started dating. During the time they were together he got ...

Should I invite my estranged dad?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2649 days ago

18 August 2017 (F) - Hey Guys! I'm engaged and am due to have a small intimate wedding in January. My issue is that I don’t want to invite my dad. My dad and I don't have a relationship whats-so-ever. My mom passed away when I was 1 1/2 and didn't step up to take care ...

I feel guilty for having feelings for my wife's sister!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2651 days ago

17 August 2017 (M) - I am very happily married but I think I love my wife's sister. She is married to my friend who has changed over the years and treats her terrible. We were always close but now she confides in me all the time. She is always hugging me and rubbing my ...

My boyfriend of 8 months is going on vacation with his almost ex wife and their kids! Is this normal? Is this okay?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2650 days ago

17 August 2017 (?) - I have been in a relationship with a man (in recovery from alcohol) for 8 months. A few months back things got a little rocky as hes still not fully divorced that's not final for about 2 more months. I have not met his children, nor him mine. Hi...

Have I done the right thing in leaving this relationship?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2651 days ago

16 August 2017 (M) - I've been in a relationship for 7 years. The relationship transpired from my girlfriend having an affair. She promised when separated that we would spend more time together. 7 yeas on and she hasn't told her children about me and her ex is around ...

What is the point of this relationship? Unbiased advice requested!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2651 days ago

16 August 2017 (F) - I am so angry and upset. I am honestly considering if the better option is to just walk away from my five year relationship. I am really sorry but this is going to be quite long. I need some advice, or just pointed in the right direction. I wis...

Career or relationship? On the cusp of a big decision, I would like your advice!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2653 days ago

15 August 2017 (M) - So life has finally slowed down a bit. Its been roughly two months since graduation and my folks think that I should move on with my life. Ive been dating my girlfriend since January last year and its been a roller coaster of emotions that I wouldn...

Should I continue with plans to visit family?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2656 days ago

13 August 2017 (F) - Hi there Happy Sunday everyone and thank you in advance for any forthcoming advice. This is a family matter and I am just not sure how to handle it. I am a little older, divorced, no kids and have lost both my parents. I have siblings wh...

I cant break up with her because she threatens self harm.

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2655 days ago

13 August 2017 (F) - Hi, So I've been dating my girlfriend for about 3 years total now with some time in between here and there. I've been on the fence about breaking up with her for the entirety of this summer but I haven't been able to act on it because she is s...

My fiance has stopped trying to make me happy. Its making me not want to marry

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2658 days ago

11 August 2017 (F) - I think my husband to be is taking me for granted and he doesnt really care about my feeling now. He no longer try his best to make me happy. When we meet he talk with me like im annoying him or like he is bored. He seems to lose passion toward me ...

Is my sister trying to control everything realating to our ageing parents!

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2657 days ago

11 August 2017 (F) - Is this my younger sisters way of being in control of things, ie about my ageing parents? Im the oldest Younger bro and sis who have families, I have noone, no family or partner Parents are 70 and 74, active and ok health, live indep...

I've concerns about this LDR.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2658 days ago

10 August 2017 (F) - This guy has just asked me to be his girlfriend but dropped the bombshell that he's moving to Edinburgh for at least a year. We sorta agreed that we would try Long distance and everything was as good as it could be. However, the last few day...

My brother is about to be taken for a ride by an online Romanian stripper!

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2659 days ago

10 August 2017 (F) - My older brother is marrying a 21 year old stripper from Romania to bring her to the US. He met her on a webcam girl site. It is likely a romance/green card scam. He is really in a mid life crisis (48) and this is totally out of character for him. ...

My husband refuses to acknowledge my children from a previous relationship

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 807 days ago

9 August 2017 (F) - Am 39 years married to my husband for six years. I had two children before marriage. On of them her dad is alive but is not interested in financially supporting her or co parenting. The other his dad passed on. I hve two more kids with my husband ...

Should I feel flattered by this older man?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2659 days ago

9 August 2017 (F) - I just started seeing a man who is 23 years older than me and I need tips and advice and insights into how a man that age is used to dating in comparison to how I'm used to dating. The truth is our dating experiences are definitely going to differ ...

Is it strange to be 'vetted' by your partners family?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2659 days ago

8 August 2017 (M) - Does anyone else think this is a little odd, basically I am in a new relationship with a lovely woman and she has told me that a certain person that she knows (I don't know if it is a family member or friend) has 'vetted' me to make sure I am who I ...

I ended the affair but he keeps contacting me

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2660 days ago

8 August 2017 (F) - I have been involved with a married man for over 5 years....he said he's in a sexless marriage and his wife doesn't show him any affection....he can't leave her yet as he feels he would be abandoning his kids even though they are in their late ...

Savings for our house keep getting taken away by Mum in law

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2660 days ago

8 August 2017 (F) - Hi cupids... I'm in a bit of difficulty at the moment and don't know if I'm being selfish...me and my boyfriend live together at his mums at the moment.. we are trying to save to buy a house together.. my boyfriends mum lost her job a few months ...

I am in love with my brother's best friend

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2659 days ago

8 August 2017 (F) - Ok so I really need advice!!!! My brother has been best friends with this one guy for like ever. His friend M. Has known me his entire life and I never thought of him as anything else but like a second brother. But my brother and his friend drifted ...

My partner shows little empathy when I am upset

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2661 days ago

8 August 2017 (F) - My brother died in a bike accident and the third year anniversary is next week. I dread this time of year. My mum is still heartbroken. My partner shows he cares through practical things like cooking a meal or walking my dog. I am tactile, warm and ...

What makes a person act like my ex did?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2661 days ago

8 August 2017 (F) - I was dating a guy for about two years. Around April of 2017 he breaks off the relationship. I was being needy and angry during that time because I was in my senior year of college and it was finals. And my father had stage four cancer he got really ...

How do I fix things and apologize in order to reconcile?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

7 August 2017 (M) - My ex who I broke up with about 5 months ago asked me if I wanted to hang out yesterday with her and her kids and we spent the whole day together playing in the pool and stuff at the house and cooking dinner. We have been good friends the last ...

How do I say no to my niece without destroying our relationship?

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

7 August 2017 (F) - Great site with good advice. I thank all in advance who help me out here. My neice is an actor...kind of well known and I am looking forward to seeing her when I am in her part of the country at the end of August. I have sent her a few emails a...

Boyfriends parents ignore me

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

6 August 2017 (F) - Boyfriend's family makes me feel like a burden? I am cordially invited, but when I am there, I feel like I am in the way....

Boyfriends parents don't like me

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

6 August 2017 (F) - Boyfriend's parents likes other girlfriend better? Why do I get upset when my boyfriend's family always has the other brother's girlfriend tag along? I feel like I am missing out and it sucks....

My mother has had custody of my son. I want him back and I've changed but she won't allow me to have him!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

6 August 2017 (F) - [Mod note: flag should be USA] Some background information on me and my situation.. I want to know what others would do, or feel if they were in my position. I had my first daughter when I was 16. I then got married as a minor and we had a son shor...

My controlling father loves that I am dependent on him financially and I'm afraid he'll ruin my college time

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2661 days ago

5 August 2017 (F) - Hi, I have a problem and I was hoping to get some advice. Ever since my mother had married my father; he had been what you call 'manipulative,vindictive,controlling and unbearable' person. As the years went by he became worse. Now that I've finally ...

My boyfried wont communicate!

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 2663 days ago

5 August 2017 (F) - My bf and I took a long break but decided to try it again in Dec.My issue is he lives and works 2 hrs away. I haven't seen him in 3 months.I told him I need some form of communication (text,call,video chat)atleast once a day.Not for hrs at a time ...

My boyfriends suggestions are illogical and dangerous.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

4 August 2017 (F) - I had to travel for good to find a better life but he convinced me to comeback and live as a real couple with him. Back then our relationship has been starting we shortly met, no details , no long conversations, the looks and decent shy approach ...

Our family holiday has upset partner's ex!

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

4 August 2017 (F) - My boyfriend and I are taking his son, (6) from a previous relationship on holiday with us in September, along with our son (19 months). My sister, brother in law and two nephews (3 and 4) will be there too. I thought everything was good between ...

I need to rephraze the question to my boyfriend

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2662 days ago

4 August 2017 (F) - Me and my ex got back in contact September last year we split as he started too work away more then me finding out he met someone else and had a kid with her. Long story cut short he has split with this girl and we have started hitting things o...

I'm worried about the problems I will face with my soon to be mother in law

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2663 days ago

3 August 2017 (F) - In the next couple weeks i will be marry to my longterm fiance. We had a weird and unique relationship. Everybody envy me because they think that he spoilted me too much. What others dont know is,our relationship is kinda odd because we keep ...

How to handle situation with my ex husband/children

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2665 days ago

2 August 2017 (F) - My ex husband and I have been divorced for over 8 years. We have two children one teenager and one pre-teen who I have been taking careof full time since the divorced. I've provided an excellent living condition for both children, living in a new ...