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

Family: Help and advice

My husband can't see the problems with his ex wife ...

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2842 days ago

31 January 2017 (F) - My husband and his ex have not spoken in years because of all the trouble she caused at the beginning of our relationship. She called begging him to come sleep with her, she kept asking to come over claiming she needed closure (she was the one who ...

Will I ever move on, get over everything and meet someone?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2850 days ago

31 January 2017 (F) - Hello everyone, I hope you're all well. So basically I feel and think that I will seriously never meet anyone who I feel a close connection and chemistry with. A few years ago was the worst time of my life. I had no confidence and was very u...

Dad told me if I dated this guy he would kick me out

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2849 days ago

31 January 2017 (F) - I am 19 years old. Im a college student. There's a guy I like who is 24, I get along with great because we share the same interests. He likes me back. Though I can't date him for two reasons: 1 were related by marriage (no blood) 2 my dad said if...

Do I have a realistic chance with her?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2850 days ago

30 January 2017 (M) - So, here's the situation: there's a girl I've known about 8 eights that I've just received starting seeing as more than a friend. I met her at church about 8 years ago and we weren't especially close then. She went off to school and I saw her very ...

He gets my hopes up talking about having kids and then changes his mind!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2849 days ago

29 January 2017 (F) - hello all of you, I'm Lauren, I would like you all to know my name. I need some advice. I have just come out of a 16 year relationship, my now ex was a lot older than me and had his fill of life experience, married, 4 kids, divorced and th...

I'm 39 weeks pregnant and my husband is causing me anxiety as he prefers drinking and socialising with his friends. I feel unsupported. How should I handle this?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2848 days ago

29 January 2017 (F) - I'm 39 weeks pregnant and married for less than a year so we are pretty new. We are currently waiting for the D day and I'm extremely anxious as this is our first child. The problem is that he just isn't there for me. He prefers hanging out ...

My mother in law walked in on me naked. I put some clothing on. But should I try not to be concerened? My M-in-Law wasn't bothered at all.

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 1338 days ago

29 January 2017 (M) - My wife and I are currently on vacation and staying at my mother in laws house for a week. Last night my mother in law walked into my bed room as I stepped out of the the bathroom. I was completely naked. She did not seem at all bothered by ...

I am over chasing men. But without a man in my life, then how can I be happy?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2668 days ago

29 January 2017 (F) - It seems since I have been 17 years old I have been chasing men. 13 years later an two bad relatiosnhios and a broken home(my parents are miserable together) I have had enough. A little back story ( since my early twenties I have done everythi...

My girlfriend is in hospital and her family are keeping me in the dark

This question has 16 answers - newest was posted 2841 days ago

28 January 2017 (M) - I have no idea what to do to deal with this situation. I have been with my girlfriend since 2011, she was 18 at the time we started. We have had a great relationship, typical ups and downs, but all in all great. Her family has never warmed up ...

I feel I am just not good enough for anything, its affecting my life and future!

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 2849 days ago

28 January 2017 (F) - How do I get over this overwhelming feeling that I'm just not good enough? I'm going to be 18 this year and I'm just sick of always feeling this way about everything. 1) I'm the middle child in my family, and this may sound really cliqué but it's...

Affair with my best friend but I have a partner of 18 years and a one year old that we had after years of trying. What do I do now?

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2846 days ago

28 January 2017 (F) - I've been with my partner for 18 years I do love him and we have a one year old which we tried for years to have. But for the last 3 year I have been having an affair with my best friend who's showed me so much love , a lot more love than I seem to ...

Our marriage is totally devoid of all physical contact!

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2850 days ago

27 January 2017 (M) - I am writing to you because I feel I have no one to tell. I have been married for 20 years to a woman who is the mother of my three children (19, 17 1nd 12). We haven't had sex since before the birth of our youngest child and its killing me. In f...

I hid a recorder and heard breathing, is he cheating or watching porn?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 2850 days ago

27 January 2017 (?) - Hello Everyone, I have a unique issue. I don't trust my husband. For varies reasons. Alot of people thought I should hire a Detective. I really don't have the money for that. A friend of mine suggested I get a voice recorder and set it in the m...

Is my mother just hurting and taking it out on me? How do I accept that nobody loves me?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2853 days ago

27 January 2017 (F) - I'm not sure whether any of you have exactly gone through the same thing, but I feel alone in this, even though I may be irrational in thinking this and just overwhelmed by my feelings. Recently, my sibling (I'm not sure which gender specific...

How do I tell my parents about his age and past?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2850 days ago

26 January 2017 (F) - I need some advice on how to talk to my parents. I'm 23 and an only child. I'm very close to my parents and I know they love me very much. Ive always been a good kid and never really have my parents any trouble. I love out of town about 7 hou...

8 years ago my birth brother wasn't interested, now I've found him on facebook and want to contact him.

This question has 10 answers - newest was posted 2852 days ago

26 January 2017 (M) - I accidentally found my birth brother on facebook a few days ago and I don't know if I should contact him or what I would even say to not freak him out. My mother gave him up for adoption 30 years ago and though we did get in touch with him 8 years ...

I found out my brother has been having an affair. Should I tell his wife or keep quiet?

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2855 days ago

26 January 2017 (F) - My brother has been having an affair with a single woman who is 15 years his junior. It has been ongoing for more than 3 years. I am very close to his wife and kids and accidentally found out about it last week when he sent me a text meant for h...

Having problems with my Aunt. Should I tell my dad about this?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2853 days ago

25 January 2017 (F) - i've been posting several questions and for some reason i've been having endless number of dilemmas... At first i didnt know how to ask my parents for permission for a day out to celebrate my birthday and chinese new year (CNY). Eventually i a...

Is this an emotional affair? ?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 2855 days ago

25 January 2017 (F) - Is this an emotional affair? ? ? Last March- my husband of 27 years (M) was working at a customer's house (he's a contractor), and one day a woman (T) who lived across the street came over to bum a cigarette from one of M's workers. She a...

Should we talk things over or let him go ? His lies and his baby Mama have helped drive us apart.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2857 days ago

24 January 2017 (F) - MODNOTE: two near identical questions combined with additional material from the second question combined below with the first question . . . . . . . . . Dear Cupid Am a 40 year old female with two children from my previous marriage. When I los...

Is it degrading to let a guy ejaculate on you?

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2856 days ago

23 January 2017 (F) - When I was 15, my mother sat me down and had "the talk". She is very open and liberal, so we ended up talking about everything from sex and birth control to relationships and life in general. One of the things she was adamant about was that por...

Should I fight for this relationship? And if I do how do I show him that I really care?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 2857 days ago

23 January 2017 (F) - 3 months ago I met someone and for first time in a very long time, I started having feelings for a guy. I fell in love very hard. But feels like I keep doing stuff to mess it up. He says he loves me so much and I am his world but also feels like ...

My boyfriend's parents are strict and I'm not sure what to do anymore

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 2857 days ago

23 January 2017 (F) - Hi everyone, I'm kind of new to this so I apologize if this is a bit unorganized. My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost a year and a half and besides the ups and downs we are very much in love with each other and even plan to have a f...

My boyfriend prefers to be with my brother and housemate than with me.

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2843 days ago

23 January 2017 (F) - My boyfriend will spend more time with my Brother and Housemate then he does with me. My brother and housemate has been committing on my body appearance lately and my boyfriend doesn't say anything. I use to be extremely under weight but i'm now ...

My son punched a guest, when guest videoed him and girlfriend having sex.

This question has 13 answers - newest was posted 2857 days ago

22 January 2017 (M) - My son is 19 he has been dating his girlfriend since he was 16 and she was 15. We have a pretty open relationship with them. Over the weekend they went out to a party with their friends and at our house my husband and I threw a surprise party for ...

My husband's brother is behaving towards me in ways that make me feel uncomfortable. Is my brother in law trying to tell me something ? What should I do?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2857 days ago

22 January 2017 (F) - I need some advice regarding my husband's brother. We haven't always got on so well because I found him a bit intimidating. He's 12 years older than me and he used to behave a bit strange with me for example: He always accused me of flirting w...

Christmas gift gone wrong

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2853 days ago

21 January 2017 (F) - For Christmas this year, my BF got me a weekend at a winery with tour, tasting, and live music. We were so excited to get away for the weekend. I was almost in tears over such a thoughtful gift. It was our first Christmas together and the 1st ...

How should I handle this situation? I think something is going on between my mom and my husband

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2860 days ago

21 January 2017 (F) - I think there’s something going on between my mom and my husband !! I know this sounds impossible but it seems true !! And I want to get to the bottom of it but don't know how !! My mom's visiting us and it has been here for the past 2 months !...

Am I too selfish to love anyone? Where or how do I begin to determine what needs to be fixed within me?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2858 days ago

21 January 2017 (M) - I'm in a place now where my mentality is adversely affecting my ability to attract a mate. I'll start off by saying as of now, I see women as sex itself. For the most part, I don't care about their dreams, goals, past, family, etc. When I'm aroun...

I want to celebrate my birthday and Chinese New Year. How should I ask my parents to allow this?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2860 days ago

20 January 2017 (F) - Hi everyone So basically, my parents told me not to have any hangouts with my friends until my exam is over which is at the end of April. So my 18th birthday is in a week's time and happens to be on a school day, so my friends want to celebrat...

Is he not telling the truth in an effort to not hurt me? I'd rather he tell me the truth.

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2858 days ago

20 January 2017 (F) - In 2013 my partner and me split up, he met someone else become engaged and ended up having a little girl with his new gf, which is completely understandable. I only found out due to my friend seeing them both out and about, with her other chil...

Is he using me? He's spending more time with his ex than he spends with me.

This question has 9 answers - newest was posted 2862 days ago

18 January 2017 (F) - I'm going out with this bloke on and off for over a year now, but what gets to me is he spends most off his time at his ex's house. He says he's there for kids but half of the time the children are not there. He leaves at 8:00 in morning and ...

Family issues. What should I do? Apologise and stick to my plans? Or cancel my holiday?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 2862 days ago

18 January 2017 (F) - I have, it seems, caused an enormous family rift. I booked a holiday for 2 weeks at the start of February - it had been booked a while but I told family over Christmas what my plans were. This is the first holiday I have had in 7 years so it means...

Do good relationships go through this?

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2862 days ago

18 January 2017 (F) - I have been with my boyfriend for 1 year and 7 months. From the moment I met him I felt that he was the one I would marry. We have been through a lot in the last year. My Nan got cancer (she is okay now), my Grandfather passed away, and I was ...

Help me! We aren't quite ready for a baby and I'm struggling with my feelings about hearing baby news from others! Help?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2863 days ago

17 January 2017 (F) - Hi all! First of all I'd like to say that myself and my boyfriend of 5 years are not quite ready (space and financially wise) for a baby. I would absolutely love one and completely broody which is maybe the reason for my feelings I'm not sure. ...

I’m angry with his mom and his sister and have reached a breaking point. I need input!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2862 days ago

17 January 2017 (F) - Hello everyone, This is a long so please bear with me. I live with my boyfriend and his sister. Some background info: his sister is the youngest. She is a bit spoiled by her parents and doesn't have friends for various reasons. She's a princes...

Should I continue dating someone who's 15 years older than me?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2804 days ago

17 January 2017 (F) - Hey guys, My question is should I continue to pursue a relationship with someone who's 15 years older than me? Okay so I am 21 next month , my boyfriend is 35. I did not know he was 35 when we first met because he told me he was 26. He said he k...

He says my body is his.

This question has 17 answers - newest was posted 2855 days ago

16 January 2017 (F) - My partner of 3 yrs and i have a beautiful little girl who is 1. Lately my partner has been trying touching me and trying to penetrate me whilst we are playing with our daughter which i have put a stop to. He has started sayimg he can touch me ...

How do I ask my parents for a day off study?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2863 days ago

16 January 2017 (F) - Hi everyone i need some advice on parents.. So recently my parents told me not to go for hangouts with my friends as my exams are in April. They were also worried at first that i was not going to get an offer from any of my universities, bu...

I live at home and my Mum won't let me clean it up, its a biohazard mess!

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 2855 days ago

16 January 2017 (F) - It's a long story, but I got laid off from my job last year and I live at home with my mom. I feel like I've failed at life and this wasn't how I thought I would turn out, but this is just background information. What's going on is that I'm ...

Logically I know it doesn't matter, but I am struggling with my Girlfriend's past!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2863 days ago

16 January 2017 (M) - I know a lot of you are going to say this is just another guy with hang-ups and insecurities suffering from hypocritical retrospective jealousy – and to a certain extent you may be right – but I really am desperate to fix this (fix myself?), so ...

He ignores me. Feel like I'm walking on egg shells. Is there any hope for this troubled relationship? What should I do?

This question has 11 answers - newest was posted 2865 days ago

15 January 2017 (F) - What should I do about this relationship?. I will just tell you what happened recently. I have been with my boyfriend just over a year. There have been a lot of times where we have argued. He has a very short fuse. I feel like I am walking on eg...

My mother's judgmental, cruel and poisons my relationships!

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2864 days ago

15 January 2017 (M) - So this is about my mother and her opinion about my relationships. I am a 30 year old guy and I've had a few long and short time rekationships where I introduced my gfs to my mother. Most of the time they got along well - when we visited, my mom ...

My boyfriend came back different from vacation

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 2864 days ago

15 January 2017 (F) - My boyfriend went home for two weeks and came back different. We texted over the phone while he was gone and he seemed fine. However, when I picked him up from the airport he did not seem impressed to see me. He acted somewhat aloof. Since then, ...

Am I reading this situation right, or am I over reacting?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2862 days ago

14 January 2017 (F) - Please help me understand if I'm overreacting. Here is some backgrounds, I'm 40, divorced, have a kid and started dating online.I don't like to date few people at once so I focused on the first guy that I started talking to. He is 42 single, highly ...

What can do, I am still learning how to negotiate conflict in a relatonship.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 2865 days ago

14 January 2017 (M) - My relationship recently ended with my girlfriend of nearly a year. There was a falling out at my uncle's wedding where my girlfriend was heavily intoxicated and left the dinner table to vent to a bartender about things she did not like about my ...

I am worried about letting my daughter's father back into her life.

This question has 12 answers - newest was posted 2857 days ago

14 January 2017 (F) - Hello everyone. I'm a single mum to my beautiful 8 year old daughter and I have struggled in the past but I have always got by. I was 16 when I found out I was pregnant with her, and at the insistence of her dad, I went through with the pregnanc...

My father told me to stop eating

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2869 days ago

12 January 2017 (F) - Ever since I was young, I had problems with my weight. But, my height always masked it. When I was 14 I got "sick" and I overall stopped eating and from 14-16 I was healthy/ a little underweight. From ages 17-19 I was a healthy weight. Now at 20 I ...

My sisters deserve better. What can I do?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 2869 days ago

11 January 2017 (F) - Hello all, im in a very strange situation.. I hate the husbands of my sisters. I regret they didn't marry other people. My sisters are both beautiful and good people. My first sister's husband might not be a very bad guy but he embarrasses her in ...

Can a seven year relationship be over because of a lie said 6 years ago? Am I completely in the wrong here ?

This question has 24 answers - newest was posted 2869 days ago

10 January 2017 (M) - My Partner [30 F] of 7 years broke up with me [32 M]for lying. She found out I met my son (1year old at the time) when I was abroad 6 years ago. Myself and my partner had just broken up at the time so I was single when abroad. I never told her I...