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Archived questions from: August, 2013 (see latest in The ex-factor category)

The ex-factor: Help and advice

My best friend is hanging out with my ex and lying to me about it.

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4091 days ago

31 August 2013 (F) - Me and my boyfriend broke up three months ago and right after this he moved away to another town where my "best" friend lives. He and I stayed in touch at first but were arguing a lot so have been in touch on and off for the past three months. We ...

Confused about ex girlfriend's behaviour

This question has 18 answers - newest was posted 4074 days ago

30 August 2013 (M) - I knew her for about a year and I would describe it as off and on. We would talk continually online, email and text. Meeting up as friends, with her eventually coming onto me by making suggestive comments and texts leading to sex. We would la...

Holiday with ex-girlfriend in attendance

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4093 days ago

29 August 2013 (M) - I have recently been asked if I would like to go to Florida next year with a group of friends and my god children. The only problem is that my ex-girlfriend will be in attendance as she is god mother to the same children. My ex's attitude towards ...

Battle of the exes! What do I do about this proposal from my ex?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4093 days ago

29 August 2013 (F) - Dear Cupids, I'm at a major crossroads.. I was seeing a guy for 10 years..We broke up and remained friends..Great friends..No bad feelings.. I adore him and our friendship. He was an emotional boyfriend-always saying he loved me etc,still makes ...

Friend of my ex was put up to break my heart! How do I get over this?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4095 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - Hey everyone, About 2 years ago,I met this guy at my gym we had the same trainer we started talking,hit it off,he asked me out but from the very start I wasn't looking for anything serious,I made it clear to him..he fell in love with me things g...

Has he been cheating on me this whole time !

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4095 days ago

27 August 2013 (F) - Please more than one person help me out! I need tons of advice ! My ex is a compulsive liar and the guy I'm talking to, ill just call him my bf, is a player. And they're friends Well in the beginning my boyfriend would text me all day ...

Boyfriend's former friend-with-benefits talked to him. Should I let it go?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4095 days ago

26 August 2013 (F) - My boyfriend used to have a friend with benefits. My boyfriend and I live together now. She broke it off with him. It's been about 5 years from the break up. The town is not large. So far they have kept their distance from each other. This woma...

Normal to miss my ex so much?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4097 days ago

26 August 2013 (M) - I am feeling so terribly empty in my life and wondering if this is normal. I was in a marriage for almost two decades and went through a divorce that I did not want. For some years after the divorce I felt free of the problems that led to the ...

Why is he fighting his feelings?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4096 days ago

25 August 2013 (F) - My BF of 9 years split up with me about 4 months ago. I was very unaffectionate and had treated him badly. He got tired of it. Can't say I blame him. I mean we are talking about no intimacy for years! Yes, years. I was very unhappy with myself and ...

I tried so hard to protect her but she left me because she was scared of me.

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4097 days ago

25 August 2013 (F) - My ex was diagnosed with PTSD. I did everything in my power to try to be her protector. I knew logically that I couldn't save her from all she was dealing with, but I always, always was there for her. If she called in the middle of the night, I'd ...

What did they mean when they said we had 'history'?

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4097 days ago

25 August 2013 (F) - What's it mean when a guy says we've has history I was out with my ex the other night and these 5 lads who I know started talking to me and when my ex asked who they were they all said we've had history I've done stuff with all of them just haven't ...

I need to know how to stop my sexual urges.

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4097 days ago

25 August 2013 (F) - In the last few days or so, I've become more sexually aroused then normal. I find myself having to masturbate every few hours because it gets too difficult to concentrate. My body has these new urges. I had sex with my ex boyfriend this morning and ...

I want to go no contact but I keep looking at her facebook pages

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4098 days ago

24 August 2013 (F) - I am trying to do the NC for 30 days. It's been hard 'cause eventhough I removed my ex- from my FB newsfeed; I still look into her profile and it affects me. I have never been a FB fan; but I did posted pictures of us when we were together. Now, ...

The only thing that would make me happy is to have a girlfriend where love is big and realy mutual.

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4099 days ago

24 August 2013 (M) - Please give me some advice. I know this is quite something to read, but it could make me very happy. I've had a dream about my ex last night. It was like, she was being really sweet to me, while playing hard to get and we just flirted and had ...

Borderline personality disorder is affecting my relationships

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4041 days ago

23 August 2013 (F) - Sorry, this is going to be long, but I do really appreciate your help! Here is my full story, for those of you who read/answered my last post. First things first, I am a female who has been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. If you...

My boyfriend blames me for his recent sexual problems

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4097 days ago

23 August 2013 (F) - My Baby's father got a problem. he lost his sex drive. No erectoin and ejaculate very quikly. he's in mid 40's pls help me. Now accusing me of missing my ex. he saw msg on my phone. Of one of my friends. Pls help!!!...

My ex said can't give me false hope??

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4099 days ago

23 August 2013 (F) - my ex bf and i have hung out quite few times since the break up and yes we have "hooked up" but told me he cant give me false hope that we are getting back together..what does that mean? will he change his mind?...

I want to find him again, we had the most amazing kiss chemistry ever, am I being silly?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4100 days ago

22 August 2013 (F) - hi everyone. this is going to seem a rather dumb post but its something i feel i need to get off my chest. from the ages of 12 - 18, i was a member of a karate club. i made a lot of friends there and was very close to a few members, includin...

Ex boyfriend has sexual photos/videos of me that I'm afraid he'll use. How do I get him to move on?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4100 days ago

22 August 2013 (F) - I broke up for good with my ex in February. We had a rocky 6 year long relationship. There was a lot of chemistry between us, but there were also trust issues. It all began with him finding out about my past. He reacted so badly that I feared being ...

My ex moved to another town and is trying to befriend my friends. Is he trying to make me jealous and get under my skin?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4100 days ago

22 August 2013 (F) - My ex boyfriend and I broke up three months ago and he moved immediately afterwards to another town where my best friend lives with her boyfriend and all their friends. In three months I have noticed on his facebook that the only people he has added ...

After 15 years ex who had amnesia contacts, do I respond and help with memories or not?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4099 days ago

22 August 2013 (F) - Hi all, thankyou for taking the time to read this. A bit of background before I get to the question. If you had an ex who ended up having a rare form of progressive amnesia, and was then tormented by former schoolmates to the point that they were ...

I once let a guy film us having sex, which he then showed to his friends. I'm dating someone new and I'm not sure whether I should tell him about this incident.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4100 days ago

22 August 2013 (?) - Once in my past, I let a guy that I trusted briefly film us having sex. He then showed it to a few of his friends, and for some reason I didn't stop him. I told him no, that I didn't want him to, but he did anyways and I just didn't know what to do ...

I feel very anxious and uncomfortable when my boyfriend's ex is around and even found myself reading his emails to her. Do I have a right to feel the way I do?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

21 August 2013 (F) - I have been dating my wonderful boyfriend for a little more than a year. We're both 24. He's my first boyfriend, and 99.9% of the time, I couldn't be happier with him. He literally is one of the most kind, considerate, old-fashioned, respectful ...

Ex initiated contact. I thought I'm over him, but now I can't stick to my guns.

This question has 7 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

21 August 2013 (F) - This is my last post. http://www.dearcupid.org/question/why-do-i-still-feel-sad-miss-him.html So the last time I talked to my ex, he said he will marry me if I fly to him tomorrow. He said he's not over me. I asked why he didn't wish me happy bir...

Ex acts like he wants me back, but says he wants nothing to do with me?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

21 August 2013 (F) - Well, I left my boyfriend because he had a temper. He said some hurtful things and never seemed remorseful to me. After two weeks of no contact, he started talking to me again and things were going pretty good. We decided to organise a second meet ...

He dated my best friend, should I try again ?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

21 August 2013 (F) - I was dating this guy for a year and a half and we broke up. I couldn't remember the reason why we did because it was a few years ago but I know that it didn't end well. After being broken up for a little bit, my ex started dating my friend...

Single parent and scared. Based on his track record and his baggage: Should I be scared?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

20 August 2013 (F) - Hi everyone I need a bit of clarity about my relationship with my ex and I also want to know if you guys think I have done the right thing, because at the moment I an questioning it..please bear with me as this is quite long! Two years ago I met m...

Ex husband and ex wife still doing drama? Divorced or NOT!!

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

20 August 2013 (F) - My potential mate has an ex wife. After 5 and a half years, they divorced. They have a 5 year old daughter. He likes me and he wants me to be his girlfriend but I have a few issues with his ex wife. While she was married to him, sought attention...

Is he playing with my feelings?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

20 August 2013 (F) - Okay everyone I am so very beyond confused! So I broke up with my ex last Monday. I didn't miss him wanna talk to him or anything. Then he texted me on Thursday telling me that he misses me and stuff that he would usually never say. He was saying ...

I ended up sleeping with my ex only to find out that he has been seeing soomeone new

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4102 days ago

20 August 2013 (F) - So.. I slept with my ex bf over the weekend after 2 months being broken up. He was the one that broke no contact, he called me late sat night saying he wanted to talk and bla bla you know the rest. I found out the next day through mutual friends ...

Why is my boyfriend still friends with his ex? Does he still have feelings for her?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

20 August 2013 (F) - Hi, lately I've been worrying about my boyfriend's friendship with his ex girlfriend. They were together for 2 years and she was his first serious relationship and also his first love. She cheated on him and left him for the other guy and l...

It's been years and no matter how hard I try I can't get over her

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4101 days ago

19 August 2013 (M) - How do you move on from a broken heart when you don't even have the desire to find anyone new? It's been 3 and a half years since my last serious relationship ended and even though I've been with more women since then than in the whole rest of my...

Five years together and his soulmate, yet his actions bother me

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4103 days ago

19 August 2013 (F) - Hi. My bf and I have been together for almost 5 years. Because of work we have lived 2 hours away for the past year. He has said he wants to marry me and I am his soulmate. When his dad died a couple of weeks ago, he told me they were not having a ...

My ex and father of my child has disappeared across the world and does not pay any child support at all. How can I proceed?

This question has 4 answers - newest was posted 4102 days ago

19 August 2013 (F) - I have a 2-year-old son and my ex has not paid child support at all. He disappeared into obscurity once the baby was a year old; it makes me depressed that he just fled from his child, he was a good, decent reliable man before we got pregnant (he...

My husband has many close female friends.

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4102 days ago

19 August 2013 (F) - I'am not the jealous type I'm very laid back and always tried to avoid drama by not hanging out with certain ppl. My husband got a lot of female friends he talked to form day to day I have not met them yet and they called him for advice all the ...

I really connected with him, but now what? Do I leave the ball in his court?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4103 days ago

19 August 2013 (F) - I'm currently a student on placement and began my six month placement at the end of April. I was appointed a supervisor to over see my work. Since i began my placement me and my supervisor have gotten on great. He's been really supportive and really ...

For my own sake, should I tell my ex how I feel?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4103 days ago

19 August 2013 (F) - To try and keep a long story short, I left him because of his temper. He wouldn't yell, but rant on and on often saying spiteful things to me e.g. You're crazy, stuck up, bitch After a few weeks on no contact we started talking. Things were goo...

I was upset all evening, was I overreacting?

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4103 days ago

19 August 2013 (F) - Hello, yesterday I had a meeting in the city with my boyfriend. I was a little late and when I came to the meeting place I saw him talking to his ex gf who he knows I hate very much, because she is psycho bitch. They were laughing and when I was ...

He's with me only because she wouldn't take him back

This question has 6 answers - newest was posted 4103 days ago

18 August 2013 (F) - Hi I'd love some advice please as I'm heartbroken and confused right now. I have been with my boyfriend for 4 years. After a year together, he broke up with me because he said he wanted to be single and go travelling. I was devastated but t...

He said he needs space because of all these problems! What do I do?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4096 days ago

18 August 2013 (F) - Dear agony aunt i have a problem with my current boyfriend. We started dating 1 month ago. Everything was a sea of roses in the begining however one day he told me we had to talk and he told me about recent problems that had all showed up at the ...

He almost got married during the time we were broken up and sometimes when I'm feeling really low it bothers me

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4103 days ago

18 August 2013 (F) - I got back with my ex for more than half a year after being apart for 1.5 years, and are currently quite stable. The reasons for him breaking up with me then are considered resolved, and we are prepared to make it work this time round. My only i...

I thought our relationship was my business! Am I overreacting?

This question has 5 answers - newest was posted 4104 days ago

18 August 2013 (F) - I have been with this guy for a while now. I love him very much and thought he felt the same way. we use to share everything. He is the only guy friend I felt I needed. I don't talk to other guys on the phone or internet. I recently found out that ...

Could it be that sure wants to get back together with me?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4103 days ago

17 August 2013 (F) - So my ex and I have broken up for over two months. However, we work for the same company. Last week I saw her at a meeting and before the meeting started she approached me and kiss me on the cheek hello. She was like "I saved you a seat next to ...

He wished his ex a happy birthday on facebook yet has never even referred to me?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4105 days ago

17 August 2013 (F) - hi guys, its another silly facebook question but just curious all the same. would you be annoyed if your boyfriend of 8 months dedicated his facebook status wishing his ex happy birthday yet he has never once even referred to/mentioned you...

I know he loves me, BUT.. Is it when he's feeling tired and weak or something that he looks at the Facebook pages for his ex?

This question has 1 answer - newest was posted 4105 days ago

17 August 2013 (F) - I've noticed that when my boyfriend is feeling down about something, or bored, he looks up his ex girlfriends facebook page. For example, he injured himself training before a competition at the weekend and was quite angry about it, and he looked u...

Could he have another girl over ? Could he be out with her, or worse, in his house with her?

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4105 days ago

17 August 2013 (F) - I have been lied to and cheated on in the past by men. My current boyfriend (of 8 months) fully admits he cheated and lied in his 20's(he's now in his 40's). He once told a GF he was visiting family when in fact he had flown across country t...

She wants space, how should I approach this?

This question has 14 answers - newest was posted 4105 days ago

16 August 2013 (M) - My girlfriend and I have been dating for almost 2 years. We both loved each other endlessly from almost the very beginning. For me, she is the love that I have searching for my whole life and from letters and notes from her I am her one and only. S...

I want him to feel love for me, not just lust!

This question has 2 answers - newest was posted 4105 days ago

16 August 2013 (F) - I m in a relationship with a guy...before dating him i was in love with someone else...but yet i m dating someone who i was friends with for 1 year. but i m not able to forget my past love. i want him desperately...but hes a complete ...

I regret breaking up with my girl, now I want to make up with her

This question has 8 answers - newest was posted 4105 days ago

16 August 2013 (M) - I think I made a mistake in ending my relationship with a girl who was deeply in love with me. I had reasons but did not make it known to her. She was quiet confused, but just agreed for our separation. I'd love to make up with her but will she be ...

How do you know if you're really over someone and not just trying to replace them with someone else?

This question has 3 answers - newest was posted 4106 days ago

15 August 2013 (F) - Hey there, my boyfriend broke up with me one month ago, leaving me here to spend the whole summer alone or - even worse - with my parents. Now, here's the situation: this October I'm gonna start university, and - as many friends of mine told me ...