Relationships

I went on my first first date in so long! Any tips?

You know when you love someone for who they are but you clearly see you both are not on the same level of self awareness and individual emotional maturity? I’ve been in a relationship for 3 years with… more

I finally realized what my problem is. Whenever I’m talking to a girl I’m super interested in, and she shows some interest in me, I get waaayyyyy too excited, and I have a hard time not letting it sho… more

I see the sencere life partner

I am not sure if my relationship is right for me. Amongst other things we disagree on how we view finances. We have been dating for a while now and my gf keeps bringing up her engagement ring. She is … more

Guys being married is so much fun 🤩 it’s a lot of work and continuous growth, but I’m really having a great time. Almost 4 years in and we’ve had life hit really hard, but I think we are a great matc… more

Anyone have any killer 5 year anniversary ideas for in/around NYC?

Thinking some type of weekend hotel stay, dinner out - can also be somewhere upstate (maybe a B&B vibe)

My fiancée is complaining I’m going too long in bed and am hard all the time and she wants me to tamp it down. Time for a change? 🫡🧐

At what point do you seriously consider divorce? I don’t feel like my spouse and I will ever understand each other’s emotional needs or be good at practicing them. I love them a lot and I know they lo… more

PMS: My girlfriend gets so uncontrollable and speaks extremely venomous. Any ways to control/ calm her?

Does anyone have experience dating healthcare professionals? How do you deal with their emotional and physical absence?

So I hope you guys can understand this, but how can you make yourself less needy for your spouse?

Abandonment issues, co-dependency and fear of rejection. To those who struggle with those, how do you deal with that? How do you work with your inner child to overcome these issues?

I just finished a … more

Does not cheating in relationships exist in this day and age? I've been through 3 real relationships now that have all ended due to my partners committing an act of infidelity and the last 2 times… more

If you were meeting extended family who are visiting from out of country for lunch at a restaurant, what you take a gift for them? Flowers, wine ? Any ideas?

Can someone explain to me why it is “normal” for men to pay for bills? I’m not saying this is every relationship, but I just left a dinner with other guys who all talked about the bills they take care… more

Girl I kissed on New Years Eve seems completely out of my league 😞

Question for the ladies: why do SOME of y’all insist on picking fights with your SO for no reason? My GF does this, I’ve spoken to friends of mine who’ve experienced the same. Even my own father says my mom picks… more

Fiance’s siblings all seem to have some sort of mental disorder or problems with avoidant attachment and having mental breakdowns. His youngest brother and his 2 sisters do nothing and live in extreme… more

My fiancé was a little drunk at my friends house who he’s only met twice and told a bunch of embarrassing g/inappropriate stories. Sure they got a laugh but I felt so awkward and upset as some of the stories put … more

Can someone share their story of how it took very long to move on from their ex and fall in love again? Feel like i’ve been here too long and can’t imagine loving anyone else

Just dumped a guy on NYE so will be home alone. He wasn’t any great love but I’m annoyed and he lied and I was looking forward to going out. We have a lot of similar friends so going out is now going … more

Is it necessarily a bad thing if the person you're dating hasn't been in any long term relationships in the past? Only like short 2-3months ones? I'm trying not to pry too much, but also w… more

Just got in a nasty argument with my spouse, and he left the house. Pretty sure it's over after this. I can't see how we could come back from it. There goes a decade of my life to someone who … more

I sneaked into my hubbys laptop because of a strange feeling and found out he filmed his former female roommate over weeks (she in undies on his sofa, they cuddling, etc.). This feels like very close … more

For those that had a wedding (not an elopement or courthouse), how much did you spend?
I almost eloped but was guilted into throwing a wedding. I cut corners on a lot but it was still pricey and I’ll be post… more

I told my XP we needed to move on 1 1/2 years ago. We broke up in 2020. Since then he contacts me every few months and I was responding but 6 months ago I made the decision to disappear. He can’t see … more

I’m visiting my home country and realized my family is getting so much older, and that while im in my mid twenties I am still missing time with them. I work an 8-6 job completely in office right now. … more

Life is about choice's

Men - how do you/ would you feel about your girlfriend/wife having a guy (straight) best friend from high school? Would this be an issue?

Long term bf told me he enjoys his social time without me more than if I were around because I get jealous every time he talks to another girl. I am a jealous person but from my perception I really on… more

So my bf told me that he’s going to live with his roommate for another 2 years, he’s about to be 28. So then at 30 he will live on his own for couple years. I am about to be 32, in 2 years I’ll be 34 … more

Another relationship down the gutter. “You travel too much to give me enough quality time.” How should I think about this? Very frustrated despite significant effort…sad days :/

Anyone date a man who is avoidant attachment? How did you overcome it or help him realize?

Do women actually actively search for high earning men as the first attribute or does the anonymous internet just make it seem that way

Any relationships survived cocaine addiction? Person was caught. Told the truth it was coke. Wants to get help for depression. Tips?

How long do you wait to have s-x with someone you’re dating and what do you use as a benchmark (number of dates, time, etc)? I used to hook up super casually when I was younger and didn’t think much o… more

Any tips for getting used to the idea of your spouse funding more than half of your joint lifestyle?

My husband makes 50% more than me. I'm not jealous of the actual earning. But I'm having trouble accepti… more

One year into a relationship and found out he was cheating but I still love him. I broke up with him. How do I move on. Is it better to go cold Turkey or speak alittle daily to ease the blow

Thinking of getting something shipped for new year to a new family friends. They are a middle aged couple , grown kids that live elsewhere and visit on holidays. Any tips on what would be elegant and … more