OlderAndWiser

If you want a tradition, google "shivaree." It is a European and American old tradition which has fallen our of fashion but was popular until the early 1900's. It's not a tradition, but this is... Marriage & Weddings

There are possible explanations that don't involve him using you, but our suspicions seem to represent the most likely explanation. Relationships

He is at a very low point in his life and, instead of being their to support him, you suggest that you back away for awhile. Do you see how he could feel that you were abandoning him? And, quite... Relationships

If you have just met someone, you don't know anything about them, but you like them. . . what is it that you like? Probably. . . their appearance. That is called lust at first sight, and it is a... Flirting

I would only offer one rule: 1. Don’t do it. Relationships

"he spent 1 talking about how he’s in love with an ex." What else do you need to know? He sees his future with someone else and, at best, you are his Plan B, the Backup Plan, the girl he would... Other

Sounds like the rest of your life will be very disappointing. Relationships

I have absolutely no desire to spank a girl and I'm not sure I could do it even if she asked for it. Dating

Why would a guy think that he should wait for you? Dating

Has anyone in the history of the world ever needed to make that choice? Other

@sage2021 Other users have adequately described what a second cousin is. Some people believe that your first cousin's child is your second cousin, but that is incorrect. Second cousins are members... Relationships

With your history, the reaction seems rather normal. You owe him the duty of candor, and you should tell him how you are feeling. Then you should ask for one indulgence: you need things to... Dating