Search Results: romantic relationship expectations

Why am I uncomfortable with relationships?

with most social relationship or interaction I have, I feel like I have to put on this "front" to accommodate the other person. I feel as if most of the time I'm interacting with people, I don't feel like I'm enjoying...

supervixxen

Xper 6 Age: 33

He cares so much about me but why don't I want to get together with him?!

I have a friend I've known for two years who's recently told me he loves me. He said he's been having these feelings for a year now. Let me establish that he is one of the closest friends I have and that we are...

boopdoop

Xper 5 Age: 35

Family & Friends

The Mythical Friend Zone

That's right, I said it! The "friend zone" is FAKE! There is not a possible case where a guy can accidentally make the wrong choice and never be considered as a possible boyfriend... However, there are several...

DaniJ

Yoda Age: 32

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Family & Friends

He says he's not ready for a relationship so we're friends "for now"?

I met this guy in high school, we started dating soon after and have been dating/friends for about a year. Just recently we had been dating for about a month and things were great, he was being so sweet to me. We spent a...

siquetumeamaste

Xper 6 Age: 36

Dating

Is online dating full of unrealistic expectations?

I'd never really tried out online dating until recently when my previous relationship ended a few weeks back, and I felt like meeting new people. I ended up talking to this girl who lived 10 minutes away from me. We spoke...

Anonymous

(45 Plus)

He started the conversation about expectations of a serious relationship?

So we were having a conversation about people’s behaviors and it turned into what women and men expect in a relationship. He was very open about what role he feels a man should have in a relationship that is working;...

Anonymous

(45 Plus)

Society & Politics

M.r extremely smart doesn't compromise!

My partner is extremely educated, has a PHD in international laws, two degrees and a masters, not yet practicing but spending a lot of time writing publications. I'm also well educated, studied medicine, however I work...

relationshipadvice

Xper 5 Age: 40

Ex-Girlfriend Asks Me Out To Dinner

Hi All, So to start, she isn't technically my ex, but we have been on a break for the past 2 and a half months (since the end of May and we have been in a relationship for 4 years). The main reason was that she wanted...

tp123

Xper 5 Age: 43

Is it okay to just give up on love and focus on your career?

My boyfriend recently broke up with me citing the distance. I understand, but my heart is broken. I've literally cried everyday for 3 months. We started off living in the same town, then I had to move temporarily for...

Anonymous

(36-45)

What is your opinion on the "Myth of Romantic Love". Do you believe it's true or is it an excuse?

The Myth of Romantic Love is a westernized fantasy of the happily ever after story book ending. It is said that everyone expects the white knight in shining armor and the beautiful princess feelings are to last through...

caligirl73

Xper 4 Age: 53

Valentine's Day

Which should I get my boyfriend?

...for Valentine's day? he is kinda geeky and from our 5 months together much more sensitive and needy then most the guys I've meet before so I don't think he wouldn't appreciate something romantic. but that's why I'm...

sunshine2

Xper 7 Age: 34

An ex-girlfriend is starting to creep back into my life after 9 months...thoughts?

I'm sure this sounds like every other "how to handle an ex-girlfriend" situation but I'm battling insomnia, it's the holidays and I'm single (shocking) so I figured I'd throw it out there to see if anyone bites.I...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Why won't he let me leave?

I've had this guy friend for over 3 years... At first we were really close friends and would hang out everyday. We got along well and liked the same things, we had a lot of fun together as friends. I already was starting...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Is it okay for girls to ask guys directly what their intentions are at the very beginning?

Guys, is it okay for girls to ask guys directly what their intentions are at the very beginning when he starts a conversation with her/asks her to “hang out”? Like in other words, do you think it would be a bad idea or...

FunnyHunnyBunny10

Xper 3 Age: 38

I feel like I don't deserve a girlfriend. What do you think?

The basic idea of dating girls who are intellectually stimulating intimidates me to no end. To narrow the scope, I am refering to those around my age group of 16-18 years of age. A certain inferiority complex, which I...

Anonymous

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Other

I haven't texted him for four days... Will he think it's enough space?

My ex boyfriend whom I had an incredibly loving and passionate relationship with(we broke up because of his traveling about 2 years ago) recently came out and started talking to me. He told me ahead he doesn't want to...

sheweet

Xper 5 Age: 34

So, after 12 freaky texts and three teary voice mails...what can I do to convince him I'm sane?

My ex boyfriend whom I had an incredibly loving and passionate relationship with (we broke up because of his traveling) recently came out and started talking to me. He told me ahead he doesn't want to jump into a heavy...

sheweet

Xper 5 Age: 34

Relationships

Is this a problem with me or society's life plans/expectations?

This is just something I've noticed that has really bugged me: the first issue is two-fold - that I keep hearing how girls hate that they never get asked out on dates and end up not getting married when they want to....

king_lem

Xper 5 Age: 41