Search Results: struggle to make any relationship work

What to do about a needy/codependent guy?

I have known a guy for a bit over 4 years, and as past experience has shown me, people can seem a bit different as friends than they do as lovers. We started dating in the middle of last year, and I honestly felt like I...

SilverFox-chan

Xper 3 Age: 36

Is he just using me for an ego boost?

Sorry bit of a long story. We have know it each other for nearly a year and I can safely say I have never met anyone who I connect with as deeply as I do with him. It's not just that we have everything thing in common...

boop83

Xper 5 Age: 42

Caretaking Prevents Nice Guys From Getting Their Needs Met

One of the most common ways Nice Guys use covert contracts to try to meet their needs is through caretaking. Nice Guys believe their caretaking is fundamentally loving and is one of the things that makes them good...

Nomoremrniceguy

Xper 3 Age: 39

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Break Up & Divorce

Learning to forgive... has anybody had any success?

So my ex and I broke up about 3 months ago. It was a rough breakup and I obviously was left more hurt by it than he was. I've been struggling for the past little while. It was a terrible relationship but it was a big...

Anonymous

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Anyone know of any exceptional self esteem building books?

I struggle with low self esteem and honestly a little bit of social anxiety. It affects all areas of my life from my relationships (ha ha dating because nothing has really turned into a relationship), to my work life, to...

ltmcneill

Xper 6 Age: 41

Dating

She still misses me... But is it worth going back to her?

This all started off as a mutual rebound that ended up being way more serious than I think anyone (me, her, or the friend that set us up) initially intended. We were seeing each other almost every day for 2 months, going...

Anonymous

(36-45)

How hard do you have to work to actually accomplish what you want ?

It can be any goals set, academic, work or love related. Does it require a lot of work (as in sometimes trying to change / better yourself) or does it all come easy to you ? And do you actually appreciate it more when...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Shyness and Confidence: Knowing the Difference

Though I am more outgoing than I give myself credit for, I am still more on the reserved side. A GAG friend and I agree that this site is “shy central” and a lot of questions on this site boil down to if something is...

BCRanger10

Master Age: 38

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Break Up & Divorce

What are we? Should I stay or should I go?

I have a long complicated history with a guy that goes back about four years. Without getting into much detail we've always seemed to struggle with exactly what our relationship is, we've tried to be friends and we've...

Anonymous

(36-45)

What should my next step be after accepting this time for space? anyone with experience?

after 6 months, I finally have accepted that space is what my boyfriend needed in order to clear his head about us. we were together for 6 years. he had been wanting the space for awhile because of both of our mistakes,...

Anonymous

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Boyfriend used me and took money from me, advice?

I was recently and had to do radiation therapy I ask my boyfriend to go accompany out of the country to have it done. Because of my health concern I give him the some of the money to hold because couldn't walk around a...

seemens

Xper 5 Age: 52

Confidence booster tips/tricks

A lot of people struggle with confidence and self esteem issues, and I was just wondering if anyone had any tips or tricks that worked for them in helping boost their confidence? I am in my early 20s and have never been...

Anonymous

(36-45)

I am really shy around guys. What is wrong with me? advice please

i am a very attractive 22 year old. my family and friends have called me beautiful and old and young guys try to flirt with me. I always feel uncomfortable and shy around men. maybe I have low self esteem. well I know...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Did he ever really care?

First time user here...feeling really lost and would love some male perspective. About 7 weeks ago my boyfriend of 7 months broke up with me. It totally knocked me down...we had a good relationship, we loved each other...

Lindsers318

Xper 4 Age: 39

GF is alcoholic because she was raped and abused emotionally and physically, advice?

My girlfriend has had a hard life and her emotional downs can be very trying on us. I'm not sure what I can do to help us get through them. She seems to have decided some time ago that it was best to drink until she...

Anonymous

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Marriage & Weddings

My marriage is in trouble, I could use advice

My marriage is struggling and its getting to the point where I don't know what's going to happen. We have some serious issues. My husband has anger issues, he just explodes and has once struck me sometimes he still,...

Anonymous

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How do I know if I am a player or not?

I'm so serious about this. I asked a question earlier that I cheated on my girlfriend twice and didn't even feel bad about it lmao. I don't know anymore, I recently have only thought about sex. I love how it feels, I...

Anonymous

(30-35)

How do I show him that I am happy when he calls?

A little bit of background: I love my boyfriend to death. And we've been together for years. It's long distance right now and will be for a few years but we're making it work. We've always had a fun relationship but with...

Anonymous

(36-45)