Search Results: struggle to make any relationship work

Recently broke up but communication still open?

OK, so I broke up with my girlfriend a couple weeks ago. She called me saying she doesn't think it can work as she is feeling lost and needs to find herself. She says she just uses me as an escape from all her problems...

Anonymous

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Break Up & Divorce

Becoming friends after breaking up?

^What are your thoughts?^ My ex dumped me about 2 months ago, after going out for about 6 months. It came pretty much out of nowhere... he just didn't feel ready to be in a serious relationship. Which I actually...

SunsetToMe

Xper 6 Age: 35

My Girlfriend likes another...guy..

Well my ex and I have been dating for a year and a month now. 7 Months ago she told me she liked Person (A) and would try her best to get over him cause she still loves me very much, and I approved of that. 2 months...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Guys - Help interpreting mixed signals?

This is a situation I've been struggling with for months, unable to obtain any clear answers from him, or this site. But I figured I'd give it another try with different info... My ex and I dated 2 years. I supported him...

Anonymous

(36-45)

How to move on from a first love?

So a few background details before I ask the question. I'm a now 24 year old guy who previous to my now current ex, has had absolutely no female contact. This girl was my first everything, literally. I rarely even spoke...

khellendros

Xper 5 Age: 39

Dating

Relationship Or A Fling, Get Over Him

While I was online earlier today, a friend has sent me an instant message that started out with “ So I have texted someone I shouldn’t have yesterday ”. The conversation quickly yielded a story that could be a book...

monkey

Explorer Age: 48

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My boyfriend and I had a "heart-to-heart" and now he's kinda avoiding me. How come?

OK, a few days ago my boyfriend and I had a very, very serious conversation. You know the kind where the girl cries and all the guy can do is just sit there and hold her and try to make the tears stop. But the only...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Break Up & Divorce

My Heart Is Broken, How Do I Fall Out Of Love??

Email from a reader So, maybe, my question is, how can I turn off this love? How can I do it, if I loved him, flaws and all? He was sweet and generous with me when we were together and I only have good memories. I...

mikethemasterdater

Xper 6 Age: 53

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I need a male opinion. Does he like me?

This situation is a bit complicated, but I'm not going to make any excuses for him if I can help it. There is this guy that I have liked for a long time. I'm an introvert and have learned to keep to myself, so I was in...

AngelineG

Xper 5 Age: 44

I know what we had was real, but not sure where it got so off course.

My boyfriend and I were together for about 9 months. His ex is part of the same group and was around all the time. She has been actively trying to get him back ever since. He always assured me that he hated her and...

Anonymous

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I never know what to say..

This is really really really bad, but I know I have to try & make it work somehow, it's very complicated but I just have to try & fix it & make it better before I even consider ending it. There's this guy I'm in a...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Is there something wrong with me?

There is this girl who has 2 kids with different men. Well, she met a guy while he was on a business trip, and they started having this long distance relationship. I never thought it would work out, but they got married...

lost-angel

Xper 7 Age: 43

Society & Politics

Chance of us getting back together......

I'm feeling really hurt and confused at the moment. I really thought all was going well between my boyfriend and I until yesterday when he said that he is struggling to find and feel the connection. I was upset and...

jadiee25

Xper 5 Age: 42

Boyfriend has Borderline Personality Disorder and wants a "break" - now what?

My undiagnosed BPD boyfriend of 7 months and I got into a fight 2 weeks ago. It was a stupid argument that involved too much alcohol and a lot of misperceptions. He told me the next day he wanted some "space" but...

Bella-Jordan

Xper 5 Age: 43

Dating

10 Common Sense Pieces of Relationship Advice

I'm not wise...... I've just had my fair share of epic fails. This is the advice that we all need at some point in time, but are afraid to give or receive. 1. For those who struggle with being clingy. Trust me,...

AlyssMaddigan

Xper 5 Age: 38

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Confidence: Life's Game-Changer

Before I begin, I just wanted to say that I was influenced to write this piece by reading another one on this site titled You Can't Fake Confidence , written by Cool-Relax . Thanks for the inspiration! First, a...

NMMan

Guru Age: 42

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4 Girlfriends You Never Want To Be

We’ve all seen that ridiculous girl with her boyfriend and wondered how he puts up with it. Male and female alike, when we see someone so utterly clueless as to how irritating they really are, the urge to walk up and...

Nut-Meg1453

Xper 3 Age: 35

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