Search Results: emotionally abusive relationship

What are ways my boyfriend and I can overcome our traumatic pasts from toxic people?

My boyfriend and I are in the early stages of our relationships. So far things are going great. We both have healthy communication, see each other at least 3 times a week, and very happy together. We both got into our...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Can you ever still be happy whilst maintaining a relationship with your abuser?

I have had a traumatic illness over the past few years, which rendered me incapable of working for some part of it. I have now recovered but my abusive parent has been my financial safety net during that period (I would...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Guy's Behavior

Does this seem like my ex still cares about me or just playing mind games?

I ran into my ex from 3 years ago with their new girlfriend at a bar where my friend was celebrating their birthday. I did not know that my ex would be there for my friend's birthday which is weird. I moved on from my ex...

Anonymous

(30-35)

How do I navigate my current situation? I’m sleeping with a woman who has a boyfriend?

So, a few weeks ago at an event for my gym, I hit it off with a gorgeous younger woman. We were flirting and at the end of the night I found out she had a boyfriend. She added me on social media and started sending me...

Haystack90

Xper 2 Age: 35

Entertainment & Arts

You ever have a favourite tv character you thought was an amazing role model as a kid but turned out to be toxic when you grew up & thought about it?

For me it was Rory Gilmore from the Gilmore Girls I thought she was such a sweet nice person, smart, hardworking, mature for her age, honest and trustworthy and had so many hot guys after her but unlucky in love. Then I...

Anonymous

(18-24)

Did I betray him?

My SO and I have been together for 7 years and we have a child together. The last year has been the worst we have ever gone through although the relationship has been extremely rocky from the start. I’m honestly starting...

Anonymous

(25-29)

How do you know you've met someone nice?

So, I've been chatting with someone just over a month now. And our convos have been wholesome, we take turns asking some "get to know you" type questions. We've found common grounds, and seem to find more each time we...

Anonymous

(45 Plus)

What do you do if everyone hates you and you are truly alone in this world?

I've never had any friends, and I've tried to make friends without any luck. What relationships I have had have either resulted in the guy raping me, physically assaulting me, or emotionally abusing me. In my last...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Am I really just a magnet for bad girls or is this common behavior in the west today?

It doesn’t matter who I meet wether it be my girlfriend or a girl I want to date or just a friend. I will explain the three cases. 1. A girl that wants to be my girlfriend. The last girl that approached me for a...

Anonymous

(25-29)

It doesn’t matter who I meet wether it be my girlfriend or a girl I want to date or just a friend. I will explain the three cases. 1. A girl that wants to be my girlfriend. The

Select gender and age to cast your vote:

What's the difference between a guy eagerly moving too fast and a guy eagerly pursuing you because he knows what he wants?

I've been talking to this guy for a few weeks now, and we seem to really connect. We've had some deep conversations but due to scheduling conflicts haven't been able to go out on a date yet (first because of his work...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Guys, are my standards too high?

I’m 26, a virgin and never been on a date. The reason is I’ve been obese from 18 to now. I’m happy to say I’m over halfway to my weight loss goal. I’m not confident if I want to date or be in a relationship, but we’ll...

Anonymous

(25-29)

The Mentality Behind Ghosting, How to Recover From Getting Ghosted, and Why You Should Not Ghost!

Foreword: This applies to both friendships and dating. Ghosting, in this instance, refers to the sudden cessation of contact via any means, such as text or in-person contact, for any reason. Disclaimer: All opinions and...

xJeremyx

Xper 6 Age: 25

4 4 See More

Why is he pressing for us to be together so bad rather than just co parent with me?

Before I got pregnant with my son, my child’s father and I were very toxic and always on and off. He was also very abusive physically and he still is abusive emotionally, verbally and mentally. I even left him at five...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Hey Girls, im Getting mix signals from a emotionally destroyed female. I need to know whats going on?

So here's the deal and sorry for any typos I'm using text to speech. I'm getting ready to turn 35 on December 26th she's getting ready to turn 41 on January 15th we dated for 2 months which originally started with her...

Anonymous

(36-45)

I want a loyal guy. Why does it seem so hard these days to find?

My last relationship ended because my ex turned into a cheater and liar to find out he was filling my head with lies and had a bunch of other girls he was talking to on the side. I know social media nowdays and hookup...

Paulalove98

Xper 7 Age: 27

Which one of these ex-girlfriends seems the most interesting to you?

This is an interesting post I've had on my mind, for a while. A post of my ten exes. I'm curious what GAG thinks about this. I'm deciding to post it now, because I won't use real images of them and their names are...

MCheetah

Editor Age: 39

3 15 See More

Is catfishing a sin if it’s used for a constructive purpose? ?

What if it’s done to prove someone’s husband would cheat on them with a stranger? Proof for her so she can finally leave an abusive (mentally, emotionally and physically) relationship. She believes she can only leave him...

Dvnlvn

Xper 2 Age: 41

What if it’s done to prove someone’s husband would cheat on them with a stranger? Proof for her so she can finally leave an abusive (mentally, emotionally and physically) relationship.

Select gender and age to cast your vote: