Search Results: emotionally abusive relationship

How do I get my mom to realize that my boyfriend and I have a healthy relationship?

My boyfriend and I have been going out for about eight months now and we have a healthy, honest, and trusting relationship where we treat each other with respect and love. Recently I have had a tough time getting a grip....

Anonymous

(25-29)

Why do men chase so hard and stop once we respond?

This happens all the time. Guys that have been super interested in me stop if I ever become interested at all. The last one I avoided cause I had beven in an emotionally abusive relationship previously and I've been...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Should I just say screw it and give up on finding a relationship?

For years friends have told me that finding a relationship that I seek is impossible, Should I just close off my heart and just look for sex and nothing more? That seems easier to get these days, do the emotionally un...

CyphorX

Xper 5 Age: 55

How does an emotionally abusive relationship begin?

Anonymous

(25-29)

Break Up & Divorce

Will he ever regret dumping a good woman even if the new one is the one that his he can be proud of because she's prettier, sexier and rich?

This is an update on my previous posts. I've been with my boyfriend for 3yrs and he broke up with me 3weeks ago. He said that his family doesn't like me because they are rich and I came from middle class. He said he loves...

--kate

Xper 4 Age: 37

Should we break up or not?

Following an argument last night, my boyfriend and I just had a conversation about the aggressive way I respond to him when we are both tired and grumpy. He says that I talk to him like shit, I raise my voice, I'm...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Break Up & Divorce

My ex boyfriend for 3yrs is pursuing someone new, 2 weeks after our break up.. How can he moved on so fast?

Me and my boyfriend for 3 years broke up 2 weeks ago, he gave up on me because his family doesn't like me. And he can't fight for his love because his dad is threatening his future, he forced him to break up with me cuz...

--kate

Xper 4 Age: 37

Boyfriend puts me on a pedestal?

He literally tells me that I'm "perfect" which is the farthest thing from the truth. I used to experiment with drugs when I was in high school, I dated a couple of guys who were emotionally abusive towards me, and I just...

Anonymous

(30-35)

If a straight guy has fear of commitment from having an emotionally abusive parent, does it make a difference if this parent is the dad vs. the mom?

For example, would it make it harder for him to trust girls and start relationships if the mom was the emotionally abusive parent (because she is female), or could an emotionally abusive father have the same effect?

Anonymous

(25-29)

Tips to stop being so anxious when I'm away from home?

I have struggled for a few years now with depression and now anxiety in the last two years, I already see a counselor but I'm not on medication as of yet for either. I've just recently started dating again after the...

JessikaSky

Xper 5 Age: 30

What did he say this?

So I was talking to my ex over text (he cheated on me) and he said he got what as coming so I said to him all he can do is move on from me and learn from it. Then he said 'meh I'll be fine, im up sh*t creek with a paddle'...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Tips and Tricks To Help Ensure Your Dating and Relationship Success

*I've seen quite a few questions and posts about love and dating. While I will admit I am no expert on paper I do believe these things to be helpful in all situations. There are no set rules to follow except to be...

Relentless_Hippie

Yoda Age: 30

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Am I in an abusive relationship?

I don't really want to talk about this with anyone in real life because they'll think badly of me and my mom is already against the idea of dating this guy. Basically, last week my boyfriend broke up with me for being too...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Is this fear of commitment, depression, selfishness, laziness, or a combination?

He says that he really likes me, and I do believe him. It seems he's really comfortable around me and is also physically attracted. But, his parents don't have a solid relationship, and didn't for most of his life. His...

Anonymous

(25-29)

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Story Of My Life: This Father's Day Is For My Mother

I was born into a poor family, my father was always at work or out with a girlfriend while I was with my grandparents, because my dad didn't want me with my mom. I grew up moving around a lot and no matter where I lived,...

SweetHomicidalQueen

Editor Age: 27

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I feel really guilty and selfish? Did I probably deserve this?

This guy hadn't spoken to me in a while, but called me over last week to tell me about his emotionally abusive father, his parents' possible divorce, and also how he is worried about the security of his job. He started...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Is it normal for me to still have my ex's sweatshirt? Why do I feel attached to him?

I still have my ex's sweatshirt. For some reason I just can try myself to throw it out. He never asked for it and I guess he just didn't care enough to. He was my first kiss, first boyfriend, first love etc (all in...

Horizons14

Xper 5 Age: 30

Break Up & Divorce

Scared we made a mistake breaking up? Was there something wrong with me?

My boyfriend and I have dated over a year and the majority has been very happy. He is good for me, there for me, my best friend. One problem that came up for me time and time again was our inability to connect deeply, so...

helpha

Yoda Age: 31