Search Results: space in a relationship

Partner has been distant?

He gave me a heads up he’d be distant yesterday because he is exhausted and mentioned this morning being exhausted again. No sleep due to a work trip plus a potential exposure at work. I feel he is stressed and has been...

Anonymous

(25-29)

My ex wants space. what should I do?

So my ex and I have basically rekindled our relationship and have been doing great so far the last 6 months. We aren’t officially back together but we were exclusive to each other and we were basically a couple just...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Girl's Behavior

What type of qualities do women who are smart and independent like?

What makes a person attractive for an independent woman? What qualities do they look for? Is it okay to be clingy or should you give them space? How much space should you give them if they want space? What do they look...

Anonymous

(18-24)

Why Do Some Men Still Believe A Spouse Should Be Submissive?

I understand in the earlier times a woman generally was just a mother and a housewife. The man was the provider. Times have changed though, but it seems like men are still out there that want to be in control. Is it a...

TransAm85

Xper 7 Age: 40

If I broke up with my ex cuz she wasn’t sure about our relationship, but she didn’t want to loose me when I officially ended it, should I go back?

We’ve we’ve been separated officially for 3 weeks now, and the 3 weeks prior to us meeting she didn’t wanna see me. She wanted space for the first week, I gave it to her… then I asked her the next week if she was ok, she...

New2this2

Xper 6 Age: 30

A quote “below” really stuck with me, and is making me regret my decision to break up with my girlfriend who wasn’t sure about “us” any longer?

Give women the time & space to choose you! Trying to force a connection or interaction actually causes a woman to pull away from you, because she doesn't feel it organically & it's uncomfortable for her. She feels your...

New2this2

Xper 6 Age: 30

What are your thoughts?

I’ll try and make this as short as possible. I’ve been seen a guy for six months already, nothing exclusive yet. We behave like boyfriend and girlfriend even in front of my friends or his, to the point anyone can tell...

Anonymous

(25-29)

He said he has feelings for me and wants a relationship, then asked for some time to think. What should I do?

He’s in the military so we could not meet for a while. We talked everyday and FaceTimed regularly for 2 months before meeting. We got physical on the first date. I had never done that before and I regretted it a lot. Not...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Other

Am I an A-Hole?

My husband came home from work today and told me one of his coworkers, female, is living out of her car. She thought she was going to move into a place with her boyfriend, but their relationship ended and she’s been stuck...

Anonymous

(25-29)

Is it okay to ignore your girlfriend all day?

Im not immature or clingy, I understand the importance of having your own space and time for yourself/with friends. I'm in a long distance relationship. I don't nag my boyfriend to talk to me neither does he. However he...

Anonymous

(30-35)

My ex blindsided me when everything was perfect?

My ex-boyfriend blindsided me last weekend and told me he wasn't ready for a relationship & that he was unhappy after 8 months of dating. We never fought and were always laughing when we would hang out together. During...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Have I done the right thing?

I’m (30) f and my ex is (42) m, we split up about two months ago due to him going through a difficult time with his depression and it felt like he was pushing me away. Before this we were extremely happy and nothing...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Is it normal for my friends with benefits to want to meet my parents, and want me to meet his parents?

We have been friends with benefits for about 9 months, and it's been extremely rocky. Before I met him he broke up with his girlfriend, hooked up with his ex-best friend, and his ex-best friend's wife, dated a girl for...

Gordyshore

Xper 4 Age: 39

Guy's Behavior

Boyfriend wants space?

We've been together for over 6 months and for two 16yr olds, I'd say our relationship is pretty great. We speak a lot, hang out whenever we can and we get a long great. Normally (when not busy) we spend 95% of the...

Anonymous

(18-24)

Is he lost or just dragging his feet?

Background: I’ve been dating this guy for 7 about to be 8 years. We’ve lived together for about 5.5 years and bought a house together 3 years ago. About 3 weeks before our 7 year anniversary he told me he felt lost and he...

Anonymous

(30-35)

Should I give him space or contact him?

So I'm in a relationship and we decided to make it an open one. We've been dating for six months now and we are deeply in love with each other. We do everything together and enjoy each other's company very much. However,...

Anonymous

(18-24)