Search Results: I have bad trust issues from an ex and so many
Did I really mess things up with my ex and lose all respect?
My ex and I were are in a weird spot 1 week out from an amicable breakup (i agree with the breakup but feel if the issues I brought to the table could be resolved I would try again). Until today things were on extremely...
Getting Over An Ex
After seeing the same question repeat itself several times a day, I thought I might write something about it. So I had my first break-up recently and learnt quite a few things from it. Getting over her wasn't too easy but...
Surviving a Relationship With an Alcoholic
The one consistent in my 46 years of life has been alcohol and associated violence. My teenage years were defined by direct violence at the hands of my alcoholic father. The legacy of this was felt throughout my...
He broke up with me because he has a lot on his plate. What does that mean and will he come back once he has more time?
My ex and I just felt right and we quickly developed feelings from day 1. We got into a relationship and was together for a couple of months then stress and life started happening. He has a lot of responsibility with...
Understanding Daddy Issues: The Girl With the Eternally Broken Heart
They say a father is a girl's first love. Dad is supposed to be safe. He is supposed to be the man in a girl's life who doesn't want her for her body but loves her for HER. He is supposed to teach his daughter what a man...
The Vicious Circle of an Abusive Parent
My father was my hero growing up. He was a true colossus of a man who I loved and respected. This carried over to the greater community on the Creggan Estate in Derry, Northern Ireland. He was viewed as a bastion...
Reasons why Dean from Gilmore girls was an Awful Boyfriend™
… and actual garbage. Most people I know would consider Dean to be the best boyfriend Rory ever had, because he was just so nice. Not like that asshole Jess who would constantly get into fights, act like a cranky bad...
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...
What I Learned From My 9 Ex-Girlfriends (Part 1)
So, me being the inferior F-grade height I am, combined with being ugly, dark-skinned, having hypothyroidism (thus effortlessly overweight), as well as having had a Precious Puberty, which lead to at least two of these...
Why doesn't my girlfriend want me to fly to her?
We are planning on a huge summer trip so we will see each other anyway but she doesn't want me to fly to her first to then comeback to my place and spend the summer there. We have been together for a while now and I...
Is Marriage For You? You Should Probably Ask Yourself These Questions First
In case you've been living under quite the giant sized rock, it will be of no surprise to you that the number of men and women getting married in this country has fallen dramatically over the last fifty years or so. With...
a How People Sabotage Their Chances For A Great Relationship
Love is challenging enough to find without self-defeating behaviors. As such, many women can't find a successful relationship, and they become their own worst enemy. After discussing the issues with over 500 men...
Stop Crying and Get Over It - Breaking Up
Breaking up has got to be one of the suckiest times in our lives. I wish someone had warned me about how painful they really can be. But apparently I missed that memo. Getting back on your feet again and learning to trust...
What I’ve Learned About Relationships
**Disclaimer: this is written from the point of view of a 20 year old, straight woman, whose goal is to be in a healthy, monogamous relationship with a straight man. This will affect the text but the text can apply to...
Observations on Behavior in Dating: A Battle Between the Sexes
This may trigger some people because whether you want to admit it or not, everyone does at least a few of these things when dating. I am equally guilty of doing some of these things too. As I have been on this site for a...
Why Some Women Walk Away
Almost every woman has walked away from at least one relationship at one period in time or another, sometimes leaving the guy behind scratching his head... saying "What did I do?". I have had many guys ask me this, and...
Why You Shouldn't Give Your Partner Your Passwords
When I was young and naive, I once gave my password to an ex boyfriend and soon realized that it's a vicious and unhealthy cycle that no relationship should get itself trapped in. It's entirely unnecessary to share your...
Pros and Cons of Dating a Divorced Man
So I am 24 and I have dated divorced guys before. I am single, never been married or engaged, and I don't have a kid. People thought I was crazy. Maybe I am. My divorced relationships did not work out...but I still...
How to Deal With SOs and their Exes and Insecurities
Disclaimer: I suppose this is a mix of a PSA, and me hoping that maybe my experience can help some people. I tend to refer to ex's in terms of girls because I am mixing in my situation (but it's obviously open to all...
10 Reasons He's Not Ready For A Relationship
When a guy tells you he isn't ready for a relationship, ACCEPT what he's saying! He's being honest. Check out 10 reasons why he won't commit below. 1. He Isn't Over His Ex If your guys is still harboring feelings for...
