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I’ve known this girl since childhood, but only recently realized I have feelings for her. She lives a few hours away, so I messaged her to catch up, and then asked if she’d be open to something more. She said she’s too busy with work and life right now, but appreciated my honesty.
I thanked her for being upfront and said I’d still like to be friends. She agreed, but made it clear she doesn’t want to lead me on, since she’s seen friends get stuck hoping for more in these situations.
I’ve been married to my wife 12 years and we have 3 wonderful kids. I found out she has been cheating on me with my besfriend. They were sleeping together for 4 months in our home, and I was destroyed. I even read the dirty text messages she would send him
I decided to take her back like nothing happened. My family told me I need go be a Man Right now and move on, my family is disappointed in me for staying. My friends and family don’t want anything to doo with her
I think I stayed because she’s all I know, we met when we were young. If I leave I’m scared I’ll die alone.
Did I make the wrong decision?
I’ve been married to my husband for 11 years, together for almost 15, and we have two young boys. A few years ago, I cheated—not because of anything he did, but because I felt bored and restless with my life and choices. I regret it deeply.
The affair lasted about 7 months and ended before my husband found out. When he did, things got rough—lots of fighting, apologies, talk of divorce. Eventually, we decided to stay together, but he refused marriage counseling.
I have been with my girlfriend for almost 3 years now and I love her a lot, but I don’t think I can see us getting married. I would love to get married but I just don’t think she’s the one.
We have lots of good times but we also argue a lot. We have different core values which doesn’t help cause I feel like I can never voice my public opinion to her. I also like to have a life of my own sometimes, but it feels like she always has to be next to me.
I’m a 51-year-old man, married to my best friend (48F). I love her deeply. We raised two sons (27 and 25), but they’re spoiled and entitled because their mom overprotects them. I can’t take it anymore.
Every time I try to bring up my frustrations, it’s like she’s a robot programmed to shut me down. If I try to talk to the boys, she steps in to defend them. I love my family, but I can’t keep paying for everything, ignoring the problems, or making excuses.
My husband (29M) and I (27F) took in my best friend (22F) and her 3-year-old daughter after she had a bad breakup. We already have three kids—two boys (11 and 7) and a girl (4)—and live in a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath house.
When my friend moved in, we didn’t set a timeline—just that she’d stay until she was back on her feet. It’s been three months. At first, she and her daughter stayed in the living room, but after a while, I convinced my husband and the boys to let them use the boys’ room. Our daughter moved into our bedroom with us, and my friend took over the boys’ room.
I’m looking for advice, especially from people in cross-cultural relationships or familiar with Vietnamese traditions.
I’m from a Western country and my girlfriend is from a village near Hanoi. We’ve been together almost two years, and I’m ready to marry her and bring her to live with me. I’m prepared to support her as she adapts and looks for work.
We’re running into conflict over wedding costs. She’s asking for a $10,000 dowry and says a traditional wedding will cost at least another $10,000. She also mentions that some weddings in her village cost $40,000–$75,000, including dowry.
I’m almost 20 and just went on my very first date this week. I was incredibly nervous beforehand, but the date went amazingly well. Since then, I can’t stop thinking about them—I’m glued to my phone, hoping for a text, responding instantly, and feeling jittery when I don’t hear back.
He’s always seen me as “less than.” Different background, different upbringing. Nothing I did was good enough. Things boiled over last Christmas when his iPad went missing. He accused me of stealing it—because I’d been “alone” in the house (I wasn’t; I was helping my MIL in the kitchen). He called the cops and humiliated me in front of everyone. Then he smeared me online, accusing me of theft, which cost me a job opportunity.
I’ve been married for five years, and I love my wife—but lately, I’ve been feeling discouraged. She frequently compares me to other men she sees on social media. It could be a dad who’s more “hands-on,” a husband who’s more romantic, or a guy who’s more successful.
It’s usually subtle—“Look how sweet this is” or “Wow, he really makes time for his kids”—but I can’t help feeling like I’m constantly falling short. I already try hard to be a good husband and father, but now I feel like I’m competing with carefully curated versions of strangers online.
