Involuntary Abstinence Read the Article!
I have trouble trusting my girlfriend of two years. She's lied to me the entire time about her smoking habit. I finally caught her awhile ago. I agreed to help her quit, but she never speaks about it.
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A Passing Grade Read the Article!
I was listening to a woman author on Oprah. Paraphrasing her, she said something like, "If you were happy 50 percent of the time, you had a good marriage."
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False Fronts Read the Article!
I am almost at my wit's end. I have been in a relationship with my fiance since I was 17. He is the father of my three children, and I love and adore him. The problem is I don't think he respects me as a person.
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A Family Affair Read the Article!
I have a wonderful family, one which is kind, loving and full of laughter. Our home does not lack for anything, except for one problem between my father and mother. My father does things like going to nightclubs, drinking up all his money, and having extramarital affairs.
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The Price Of Delay Read the Article!
I know this may sound strange. Both my wife and I were virgins prior to marriage, it's been a year, and we still are. The reason is she worries about pregnancy and not being ready.
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Out of the Frying Pan Read the Article!
Each day I feel I am merely existing and not living. I was widowed at 32 and have remained single. I feel unfulfilled with my job, my kids, and in this small town. I've always been restless, but I always made do.
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Falling Short Of Love Read the Article!
I have been involved in a gay relationship for four years. For the past few months times have been tough, though somehow we got through them.
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The End Game Read the Article!
Good morning. A very early morning, I might add, because I'm finding it hard to sleep. I'm involved with a man who loves me deeply and would do anything for me, but who doesn't know who he is.
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A Watched Pot Read the Article!
I am in a two year relationship with a loving, tender, and very special man. We moved in together this April and continue to grow as individuals and as a couple. I have never been in a healthier relationship.
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Citizen of the World Read the Article!
I am an 18-year-old Guyanese girl who now lives in New York. I am in my first year of college, working, but not happy. I miss home badly. I miss my family, friends, and boyfriend. I am thinking about going back soon, but soon seems so long from now. Tell me what to do.
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Time's Up Read the Article!
I am a 29-year-old male. I have been in a great relationship for six years, this summer would have been seven. The only issue we had between us was my reluctance to vocally tell her I would commit to marriage and children in the next two years.
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Bird In The Hand Read the Article!
I'm just curious how many couples met their demise by bringing a third or fourth person into the relationship?
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Another Man's Wife Read the Article!
For three years I have worked with a woman, and we have been great friends. There were more feelings discussed earlier, but she was betrothed to another and followed through on that commitment.
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Playing House Read the Article!
My wife and I are newlyweds, and we have had our first fight. We were out of town on vacation. To make a long story short, we got on each other's nerves due to the fact we were flying standby.
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An Unintended Snub Read the Article!
My husband and I recently divorced. We have three beautiful children, the oldest 11. When I decided it was time for me to move on, I packed my bags and was ready to leave, when to my horror, my eldest decided to stay with his father.
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Sweet Memories Read the Article!
I dated my boyfriend for nine years, and we broke up a year ago. We have very little contact, which has been for the best. Contact brings up too many memories.
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The Great Escape Read the Article!
I have never done this before, but your column "Prison Walls" left me with no choice.I was in a similar situation. My husband and I were married over 30 years and self-employed. He was a perfectionist, which went well on the job because everyone was pleased with his quality work.Me, I was doing scheduling, coordinating with clients, bookkeeping, payroll, and quarterly reports. Because I was a country bumpkin accountant, I never paid myself a salary.
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Childhood Memories Read the Article!
My boyfriend proposed to me last year and wants to marry next month. I love this guy and believe he is a good person.
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The Scarlet Letter Read the Article!
Two years ago I cheated on my husband. This action, along with my inability to work on repairing our marriage, ultimately caused its destruction.
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Funny Business Read the Article!
I am so confused. I have been dating a man for almost two years. He says he loves me, but I find out through others he says we are not really together, just dating.
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Making Headway Read the Article!
A few years ago, I suffered several traumas within the space of a year. My father died, and my mother, out of grief, attempted suicide. The town I live in was hit by severe economic problems, problems so severe most of my friends moved away.
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Undercover Read the Article!
When John and I married, I thought he was a normal straight guy. Since our children were born, it appears he may be a gay man trying to hide his orientation. Though he denies attraction to men, he called a halt to sex eight years ago.
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Prison Walls Read the Article!
My husband and I run a business which, from most standpoints, is a success. Our differences work to the advantage of the business because we complement each other.
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Footing the Bills Read the Article!
Maybe I'm too close to the forest to see the trees. My love of two years needs to work two jobs.
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A Rock In Her Shoe Read the Article!
For the last six years I have been married to the most wonderful man. I was married before and have two children. He was married twice before and has two children by his first wife.Now, my problem. The second wife is 15 years older than my husband, and they were married 14 months before she packed up and moved away.
Written by Wayne and Tamara Mitchell