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He's been violent towards you twice, and he almost certainly will be again given the chance.

Think very hard about going back to risk being hit again.

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I absolutely agree with the commenter above, this man has been violent towards you more than once and is already trying to anticipate controlling you and isolating you i... (continued)
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Hello Pal,

I can see from your story that you both have something in common. Yes, she still wants you but she doesn't want to be bored in the relationship and one thing you have to u... (continued)
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I quite understand what you're facing in your marital life. First, you don't have to be confused about the situation, as a problem shared is half solved, that which am happy about! Your... (continued)
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You are all right, I need to move on and am. I'm better than her. I guess I can't just get over the fact that she was the one who wanted to live together a month ago and was actively lo... (continued)
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I'm confused about a man and his behaviour towards me posted Tue 18, Jun 2013 at 11:17pm Hi, I am very confused regarding a guy at the moment and need some advice. We have been working together for nearly two years and last year in May we went on a works night out, he asked me out tha... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	0 Comments
I feel like I'm in a manipulative relationship, or maybe I really am wrong? posted Tue 18, Jun 2013 at 4:33pm This is my first time seeking advice on dating because well... I've never really needed it. But I really need some help right now. I have a lot to say, it's a long story, but any help would be ap... Tags: arguing,overreaction,manipulation Read more →	Money, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment	1 Comment
My Boyfriend cant cope with my sexual past posted Tue 18, Jun 2013 at 12:36pm My boyfriend and I have been seeing each other for close to two years now, and we are getting ready to take the next steps in our relationship, however there is one thing that is stopping us, my bo... Tags: jealousy,forgiving past misakes,moving forward,forgiveness Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment	0 Comments
I love my boyfriend, but admittedly I like this other guy too. posted Tue 18, Jun 2013 at 10:51am I love my boyfriend more than words can express. He’s sweet, funny, handsome and the most amazing person ever. If I were to write out what my dream guy would be like, this guy is almost dead on. He... Read more →	Finding Time for Each Other, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment	0 Comments
He's Vanilla, I'm Rainbow Sprinkles posted Tue 18, Jun 2013 at 7:52am I've been with my boyfriend for about a year and a half. It's my longest relationship so far. I feel that I only love parts of him now whereas earlier in our relationship I was more accepting of hi... Read more →	Finding Time for Each Other, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment	0 Comments
I fell for a player posted Tue 18, Jun 2013 at 12:24am He used me just for sex, he played me or hi is just in a lot of trouble? Tags:Oh this is hard. I met this attractive guy who hit on me the moment we saw each other. It was instant chemistry. I cra... Tags: I fell for a player Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	0 Comments
how do I deal with my partners 2 children and their attention seeking ways? posted Mon 17, Jun 2013 at 5:49pm I live with my partner. Hes 10years older than me and has two children from a previous marriage. They come every weekend and im starting to resent them because how needy they are being towards t... Read more →	Becoming a Parent, Affairs & Jealousy, Friends & Family, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment, Bringing up Children Together	2 Comments
How do I cope with my boyfriend's child from another relationship? posted Mon 17, Jun 2013 at 2:35pm I want to give you as many details as I can so I get the right advice, but it's complicated so I'll try and keep it as brief as I can. My boyfriend has a baby from a previous relationship, the bab... Tags: complicated,baby Read more →	Bringing up Children Together	3 Comments
helpless..:( posted Mon 17, Jun 2013 at 10:30am hi iam a 24 year girl .I was in a relationship of 4 months with a guy during my college years.He was a guy who was very random in his thoughts and actions.He never shared his thoughts and feeling... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	1 Comment
I'm driving myself crazy - any advice would be great! posted Sun 16, Jun 2013 at 7:02pm I'll start by giving a bit of background and then would really appreciate your thoughts and advice on something that I feel is driving me crazy and will end up making me ill :( So, I met my curr... Tags: love,cheating,jealousy Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	1 Comment

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Is He Leading Me On? I Really Care About Him ... posted Fri 25, Nov 2011 at 12:15am Hi all, I'm in need of some relationship advice. I'm feeling really blue about this. So here it is: I've known this wonderful guy for over a year, and was previously with another guy but knew hi... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy, Making a Commitment	8 Comments
help - we just cant talk without arguing posted Wed 24, Sep 2008 at 1:12pm My fella and I have been together for 8 years and have children together. Over the past 4 years we have be gradually been drifting apart with issues from work , neighbours from hell and me not sle... Read more →	Getting on Better with my Partner	44 Comments
Shoul I Leave Him? posted Tue 1, Nov 2011 at 10:09am Hi Guys Im Kinda New To This Site... Okay So Im 16 And Going out with a guy who is 25 ( Yes 9 Years InBetween Us.) 3 Days Ago Was His Birthday, so as usual he picked me up from school with his car... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	7 Comments
Jealousy issues with bf posted Tue 1, Nov 2011 at 6:45pm Ive been with my bf for almost 9 years, and although i've always been a jealous person i feel like its now getting out of hand. Just some background info... Years ago I found out he was having an i... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	7 Comments
I met another guy during a break up, but now my bf and I are back together, help! posted Mon 21, Nov 2011 at 5:37pm My boyfriend and I have been together for a year and 5 months now. The majority of that time we have lived together also. We've had ups and downs that have led us to break up several times (his fa... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment	1 Comment
confused posted Thu 8, Dec 2011 at 2:31pm Me and my boyfriend have been together for 4 and a half years, we are both only 20 so started dating when we were 16. 10 days before we got together my boyfriend broke up with me and we had been to... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Making a Commitment	1 Comment
Boyfreind caught masturbating in bed while I'm asleep posted Mon 23, May 2011 at 11:40am Hi new to this! But just wondering. Iv been with my boyfreind for 6months now and we live in our own flat. Everythings great etc and Yesterday we had sex during The day, and I fell asleep in bed ... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	6 Comments
webcam posted Sat 28, Jan 2012 at 10:12am I have been in a relationship with my partner for a year and moved in with him 3 months ago. I have just discovered that he is a member on a swinging website and that he masturbates online over a w... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy	5 Comments
Is it him or me??? posted Tue 13, Mar 2012 at 10:51pm I've been with my partner for over 7 years and we have a young baby now and I'm back at work, I went back only weeks after her birth and I'm trying to juggle home work and baby. We have exchanged ... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	3 Comments
Partner has fallen out of love with me posted Wed 11, Apr 2012 at 12:30am I was with my partner for 3 and a half years. We split up 3 weeks ago. Things weren't going well for a while and I could feel that we were going to break up but it just doesn't feel real at the mom... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy	4 Comments

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My Partners Gone AWOL... posted Sun 30, May 2010 at 5:49pm After a year of being unemployed my Partner landed a good job although it meant working away from home mid-week. The job has been quite challenging but he's enjoyed being back in the saddle again ... Read more →	Work, Housework, Finding Time for Each Other, Sex/Intimacy & romance, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment	1 Comment
I don't think he's 'in love' with me anymore:( posted Sun 30, May 2010 at 6:21pm Hi, I hope somebody out there can help. I've been with my partner for a little for 3 years, we moved in pretty quickly (which I now kind of regret) and for th first 8 months everything was amazin... Read more →	Finding Time for Each Other, Sex/Intimacy & romance, Getting on Better with my Partner	1 Comment
advise posted Sun 30, May 2010 at 9:57pm i am a 37 yr old women who has been in a relationship for 4 yrs and am planning my wedding for next year. i love my partner dearly but have a big issue with intamacy ad sex. i was physicly mentally... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	1 Comment
Respect posted Mon 31, May 2010 at 2:33pm Hi. My fiance and I have been together for 5 and a half years. We have a house together and were trying for a baby until recently. However, we've been arguing a lot recently. This resulted in... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	1 Comment
I do not know how to give him space and if I do not I will loose him posted Mon 31, May 2010 at 3:18pm I am really confused as I am totally in love with this guy that I care about and he has just lost someone close to him. He said he needs some space. That means no calling, no texting and no voicema... Read more →	Getting on Better with my Partner	1 Comment
not turned on posted Wed 2, Jun 2010 at 9:48am I have beenw ith my partner for a year and 5 months and recently have not been interested in sex at all. I have never had an orgasm and my sex drive has gone down so low its almost non exsitent. My... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance	1 Comment
How to cope with partner's emotions re ex wife/seperation? posted Thu 3, Jun 2010 at 6:32am Hi I am struggling with my partner of 9months, who has recently reached agreement with his ex wife re the house and plans for the future. He has been separated for 18 months. She filed for divor... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment	1 Comment
controlled, trapped and deeply unhappy posted Thu 3, Jun 2010 at 7:26am Please help - I have no idea what to do next. I am in a relationship of 7 years - living with my partner (in my house). We have a 3 year old (not planned). My partner is heavily into outdoor sports... Read more →	Making a Commitment	1 Comment
How do you stop focusing on THEM posted Thu 3, Jun 2010 at 11:16pm How in the world do I stop seeing them in my head? I feel like I am cyberstalking her. I check her out on twitter, classmates, etc. I never comment but I sit and stare at her.What is the matter wit... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	1 Comment
How to start dealing with my insecurities? posted Fri 4, Jun 2010 at 3:15am Well in a nutshell. Ive been with my boyfriend for 2 and a half years now. He's in the military and we've been in a long distance relationship pretty much from the beginning. When we're together in... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy	1 Comment

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