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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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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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Sex is an important part of a loving, healthy relationship but it's quite common for couples to find that their sex life diminishes. You may find this article useful to you both
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From Post: Would you date somebody who has genital herpes who prefers not to use condoms or take medication for it?

I personally wouldn't. Why would anyone want to date someone who had so little respect for a partner that they were willing to pass on an STI?
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If he's already cheated on you when you're here, then the temptation is likely to be even greater when you're away studying. You may find you meet some great guys and find someone who w... (continued)
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You do sound worried about your partner and his behaviour is obviously worrying you. When you moved to a new area where you didn't know anyone you were lonely but since then you've foun... (continued)
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Feeling insecure posted Wed 19, Jun 2013 at 1:44pm Hi, I'm ruining my relationship by being insecure. I'm 29 m she's 35f. My last 2 serious relationships ended in heartbreak and it's preventing me from giving my current relationship a fighting... Read more →	Becoming a Parent, Finding Time for Each Other, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner, Making a Commitment, Bringing up Children Together	0 Comments
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

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should i stay or should i go now... posted Tue 25, May 2010 at 7:15pm i split up from my partner 10 months ago, we have a 4 year old georgous daughter who we both think the world of.. the reason we split was because i no longer had sexual desires and affection for hi... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy, Making a Commitment	1 Comment
How do you stop the roller coaster? posted Wed 26, May 2010 at 3:11am Just found out that my husband of 27 yrs. had an affair two yrs. ago. I thought it was only sexting but I was lied to by him and her and WRONG! he's sorry, he loves me, she never meant anything to ... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	4 Comments
really confused posted Thu 27, May 2010 at 11:27am I've been with my partner for 5 yrs we have a 1 yr old together and he is step dad to my 3 children. i love him with all my heart but we have a big problem well i think we do. at the begin of our r... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	2 Comments
No Trust. posted Thu 27, May 2010 at 11:50am I have been married for just under 2 yrs & have been with my husband for just under 4 yrs all together. Between us we have 3 kids - I have 1 & his 2 live with us as their mother passed away 3 yrs a... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	3 Comments
Stop Feeling Like its me all the time posted Thu 27, May 2010 at 1:56pm I have been with my partner for about 2 years now, I feel that I am the one that creates issues that arent even there. I have a very over active mind which is terrible, and I always imagine that wh... Read more →	Work, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner	2 Comments
Want to get rid of memories posted Fri 28, May 2010 at 4:02pm I broke up with my boyfriend of 5 years. We started dating when we were in college. He was my first boyfriend. Then we did 2 years of long distance relationship. We worked hard to get jobs in the s... Read more →	Getting on Better with my Partner	8 Comments
lost a part of my life posted Sun 30, May 2010 at 11:52am After three long years with my partner, he has now split up with me. All the times he said he needed a break, were never to do with me but other pressures. Now i find myself without the man who mad... Read more →	Making a Commitment	6 Comments
I just need to not bottle his up... posted Mon 31, May 2010 at 9:29pm I've had my suspicions for about a month or so that my wife is chatting to another man on the internet/text messages. She has a friend she talks to alot so she says it's her and i'm just being sil... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	4 Comments
How to cope with loveless marriage posted Thu 3, Jun 2010 at 11:28am It's been 12 years, 10 of those I've been hurting. My husband (we only married because we were given the money, he never asked or helped plan it) can't/won't show me I'm worth anything in the way ... Read more →	Becoming a Parent, Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner	3 Comments
Always arguing and now we're spiteful towards each other posted Fri 4, Jun 2010 at 11:03pm Hi New to this so just going to blurt it out. I've been with my boyfriend for over two years. It started off well and then just deterioated after a few months. I've suffered from depression and... Read more →	Getting on Better with my Partner	9 Comments

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Having an affair but can't leave marriage posted Sat 31, Jan 2009 at 9:57am I really need someone to put my life back on track, to turn me back into the mother and wife I once was... a year ago, all that matters to me was my family whom I took pride in and would do a lot f... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Affairs & Jealousy	408 Comments
What do I do now? posted Wed 21, Apr 2010 at 4:17pm I have just recently split up with my husband of 10 years, we have been together for 13 years in total. We are very lucky and have 2 wonderful children together. Throughout our married life we re... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	212 Comments
7 months on and don't feel any better after betrayal.... posted Mon 16, Mar 2009 at 10:07am .....if anything I feel worse as the more I think about it, the more deception I see! My husband had been seeing a friend of mine behind my back for months and he was also e-mailing a woman off ... Read more →	Finding Time for Each Other, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner	137 Comments
Is sexual attraction and friendship enough? posted Sat 15, Sep 2012 at 1:17pm Hi everybody, ive been on here before in search of advice....im back again lol So im 23 male, and have been seeing/sleeping with a girl who i have alot of history with, we go back along way lots... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Making a Commitment	118 Comments
My boyfriend doesn't initiate or want sex. posted Wed 11, Mar 2009 at 6:19pm I've been with my boyfriend for almost 7 months now. We love each other and get on amazingly well. However...he doesn't initiate sex with me. In the day he can be all over me, hugging and kissing m... Read more →	Sex/Intimacy & romance, Getting on Better with my Partner	79 Comments
Found my boyfriend wanking posted Mon 8, Dec 2008 at 10:18pm <p>Help - I don;t know what to do.  I just found my boyfriend wanking over a girl online.  He was using his webcam and it eas obvious they were both at it.</p> <p>Please help, I feel so ... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	64 Comments
My Wife's secret affair with her boss!! posted Mon 10, Aug 2009 at 11:46am Hi all..Ive just discovered my wife is having a sexual relationship with with her Ex boss, this has torn my world apart completely. When she started working for this company 5 years ago she was war... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	61 Comments
I have a boyfriend but can't stop thinking about someone else. Help. posted Fri 6, Feb 2009 at 8:32pm Hi there. I have been with my boyfriend on and off for almost 6 years. He is my first love and i care greatly for him. The problem is someone ive known for many years also, we have always had a spa... Read more →	Finding Time for Each Other, Getting on Better with my Partner	54 Comments
She left me but is she using me? posted Thu 28, Mar 2013 at 12:17pm Hi My girlfreind of 12 years recently left me, with our 3 yr old son, saying she was unhappy and that she did love me but 'not like that anymore' Before she left she stayed at the house for a... Read more →	Finding Time for Each Other, Affairs & Jealousy, Getting on Better with my Partner, Bringing up Children Together	49 Comments
Fancying someone else posted Tue 9, Sep 2008 at 2:15pm <p>I'm married and want to keep my relationship going but there is someone who I fancy. I havent done nothing with her but we do flirt and I do enjoy her company. Sometimes i find it difficult to n... Read more →	Affairs & Jealousy	48 Comments

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I fell for a player

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should i stay or should i go now...

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really confused

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Having an affair but can't leave marriage

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My Wife's secret affair with her boss!!

I have a boyfriend but can't stop thinking about someone else. Help.

She left me but is she using me?

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