Relationships

Is everyone having success on tinder, bumble & hinge? Yall getting enough matches and dates? Or is it the shambles?

Comment advice you would give to your younger self when dating.

My wife and i will be welcoming a new baby girl several months from now. But there’s been a sharp name change on her end for some reason. We initially agreed on the first and middle name to be Jessica… more

Sometimes all I need is someone to text or call and would text back 🥲

I don’t think I’ll be able to properly settle into a serious relationship, as I’ve never had proper stability in my career. In fact I’ve been fired 4x and the anxiety and fear sticks with me like trau… more

Criticism: Not Violence

31F living in a big city. Is it just me or is pretty much every single guy who’s remotely eligible either already in a relationship/married, emotionally unavailable for a relationship, or interested i… more

Sometimes the hardest part of love isn’t finding the right person — it’s being ready for them.
We want deep connections, but flinch at vulnerability. We crave honesty, but fear the truth.
Real romance starts … more

Lost dog in breakup (adopted together etc.), is there ever a time to try and see the dog again? Haven’t thought it through fully but curious if other people know of it working ever.

Anyone else not at all relatable to a lot of people and are lonely as a result? I’m a 32yo sober Catholic married dad of 3 and high earning corporate attorney. I used to party and drink and smoke but now I am mai… more

Boyfriend says he’s addicted to work and I’m a distraction because he feels guilty not giving me a lot of attention. I’m okay with the dynamic we have. Men, how can I reassure him?

Here is my story: In 2021, I ended a situationship and went through depression and eating disorders because of the breakup. In 2022, I focused on my health and career. From 2023, I was trying to find … more

Would men be open minded to meeting women with these qualities: fiercely independent, money oriented, career prioritized, cold, fit, perfectionist and wealthy.

3 weeks ago marks the first time in my entire life that I don't have toxic people in my life. I'm now surrounded by compassionate, fun, interesting people and my life is a million times better… more

I once loved a boy I thought I could save — the kind of love that gives you your first butterflies and your first fall.
Then came a whirlwind, intense and brief, a heart already leaning toward another.
After that, the on… more

Welp, I got into an argument w/boyfriend/roommate on the first day of the new year. He said he was preparing to go to his mom's house today & said he needed the air pump for his car & I to… more

Reentering the dating pool after an extended time out. What's the scene like for early 30s men? I'm settled in a decent career in a fairly young city (charlotte)

I’m 28M, ex is 30F. We dated for 5 years, she ended things. Now I’m dating a 22F and ex has been trash talking me nonstop for “dating a child” since I posted her on my story. Any idea how to handle th… more

ISO a partner who loves to travel just like me so we can spend the holidays together, my treat
PS, I'm 41M

When I get sad at night and my heart feels heavy with loneliness, I just go to bed early.

Wife wants to separate so we can get some distance and rediscover ourselves individually and as a couple. How would yall handle finances? Currently we are fully joint with a 2.5m NW. I work (400k+ /… more

How do I get out of the trap of the never ending suggestions of places to eat / drink? I’m 100% flexible and will eat anywhere and do anything. I will agree to the first suggestion. But I’m always pre… more

Proposal advice needed - I’m planning on proposing to my gf and came across the “stand in ring” idea, where you purchase a placeholder (fake) ring for the proposal and then subsequently buy the real ring later wi… more

What’s everyone’s stance on interracial dating? It‘s my personal preference I have a very flexible and neutral mindset towards it. Race, ethnicity, creed, colour etc has never been an issue for me. I … more

Does getting married protect you as a working woman today? + Is getting married still worth it for domestic partners renting small apartments working service positions?

Do guys ever feel anything after breaking up with someone or do they just not care and move on?

How do people feel about meeting friends and family when you are with someone? Personally it’s never worked out for me. I really hate meeting someone’s parents it’s just awkward. Having to pretend to … more

Merry Christmas everyone!! Hope we all have good tidings this season

My sister in law generally loves our kids and they adore her! However, since we bought a new home ( expensive) she’s been making comments such as your kids are spoiled, because we get them nice things… more

Christmas is the best time of year for the Jews. Prove me wrong!!

To love is to be seen and to be heard

Have you ever seen someone get married and thought, “It should have been me”
(As in you should have been the person marrying them and not the person they actually married)

I'm thinking about proposing to my gf of ~2.5 years but there's something that's kind of eating away at me and I need perspective. My sisters aren't crazy about her. They don't dis… more

Humans are not the polite creatures they used to be and that’s even before all of this pandemic stuff in the last quarter century.

I don't have the financial reliability to pursue a relationship outside of my friends and family. Its tough enough to maintain the relationships I do have because of my job related PTSD but I can&… more

My SAHW is mad at me because I used "the good" comforter on the guest bed when friends were visiting (she was out of town). She's now blowing me up all week about how upset she is.

How … more

Best way to start dating. been single for five years and think its time to start looking again. Any ideas? Im 36/M/Wisconsin divorced with children

I have so much love to give. I need a grateful recipient 🥲😊
42
M
Boulder CO
Where are you my love? 😘

Honestly getting tired of doing life alone and makes me want to settle. I’ve been through a lot in my life and I’m tired of going through it alone. My therapy sessions are only once a week and apparen… more