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Jan 12, 2023
In-laws conflict (edited)
My wife and I come from somewhat different backgrounds and ways of living. I am not going to go into details on that, but will only say this difference
Dec 15, 2022
Quiet husband, lonely wife
Both of us are introverts. We bonded over things like Star Trek, Marvel/Ghibli movies, and playing Nintendo games together. We have similar values though
Nov 08, 2022
Married couples and strip clubs
I'm 43 years old and have never been to a strip club. And I think its disrespectful to my wife if I go to one. I know she wouldn't like the idea of me
Nov 08, 2022
Wife blames my reaction for not telling me about lunch with a new man
My wife went to a secret lunch with a new male friend she just met. when I found out about it she said it was my fault and couldn't tell me because I would
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Aug 28, 2022
Hindu Muslim marriage
Hello, I am in a 5yr relationship and my bf is a muslim, we had discussions in the earlier stages of relationship that I will not have to accept Islam
Aug 28, 2022
new husband quits his job after only being married for 3 weeks.
I'm pushing 60. Divorced after 30+ yrs in 2012. Moved out of state. Met my now husband in 2015. He had a good paying job. So did I. He proposed 2019.
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Aug 28, 2022
JustMe
After a decade of dating, living together, and household responsibilities my significant other has still never asked me to marry him. It's been discussed
Aug 28, 2022
Relationships after rehab
I have been in and out of a 10 year relationship for the past year. my partner suffers from substance, alcohol and gambling addiction. there was also an
Aug 28, 2022
Video games are more important than family
My husband and I are going on 4 years of marriage this year. I just gave birth to our 2nd child a week ago and I cannot get him to stop playing his video
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Aug 28, 2022
Feeling Flustered
I really wasn't looking for anyone but dreaded the thought of being alone for the rest of my life, so I married my husband. He is/was a really great guy
May 27, 2022
Newly married. Feeling trapped. Used. And overlooked.
Newly married at 33. My husband has 3 previous wives and I feel like he has given so much to the women before me, and in turn I'm only getting part of
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May 27, 2022
To marry, or not to marry, that is the topic
My boyfriend and I Love each other very much. We have each been divorced 3 times, including his 1st being my older sister. He still wants to get married,
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Mar 14, 2022
I don’t think my husband loves me or even likes me
Driving back from a wedding I brought the uncomfortable question so you love me? Married 20y and 4 children he said yes. But you don’t want to do anything
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Mar 14, 2022
Confused
My husband has addictive behaviors that I have come to accept. I am currently attending Gam-anon, working on my healing and recovery. My husband is not
Mar 14, 2022
Wife forcing me to take home decision against my will
It may sound like a very small issue but past few days my wife has been insisting to shift to a locality which I'm not willing to. Here she is saying if
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