Two weeks after my girlfriend treated me to the most thoughtfully-indulgent birthday weekend imaginable, I broke up with her. Just a week has passed since we went our separate ways, but that means two weeks until what would have been our three-year anniversary and three weeks until her birthday, upon which I would otherwise be reciprocating her generosity. Is there anything I can do or say or give to mark the occasion appropriately? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2008 - 42 answers

How do continuing relationships with opposite sex friends (and some former lovers) affect one's primary relationship? Can these relationships negatively impact the SO relationship even though there is no desire on either SO's part to cheat? [more inside]
posted on Aug 24, 2008 - 24 answers

Why does she invite her ex or friends to everything we do? What's my next move? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 44 answers

Ex-boyfriend mails crazy letter to my family. Seems to have totally lost it, and concocted a conspiracy theory that they were out to get him, and will somehow end up destroying my life. I. Am. Freaked. Out. Next steps? [more inside]
posted on Jun 8, 2008 - 23 answers

When will I stop thinking about my ex? She's starting to pop up in my cavernous head again. [more inside]
posted on Mar 27, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm a scientist. My ex is a scientist. We study similar things, and their name is starting to turn up in my literature searches. What to do? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 27 answers

Can I still hang out with my best friend even though I'm in love with him? [more inside]
posted on Feb 3, 2008 - 35 answers

How can I reign in jealousy? [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2008 - 9 answers

How do you politely tell an ex that they are invited to your parent's visitation, but not the funeral? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 18 answers

What's the best way to approach an ex about getting back together? [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2007 - 17 answers

Lately I have been feeling like I have blown my chance at true love and have been missing an ex. Hard. Problem: we've both moved on to other relationships. Should I make one final grand romantic gesture to my ex? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 29 answers

I don't want to be the bitch new girlfriend, but I also am upset by traces of his ex. What to do? [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2007 - 69 answers

Relationshipfilter: How frequently is too frequently to talk to the ex? [more inside]
posted on Oct 30, 2007 - 45 answers

How do I stop thinking about a jerky ex-boyfriend now that I'm with someone really great? [more inside]
posted on Sep 5, 2007 - 17 answers

Very touchy situation with my ex almost but not quite boyfriend. Any and all insight appreciated. [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 23 answers

Loved him, resented him, detached from him, hated him, but I'm back to loving him: How to re-ex someone you loved, lost, and loved again? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2007 - 13 answers

Why do I continue to have dreams about my ex-boyfriend from 10 years ago? [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2007 - 33 answers

To what extent is it okay/normal to have feelings for one's ex? What if you're in a new, very serious, relationship? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2006 - 20 answers

Is it morally or ethically wrong of me (or just creepy) to read my ex's blog? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2006 - 56 answers

I screwed up a relationship once, and I'm doing it again. Someone stop me. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 16 answers