My husband of 8 years and I have come to an impasse: he wants a free-love, open relationship because he stifled his sexuality as a religious person before we were married, and I want...well, not that.
How do I move forward when it means breaking the most important bond I have?
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posted by SarahBellum
on May 7, 2013 -
28 answers
My wife and I separated a few months ago (which was my choice, not hers) and it seems that many of the things that I left over may have been addressed, but I still feel cagey about it all. How do I square this circle in my head and in my heart? Blizzard inside.
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posted by six sided sock
on Feb 26, 2013 -
40 answers
How should I address the fact that my boyfriend's unstable ex-wife continues to inappropriately contact him and his family?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2012 -
22 answers
I have recently separated from my wife of 6 years and have moved out of the family home into temporary accommodation. It has been about a month since I left and I am in a very confused place at the moment. My wife has put forward an ultimatum that is tearing me apart and I would appreciate some perspective from the hive mind.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 25, 2012 -
79 answers
I'm increasingly certain that my marriage is dying, and I need some help negotiating the time between now and my first realtionship counselling appointment. (Apologies for the long post)
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 24, 2012 -
27 answers
Wife wants "space" -- but we're supposed to move to a foreign country in a week. Give her "space" and potentially end the relationship, or try to compromise? There's more to it than that, so here goes:
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posted by anonymous
on May 4, 2012 -
29 answers
Husband's mental health problems led him to compulsively spend over £27,000 (about $44,000) while I supported both of us for three years. I know he'll work hard on therapy, but I don't know if I should divorce him. Should I try and forgive? [warning, long!]
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posted by TriparteGoddess
on Apr 29, 2012 -
62 answers
I've been separated from my wife for over six months. During that time I got involved with someone else, but now I'm thinking about going back to my wife. Please tell me I'm not making a mistake.
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posted by quoth_the_raven
on Apr 23, 2012 -
53 answers
My partner was not invited to my friend's wedding yet my ex-husband and his new girlfriend are. Bride and Groom to be were both invited and attended ex and my wedding previously. I live with my partner and its a serious relationship. My ex-husbands gf is now pregnant. I find this all upsetting. How should I respond?
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posted by Under the Sea
on Jan 13, 2012 -
67 answers
What do you wish you knew before you committed to a relationship with a divorced person who has a child?
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posted by JoannaC
on Jan 12, 2012 -
21 answers
I’m recently divorced and confused about an online situation that resolved amicably. I’m not sure how to think about it; however, I want to know if I made some obvious mistake so I won’t repeat it in the future.
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posted by Fierce clam
on Jan 11, 2012 -
15 answers
I have a question about broaching the awkward/weird topic of marriage with my current SO. (Warning: I'm providing as much _anonymous_ backstory as I possibly can, please forgive any awkward grammar in view of this)
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 3, 2011 -
21 answers
How do I be the best most supportive brother I can while my sister is going through a divorce?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 21, 2011 -
14 answers
I'm in the throes of a divorce. I have an 8 year old girl. I've met someone else - how best to integrate two people with young kids...more details below...
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posted by nicktf
on Jul 8, 2011 -
15 answers
How do I convince myself to get a divorce, and not feel guilty forever about abandoning someone who loves me? And doesn't have a job. And can't get health insurance on her own.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 31, 2011 -
83 answers
My SO of 13 years and I just broke up. It was mutual and amicable but we feel numb. How do we process this and oh god, logistics? What do we do now?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 21, 2010 -
9 answers
I am no longer with the father of my child and he treats me like crap. In person, over email, on the phone. We've got a long way to go here - our kid isn't even three yet. I'm trying to not take it personally and to let it go, but I am struggling...
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posted by voneil
on Nov 18, 2010 -
28 answers
My partner has recently gone through a painful divorce and totally lost his libido. How can I help revive his sexual appetite?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 14, 2010 -
9 answers
My friend has asked me to have a conversation with her about whether she should leave her husband for a new man. I have a strong view: should I tell her and can I do so in a way that is constructive? What else should I consider about the content and format of what I say?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 3, 2010 -
27 answers
My husband and I are going through counseling after 12 years of marriage. It's possible that we won't make it. What are the practicalities of divorce, and how does it really work?
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posted by anonymous
on May 24, 2010 -
10 answers
Not the brady branch: I live in a household with my child and my boyfriend and his two children. We both have our respective children 4 days of the week (split custody with ex-spouses).... even though his kids live here more than with their mother - they do not think of it as "home" which is starting to unnerve me in many ways....
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 13, 2010 -
42 answers
After divorce, how can I learn to be a confident, whole individual without being in a relationship? I'm struggling with insecurity, I feel like there is a part of me missing, and I've gotten myself so worked up about it that I'm in a state of "analysis paralysis." Please help me break through that paralysis!
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posted by MultiFaceted
on Oct 17, 2009 -
23 answers
My husband is cheating on me and has been for at least two years. He doesn't know I found out. Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 3, 2009 -
67 answers
My parents split about a year ago. My father has started dating under unusual circumstances, and it makes me somewhat angry. Am I overreacting? How can I find peace with the situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 4, 2009 -
32 answers
My husband of 17 years had an affair and left me for someone else. Three years later, I’m still feeling bitter and vengeful. Please help me cope.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 3, 2009 -
38 answers
Does being in a de-facto / common-law relationship while waiting for a pending divorce make me grounds for bigamy under Australian law?
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posted by psyward
on Apr 27, 2009 -
7 answers
So, I'm getting divorced. I have 2 daughters, who I'm kinda terrified to tell. I'm hoping Ask.Me might be able to provide some tips.
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posted by Richat
on Apr 2, 2009 -
27 answers
Why can't I remove myself from a relationship I'm not happy in? I'm miserable with him, miserable without him, and all my relationships follow the same pattern...
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posted by DoNotRefill
on Jan 4, 2009 -
21 answers
Hopefully-not-too-ugly Divorcefilter: How can I get my (future-ex) wife to finalize our separation agreement?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 25, 2008 -
7 answers
Parents splitting up after 35 years -- maybe temporarily, but I'm betting on the long-term. They're both crazy, but my mom is C-R-A-Z-Y, and her poisonous attitude has now doomed this relationship for good. Our own relationship has always been strained, but how do I even begin to relate to her now?
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posted by Madamina
on Oct 8, 2008 -
20 answers
How to ask for a divorce after 26 years of marriage? I want to do it in a way that causes as little pain as possible, and makes room for as much constructive problem-solving as possible.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 19, 2008 -
23 answers
Yep, it's another sticky relationship question on AskMe. A recent divorce, a friend of a mother...
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 16, 2008 -
13 answers
My wife and I have been married for almost 10 months. She has had a number of cutting epsiodes and last week she tried to commit suicide. After I caught her cutting the first time (about 3 months into the marriage) she agreed to go into therapy and got on Prozac but things have not really gotten better. With things this bad, this early on in the relationship is there really any hope?
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posted by prk14
on Jan 3, 2008 -
50 answers
Imminently divorcing parents, naive and idealistic father, playing therapist to adults - the works. Help me not hate my family!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 27, 2007 -
23 answers
My brother's divorce is not quite finalized, but he has already started dating someone new. Should I be OK with this?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 21, 2007 -
44 answers
I've re-connected with an old flame, who is now divorced. He's been off-limits for so long, but now wants to come visit me. I'm thrilled. I'm single. But I can't stop worrying that it will somehow fall apart and not happen.
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posted by FlyByDay
on Jun 29, 2007 -
25 answers
