Have you ever dated someone with several friends of the opposite sex? What about someone who is friends with many of their exes and still keeps up regular contact with them?
He's given me no reason not to trust him, but I'm still hung up on this. Is it just a matter of me working on my insecurity? Or should he be changing his behavior? More details inside...
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posted by singinginmychains
on Jun 11, 2013 -
56 answers
I have feelings for another woman that I have no intention of ever acting on, and my current relationship seems doomed because of it. Help.
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posted by zeek321
on Mar 8, 2013 -
78 answers
At the beginning of the relationship, she had asked to be exclusive. Told me she wants me to be her boyfriend. Thing's were going great. She mentions that she has a male friend visiting from out of town. Wasn't a big deal for me. Then it comes to light that he would be staying at her place for the weekend.
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posted by Nicholas Geary
on Jan 2, 2013 -
120 answers
Looking for recommendations of effective books/workbooks/web resources on emotional intelligence, abandonment issues, anger, fear, jealousy, trust issues and self-compassion. Bonus points for including all of the above and being available on Kindle.
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posted by f3l1x
on Dec 30, 2012 -
6 answers
I have just ended a long term relationship due to a breach of trust. This has, however, added to my increasing lack of trust in other people -- which was little to begin with. Why should and how do I learn to trust people again?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 31, 2012 -
15 answers
I want to get over feelings of betrayal and build trust again in my marriage. How do I bring it up to my husband?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2012 -
25 answers
I can't trust my girlfriend. I haven't been able to trust past girlfriends. Help? (snowflake details ahead)
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 11, 2012 -
27 answers
After a recent and unexpected breakup, I'm starting to feel like relationships can end at any time, and finding it hard to imagine letting myself love again. Help me figure out a healthier way to think about dating in general.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 22, 2012 -
22 answers
Yes, I have trust issues and I don't think my girlfriend is helping any... I'm ready for therapy... what can I expect, what can I do to make it the most helpful, and what can I do to preserve my relationship through this -- or should I?
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posted by doompuppy
on Jul 18, 2011 -
32 answers
What are the nice aspects of becoming intimate with a "romantic partner"? What does it feel like when it's a healthy situation? Can you give me some examples of things that are nice about sharing your life in an intimate way with your partner?
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posted by Chrysalis
on Jul 13, 2011 -
24 answers
Any advice on how to give trust freely and not get caught in the cycle of waiting till others earn trust?
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posted by PeaPod
on Oct 17, 2010 -
12 answers
Ran into my sister's boyfriend holding hands with another woman. She's trying to figure out what to do now. Advice on setting new limits and ground rules?
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posted by anonymous
on May 19, 2010 -
60 answers
My boyfriend feels he can't trust me. I want him to, and I want to make things work, but we need to break this pattern. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on May 11, 2010 -
26 answers
Recently, I discovered that my girlfriend of has been reading my postings on various sites on the internet through "shoulder surfing" my usernames on them... should I let it go?
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posted by doompuppy
on Apr 12, 2010 -
99 answers
How do I get over trust/anxiety issues in a new relationship, with an assist from email snooping?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2010 -
17 answers
Why am I so scared that people are trying to trick me/use me? Is this something you really need to be on guard against all the time or is it irrational thinking?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 6, 2010 -
23 answers
I know my anxiety to be a liar. I don't know how to shut it up. Please help me get a handle on it before it derails something amazing.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2010 -
16 answers
Before my now-boyfriend and I decided to go exclusive, we had a long uncommitted period where we were just besties who had great sex. At the time, his other flings and involvements didn't bother me. Now that we're actually together, I am retrospectively jealous. Very jealous. How do I overcome my jealousy and lack of trust?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 25, 2010 -
13 answers
I’ve had reservations about my relationship. We agreed to some time of no contact, giving us both some time to think. How do I come back to it all 1) letting go of some of our past mistakes 2) ensuring that we don’t make them again? Am I even ready to start again?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 17, 2010 -
10 answers
I think I don’t like or trust my partner sexually any more. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation? How did you manage? Long account under cut.
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posted by anonymous
on May 18, 2009 -
41 answers
How do you start over, with a new love or without one? Heartfelt, soul-searching soap opera of my life and love inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2009 -
31 answers
I would like some unbiased opinion. Right now I am 4 months into a new relationship which has generally been going well. We get along great, have lots in common, and we have been spending a lot of time together. But I am having a hard time trusting him.
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posted by ninefour
on Dec 29, 2008 -
24 answers
I have a hunch the new boyfriend is going to drop the "I love you" bomb this weekend. I'm psyched. Trouble is: I don't know if I believe him, and therefore don't know how to best respond.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 7, 2007 -
49 answers
Is my fiancée cheating on me, or is this simply a case of a wrong number at the wrong time?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 29, 2007 -
131 answers
What are some strategies + coping mechanisms for learning to trust a partner after they were found cheating.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 16, 2005 -
21 answers
If you were cheated on and broken up with, would you want to know that you were cheated on or would ignorance be bliss?
posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2004 -
37 answers
