It makes me sick what happened to this poor woman, and the double standards we impose on female vs. male politicians. Threatening to “ruin” someone if they leave you is abusive, as is revenge porn. Having an affair - or doing anything else, for that matter - is NEVER “asking for” abuse. Period.

Thanks for your kind words! It sucks because I’ve been ready to settle down and start a family for a while now and it took me way too long to figure out it wasn’t going to happen with the ex. I’m trying to stay positive and learn to enjoy my own company, but this is the first time I’ve ever been alone, so it does get…

Wish I could tell you haha. Everything was going well, then all of a sudden our “personalities weren’t compatible,” which I think means “I met someone else.” I probably jumped into things too quickly, but he was the one calling me his girlfriend, saying I’m amazing and he wanted to be exclusive, etc. Who knows. Guys…

Have you tried Coffee Meets Bagel? I, unfortunately, just broke up with a guy I met on there, but the chat feature works well and guys don’t ask for my number too quickly. The booty calls have been minimal as well.

Aww! I have a calico with tooth problems too - that’s interesting, I had no idea it was more common in them!

I survived being dumped for the first time in my life, and I’m counting that as an achievement! I left my high school sweetheart last year after the relationship got toxic, so this guy was the 2nd guy I’ve ever dated. I fell in love way too fast and everything was great for 2 months until, all of a sudden, he had a…

Good night everyone! My resolution this year is to get out more and make more friends. As many of you know, I left a toxic long-term relationship a few months ago that, due mainly to his jealousy, left me with little friends other than him and his family members. I have fairly crippling social anxiety, but goddamn it…

That’s food for thought - thanks!

Thanks for the input!

Good evening! Week 12 of living alone (for the first time in my life, after leaving a very long-term relationship). I’ve been seeing someone for about a month. I think I’m falling in love, which is simultaneously exhilarating and terrifying. New guy is out of town for work a LOT (like as much as he’s home) and so far…

Thank you for the kind words!

That is a good idea, thank you! I’m also getting ready to talk to a realtor about selling the place to get a fresh start. It’s a seller’s market here right now, all the more reason to find a new place. Plus I think maybe getting a place without carpets might help with allergy guy?

In so glad this week is over. I’ve been an emotional wreck - it was my first Thanksgiving after getting out of a relationship that started in my teens (I’m now in my 30s). I’ve been very lonely, the ex continues to attempt to emotionally manipulate me into things (which was an ongoing theme in the relationship) and he…

I do tend to overthink things, and my last relationship felt a lot like yours, I fell out of love with him a very long time ago. Thank you!

I left 6 weeks ago, but, like I said, it was pretty much over a long time ago. But thanks for your input, I will definitely think about those questions!

Thank you! That is precisely what I wanted to hear :-)

Good Evening! I had my first “first date” this week after leaving a toxic decade-long relationship about 6 weeks ago. It was okay - he was a nice guy but we had no chemistry. I’m glad I went, I’m a lot less nervous about dating now that I know what to expect.

I told this story a few years ago under a different burner account but I think it’s creepy enough for a re-tell, so here goes.

Good evening everyone! Weekend #4 as a single lady! It’s been a crazy week! Met a gorgeous guy who, to my surprise, flirted with me! He said he would “text me sometime” for drinks - maybe it’ll happen, maybe it won’t, but it was a better response than I hoped for! Also worked up the courage to sign up for a couple…

Tornadoes. I was freaking TERRIFIED of tornadoes as a kid, and lived in a place where we had them. That and demons, due to my very religious upbringing. Tornadoes are still legitimately scary, but as an adult I know real people are often scarier than any idea of demons.