Relationship Stories & Recovery Experiences

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GF(26F) thirsting over an other man in front of me(26F)

I recently went on a trip with my girlfriend of 10 years, a female friend of hers, and a male friend of mine. On our last night, we did a group activity. The male staff member hosting us was objec...

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My (30f) boyfriend (33m) left me 3 hours from home

Myself (30F) and my boyfriend (33M) went on a holiday this weekend. I am currently at my parent’s house, he is in our shared home. The reason I’m at my parents is my dad had to drive 3 hours to fe...

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My husband and I go to bed naked

Me and my husband started going to bed naked together a year after we married about three times a week and I want to share this because of how nice it is. For context, we both work jobs with long ...

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Is this dress color too close to my wife’s dress?

Pretty much the title of the post. My wife and I have been going back and forth with my mom over the color of her dress. She refused to let anyone see her dress until the day of the ceremony. Are ...

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Is this dress color too close to my wife’s dress?

Pretty much the title of the post. My wife and I have been going back and forth with my mom over the color of her dress. She refused to let anyone see her dress until the day of the ceremony. Are ...

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I just need to brag for a minute.

This woman right here is nothing less than amazing! She has been an incredible wife to me for over 25 years, she has birthed and mothered 2 wonderful daughters who are now 25, and 23 and both have ...

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Husband’s Behavior is Giving Me the Ick

We are currently at a very nice resort, in a tropical destination, having a good time. They had beach volleyball as one of the activities, which was not well-attended, but we love beach volleyball ...

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I (29F) am now disgusted by my boyfriend of 7 years (28M)

My boyfriend used to be the most gorgeous, attractive, magnetic person I’d ever met. Things have changed slowly, and seven years on, it feels like he’s an entirely different person. I might get to...

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I (29F) am now disgusted by my boyfriend of 7 years (28M)

My boyfriend used to be the most gorgeous, attractive, magnetic person I’d ever met. Things have changed slowly, and seven years on, it feels like he’s an entirely different person. I might get to...

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My wife jumped into my arms.

I recently went away for a work trip; I was away for five days. We spoke and texted every day, and I couldn’t wait to get back. My buddy picked me up from the airport and drove me home. I was walki...

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My wife jumped into my arms.

I recently went away for a work trip; I was away for five days. We spoke and texted every day, and I couldn’t wait to get back. My buddy picked me up from the airport and drove me home. I was walki...

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I 32F think my husband’s (40M) mistress is stalking me.

We’re currently separated after I found out he’s been having an affair with the same person for years. I first found out five years ago and we worked things out. He swore he’d ended things with her...

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Today my (29M) Husband (30M) was cleared of cancer!

A few months ago, they found a tumour the size of a tennis ball in his abdomen whilst doing an unrelated ultrasound. The doctors gave it a 70% chance of malignancy. 3 weeks ago he had surgery to re...

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Why "Just Getting Out of Bed" Feels Like a Marathon

<h2>Why "Just Getting Out of Bed" Feels Like a Marathon</h2><p>We’ve all heard that depression is about sadness, but for many of us, it feels more like <strong>exhaustion</strong>. It’s that heavy, le...

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Fatigue from depression - How bad can it get?

<p>I've been battling major depression for almost a decade now. The single biggest thing that keeps me down is this soul crushing fatigue that I feel day in day out and can never shake off. I have con...

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Navigating Guilt When Leaving a Difficult Relationship

<h1><strong>Navigating Guilt When Leaving a Difficult Relationship</strong></h1><p>Leaving a relationship is rarely simple. Even when you&nbsp;<em>know</em>&nbsp;it's the right decision, guilt can wei...

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Learning to Trust My Instincts After Years of Doubt

For three years, I ignored the signs. The late nights, the excuses, the way conversations would suddenly stop when I walked into the room. My friends noticed. My family noticed. But I kept telling mys...

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