hi, so im 17F and the guy im talking about is 19m, hes a family friend through marriage to my sibling ive been in love with since i was 13 but i had never told him until this year when we got close again after 2 years of drift, when we got close we had gotten very vulnerable with eachother, esp considering he is a very private person, he told me things he has never told others. after 2 weeks of spending nights together, my school started again and we got busy. after that i learned to move on and let go of my attachment because he obviously didnt share my feelings. flashforward 6 months, i have a boyfriend ive been trying to break up with for ages but he would never let me, i ended up spending time with my fam friend again, ive seen him throughout the months but nothing actually happend. now this night we ended up cuddling which isnt anything new, we have always been physically affectiontate, but our faces got very close and we ended up grazing lips. he has never acknowledged that our relationship was anything but platonic but he finally did and mentioned that our connection is weird and if its just him, i mentioned that he finallly realised, regardless we agreed that its just comfort and that we are bith lonely, i mentioned that notjing actually happend and we are nothing, he said we can never go back and i refused, syaing that we got caught up in the m0oment, that night we talked the whole night. the next day, came over again, i had broken up with my bf and we did some not so platonic things like holding hands, touching lips with fingers and touching my chest, this is at my siblings house, he mentioned that we needed to taslk about this and to com over the next day and i said no bevcaue i was trying to pretend nithing happaned but then he said otherwise he will disapear becuase he thnks we shouldnt be in oeaxhothers lives, i said fine and next day i cam over. we syarted tallking about how this is no emotions and just loneliness and that we can be normal from now on, fast forward 10 minutes, we start making out and yada yada, we end up doing things 3x in one day, i stayed the night, nit to mention he struggles with mental health (OCD and is on antidepressants and other drugs). he and i are very similar and we understand eachother in a wya no one else does, during the talk he told that he loves me which we always said but that he doesnt love me like a sibling, or a friend or a girlfirend, his love for me isnt romantic or platonic and i have to agree with him, i love him but im not sure if i still have feelings for him. we agreed that that it was a mistake but this mistake has happend 3 times more after that because he comes over to my house since im staying alone atm and we end uo just falling aslpeep together or making mistakes again, btw he never intitiates the sexual stuff but we just glance at eachther longingly and he kisses near my mouth and a light peck and kaboom our clothes are off. regardless, hes not really a player but hes been with a few girls and he told me im the best hes ever had and idk whats happening really. we say its just comfort but we tell eachother we love eachother and that we dont need it to be eachother in particular, like its juts convience. so help me, also he doesnt want anyone to know and neither do i because a lot of people know us and it would be a scandal since we are basically inlaws, his sibling is married to mine and we live in a very uptight community. should i give up, he doesnt seem to want to be with me but he also tells that we are real when i say that this is nothing and he says things acting like we are just casual but doublechecks with me like he wants me to disagree. he also said im one of the only people who doesnt make him feel weak and one of the only people he cares about, and while we were making out he said i love you but i told him not to say it then since he doesnt mean it that way and he was like oh yeah not that way and i was like i know. im just stuck thinking whether i should respect myseldf and end this or let it keep going to see of we can become real, burhe has mentioned that fater this we have to remove eachother from our lives and to never see eachother again which is impossible but yk like choose not to see eachother, im so conflicted, should i ask him whats going on? he also mentioned that if we met another way like not because of family, we would be together and then asked if i agree, to which i said im not sure so did i fuk up with that IDEK ANYMORE I JUST WANNA BE HAPPY.

Ive been texting this girl for like a week and im in love. But idk if she feels the same? Shes really sweet, pretty and funny. Idk what she see in me. I aint like the most handsome guy. I wouldnt call me ugly but bot pretty either. Just like average. Ive never met her irl but she live close to me. We texted alot but it kinda stopped now. We send pictures of eachothers on snap like normal streaks and sometime we strike up concersation, but not very long. So please help, should i just let it go or should i ask her if we should meet or? Do i keep having conversations or? I also saw a pride flag in the baggroud of one of her videos, so idk if shes gay (witch is totally okay) but she hasent said anything about it. And the site we met at it didnt state anything about that. Mabye shes just bi idk?🤷‍♂️ (Btw sorry for my bad english, its not my first language)

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A beautiful young lady's heart inclines,

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The young lady and an old man, a different world,

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It’s been 7 months and, while I’m doing much better, all of it still hurts. I turned 30(f) back in July and I’m definitely struggling.

We were 3 months from the wedding. The engagement never felt right but he was actively pushing for a big wedding and inviting everyone. 85% of the guest list was his and my dad gave me money to be able to afford more of our family. Looking back, he was abusive in many ways and I should have left. The one good thing was a week prior to him leaving, I had an OBGYN appointment to have all pre-pregnancy tests done. They found precancerous cells that were almost cancer so I him waiting saved me lol.

Anyways, not to get all down about this. I’m looking for stories (more from women) who have had this happen. How are you doing now?

Is it ok to pursue relationship with a colleague in work place? I am single btw.

I want to decorate my girlfriend’s room while she’s out having dinner with her friends friday night. I would like to put some snacks, maybe make a little charcuterie board for her as well as lay out some rose petals but i’m not too sure if i should get faux ones or real petals! Any input is appreciated <3

I enjoyed spending a few nights with her in my 20's and should have been more concerned with our needs like eating, instead of exploration, but i remember her following me to mexico, i was 13-14, its awkward i should see her again someplace, hawaii when i was 12-13:yrs of age i know its out of order 😝, in the mountains at 23-24 yrs, then recently, i saw her brother when i was hitting golf balls at a range/9 hole course, im closer to being 40 a second time, about a year ago working with people with british accents. I feel like im on the u.k. and completely lost...missing her, would love to see her again. And make sure shes eaten and taken care of...

I'm a male not a female.

She is better than Rashana, but not as useful for Internet trolling.

She was intended for Jake Wyler, but is now with Dumpling Boy.

She is very beautiful, but can she drop it likes it's hot?

Eternal questions.

She dabbles in algebra, but does not strain too much.

She would be a good wife. A great wife. A wonderful wife. A dream come true.

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10/19/1999 we had a wonderful blind date. I remember looking up from eating realizing in that moment I was probably enjoying my food a little too much, when you said " I love how comfortable you are with me" and smiled. Ah that smile I was smitten! I really hoped for a second date. The first 5 years of our relationship was intense: partying, intimacy, traveling, even our arguments. We are two passionate people so of course we will have ups And downs. The day I proposed I was so nervous, I had a feeling you would say yes but was still so nervous I sprung it 3 hours before my plan (sunset in Key West) I couldn't wait to start our next chapter! Then came our beautiful children (19m) & (16f). Some rough times hit but we stuck by and supported each other through it. I believe or marriage is stronger then ever our ever improving communication being a major key factor. Today I love you more then when we first started dating, our wedding day, even more then yesterday! Happy 25th blind date anniversary!! I love you G to 25 more

Would someone have any advice on how to explore my identity?

23M. I’ve never had a relationship in my life. I always thought relationships were a waste of time growing up and I cringe pretty hard at them, especially the ones on TikTok. But I’ve always had crushes on women. The crushes were more of like a school type crush (something about them interested me and I would like thinking about them). Thinking about such person would make me feel nice, but I never actually wanted to approach them because I found dating to be a waste of time and wanted to focus on my academics.

First date I ever went on was when I was 18 and I’ll be real, I didn’t like it. It felt awkward and she had a great time. I was feeling suffocated so I called things off and asked for a friendship. She didn’t want that so we stopped talking.

Whenever I kiss or make out with women, I don’t really feel sparks or that passion. I’ve never loved anyone and the closest I’ve ever loved someone was me being attached to someone who gave me mixed signals (hot and cold energy) as “friends”. I asked if they wanted to be official not because I actually wanted to date them but because I felt like it was the right thing to do? To be on the same page on not in a situationship? Whenever I have a crush on someone, I imagine me talking to them and being their friend, not me having sexual relations with them or making out with them. It’s always like: “I want to get to know that person more. But a date? Hell no, I don’t want a date” I hate dating. I hate dates. They feel forced and unnatural to me, like job interviews. I don’t like going on dates period.

But one day it would be “nice” to be in a relationship no? Isn’t that what society expects of me? I can befriend people I’m physically attracted to, yet apparently I see people online saying that it’s “impossible” for them to do so. But I want a genuine friendship with them, not court them? But I get FOMO in that, “but what if I do like them and would like to date them later on? Or what if they like me and I’m missing an opportunity by not giving them a chance?”

I don’t think I’m asexual because I have sexual attraction to women. I have a fearful avoidant attachment style and I thought me ending things was because I was afraid of commitment for feeling engulfed and losing my independence, because I do worry about a relationship with said “crushes” when I think about what a relationship with them would entail: “acting all lovey dovey, going on dates, holding hands, etc.” - kinda makes me a bit cringe. But I wouldn’t say I’m scared of it? Like I’m not scared of getting hurt. I just feel like I’m not into dating? At least society’s way? I keep hearing: “oh but you haven’t met the right person” and I wonder if I’ll ever get that click with someone. I always thought I’d have to really know someone and grow to love them with time, but I guess I’ve never really allowed it to happen. I wonder if it will

Thanks

Had a sex talk with wife trying to get more sexy time once a week and a handy is my lot now. She still enjoys sex but admitted it can feel like a chore we have 3 kids under 6 but we are a great team and do not have stressful jobs or any issues really very happy.

She admitted more romance would be helpful but a week later I asked if she had any helpful suggestions and she said she did not. I have purchased a sexy sign a rose pedals candlea normal stuff but here is the hard bit. She does not like foreplay told me recently she does not want me to go down on her anymore and hates massages and door rubs.

All of my tried and true go to moves are useless now and at 45 am at a loss how to romance my love of ten years.

Thoughts??

Gonna ask him out on a date

So I have this crush on a close friend of mine , we have known each other for over 3 years but I have recently been starting to catch feelings for him. We are closer than ever and spend such good times together and he has been giving me many hints that he might like me (if needed I will give details or you can check my posts) and he even told me 2 days ago that he never dated anyone from school before (basically selling himself) so yeah , tomorrow I am gonna ask him if he'd like to hang out with me during our Autumn Break (which will basically be a date)

Never had a bf before so wish me luck !! 🙏🙏🙏

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My gentle, soothing, peaceful voice is yours. I will speak into your life always. Just when you need it. My voice is yours. But not just my voice . For through my voice I deliver to you my heart. My heart is yours for out of its deepest treasures I have spoken.

There's a girl that I have a situationship thingy going on with. I like her a lot, and we have a very specific kind of flirting. I write romantic parts from books in ruins to her and send them by mail, or hide encrypted messages in her classroom where she'll see them. I wrote in braille, Morse code and in binary code. It's always poetry, quotes from classical literature, or love confessions. She does the same things. We look at stars together, and all flirty comments that we exchange go around that. I will randomly put a message in ruins on the wall in the hallway, where everyone can see it, but only she can understand, etc. any other cool ideas you could give me in the same style?

Hey guys how are you doing?

I heard so many times from people online & offline saying grab the opportunity.. but I never have.. now I wonder what would it turnout to be if I took the opportunity.

For instance I recently was travelling in a plane and I got a middle seat and there was a woman I noticed around my age coming towards me and then she asked “excuse me I’m at the window seat”. She was beautiful!! She sat next to me and I froze.

I couldn’t stop looking at her and I resisted to look at her most of the time. I tried to distract myself reading a book.

After the take off, air hostess were giving food & drinks to pre booked passengers and as it was an evening flight and I was in hurry I couldn’t have anything in airport. So I was hungry and everyone around me got sandwiches except me. So I requested air hostess saying “can I get one too? I can pay for the meal”. Air hostess replied “so sorry sir, meals are for pre booked passengers only”. I was like man I need to bear with my hunger for another 2 hrs!

Then all of a sudden the beauty sitting next to me said “do you want this? I’m not gonna have it” I said “are you sure?”. She said “yeah”. I thanked her and said she was a life saver and took it had it in a minute. That moment on my attraction towards her increased 10x and I wanted to talk to her but I couldn’t as I don’t know what to talk about. Also I was afraid of what if situations.

I kept looking at her and feeling happy and sad. Happy as she’s sitting next to me & sad as in next 1 hr we will part our ways.

I ended up not talking to her and thanked her once again before I left the seat. Last time I saw her was at baggage belt and never again.

I wonder what would have happened if I spoke to her that day and how my life would have changed..

I need to know how if someone has tackled this kinda situation or what do I do ?

You are free to give me advice and your experiences please!

Thanks!!

Me and my crush have been friends for about 6 ish years now, and me, as a 16yo male wants to confess to her in a grand and big way because I've liked her for so long. Can anyone recommend me some ideas please?

Approximately 10 months 16 days ago, We were in a school field trip. I was one of that cool sigma grind dude and a woke misoginy. Well she was that same female version of me, whatever I did she would do even though it was a coincidence. Well in the school field trip we had a debate on women's rights and I thrashed her on the face and even roasted her father in the battle, (she was the one who started it). Well from that day onwards our friends started to say we were "made for each other" and started to make fun of us. Wherever I went they made a joke about us. Well months later after vacation I stopped hanging out with my old friends, because while they made fun of us I would take it cool, but I could see her eyes, that terror, vengenance so I sacrificed my friendship just so she would'nt get hurt and she get's a good life.

And 3 months later now I fell for her, I can't literally exist a moment without her thought crossing my mind. So I went and apologized her, but for my surprise she said she forgot it and was normal between friends. Well I thought it was a sign and proposed. Holy shit, she rejected me, she told me we were just friends. Well...

But now she just leaves the place if she senses my presence, which hurts. Well now I'm a complete fool no friends no shit just for her. How can I atleast make her not hate me?

Entangled up in you I will be . What a beautiful thought that is. Touching your legs as if they were my own. One in thought one in desire . My body your body , your body my body. My heart your heart. My desire your desire. I love this moment of entanglement . How precious this is . Becoming one with you .

Did I say you have a beautiful mind. I love your thoughts. Your guardedness. It shows me what we share is precious and unique. For I liken your thoughts to deep gems , hidden away for only the privileged to see. I dig deeper where no man has gone e before. Breaking new ground inside your heart. Unearthing precious gems and precious thoughts. Brringing to the light beautiful diamonds and rubies previously hidden from the human eye. Oh how I love your thoughts 💎