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Speaking from experience, it's hard accepting gifts when times are tight and there's no way we/I can reciprocate. For me, I've learned that the best gift I can give in return is to be gracious and accept them. The pleasure is in the giving. Gratitude is often all the giver really wants. If...

This, and sexing at work is generally not a good idea.

More people regret that which they didn't do than that which they did. Clichéd, but true.

I am also in a Vee, well actually, it looks like the symbol on a "share" button, but close enough. I think what you said here is a BRILLIANT idea. Many times, it is only when we give up on the notion of romance, that we are able to focus on making ourselves healthy. Honestly. You need some...

Dang it, where is the "Like" button.

Nope. How he treats others is indicative of how he will treat you, eventually, when you're no longer the New and Shiny. It sounds to me he's lacking in empathy. He shouldn't have to understand WHY you need this courtesy you feel you need at this point. All he needs to understand is that its...

While I don't necessarily disagree with the premise of the article, I am somewhat troubled by the tone. If we were to take out "emotional leach" and replace it with "Blind", or "Paraplegic", or "Multiple-sclerosis", or "HIV Positive", would people still say this is great article? People with...

I recommend you look into Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or research CBT techniques. Although what you're experiencing may not rise to the level of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, there certainly are similarities. You certainly went through a stressful event with your wife and certain actions or...

You can't enter into relationships with the expectation that the other person will change. She's told you what she's comfortable with. The question you have to answer is if you think you could ever accept the level of intimacy she's willing to offer. Take EVERYTHING else out of the equation...

Sounds like you may need a Walkabout. There's nothing inherently wrong with taking some time out to find yourself. And, there's nothing to say that you can't return some day. The risk is that once you've taken that path, when you return, their paths may have diverged enough from yours that...

Congratulations on your growth. I'm sure it has been a hard road to travel. If you're not already doing so, I suggest counseling to help sort out your feelings and relationships.

Another thought. People tend to mirror others in new situational dynamics. After my divorce, I was a pizza dude on the side to make some extra money. One time, one of the administrative assistants from my primary job came into the store, and for some reason, I got all embarrassed and...

I'm astounded you guessed my wife and girlfriend's names. j/k Part of it is the "Hi, how are you?" meme. Ninety-nine percent of the time when someone asks you this, they really don't want to know how you are. It's just a greeting. They REALLY DON'T WANT to know how you are. Because, if you...

My nickname in Junior High and it more or less stuck with me ever since.

I am considered a very private person, and in reality, it's only because I don't volunteer information about myself. I'm not intentionally private, if someone asks me a question, I'll answer it, but people rarely ask questions about my life. I've always figured if somebody wants to know...

What? You didn't get the Poly Manual when they sent you the decoder ring for joining the club? Do a search on "nonviolent communication". This should give you some useful tools for negotiation in relationships. As for negotiating after the fact. It happens. Nobody can plan for every...

Most likely, you are going to be only one who can answer this question. From what you've posted, this girl doesn't sound to be the latter. But who knows, maybe someone is out there. Good luck in your search.

Polyamory: Before you love someone else, you gotta love the one you're with. Serial Monogamy: Love someone else, when you don't love the one your with. What is your husband really trying to practice here?

My question is, do you want a female-monogamous relationship with her? As for impact on the husbands, other than watching you women with other women, I'm not sure how it will impact them.

Of course your anxiety is there. To deny that your anxiety has every right to be one of the emotions you experience in life is to invalidate yourself. You have every right to feel anxious because feelings are neither right or wrong, they just are. As far as feelings go, anxiety is about as...