Dear Melissa, I have been dating a divorced dad for a little over 3 months. We live 45 minutes away from each other. He has 50/50 custody of his kids (11 & 14) I have full custody of mine (16 & 22). Since he got 50/50 (March 2019) we went from seeing each other three […]
My Boyfriend Doesn’t Have a Sex Drive. What Do I Do?
Dear Melissa, I am widowed after four years and I reconnected with a childhood friend two years ago. We are living together. He’s very generous and affectionate, but extremely low sex drive. I’ve had long discussions with him to let him know how it makes me feel and listened to his explanations. He claims spiritual […]
He’s Not Ready for a Relationship. Should I Wait or Move On?
Dear Melissa, My friend says his life is a mess after his high profile divorce. His divorce was finalized 9 months ago, and he has full custody of his kids. He is an amazing father, brother, son, and friend. We care for each other and are definitely attracted to the other. We have even kissed […]
What Should I Do If My Boyfriend Keeps Lying to Me?
Dear Melissa, Here’s my thing: I think my boyfriend is lying to me. I think he deletes all his ex’s texts. This has been going on for thirteen years, and I don’t think it will ever stop. The kids are old enough to tell him there is a problem. I’m not jealous of her but […]
When His Ex Is Manipulating Him Through His Kids
Dear Melissa, How do you deal with an ex-wife of your husband’s who likes to manipulate him through their children? -Someone Sweet
Frustrated with Internet Dating? Top 5 Ways to Find Your Life Partner Without a Computer
In a new trend, singles are becoming increasingly disillusioned with internet dating and seeking alternatives. With millions of singles using the internet and the promises and success stories of online matchmaking websites, I’ve heard the same thing over and over from singles across the country who are frustrated with internet dating- “It’s great to have […]
We Argue All the Time. Should I Continue in This Relationship?
Dear Melissa, I’ve been dating a divorced man for almost 5 years. He has a son. We are now having problems with almost everything we talk about. I’ve been dating a divorced man for almost 5 years. He has a son. We are now having problems with almost everything we talk about. My boyfriend isn’t […]
When Your Ex Is Dating Someone Else and It Hurts (and How to Move On)
Dear Melissa, I need help healing a broken heart. Long story short… I met a man going through a divorce in 2012 with two young children. He was going through a divorce and I was trying to have a child on my own. We dated for 3 years and all was going well. But then […]
Should I Be Worried If He Hasn’t Said I Love You?
Dear Melissa, I’ve been separated from my husband for over 4 years. We have 2 children (15 and 12). Two years ago, I started seeing a wonderful man. He’s been separated about 4 years as well and also has 2 children around the same age as mine. Everything is going well! We’ve been taking things […]
Should I Tell Him I Want a Real Relationship?
Dear Melissa, Should I go ahead and ask this man to be in a relationship with me? He is divorced 5 years. He pursued me but I guess he got scared and retreated but I was already hooked. We continued to get close but I could feel him pushing away or not being as forthcoming […]