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 […]
Dating a Single Dad
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
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 […]
Am I Being Unreasonable for Wanting More Time With My Boyfriend?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about whether she is being unreasonable by wanting more time with her boyfriend and more predictability in her relationship. In my response, I provide guidance on how to approach this question, including how to reduce the anxiety around the lack of […]
How Long Should You Wait for Him to Commit? (And How to Know When You’ve Waited Long Enough)
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to know if you’ve waited long enough in a relationship when you’re waiting for someone to resolve some issues in their life so they can go into deeper levels of involvement and commitment with you.
