Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to decide how long to wait for someone you’re in a relationship with to figure out what he wants. In my response, I provide guidance on how to approach this question, including what you need to know to decide […]
Dating a Single Dad
Why Won’t He Tell His Ex-Wife About Me or Introduce Me to His Kids?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about how to decide how long you should wait to meet your boyfriend’s kids and family and how long you should wait for him to tell his ex-wife about your relationship. In my response, I provide guidance on what’s normal to […]
Should My Boyfriend Go on Holiday with His Ex and Their Kids?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about whether it’s wrong for a guy to still go on vacations with his ex and their kids even though he claims he is separated from his wife. In my response, I provide insight into this question, what’s appropriate and what’s […]
Burned out in Your Relationship? Warning Signs and How to Avoid It
There was a time when my husband and I were dating where we almost broke it off. He was in the last few months of his divorce being final. It was the home stretch. We’d been through a lot together; what’s a few more months of waiting? But I was tired of waiting. Tired of […]
When You Feel Second to His Ex and Kids
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about what to do when you feel like you’re always second to his ex and his kids in your relationship and whether you’re being impatient. In my response, I provide guidance on how to approach this question, key indicators for long-term […]