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 […]
Dating Advice in General
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 […]
How Do You Know If You Can Trust Him?
Dear Melissa, If your boyfriend’s friends are sexist and still like to “party” despite the fact that they’re in their 40’s now, can you ever really trust him around them or entirely respect him for choosing to associate with such people? – Ulrika
His Ex-Wife’s Stuff Is Still in the House. Does He Still Have Feelings for His Ex?
Today’s article is in response to a question from a reader (via Ask Melissa!) about what to do when your man still has photos of his ex on Facebook and still has some of his ex’s belongings. Does it mean that he hasn’t moved on? In my response, I provide guidance on how to […]
When a Guy Says He Needs Time to Think, What Does That Mean?
Does the man you’re dating still have “unfinished business” with his ex-wife even though they’ve been divorced for a while? You thought that you were in the clear because he’s divorced. And then he tells you one of the worst things a man you’re totally into could tell you: He “needs some time apart” so […]