Hi Meredith, I'm writing on behalf of a friend I'll call "Claire." For the past year, she's shared details of an evolving relationship with "Brian." At first, it was about navigating the early stages of a relationship – different communication…

Dear Meredith, I am a mid-40s single mother. I run my own business, so like many who are self-employed, my salary is inconsistent. I have been divorced for 10 years. Two years ago, I met my boyfriend. He was extremely…

... but to the girls he is sending these messages to, it does mean something.

Is it bad that I’m not more upset about the distance?

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Hi Meredith, I am currently in a relationship with this charming and handsome guy. We have been together for six months now. Our relationship is smooth so far; not much call for compromise. The issue is my mother. She's a…

"John" is really good for me. He embodies all of the things a woman would look for in a husband: stability, devotion, sensitivity, humor, etc.

For the first few years, the kids needed lots of attention, breast feeding, etc., and I understood and accepted that we wouldn't have as much energy for each other.

I feel so ashamed and guilty to admit that I still think about my ex.

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And just as I caught myself really falling for him, a ring showed up on his finger ...

But at the same time, maybe pursuing this would end the awkwardness.

Dear Meredith, I am currently in a three-year relationship and everything is great. I have no issues with my significant other ... but one day he told me that he would be seeing a friend from his college years. He…

Four months later, he came home and announced he'd quit his job, taken back his old job in his home state, and told them he'd be there in three weeks.

I regretted what I'd done immediately and asked the friend not to tell my ex, to which he said of course he wouldn't.

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... he says she's like a female version of himself.

The news hit me at the place I never knew existed. I couldn't even understand my reactions.

I don't know if I should ask him if he's actually open to something more or if that will just push him away.

I felt so guilty but so amazing at the same time!

Meredith, Last fall, I moved from Massachusetts to be closer to my family, where the weather is beautiful and people are a lot happier and friendlier. I'm glad I am here. Before I left, I met a woman. We had…

They are now doing long-distance and rarely see each other.

I have felt unhappy and unfulfilled in a marriage for years now.

He is 100 percent sure he doesn't want kids and I'm about 80 percent sure that I don't want children.

I know my friend still hates us.