As I have started giving the relationship more serious thought, I have realized that their friendship is way too close for my comfort.

He did put a ring on my finger as a sign of commitment, but I only think he did to gain time.

There has been no affair, no abuse, no addiction issues.

... he had been telling me that he was getting divorced, so I stopped taking my birth control

I’ve been seeing someone I met on a dating app since early October. I really enjoy spending time with him. His 17-year-marriage ended in March and he's very up front about his situation and talks about his ex frequently. They…

Hi Meredith! Ten years ago I met my soul mate. I knew it immediately. Smart, sweet, and a beautiful co-worker who always had a similar viewpoint of ideas inside and out of the office. Within a week of our first…

We both agree we would like to experience what could have been.

I have not integrated my boyfriend into our lives, though they have met him a few times.

... should we decide to make a go of things more officially, how do we handle this with with his ex-wife for the best possible amicable outcome?

We've been married for three years and have a two year old.

We chat at 1 p.m.

I know that men operate with a different sense of time than women, particularly when they're going through a difficult time.

But what really hurts is the fact that he told me he’s been out of love with me for some time now, and I just feel like he is not sorry at all.

I struggle to understand how I really feel about the relationship.

Hi Meredith! I have been a single mom for almost five years now. The split with my ex was pretty traumatizing and the co-parenting relationship between us hasn't been any better. I have been completely on my own since then,…

I know I have a responsibility to myself to make sure I am living the life that I want to live.

I am proud of my kids, and I stayed in this marriage for them.

I met a man seven months ago. We're both in our 70s. He told me immediately that he has been separated from his wife for 10 years and has had one other relationship since. He wanted to be totally honest…

I had hoped – up until the final court day – that we would figure it out.

The inability to move from the house has me feeling trapped and gives me anxiety.

I am finally feeling like I used to – the happy-go-lucky girl who loves to feel joy and be with engaging people.

I never thought it'd happen, and I know that I had a huge part in that.

She sent him pictures of food she cooks (which he later told me were for him). And then there were fart jokes.

In fact, during his seven-year marriage, he carried on a long-term, five-year affair.

He shows no desire to change this arrangement and I have kept mum, figuring that this is his business, and there's nothing that I can do about it.