I must add that I know checking his phone is not good. But it is through his phone where he makes these choices.

He said they only talked through Snapchat about sports and friends in common.

I can't help but check to see if he's liked their latest posts.

Every time I go to my ex's social media, I tell myself, "this is going to hurt you" ... yet I do it anyway.

I avoid him completely again now, but he still sees my status and stories.

How can you be in a relationship with someone who is not honest?

I chose to stay and forgive; he never made an excuse.

It’s maddening and I can’t help myself from checking that he's seen it.

Hi, Meredith. I'm a reader on the West Coast. I've been with someone for almost five years, and when I met him, he had a 2-year-old child from a divorce who lived out of state. The mother/ex-wife has made it…

Even though I'm 29, this is all very new to me, because in the past I'd just jump straight into a new relationship, which concealed the pain of that loss.

They are usually selfies or full body shots.

I truly love and appreciate that he chose me, but it's frustrating that I'm not allowed to be a little insecure or uncomfortable with certain situations.

I guess I kind of fell for his personality without actually meeting or talking to him.