I love you,

Thank you thank you for all of this. You know, I first skimmed the beginning in the notification, and life got busy so I didn't read the whole thing until now. It's extremely helpful to hear your so…

The song “I love you, I’m sorry” by Gracie Abrams makes me think of the POV of a DA — I'm DA, and I just listened to this song. It feels like a DA talking about how they sabotaged a good relationship, and they regret it. This line particularly hits: "I like to slam doors closed, trust…

The song Wicked Game by Chris Isaak sounds like an AP singing about falling in love with a DA — A few weeks back I wrote about "I love You, I'm sorry" by Gracie Abrams sounding like the pov of a DA. Well, I was listening to Wicked Game by Chris Isaak today and it occurred to me that the lyrics …

A Splash of Cold-Water for you — **Background** Hey everyone, I'm a contributor to this subreddit, and spend time lurking from time to time. I'm quite familiar with every attachment style. I, myself, had to earn security from my ow…

Letter to my ex — **7th February 2026** “You will find me, right?” That sentence is the last sentence. The one that always stays with me. Every single day I think about it, and I think that’s why I know what I have t…

Is this an emotional affair? — I (36F, single), have a good guy friend (40M) who has been dating a new woman for 2 ish months now. Full disclosure I don’t like her very much and I think they’re moving super fast (already saying I …

My boyfriend (M35) and I (F27) have not said i love you, over a year of dating — TLDR; My boyfriend (M35) and I (f27) have been together for over a year, he hasn’t said I love you despite having talked about marriage, kids, future together. In a conversation he said he was apprehe…

What are the most infuriating sentences your ex has said to you during or after the breakup? — For me it would be : "I have no hatred or resentment, and I don’t regret the year we spent together." Cool. I’m glad it was such a pleasant memory for you. Personally I was still trying to process ho…

My mother sent my childhood abuser to my home, after I have been successful at making sure he never knows where I live. — Conversation is below. I have been very careful making sure my brother never knows where I live, as he beat me as a child so much police intervened and I was such a mess I was mandated to go to thera…

My mother is super affectionate now that I'm an adult and she has dementia. It disgusts me. — My mother doesn't remember the screaming, my mother doesn't remember her calling me stupid everyday, she doesn't remember her telling me to get out of her house. She talks to me now in a baby voice, s…

I feel like I’m in a full relationship, but not fully chosen — is that sustainable? — I (M) am in a relationship with a woman who is separated but still legally married and going through a divorce. We’re very close emotionally and spend a lot of time together – it feels like a serious …

Was my therapist blaming me for abuse? — My husband and I went to marriage counseling. I had an affair and afterwards he became very controlling and abusive. He had very strict terms for me to follow in order to remain married. He had my loc…

26[M] and my 23[F] me and her just recently cut things off. — Things were going really good in the beginning, she was sweet and nice but I realized she was a very different and strange. Like maturity wise, she had so many issues she was very controlling when I’d…

I miss him so much — Today is its birthday! His 30th birthday. I had to plan to celebrate him so well. I started organizing this last year. He deserves to be celebrated. Our love was so special. Now, today, im in the pa…

Just trying to gain closure on my own... — This is something I wrote in my journal, trying to process emotions and gain closure. Lori, Since you would not give me the opportunity for closure, I'm going to do what I can to get it here. This…

Blindsided — My fiance and I have been together for 8 years. Rarely ever fight or even argue. Lots of plans for the future. Had been through plenty of situations that would have ended most relationships. He always…

Why are people so cruel? - Day 13 of Recovery — Had a bad day today... *Really* bad... People are so fucking cruel. First someone sees my scars at church of all places... Not that I'm Christian, but isn't it called a sanctuary for a reason? Anyway…

I(19M) feel like I’ve lost my girlfriend(19F) even though we’re still together — TL;DR: I made mistakes early in the relationship (past flirting, not being fully transparent), which broke my girlfriend’s trust. Since then she’s become distant, says she lost feelings, and gives unc…

I emotionally cheated — So were going through a rough phase. He was pretty much insecure, whenever my phone was busy he used to call my ex and check if his phone was also busy and was trying to play games. I had stopped talk…

My Dearest, Love — As I began to drift off tonight, I thought of you. This time it was different. It was the first time all day. But I am overcome with grief right now. You’re fading, my love. Another goodbye, a quiet g…

Something I shouldve said, and now I cant go back. — I think i should've asked for a break instead of kicking you out and breaking up with you. I didnt want to hurt you, I really wanted to fix things, I shouldve said what I wanted instead of following s…

Non Affectionate partner, Emotionally and physically unavailable (23M 24F) — Non-Affectionate partner, Emotionally and physically unavailable (23M 24F) TL;DR: My (23M) partner (24F) shows almost no emotional or physical affection, and I feel completely drained despite loving …

Movies :3 - Day 17-18 of Recovery — Two day combined post again because I keep forgetting sorry... First off, I wanted to give an update on the meditation, I still think it's kinda silly, but it's definitely working. my emotional regul…

How do I (24F) handle my boyfriend's (25M) friendship with his coworker? (26F) — My boyfriend and I have been dating for about a year and a half and most of our relationship has been long distance because he got a chance to work in Major League Baseball last year and follow his dr…

I (28M) want her (31 F) back but am conflicted around how everything ended. — Hey y'all, I'm looking for some advice on if I should continue holding out and hoping to get back with my short term ex or finally find a way to try and get over this. there's many layers to this bu…

"Growing up emotionally neglected is like nearly dying of thirst just outside the fenced off fountain of a parent's kindness and interest." — The dichotomy of existing in a home where my mother said, "I love you," and even kisses and hugs before bed or on the way out the door while simultaneously never asking "how are you?" or have any curi…

should i just block him — hi. i’m 17 and he was my first boyfriend. we only dated for a few months and we broke up almost a week ago. my mind is all over the place and i’m dealing with an anxious attachment style so the fear o…

I'm afraid that getting a divorce is the only way I'll have a chance at happiness — So my husband and I are high school sweethearts who married young due to religious pressure, he was my first relationship, and I'm now in my late 20s. I have PTSD, my father just passed away, and we w…

I need help, is this the end. — I need help https://imgur.com/a/qfRDDXW Dated for two years, ups and downs here and there. Broke up once last year in January and got back together Felt like our connection was strong before the t…

5 months into what I thought would kill me — It would have been our two anniversary on Tuesday. You still live in my mind. It’s not always the first thing in the morning anymore, but always within the first 30 minutes it hits me. You have a new…

Getting help at 18 — TW: mentions of abuse(physical, emotional), self harm sorry if I overshare but Ive recently gotten help at 18, ive recently turned 18 and I havent even gotten my highschool diploma yet but i graduat…

What do I M19 do when I still love someone F21 who I can't trust anymore? — I 19M dated a Chinese exchange student 21F that I met on Hinge for 8 months. told each other we loved each other. let her meet my family. I've never been I'm love before. I caught her in a lie (not th…

According to my dad, my three kids are headed to hell — I (50F) have three adult children (all 24+) who still live at home. I have had a rocky relationship with my dad (70) going back to my childhood and I've always been much closer to my mom (my parents w…

Is my relationship hopeless? 18F and 20M — tl;dr my boyfriend has completely abandoned me without any warning or explanation hello I am new to reddit but I really need some advice. My boyfriend and I started dating almost a month ago and up …

4 Years of Being His Emotional Crutch – I Finally Left When He Refused to Grow Up (87 Days No Contact) — I (29F) was with “Jake” (30M) for just over four years. We met at a mutual friend’s house party right after college. He was charming, goofy, the guy who could make anyone laugh. Within a year we moved…

The best of days and the worst of days! - Days 19-22 of Recovery — well, it's been a while, and a ton of shit happened. some of this is bad, some of this is good, but it ended well so that's all that matters. please, take this warning, if you read past here just be…

Lil rant I had — Last night I went a lil coo coo and got really stressed, ig I remembered writing things can help with it and so I ended up writing the message bellow. thought I might post it to get so insight on thin…

Breakup playlist (what I have + looking for extra recommendations) — I (22ftm) broke up with my fiancé (22nb) a week ago after over four years together. It was a very difficult decision. My ex is a very good person at their core, but the relationship hit a point where …

I [31M] have been seeing a woman [29F] for 5 months, we say I love you and are exclusive, but she still does not want to fully label it. — I am 31M and she is 29F. We have been involved for about 5 months. Basically, from the start I made it clear I had feelings for her. She said she had feelings for me too, but needed time and wanted t…

Am I asking for too much, or am I just tired of carrying my relationship? — Am I asking for too much in my relationship, or is it time to leave? I (20F) have been with my boyfriend (24M) for about 2 years, and I feel like I need outside perspective because I’m too deep in th…

how do you actually move on from someone when the hardest part isn't missing them, it's accepting that they were never going to choose you in the first place? — i feel like i already know the answer but i genuinely need to get this out of my own head im 27f and this is about my ex. we were together for years, broke up last january, took like a 6 month break,…

i stayed for too long, got so hurt — i feel like i already know the answer but i genuinely need to get this out of my own head im 27f and this is about my ex. we were together for years, broke up last january, took like a 6 month break,…

I love life - Days 23-25 of Recovery — I forgot to post again oops >\~< I'll make this a quick one!! first off, I've had a freaking GREAT last three days, it's been a blur but I've spent a lot of time with my boyfriend (love you Leo!!!) …

Helped and loved a girl who was forced in her past relationship. Now I am facing the consequences. — We were college mates, but didn't speak till the end of the 3rd year. And I replied to one of her stories on WhatsApp and that's how our conversation started. She used to tell me about her days, life …

I let you go — I let you go. As of 11 April 9:58pm, I’m done. I was waiting, maybe you would text me, or call me, check in on me, initiate something, but no. I let you go. I’m done. I believe I was put into your lif…

I said I love you last night to my girlfriend (22m to 25f, 2 months official, 6 months dating). She didn’t say it back, should I talk to her about it today? — Her and my friends and I went out for my birthday last night. Her and I got back late last night, I was pretty drunk and for some reason that I can’t remember we were hugging in my bedroom about to he…

don’t be friends. don’t be enemies, either. — i was in a relationship of almost two years. she broke up with me on a random tuesday, two months ago, in february…she said she didn’t feel the same anymore, she physically didn’t like me anymore, eve…

Did I do this to myself... — long post warning i just need to get this out somewhere because it’s been sitting in my head on a loop i feel like i already know the answer but i genuinely need to get this out of my own head im 27…

😬 What’s my (23M) next move after my girlfriend (20F) got upset that I have been in a relationship before her? — Recently I have met a beautiful girl. We’ve been together for 1 month. Something about her makes me feel something I’ve never felt before. As of an hour ago, we have been together for a month. The ste…

I (21F) accidentally called my boyfriend (24m) fat — Hi. Sorry for any typos. It's 1am and I am running off of little sleep. The title sounds terrible, I know. I feel fucking awful. My bf and I got dinner tonight at an AYCE restaurant, so we ate quite…

Is she avoidant or just not into me that much? — Ok, so i will try to sum up this whole situation without spamming you guys too much… After five years away from dating, I opened up and started a relationship. In the beginning, everything felt perfe…

I don't exactly have advice, but this is very similar to what I experienced with a former colleague that I dated for a bit and developed limerence for. I'm still conflicted about whether I actually "f…

How do you feel secure after pushing a boundary and hurting your partner? Even when they seem to accept your apology? Partner and I are in a rough patch, we are still repairing after a big argument. …

How do you feel secure after pushing a boundary and hurting your partner? Even when they seem to accept your apology? Partner and I are in a rough patch, we are still repairing after a big argument. …

Did he tell his ex he loved her after 5 years in the context of their relationship falling apart? To be honest, when i was younger I would have said leave. But i've seen friends say it after 2 years a…

I felt this so much. As someone who was broken up with because I never initiated saying I love you, it was always “love you too” according to her, I was actually somewhat blindsided when she said that…

Hey there. Before I begin: You are loved, your feelings are valid, and you are worth it. Now, to me this sounds like an anxious spiral. You did something you yourself would see as 'too much', and are …

I’ve been burned by that. Met a man who had been separated from his wife for 1.5 years, and the ex had a long term serious boyfriend which made me feel confident it was safe. They had a severely disab…

But he's not giving her reasons he's hesitant to marry her- he's already said he wants to get married and have kids. He's giving her reasons why he's hesitant to say I love you, which is incredibly we…

> he has made it clear he sees a future together. Does he? Talking about the future is just pillow-talk. What is he actually *doing* to show you he's committed to a future with your?  You wrote …

I personally can't be fake or hypocritical. I would however be honest and say, "bro, I'm happy for you but life for me is shit right now and mom is draining and adding to my stress. I don't want to br…

I love you, but I’m not in Love with you

I was just pondering this today. It’s part of the cognitive dissonance that’s preventing me from moving on–he was SUCH a good person. I married my WH because he was the kindest man I’d ever met. Gen…

i’ve been yelled at that i need help more than anyone has told me “i love you, please stay.” its always “but what about how i feel”, “you’re selfish”, “get help”

You basically told the guy that you miss the perks of not having to consider him in your life, and then you’re shocked he walked away. What exactly did you expect him to hear? You framed it nicely, bu…

4 months in and we haven’t said i love you, and im not quite ready yet. On the flip side, my two closest friends who are recently in relationships (under 1 year) both said it 3 months in. Am I abnorma…

Maybe treat him the same for a day... Hon, ya have an ok body, but it's not as muscular as the guys i fantasize about, but i can settle. . Babe, I always wanted a guy eith a huge cock, but your peeny…

So basically this has happened to me twice. With 2 different guys. Both were very long term relationships. Basically hes just self sabotaging because hes not mentally okay. And im going to assume hes …

I’m truly sorry for what happened. I know the feeling of unforgettable words. In my case it was: “I love you, but we can’t go on like this. You are the most important person in my life” And then few…

"I love you, but I don't like you" has fucked me up badly and is probably the main reason why I've never trusted having a romantic relationship with anyone. Took me years to realize how deep that feel…

Original copy of post by u/JetSetMiner: I (M) am in a relationship with a woman who is separated but still legally married and going through a divorce. We’re very close emotionally and spend a lot of…

3?, 7?, 17?, 24?, 30, 47?, 82?, 91? (I believe the exact words were something like, "You do know I love you, right?" I remember my answer distinctly - "How could I not? You tell me all the time.") , 9…

*no sex until the divorce is final, no “I love you,” and keeping the relationship somewhat private for now* *not fully chosen* My brother in Reddit, allow me to deliver some tough truth here: Yo…

>no sex until the divorce is final, no “I love you,” and keeping the relationship somewhat private for now. Do you know why these are her boundaries? Without really good reasons, I concur with the f…

it isnt *for* him or to win him back. i just wish he was able to be a part of the journey🤍 he left february 24th. i worked every single day afterward up until march 22nd. a lot of 10-12 hour days. pr…

I have no advice but to record all interactions, let her know youre recording all interactions, and dont allow her any more wiggle room to bad mouth you in front of your kid. I think a harsh dose of t…

It feels to me like the popular girl at school/uni dating someone she thinks is beneath her or a short term option, if she must. In countries where separated is a normal legal status and lots of peop…

First of all, I am really sorry you’re in this position. The fact that you were not trying nor feel devastated by this doesn’t mean that your body isn’t being impacted by hormones. Clearly, whatever s…

That you can't just love the trauma out of someone. I've seen some other, far more wild misconceptions, but this one is by far the most common. "I love you, why aren't you fixed yet" is the most frust…

Oh my God. It helps me so much to hear this right now. My sister sent me a link to the book I Love You, Don't Leave Me which is about people with borderline personality disorder. The implication being…

Along with all of the other advice you’re getting here, one specific bit about the pregnancy: Do NOT give your mother an accurate due date. Tell her a date 3 or 4 weeks past the actual due date. She W…

Feb 28. I was at the beach watching the sunset with my husband and my husband grabbed the drink for us and suddenly showed up with the mistress in front of me (setting me up) and said, " I love her mo…

I have a son about to turn 8. I have been crying like a baby reading about your experience. You have carried so much. I don't know you, but I love you, and I wish you the deepest and most peaceful hea…

"I love you, but I don't like you very much." "maybe your dad would leave you alone if you didn't dress like that" (about SA when I was wearing a long tee-shirt style nightgown) "you'd better be ni…

Absolutely this. I would like to add to it. Parents are meant to "buffer" their children's emotions. When the child's emotions are spinning out of control, the parent should keep their emotional cen…

All I got was “I made a mistake. I fell in love” and that was only after she was up against a wall temporarily because she knew I had seen their texts on our computer. As soon as she figured out I cou…

> she calls me “bro” or “homie,” and when I say “I love you,” she just says “ok.”  Tough luck... Sunk ship.

I love you, stranger. I see you. I have been you.  I am so very sorry we did not get the foundation we deserved. 

You are not unforgiving. You are tired, and tired people often speak in sharper tools than they mean to. It makes sense that this hits you harder because you are not grieving a plant, you are grievin…

Well. If you’ve done your extensive soul searching like me (you lean AP, of course you have) You know it comes from a mix of your primary care giver, school and past relationships. And if you’re lik…

"That's not going to work for us anymore, Mom. I love you, but you're rude as hell when you stay with us, so we won't be having you here."

This is the best post ever made on Reddit. For me personally. Whoever you are, you are a rad human being and I love you, on a personal healthy basis.

My parents constantly told me that they were not taught how to do anything and just had to figure it out. So that got passed down to us kids - we had to figure life out. That's just how their parents …

I would say that 99.99% of parents do not love their children. Firstly, people have a perverted idea of what love is. Which, to delve into semantics, is relational, unconditional, and irrevocable…

This happened to me and it feels horrible I know exactly how you feel. We’d been to a concert that I’d been excited for, for months. I’d waited to see the artist for years as she never comes to my cit…

You cannot force him out of the closet before he is ready, but you also do not have to set yourself on fire to keep him warm. Going back into the closet, lying to his parents, and sleeping in a separa…

Here is the thing if you just tell her I’m sure she’d more than understand. If that was my MIL I know the moment I tell her the activities she would not want to be anywhere near it. So I would just be…

I love you, you're beautiful. I bet you taste delicious. Now, I said all of those things to you, too. Does that make you want to be with me? No? Because words are cheap. Anyone can *say* tho…

Do you have things at her house that you would need to take to your new place? If so, I would see if you could get a friend (or your partner) to go with you to get those things. Or even the police i…

I texted my ex from my Mom’s house 5 hours away. Broke up a ten year relationship, we have two kids… to my core, I believe I wouldn’t have left the convo alive if I told him to his face. You can’t h…