head over heels

I (21M) need help with a sticky situationship with my best friend (23M) — TLDR Depressed gay best friend rarely texts me after I ask whether we could date, and now I cant cut off this situationship because I will be too sad and we already planned an expensive trip together …

I got ghosted and I feel blindsided — I (26F) met a guy (26M) 3 months ago who was in every sense of the word my dream guy. We spent 1 week together before he left back to his country. Ever since we have Facetimed every single day, and we…

Tired of my own inability to connect — I try my best, but even my best really isn’t that much connection. Sometimes I wonder if my childhood and young adult experiences permanently destroyed my ability make attachments at all, let alone h…

Anyone else see what AP looked like and felt shocked at the “downgrade”?? — Did anyone else see their partners AP either in person or on social media and were absolutely shocked that their spouse would cheat with someone who wasn’t even comparable?? (Not only in physical appe…

Moved on :) — I was head over heels over this guy even though it only was 5-6 months long . It took me 2 years to get over it but I finally did and I never thought I would make it to this point !

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…

I (M29) want to break up with her (F35), but I’m afraid that neither of us will find can do any better. — I’m going to sound blunt and sober in the following paragraphs, but that’s only because I need direct advice, not Redditors’ moralizing. I’ve been with this girl for almost 2 years. I do love her an…

9 years. I'll never recover. — This has been the longest week of the longest year of life. My ex an I met when I was 21 and now I'm 30 and have to start over. I moved states for them after after the most amazing 8 years of my lif…

My boyfriend hasn’t had a job in months and I’m now the sole provider. That’s just part of it. — Chase (35M) and I(30F) have been dating for close to two years. For the first several months, we had a great sex life and honestly moved way too fast–I moved in with him after only dating for six mont…

I go back and forward between ending my relationship every week, even though it's essentially perfect — My boyfriend \[22M\] and I \[22F\] have been together for over two and a half years. It was originally going to be a summer fling. I had gotten into a different university and was planning on transfer…

I (19M) need advice about sticky situationship with best friend (21M) — I (21M) am in a situationship with my best friend (23M) and it's starting to hurt. He has told me that he might be depressed and autistic, and I can definitely see that. He constantly makes self-depre…

My first of several DDay’s was the day I gave birth 19 years ago today. Reflection post… — My first DDay (of several) in my 20 year marriage was the day my daughter was born 19 years ago today. I was about 8 months pregnant when I noticed my husband of about a year was acting strange. Wou…

confused if i [24NB] should break things off with the girl [23F] i'm talking to? — tagged nsfw for mentions of abuse (verbal and physical) long one, just gonna get right into it. i, 24NB (afab), am currently talking to this girl, 23F, who also has/had a fwb. we're both african amer…

My last pebble from a broken penguin — I am not sure if you will ever read this but if you do I’d want you to know I forgive you. when we first met everything was perfect. We connected like if we had knew each other in a past life. You wer…

Overthinking and ruining relationships. — Hey there so… I really struggle with not ruining relationships. Truthfully I get attached and honestly quite needy and I start to overthink on how they perceive me. For a bit context and a bit of …

I (21F) can’t get over my ex (21F) while also being in a relationship (21F) — Okay so this is my first post…. I just need some unbiased advice!! I (21F) have been in a relationship with a girl (21F) who we can call L for about 8 months. I met her on hinge and we immediately hi…

Grieve really hits in waves — It’s been about two years of no contact. I checked their social the other day and saw they moved on with someone new…a doctor! Honestly, it makes sense for my ex to find someone that checks all those …

How do I (23F) cope in a relationship with someone who has depression (22M)? — My bf and I have been dating for almost 6 months. We started dating right before winter rolled around and he felt like a dream come true until the past few months. He is medicated and does go to thera…

21 M — hinking about breaking up with my partner. I’ve now been dating my partner for about 2 and a half years now and she’s moved in with me and my parents for a year now, it’s been going great till the las…

Boyfriend 23M does not talk to me 21F the way he talks to his friends — My boyfriend (23m) and I (21f) have been in a LDR for about six months now. Earlier this week, he sent me screenshots of his conversations with his friends, and I noticed how energetic and engaged he …

I 19f online cheated on my bf 28 M and I don’t know how to fix it — Edit - typo he is 18 not 28 OK, so the story has a lot to it. We have been dating for about nine months and he is genuinely the most perfect man I’ve ever known. He is the love of my life and I don’t…

Send help — Hi guys, I wanted to come on here to feel seen and heard and also for some of yall to tell me how they've been through worse and survived. English is not my first language so excuse me for that. I…

Can someone help me understand this breakup? Just got dumped out of nowhere on phone — Me and this guy were dating for just over 2 months. We were exclusive, did road trips together, I stayed over all the time etc. and I even met a few of his friends. We had serious talks about us and t…

Does Anxious Attachment always stem from childhood or can it develop from adulthood? I ask b/c I (40M) have always felt very secure, not much anxiety, good relationships with parents/siblings/friends…

I felt ready when I was OK with the idea of being alone long term. Build as full of a life as you can on your own. I did this even with a small social circle. I really just learned to enjoy my own com…

I very much identify as a strict lover girl. I know I can be ooey gooey, head over heels Disney princess-y with romantic partnerships.  **And because I know that** I take steps to protect that side …

Yeah, I get what you mean. I do think sometimes true love can develop slowly over time, and sometimes long-term marriages are more about stability and companionship than, like, fireworks. When I was y…

38f here that fell head over heels with my bf last summer. Yes, before I met him I had resigned myself to a somewhat happy spinster existence for the rest of my days. You never know, I guess.

As a 32 year old woman who works from home, you can find me at the gym or on the trails with my dog. Aside from running errands, that's about it lol The apps are where it's at or singles events. The…

I met someone who checked all of my boxes. I was literally buzzing with excitement when I went to meet him. After meeting j was still excited but maybe only because I knew he checked my boxes. I some…

> Men, what would you reply ... No. The train has left the station. There's, of course, a chance that the guy fell head over heels for you and was waiting for you to come back to him, but most peopl…

Over what? Head over heels, go to bed and wake up and dont love him just like that? Then you never loved them. She said herself he literally done nothing wrong hes been nothing but perfect and the dre…

The one time I was head over heels after the first date led me to start a relationship based in limerence.  It was a god awful disaster.  My current bf gave me no red flags and so I kept seeing him.  …

This explains a lot of behavior from the past. What stings the most is that I was head over heels trying to make this work. I did not leave a single stone unturned and I know that I gave it all. The…

This is so sweet of you! Thankyou for wishing by that for the rest of us. I’m going through a similar situation where I know my sp is head over heels for me but have this issue committing. Could you t…

I feel the same way so much. I’ve been told several times “you’re not the shadow of the man you were before you met him”. Crazy how he messed me up. I was just looking at pictures of the time we met a…

Hi moon. I like your attitude! I’ve never tried subliminals as I’ve heard some aren’t to be trusted. I’d like to try genuine ones though. Where’s the best place to get some? Sorry it’s the usually SP …

Can yall help me im in such a weird situation. Talking for 8 months dated since december 19th and broke up last saturday. She called me her person after the stepback in november . She was the one who…

I don't get the hate either! It's a document drawn up during the point in your relationship where, in theory, you are the most head over heels for your partner so the most willing to create a mutually…

He’s just not that into you. Men (and often women) will lie, and you’ll think they’re head over heels for ya, that y’all are super compatible. But think of it this way, would you ghost/ignore someone …

I knew a boy at school who was head over heels with me but I was so shy at the time, it never developed into a relationship but we were only 12 and 14 at the time. Fast forward 48 years and we met up …

Girl come on. He’s a 22 year old guy. They have wants and needs. Long distance won’t work. Let it go. I was head over heels for a guy when I was young. It WILL pass.

I don't think compromising is the same as settling. If you were head over heels for someone, and they met all your requirements except one, you wouldnt date them? And if you chose to date them, wou…

I’ve been dealing with a breakup for 2 weeks now and I’ve done some of these things already. I do ruminate from time to time and I tell myself to quit it. I’ve learned to forgive myself. She never wan…

This same thing happened to me (2 yrs into a relationship, I tested positive for chlamydia, BV, and yeast), and it was so confusing and difficult to navigate since my (now ex) bf was so adamant he did…

Left my one true love due to not treating me right and life circumstances even tho I was head over heels and then went on to think about him almost every day for the next 14 years and very recently he…

I’m not sure where you are in your dating realm. I’ve dated multiple people within a month until I truly found the person I wanted to put my time and interests in all one person. Of course my dates kn…

So you need to understand that there are infinite versions of you and your person....there is a version of you have has a version of them. There's two things I want you to do. 1. Completely dive in he…

i resonate with this. every time i was asked “what’s got you so stuck on him? what made you stay so long?” i can literally never answer. he got on my nerves, made me feel worthless, never prioritized …

Well, having had a difficult childhood growing up, I decided in my late teens and early twenties that I would remain unmarried and would not have kids of my own because I did not want to continue the …

Does he really love you as much as you think or do you think he'd be putting someone he's head over heels for through this mess? Sounds to me like this guy thinks he can get away with doing stuff like…

honestly, from my personal experience, it’s not that women don’t come back, it’s that we stop chasing. i still love my ex, even after everything he put me through. i was completely head over heels, i…

I disagree, I’ve had a few whirlwind head over heels in love romances that had huge sparks in my 40’s.

Hey OP, I know it seems impossible to stop thinking about him and be productive, but give yourself time. Time is your best friend in this journey. When I broke up with my ex 2 years ago, that was the…

There’s zero reason your guy should give another woman so much attention. He doesn’t seem very into you - don’t get married unless you’re absolutely sure he’s head over heels for you and only you.

Fell head over heels for someone that didn’t care about me during the painful co-habitating 18 months. Like buying birthday presents, driving hours, showing up…for a man that wouldn’t kiss me. Super e…

If you aren't feeling chemistry or interest then I think that is a deal breaker. I personally view the slow-burn as more about intentions rather than feelings. You can be head over heels after a first…

I remember the saying when we were kids, “It’s not you, it’s me.” People said it was BS, but honestly, it’s not. I’ve been on really nice dates and just wasn’t into the people. They did nothing wro…

Don't worry about that poster. Dating is exactly this - spending time with someone to see if your wants and needs align. If you were head over heels for this guy maybe then you have a deeper discussio…

Currently entering month 4 of heartbreak over a girl I’m head over heels in love with and I want to marry… the breakup was caused by her abusive mom :( she literally still tells me she loves me and lo…

I hate to say it but it may not be worth taking the risk. You didnt immediately defend him in some way or speak of his character so it doesn't sound like your quite at head over heels want to spend th…

I don’t have a lot of relationship experience and I find that is an issue when it comes to deciphering my feelings about someone. Should I behead over heels with the guy I’ve been seeing for 5 months?…

Here's what I think is important: Mutual love and respect Mutual attraction - you enjoy being physically affectionate and intimate on a regular basis Good communication You enjoy your time togeth…

> Should I behead over heels with the guy I’ve been seeing for 5 months? Not sure if this is good news or bad news, but experience doesn't change this confusion. Every relationship is different. Som…

Theres this girl at work who im kind of interested in but I dunno if we're compatible. I wonder also if shes into me, on a night out one time she said to me that we have the same brain and on another …

sp went from head over heels for me to cold, ghosting, and indifferent within the span of a week. this happened eight months ago when she and i were still together. i was enjoying the relationship dur…

Tbh.: It's only been 3 weeks and he already thinks he can spout this bullshit? Drop him like a hot potatoe and find yourself someone who respects you. This guy isn't even close to loving you. People …