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It's not you, it's me

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Boyfriend (22M) keeps saying he’d die without me (20F) or commit suicide as a joke, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like one

Suicide threats - and 'jokes' - are a common manipulation tactic. They force you from whatever you were doing to instead focus solely on trying to appease the manipulator. Am I reading that you don't…

r/relationshipscomment3/23/2026
When does the relationship clock start?

It's very tricky, because in reality shit sucks and it makes sense for people to be having mental health challenges, so in essence someone could say this and it would *always* be true. I would imagine…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/10/2026
When does the relationship clock start?

>The last few talking phases I’ve had, they were all people listing “long-term relationship” for their dating goals and they’ve backed away due to **mental health/lack of capacity** This is simply th…

r/datingoverthirtycomment2/10/2026
Daily sticky thread for rants, raves, celebrations, advice and more! - March 27, 2026

>or that she is not used to have a healthy relation like ours is The moment someone says something like this it becomes pretty clear it's just an attempt to end things gently "you're such a great guy…

r/datingoverthirtycomment3/27/2026
Cheating Husbands: Did You Ever Stop Cheating Completely? If so, what made you want to stop cheating on your wives?

That's a great question. I think it's just how I grew up. Ive never been one for instant gratification or "the thrill" of the moment. Always been loyal and look to fix rather than leave. In the mome…

r/Divorcecomment3/30/2026
Poll - your gender, age, dumper/dumpee, length of relationship, length of current breakup/no contact, and cheating/betrayal. Your partner also included.

Gender: F (me) / F (ex) \- Age: 23 / 21 \- Execution: dumpee \- Relationship Length: 2 years and a few days \- Breakup length: 6 months \- No contact length: 6 months (did in the 2 week of the br…

r/BreakUpscomment4/1/2026
Am I (f18) falling out of love?

A crush can grow into love if you grow good habits together, or it can die when you find out you want very different sorts of relationships or lifestyles. Please be honest that you need more time for…

r/relationshipscomment4/4/2026
r/relationship_advicecomment4/9/2026
What happened?

We know just as much as you. She's done a "it's not you, it's me" so there's no use dwelling or speculating. Easier said than done, I know. Do not wait for her to change her mind. Move onwards and up…

r/relationshipscomment4/11/2026
What is the best way for I (21F) to go about breaking up with (20M) because I am tired of arguing about the possibility of future kids?

You dont need his permission or approval. You don't have to prove youre right or justified. Relationships at 21 are not to meant to last forever, and this is not the 1950's, you definitely should not …

r/relationship_advicecomment4/12/2026