Relationships & Desire

My fiancée sees a close friendship forming with her coworker. I trust her, but I’m less sure what he wants from all those messages.

He said his previous relationships became exclusive without a conversation. Asking him directly seemed to make things considerably less simple.

Two good dates, a kiss, and an invitation to his place. I like him—but I’m still working out how to say I may not be ready for sex.

A Halloween dance felt promising. Then my friend offered to connect us, and an unanswered date invitation made me question the whole evening.

We talked easily for nearly four hours. The goodbye hug was harder to read, and I’m still unsure whether I want a second date.

After almost three weeks of daily messages and FaceTime calls, our Monday date seemed settled. Then his Hinge match disappeared.

His celebrity rant used to make me laugh. Then he mocked a feature I share, and his reassurances about wanting me no longer felt so convincing.

He says he needs time. After six or seven months of dating, I’m wondering whether I’ve mistaken his pace for a promise.

I booked our week together months ahead. His family trip will use his remaining leave, and his last-minute request for unpaid days was rejected.

My roommate talks to me for hours and offers to help me meet women. I’ve fallen for her, and asking for clarity could change our shared home.

After four months of dating, he wanted to stop being exclusive but stay in touch. I ignored him—and now I miss him.

A hug from my salsa teacher revived an old attraction. I’m already seeing someone casually, and I still don’t know if my teacher is single.