I'm dating a muslim. I would've never imagined that in the past, but we are very similar and I really love him. He's crazy about me too and we talk about marriage a lot. But, I know trying to mix two different cultures is difficult. On the bright side, both of our parents accept us, we don't really want kids so that won't be an issue, and neither of us are super strong in our faith (christianity and islam) But there are things that worry me. Although he said he'll love and accept me no matter what, he still has hopes of me converting someday and he doesn't like me wearing certain things. I don't really know how to feel about that… Besides that, I have no worries. He wants me to succeed and is always encouraging me to do the best that I can in school and etc. I believe that he truly cares about me in a very selfless way. My question is, can this truly work? I feel like it can with hard work and patience, but I don't know for sure. I'm pretty young still, and any advice would be appreciated about mixing cultures or just marriage in general.

I have two children, the oldest from which I've read can choice which parent she'll like to stay with but my youngest (11) would have to possibly visit him? We are planning to leave him again, he is abusive emotionally and verbally towards us and it's to the point that non of us can handle it. My youngest has almost become sucidual because of him! She's afraid that if we get a divorce she'll have to be alone with him.. she doesn't want that to happen either. Please help me understand this better. Thank you. I'm also worried he'll twist everything up and make it seems like everything is out faults at court.. he's very mantipleive like that. I ended up canceling last time we tried to leave him because he was going to kill himself. The next day I announced I was going to leave him he quit his job. I had restraint orders against him When I tried to leave him for own protection due to his tempers. I'm just so worried. Any help is appreciated, thank you. (I'm sorry this is all over the place!).

I'm a 15 year old girl, obviously no where near the age of getting married. I haven't even had my first boyfriend. But my mom and I were talking about the future and we got to the topic of marriage and she told me marriage isn't worth it. I asked her why. She was just like it just isn't. Then she talked about her past relationships and how bad her exes were. My parents are still married. For 17 years. I know they aren't ever going to get a divorce. They depend on each other too much. Even though they fight a LOT, they always bounce back. If they were to, it probably would've already been done. But her words have been stuck in my head all day. It just had me thinking what advice did your parents give YOU about marriage if they ever did. Like any thoughts or opinions on this topic. I can only assume anyone answering this is years older, probably married or about to get married or just have some experience or knowledge. And I know I shouldn't worry about this bc I'm only 15 but her words scare me. Like is marriage not worth it in my generation. On the outside looking in love is meaningless nowadays anyways. I just started high school in august and I think I'm just going to avoid relationships at all cost in HS. Because you date to get married. And it's better to save yourself for someone who deserves you. So my plan is just to venture out when it is my time. Which is probably in 10ish years when i'm in my early, mid twenties.

I'm in my 50's - I have seen many situations in my life where a man was looking for a job and could not find a job no matter how hard he tried, his wife decides to file for divorce and divorces him, and then after the divorce - a job opens up somehow and then the guy gets a job. I have seen this happen many times in the lives of other men that I've known over the years. I'm just curious why this happens?

My wife likes to watch the Reelz channel she likes shows like Copycat Killers and Murder Made Me Famous. We're watching Copycat Killers there was this guy who was copying a scene from the movie the Fisher King she's never seen it even though she loves Robin Williams she doesn't remember that one. It said like in this show the guy who was copying it went to a crowded restaurant and shot half the people mostly women there. We're having a dinner after church tomorrow she's not sure she wants to go after watching this and especially after the Texas church shooting she's been scared to go to church. She hasn't been there in a while also she loves going to the dinners. We live in a safe community but that's what all these other places thought too. She's really scared she's not sure she wants to go she doesn't get how they can get away with putting this stuff on tv. What if some little kid like our 7 year old saw this and had nightmares or be afraid to go everywhere like she is. Not to mention she's scared of guns she hates loud noises she wouldn't know what to do during a shooting. I don't understand why people watch a movie or listen to a song that talks about war or killing thinking it's ok and go out and copy it. People still do that today. How can I help her feel better ?

So I want to ask my girlfriend to marry me on Christmas Day. We will be at her family's house and her parents, 2 brothers (1 married with a kid), sister and her boyfriend and 3 grandparents will all be there. Her parents suggest that I make it memorable and that's what I want to do. I want them all to witness it and possibly get involved. Any ideas?

or should they go their separate ways after high school and move on with their lives to meet new persons?

So he text me that he was leaving our place and when i get home and log into my computer he had this chat screen up and pretty much said some harsh things about me... like. "I will lie and tell him (me) that you are a lesbian and ill have him meet you so he can trust you to come over" another one said, he was waiting for me to leave and even had the times i would get off from work. so now I'm really confused because he had someone here that i don't even know. What do i do? How do i confront him about this?

My fiance and I are strong Christians and believe in waiting until marriage for sex. We re going to get married in May. However, waiting that long is so hard. As time goes on it gets harder and harder to resist temptation. We ve had so many close calls. What can we do to make sure we control ourselves so we make sure we save ourselves for marriage?

What I mean when I say she is trying to become more than a mistress is she is trying to become my girlfriend. Lately she has been asking me if we are a "thing" and if I would ever leave my wife for her. She calls my phone while my wife is home like it's no big deal, she shows up to my house when my kids are home bringing over food for us, and when I do tell her it's okay for her to come over she's hesitant to leave. She tries to take up my wife's responsibilities, I guess to prove something to me. I told her plain as day that I would not leave my wife for her but apparently she doesn't get the memo? I don't know how to feel about this. I don't want to cut things off with her but I'm a little afraid she would tell my wife so that we get divorced and she can have me all to herself. Advice?

How miserable is you life?

I have a friend who is married. I've known him since June 2016, he used to be my boss. That Christmas when we worked together, I gave all my managers and friends these little bags of candy. This year, I wanted to give him something despite the fact that we no longer work together. A couple months ago, I bought him a couple little things because they reminded me of him, but I didn't know how to give them to him without it seeming weird, so I decided I'd wait until Christmas. I also was given something from my best friend whose daughter didn't want it anymore and I thought it'd be perfect to give to his kids. Again, I didn't want it to be weird so I figured I'd wait until Christmas to give it to them. I am planning on giving him these things tomorrow, however, I have nothing to give his wife for Christmas and don't have time to get her anything before tomorrow. Should I wait and give these things to them on Christmas Eve so I can get her something or is it okay to not get her anything? I have only met/been around her a few times, though I don't consider us friends. I actually am not convinced she likes me all that much, but has to accept our friendship for her husband's sake. I AM sending them a Christmas card in the mail addressed to the whole family, so would you say I'm obligated to get her an actual present just so I don't look rude or is it okay to just give her husband (who is my friend) something and their kids something, but not her?

I was previously married for over 18 years, but did not have children with my ex-wife. After we divorced, I met a woman who had a five year old son at the time, and had also come off a divorce. At first, things went well, and I found myself enjoying the time with both of them. His father was still in the picture, but she had custody the majority of the time. It is now seven years later, we moved in together about five years ago, and in many ways I have taken care of her son as my own, providing for him financially and emotionally where I can. But over the last few years. I have found that her son has added more strain in our relationship rather than brought joy. This is amplified by the fact that her idea of disciplining him (there is none) and mine are very different at times, and I notice that when arguments ensue, she is quick to take his side. I get the whole maternal instincts kicking in, but it's every time. Over the last year, she and I have argued more frequently, and I have made comments about her son not being mine. She has been deeply offended each time this has been said, and has a very difficult time understanding how I could think that. I fear that the relationship overall is not heading to a happy ending. Have others without children of their own found it easier to adapt to a family where the other partner has them? I know he is the wedge between us, but have run out of patience and methods to make things work.

Like all couples they fight all the time. however, my dad is constantly swearing at my mom while she just takes it and says nothing. "i'm ready to divorce your a**" "one of these times i'm gonna just attack you" he also talks bad about her parents and says she has no friends. i think he's like this because his father acted the same way and was raised to think the man has power over his wife. it really bothers me how he treats her, and none of us can say anything to him. he uses his height and loud voice to his advantage. is this considered an abusive relationship and what can i do about it?

What's the logic behind this? If a man is going to cheat on his wife, why would he cheat on someone uglier than her anyway? What about a mistress who is in her 20s, thin, fit, stylish, and wrinkle-free..... she can't be uglier than the 50 year old wife carrying some extra weight in her gut.

My gf and I will be apart from the 15th of December till December 29th. She's already bought and wrapped presents for me but I haven't had a chance to shop nor do I have any time. Is it wrong of me to ask her if we could open presents after the 28th of December? I'll hsve a few days off work right before Christmas to shop.

Give me a break. Affairs shatter trust and often destroy marriages and families. I totally understand that some couples choose to stay together after an affair is discovered, and they are able to work things out. But to say that the marriage is now "better/stronger than ever" after discovering your partner was f*cking someone else repeatedly behind your back and lying to you day in and day out about it??? I mean, seriously? How could a marriage be "better than ever" after that. Maybe it hasn't crumbled completely, maybe you're continuing to stay together, maybe you even have sex more often now. But how can a marriage possibly be stronger than ever once a mountain of lies and infidelity is uncovered. You can never deny the fact that your partner CHOSE to betray you on every level imaginable. It just doesn't make sense.

We have 3 kids and they are all 11 and under so it will upset them. I don't care much as I am in love with my fiance' but unsure if I should wreck their Christmas. I will be moving in with the fiance' as soon as my wife and I split and would love to be with her for Christmas. I do have some love for my kids though but suspect I won't be seeing them much after the divorce from the wife, soon to be ex-wife.

Many of my peers are either getting married or been married and are now having kids. Many of the bums I went to high school with are already on their 5th kid to their 5th woman. I have been on one date and it was challenging to get. I was in MUCH better shape, made more money, more educated, than the woman and I thought everything went well we talked for like 2 hours then she didn't want to see me again. I am extremely frustrated. I feel like that whole relationship aspect of life has been robbed from me. I am sure if I wait 5-10 more years and the women get desperate for their last chance to have a kid with a guy with a job I am sure I would seem like a really good option. All this BS really honestly is starting to make me extremely angry.

If I told this story to any other woman it would probably make her blush and get her hot and bothered. But I worry that my wife would somehow think it was about the woman rather than the sheer eroticism and depravity of the act.

If child support was really about supporting the kids instead of supporting rich women's lifestyles wouldn't all kids get the same amount?