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Ask Anna: How to tell your spouse you want a divorce without getting pulled back in

anna — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:01:58 +0000

Dear Anna, After 12 years of marriage (17 together), I (38F) am ready to end things with my husband (40M). We’ve had our ups and downs—early struggles when he was unemployed, ongoing imbalance in household responsibilities, and communication issues. While I handle most domestic tasks despite earning more, he contributes minimally and seems to think […]

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Ask Anna: Breaking free from emotionally exhausting relationships

anna — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:09:42 +0000

Hi Anna. I’m 40 years old and single. I met someone over a year ago. Things started off well. She mentioned that she wants to spend time together but when time comes around I get a reason as to why she can’t make it and it’s a repeat process. I feel like I’m being dragged […]

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Exploring Open Fantasies: How to Handle Regret and Uncertainty

anna — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 21:32:08 +0000

Hi Anna, I need advice about a sexual situation I can’t discuss with anyone else. My wife and I have been together for 9 years (married for 4) with a good relationship and great sex life. We’ve always explored fantasies through dirty talk during intimacy. I’ve always found the idea of seeing my wife with […]

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Hooked on your ex’s Spotify? How to let go for good

anna — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:29:11 +0000

Dear Anna, I’ve been broken up with my ex for almost four months now. I did everything the experts recommend—blocked him on social media, deleted his number, and even asked mutual friends not to mention him. I was doing well until I realized I could still see his Spotify playlists even though I blocked him. […]

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Ask Anna: Trapped in a toxic relationship? How to break up safely

anna — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:59:34 +0000

Dear Anna, I’ve been dating a coworker (we’re both in our early 30s) for two months, and for the past month, I’ve been trying to end things. Every time I attempt to break up, he argues until I’m exhausted and emotionally shut down, then convinces me to stay by promising he’ll change or telling me […]

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Ask Anna: When FIRE becomes an obsession—how to handle a frugal partner

anna — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:45:09 +0000

Dear Anna, I’m at my wit’s end with my partner’s extreme focus on achieving FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). What started as a healthy interest in personal finance has turned into an all-consuming obsession. We’re both 29 and have lived together the last year. My boyfriend has become fixated on retiring by 35, which means […]

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Ask Anna: He’s the perfect boyfriend… except for his gaming obsession

anna — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:38:55 +0000

Dear Anna, I’ve been with my boyfriend for eight months, and overall, things are great. He’s kind, funny, and a dedicated teacher. The issue? When he’s not working, he’s gaming—sometimes six or seven hours a night. I don’t mind that he has a hobby, but it bugs me that he devotes nearly all of his […]

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Ask Anna: How to rebuild trust after discovering partner’s secret sexting

anna — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:49:20 +0000

Dear Anna, I’ve been with my boyfriend for a little over a year and recently found that he has been sexting strangers (single women and couples) on an app the entire time we’ve been together. When I found out I felt hurt, not just from the sexting but also because he has refused to sext […]

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Dating in a world of bad news: How to manage media overload for a clear mind and better love life

anna — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:15:21 +0000

Dear Anna, I’m a 29-year-old single woman, and lately, dating has become more stressful than exciting. Every day, I’m bombarded with news about global challenges—climate disasters, political unrest, and economic uncertainties—which leaves me feeling anxious and overwhelmed. When I go on dates, I often find myself distracted and gloomy, making it hard to be truly […]

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Ask Anna: Balancing casual sex and emotional needs: Tips for dating after your first love

anna — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:32:49 +0000

Dear Anna, My partner and I broke up in late April but we had a situationship over the summer. I’m a sophomore in college and I’m excited to get back out there. There’s one problem, I have no clue what I’m doing. I’ve only recently started to learn about sexual guilt and shame because I […]

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