Hi Dr. NerdLove, My partner (he/him) of five years violated the boundaries/understandings of our monogamous relationship by receiving a one-way sex act from a friend of his. While I’ve agreed to stay and try to move past it, I haven’t decided the long term and taken off the engagement ring. I’m having a having a…
extra-marital affairs
Help, I’m In Love With A Married Man
Dear Dr NerdLove, About 12 months ago I met a man. I instantly had a crush on him but I didn’t know why. It didn’t make sense. Whenever he was in the office, I was excited to see him. I would express this, thinking that this was just a friendship thing. About 6 months ago…
Ask Dr. NerdLove: Should I Have An Affair Before I Get Married?
Hello Dr. NerdLove I had been with my current girlfriend for almost 7 years and I feel happy and good with her. In February, I asked her to marry me and she said yes. We will get married at the end of this year. I consider everything is ok between us, but recently, a work…
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Ask Dr. NerdLove: Did I Throw Away Love For Sex?
Dear Dr. NerdLove, I could really use some smart advice right now! For most of my life, I’ve only been with one man. He’s good-looking, has a great job, my friends and parents like him, and most importantly, he genuinely loves and cares for me. I never questioned being together but quite randomly after many…
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