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I'm Finally Leaving a Relationship That Has Mostly Been Unsatisfying, But Am I Doing the Right Thing?
Advice, Parenting, Relationships

I’m Finally Leaving a Relationship That Has Mostly Been Unsatisfying, But Am I Doing the Right Thing?

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A mom writes in asking for advice about leaving her relationship. She says she has been with her husband since she was 16. They have been together for nine years and have three children together. This mom says she has always felt like her husband has not paid her the kind of attention she desires, which led her to an emotional entanglement with a coworker. This has caused additional problems for the couple. After years of drama, hurt, and controlling and neglectful behavior on her husband’s part, this mom is finally ready to leave. But should she?

My Boyfriend Told Me We Needed Time Apart, But Does That Mean It's Actually Over?
Advice, Relationships

My Boyfriend Told Me We Needed Time Apart, But Does That Mean It’s Actually Over?

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A woman writes in asking for advice about her boyfriend. She says that her boyfriend recently told her they needed to take some time apart. After dating for two months, this woman says they argued frequently about petty things. Her boyfriend has not been very clear about how long he wants this break to be, but he says that he cares about her. She is worried that this was a rebound relationship and that maybe she should let it go for good, but first, she wanted to ask for advice.

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