Author: Monkey Nako

I am a 57-year-old woman my boyfriend is 60 and still deeply entangled emotionally with his ex-wife. When we met, he spoke about her as “we” and “us,” as if …

I Loved Him for 5 Years… But I Was Never His Priority — So I Finally Walked Away Read More

I have been with my boyfriend, “Luke,” for over six years. When we met, I was in my late 30s and in a transitional place in my life, having left …

I Pay His Mortgage… But Don’t Even Have a Closet in His House Read More

I have been with my husband for 18 years. We are both senior citizens and between us we have five adult children from previous relationships. I have two sons who …

My Husband Won’t Stop Letting His Ex Touch Him — And Says I’m the Problem Read More

My husband and I have been married 20 years. It’s a second marriage for us both. He had nothing but debt when we met and moved into the home that …

I Gave Up Everything for My Husband’s Family… And Now I Feel Completely Invisible Read More

Six years ago I saw my brother-in-law (my sister’s husband) holding hands with another woman. My memory is he walked out of the bar with her, and his friend (a …

I Saw My Sister’s Husband With Another Woman… And Kept the Secret for 6 Years Read More

My boyfriend and I have been dating for almost six months and he has an ex with whom he shares a son who is almost 13. We plan on getting …

My Boyfriend Still Takes His Ex on Family Vacations — And Says It’s ‘Normal Read More

My mom is in her mid 60s and her health really concerns me. She’s been overweight my whole life, is diabetic, and needs both knees replaced. Due to these factors, …

I’m Watching My Mom’s Health Decline… And She Refuses to Do Anything About It Read More

Last July on vacation I ran into a husband of one of my patients who had passed away the December before. We were each there with children and friends, and …

He Told Me I Was Beautiful… Then Completely Disappeared — And I Still Don’t Know Why Read More

I (24F) have been seeing a wonderful man (25) for a year and a half. He is everything I’ve always wanted in a partner, and I want to spend the …

I’m Ready to Move In With the Man I Love… But I Might Lose My Parents Over It Read More