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It's been a few weeks or maybe even a few months and you think you're finally over your ex. But, how can you be sure? You can't go to the guy's house, ring his doorbell and when he answers, kiss him to see if you have any feelings. Or, you could, but you'd probably get served with a restraining order soon after. So, I came up with a little checklist that will help you figure out if you're truly over your ex. Read more
Q: Hi Emily!
I’m 24 and my boyfriend is 42, and lately we have been having problems with his—as he calls it—“retroactive jealousy”. Though I am much younger than him, I’ve had many more lovers than he has. As a result, he’s always bringing up my past experiences and comparing them to his own. He constantly bombards me with questions and asks me to recall memories that I would rather not think about. Is it okay that he’s asking me to divulge my sexual history to him? What good could possibly come of it? How do I help him understand that my past has nothing to do with our present? Read more
If you don't know that it's election season, I'd like to know what rock you've been hiding beneath. For us non-rock people, we’re in the thick of primary season. It feels like there’s a primary or caucus every day at this point and a debate at least once a week. And don’t get me started on the social media posting from every single person I’ve ever Facebook friended. Those are coming in fast and furious. And while of course everyone’s entitled to their opinions and has a right to voice those opinions—that’s part of what makes this country so great—it can be draining to hear opinions you disagree with on a constant basis. That’s especially true when it comes from your boo. Read more
I swear, every time I pick up my phone recently, I’ve had a new breaking news alert about some sort of very public cheating scandal, like the Governor of Alabama’s infidelity and the leaked tape of Nick Young talking about cheating on Iggy Azalea. It’s really icky when infidelity is broadcast publicly, but with the way technology is today, it’s just how it works. This all begs the question, how do you deal when everyone knows your man cheated? Read more
Dear Emily,
I’ve been with my partner for 4 years and up until a month ago, I thought we were the perfect couple. Then I found out he cheated on me last year. It was a one-time thing with a woman he used to work with, and he swears that they didn’t keep in touch afterward. He confessed this all to me, and I got the sense that it had really been eating him up inside — for a good reason, clearly. Read more
So, you’re in a fight with your boo and you feel like you’re at a crossroads. You can either break up or make up. That’s a tough decision you have in front of you. Both options involve emotional pain and faith in yourself. I’m just really glad I’m not in your shoes! Totally kidding! Of course I’ve been there. I so feel you. In fact, everyone who’s ever been in a relationship feels you. And, as someone who kinda recently decided to end it with a really wonderful man when it wasn’t working, I think Read more
