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He's perfect except for his ex! Should I walk away?

I’m dating a really promising boyfriend, but he has an ex who seems to be a big part of his life, and she’s creeping me out. Should I let him go, even though he’s so nice?
By Chris Hart 2026-02-11 09:47:15
Life is generally boring. A job that looks exciting in the beginning soon becomes routine and boring. The attraction spark in a relationship dies, and what looked exciting soon turns dull
By Kenyatta Otieno 2026-02-05 10:14:42
I love my husband, but somehow he seems to need to consult his mother over every decision in our home. I’ve tried talking to him about it, but nothing changes. What should I do?
By Chris Hart 2026-02-04 11:00:12
I’ve just left a very bad relationship and can’t help thinking I should feel relieved. But instead, I’m experiencing emotions like anger, sadness, hurt and loneliness. Will it ever end?
By Chris Hart 2026-02-03 10:01:58
Just as beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so is allure. It can mean being found attractive by many people without seeking it, or being desired by just one person, which can feel complete in itself
By Anjellah Owino 2026-01-28 09:00:55
I’m well-educated, skilled in my job, and would also love to get married and start a family. But I’m in my late 30s already, and I'm not very good at meeting men! Will it ever happen for me? 
By Chris Hart 2026-01-27 09:41:37
I’m well educated, good at my job, and would also love to get married and start a family. But I’m in my late 30s already and not good at meeting men! Will it ever happen for me? 
By Chris Hart 2026-01-24 10:00:00
I used to tell my husband everything, but lately feel the need to keep some things to myself. Aren’t spouses supposed to be open with each other? So why do I want to keep some things private? 
By Chris Hart 2026-01-21 07:00:00
My husband and I used to have a special language of our own, but somehow that has disappeared, along with our intimacy. How can we get close like that again?
By Chris Hart 2026-01-20 10:07:50
sexual trauma can be caused by sexual violation, coercion into sexual activity, rape, harassment, repeated boundary violations, and a fearful and shameful upbringing
By Anjellah Owino 2026-01-17 10:26:54
Men may say yes, not because they want to, but to protect their masculinity. This is why many men find it difficult to refuse intimacy even when they feel uncomfortable
By Anjellah Owino 2026-01-14 09:02:21
Far from assigning blame or failing to take accountability in a relationship setting, for instance, this functions as a collaborative effort into the mechanics of how a couple speaks to each other
By Esther Muchene 2026-01-13 10:06:40