3 years later later
Full Storyrelationshipspartner_issues
"I dated and built a life with my girlfriend."
I came home early and overheard my girlfriend on the phone. She called our three-year relationship an 'experiment' and said she was just curious to see how it would go.
9/10 regret
5 months later later
Full Storyrelationshipsinfidelity
"I confessed to my partner about past video sex."
I confessed to my partner about having video sex with an abusive ex early in our relationship. He broke up with me, but after a tumultuous period we got back together, and now he says he will keep his options open.
9/10 regret
2 months later later
Full Storyrelationshipsdivorce
"Being a disrespectful and emotionally unsafe husband."
I was disrespectful and emotionally unsafe for my wife, which led to her leaving me and filing for divorce. My last-minute efforts to be more affectionate were too late.
9/10 regret
Immediately later
Full Storyrelationshipspartner's behavior
"Told my girlfriend I needed space for the night."
My girlfriend has a severe drinking problem. After day drinking, she went hiking alone, met a man, and got his number, which made me furious and I told her I needed space.
8/10 regret
A few months later later
Full Storyrelationshipsromantic partner
"I sent sympathy flowers to my boyfriend."
I sent sympathy flowers after my boyfriend's grandfather passed away. He got angry, and later proudly told me his father threw them away.
7/10 regret
1 year later later
Full Storyrelationshipsmarriage
"I pushed for marriage and a baby with him."
I married and had a baby with a man who showed many toxic red flags while we were dating. Now, six weeks after I gave birth, he says the marriage is over.
9/10 regret
1 day later later
Full Storyrelationshipsdating
"Tried to break up with my boyfriend."
I realized my boyfriend was too immature and I was mothering him, so I tried to break up with him. I feel intense guilt for hurting him, even though I know it's the right decision for my future.
7/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsUnfulfilling Marriage
"I stayed in a marriage for the sake of the kids"
I've been sacrificing my own needs and happiness for the sake of my family, but my husband doesn't make an effort to support me
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsCommunication
"Deciding when to share feelings with partner"
Often bottle up feelings due to fear of burdening partner or getting a bad reaction
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsDating
"Asking her out too soon"
I got rejected, but she stayed close and showed affectionate signs
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsTrust
"Boyfriend's online behavior raised doubts"
Found searches for girls from school in boyfriend's Facebook activity log
6/10 regret
2 years together later
Full Storyrelationshipstrust issues
"boyfriend's increasing communication with coworker"
boyfriend's friendly/co-worker interactions made me uncomfortable
6/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsDating
"To be more open-minded in relationships"
My OCD made me anxious and stressed in relationships, causing me to be overly critical and demanding
8/10 regret
months later later
Full StoryrelationshipsLack of affection
"I asked him to call me pretty"
I feel insecure about my looks when he doesn't compliment me
8/10 regret
3 years later later
Full StoryrelationshipsUnhealthy dynamics
"I stayed in a relationship despite feeling uncomfortable with affection"
I feel trapped and anxious in the relationship, struggling to express my feelings
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsOpen Relationship
"Fulfilled a sexual fantasy with my partner"
Had a FFM threesome with my boyfriend; enjoyed it
1/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsBoyfriend's Career
"quit his job to start own business"
He's now focusing on his own venture, but it's been tough
5/10 regret
2 years since I've liked someone for longer than 2 weeks later
Full StoryrelationshipsDating
"To try dating again after 2 years"
I'm having trouble attracting my ideal partner, attracting people with undesirable qualities or financial instability
5/10 regret
4 months later
Full StoryrelationshipsDating
"Dating an experienced man without labels"
Dating without labels despite importance of labels to him
8/10 regret
1 year later later
Full StoryrelationshipsFlirting
"Leaving a note on neighbor's car"
Left a note on neighbor's car, unsure of response
2/10 regret