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Love Letters

I want to stop thinking about my first love once and for all

We were on and off for an entire year. I don’t want this relationship to have power over me anymore.

Send your relationship questions to Love Letters

Are you questioning a relationship, trying to define a situationship, dating for the first time in a long time, trying to decode a text, worrying about quality time (vs. screen time), or sick of the apps and the expense of dating?

I’m sober — and lonely

At 38, how do I meet someone?

Bagel misses coffee

Is this a good time to get back together with an ex?

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She wants an open marriage, but she’s worried things won’t work out well

She broke things off, but can’t seem to move on

Three of us are crushing on the same girl. It’s getting weird.

She’s an extrovert. I’m a homebody. How do we make it work?

The women in my boyfriend’s family do all the planning. I don’t want to

He says she means nothing to him

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I’m cynical about love

... and I’ve never experienced the real thing.

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I am enjoying my current flings, but wonder about a real relationship

Can I still meet someone to potentially pursue something serious with?

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I think I want a postnuptial agreement

Is that a thing?

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Am I not enough drama?

Maybe these men prefer relationships with big ups and downs.

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I fell for a romance scam

How will I trust anyone now?

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I’m done with hookups, but struggling with the next step

At 22, I’m finding it difficult to meet people who want something longer term.

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Tell us: What helped you make your romantic relationships or single life better?

Maybe it was couples counseling, maybe it was a trip that put things into perspective, or maybe it was seeing an ex who made you realize you love being alone.

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A year later, it’s the same problem

We still haven’t met in person.