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Washington Post
2 days ago
- General
- Washington Post
I'm too sad to help husband grieve our dog. Give advice to this Hax question.
Carolyn Hax can't get to every question she receives, so every week we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice. Out of the many great responses we receive, we select a few standouts to publish on Wednesdays. Previous reader questions have been about worries for a daughter dating someone much older, finding hope after being cheated on and whether a boyfriend's disdain for dogs is a dealbreaker. No matter the question, Carolyn's readers always show up with thoughtful and useful advice. You can read last week's question and responses here.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Man criticised after admitting he can't stop fantasising about his girlfriend's twin sister
A man has been criticised online after admitting that he has started to fantasise about his girlfriend's identical twin. The anonymous man, who is believed to be US-based, took to social media to ask people for their opinions on his predicament. In his post, he revealed that he has been dating his girlfriend for over a year, and is 'super happy'. He described their relationship as the best he has ever been in. However, he admitted, he has found himself starting to fantasise about her identical twin. This happens at different times, he wrote, saying 'sometimes it happens during sex, sometimes when i'm alone by myself'. The man wrote: 'Recently the twin was out of divorce and found herself a new boyfriend that me and my girlfriend dislike. We feel he's just not good enough for the sister and she deserves better. It almost instills a sense of jealousy in me, as she spends all her waking moments hanging out with this guy then spending time with us. 'At times I find myself with the thinking of her having sex with her new boyfriend and it makes me angry/sick to my stomach. Sometimes I can become obsessed with this scenario and it just keeps repeating in my head over and over; Making me feel sick and upset. 'I feel guilt about it but I can't seem to get the thought out of my head. We met them in person the other day and I saw the boyfriend with his hands all over the twin and it made me so mad. But of course I didn't show it. 'Any advice? Am I just crazy? I know these are just feelings and I would never act on them to ruin my current relationship. I love my girlfriend very deeply, but I also care very much about the twin and want her to be happy. 'I just find that these feelings of attraction/jealousy come out of nowhere and seem to be more frequent ever since she met this new boyfriend.' The majority of respondents chided the poster, telling him that he needed to 'get over' the feelings he has for his girlfriend's sister. One said: 'I feel sorry for your girlfriend. She deserves better, you sound like you don't really love her. Tell her and let her make her decision to stay or leave. And get away from the twin for good.' They added: 'Distance is the only thing that will work. Remind yourself why you're with your girlfriend, why she's your girlfriend. That you need to get rid of these feelings, because if you don't you'll lose the most important woman in your life. The fear of losing someone you love will make anything else feel unimportant. Eventually.' Meanwhile, another wrote: 'You need to take a break from spending time with the twin sister. If you marry your girlfriend the line could get blurry. Set boundaries now and get over your crush/sexual fantasy. Also there is bo world in which this would work out.' In a similar vein, a further Reddit user said: 'Honestly it sounds like you need to try and spend less time with the twin because you're too involved to be able to make sense of everything. Your attraction does make sense considering she's identical to your partner and similar in personality, but she's also her own person and she is allowed to date whoever she likes and it's not your place to get involved other than to give your opinion on him if she asks. They continued: 'I would find a way to tell your girlfriend about this in a way that won't make her uncomfortable. Maybe just say that you're feeling to involved in her sisters life and overprotective because of how similar she is to your girlfriend and it's making you uncomfortable. You don't need to mention the jealousy but you do need to tell your girlfriend about it in some way because you need her support to get some space.' 'Well I would work on having less of these feelings it's gonna damage the relationship if it gets worse whether you realize it or not,' said another Redditor. 'Girls can smell that stuff and also twin sisters r just on a different level almost psychic.' However, another respondent was more sympathetic, and agreed that it must be an odd situation to be in. They wrote: 'I'm not going to say it's okay or normal or try to justify it, but I could see how dating an identical twin would be even weirder? Harder? Idk the word I'm looking for, but a girl having an attractive sibling is one thing, an identical twin with almost the same personality? That's a whole different ball park than most situations.' Responding to the comments telling him he needed to put some distance between him and the sister, the poster said: 'This makes the most sense to me. It's going to be hard, as I do very much enjoy hanging out with her and spending time. But I feel that when I do; the feelings come back, I sometimes tell her she looks pretty (sometimes unconsciously) and it just gets weird sometimes. I don't think she picks up on it. I'm gonna put some distance between us until these feelings die down.'
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
More Than Glass: How Passion, Preservation And Faith Shaped My Business Philosophy
People ask me now: What advice would you give to someone trying to turn their passion into a business?
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
A Man Told a Guy He Only Met 'Once' That His Girlfriend Was Cheating — Now He's Unsure If He Should Have Gotten Involved
A man told an individual whom he had met only 'once' that his girlfriend kissed another guy The 20-year-old says his friends found out what he did, and they think he shouldn't have gotten involved He asked Redditors whether they thought he was in the wrong for telling the man about his cheating partnerA man told a stranger whom he has only met 'once' that his girlfriend cheated on him — and he's now not so sure it was the right call. The 20-year-old detailed his experience on the popular Reddit forum 'Am I the A------,' a place where Reddit users can go to seek input about interpersonal dilemmas. In his post, the Redditor explained that one of his 'friends,' whom he clarifies is 'more or less [an] acquaintance,' kissed someone who was not her boyfriend during a recent night out. The man also explained that while he wasn't there to see the kiss for himself, he learned about it through a group chat. The man went on to explain that he then got one of his friends — who he says is 'not connected' to the situation — to anonymously message the boyfriend and 'let him know.' The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The original poster (OP) said that he would normally have told the boyfriend — whom he has only met "once" — directly, but he was trying not to get anyone in his group chat involved. However, the OP said that the rest of the people in the group chat ultimately found out what he did and have since told him he should have stayed out of it. The OP said that while he understands where his friends are coming from, he believes that 'if someone's cheating, people should be saying stuff as soon as possible.' 'Am I the a------?' he asked his fellow Redditors. The vast majority of the man's fellow Reddit users said that they think he made the right call and that he's not the bad guy in this scenario. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'No, you're not the a------,' said one person. "She cheated on him, and you told him she did. It's her fault for cheating.' 'Always oust cheaters,' said someone else, adding, 'And anyone who thinks it's wrong to do so has questionable morals.' 'NTA [not the a------]. TBH [to be honest] I'd reconsider the friendship with those people who saw and didn't say anything to the boyfriend,' added someone else. After reading the various comments, the OP said that while his friends made some 'valid' points about his actions 'affecting certain situational things' he has still not apologized — nor does he plan to." '[I am] am sticking by my actions,' he said. Read the original article on People
Washington Post
22-05-2025
- General
- Washington Post
Confront ex at reunion on behalf of ‘younger self'? Give advice to this Hax question.
Carolyn Hax can't get to every question she receives, so every week, we ask readers to think like an advice columnist and submit their advice. Out of the many great responses we receive, we select a few standouts to publish on Wednesdays. Previous reader questions have been about worries for a daughter dating someone much older, finding hope after being cheated on and whether a boyfriend's disdain for dogs is a dealbreaker. No matter the question, Carolyn's readers always show up with thoughtful and useful advice. You can read the last question and responses here.
