A life partner is a romantic companion with whom you intend to stay in a permanent relationship (whether legally married or otherwise). Use the "relationships" tag for dating or more casual relationships.
Questions tagged [life-partner]
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How can I remind someone to do a task when reminding them makes them less likely to do it?
I have a bit of a problem with my girlfriend, in that things aren't getting done because she is forgetful about things she doesn't like to do. We've had many discussions on the topic, and we both agree these are things that need to be done, and she…
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How to ask your girlfriend to pay her share of the rent when she moves in?
I am on the cusp of moving to a new part of the country (1000km from my current location) and start a new job. I have just signed a lease to an apartment (that I am able to pay by myself if need be) and have suggested to my girlfriend to move in…
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How to suggest someone to find a hobby without offending them?
As for the topic, if possible I'd be grateful for general answer and more specific one regarding following situation:
My girlfriend has a clinically diagnosed depression (she attends visits with psychiatrist and is taking medications). Because of…
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Girlfriend gets extremely angry over small issues, how can I help her?
When I went to live with my girlfriend a few years ago I was initially surprised by how she got very angry (using a very aggressive tone, shouting, ecc..) when I did "something wrong". By angry, I mean that she might use a very aggressive tone and…
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How to align personal interests with family?
I'm transitioning to the father role which is not going great. I'm facing the fact that I have less time now to follow my personal interests like watching soccer games on weekends. My wife is constantly pushing me to
spend more time with the kid
I…
user3383
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Could keeping score help in conflict resolution?
TL;DR: We've all heard that you shouldn't keep score in a relationship. It leads to misunderstandings and arguments. But here's the thing - we already have a lot of arguments. Could keeping score at least settle these arguments, given that we both…
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How to handle degrading neighbour / acquaintance couples?
TL;DR; How to handle bullying partner in a group discussion where he is bullying and degrading his partner in plain sight of everybody?
This situation is some time past me, but is still nagging me, because I was very uncertain on how to react, and I…
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How to make clear to my boyfriend that I simply don't have anything to talk about
I've been in a gay relationship with my boyfriend for about 12 year so now. About a year ago we had a small fight about the fact that I am not talking to him anymore. At first I didn't even notice that it was bothering him, he made comments about it…
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How to comfort and help a partner who can't get a job and started questioning own capability?
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My partner finished his bachelor's around two years ago. By that time he had multiple positive internship experiences and collected compliments from peers where he worked (some had even thought he was an actual professional, in some…
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Not hearing my wife when I'm distracted
Often when I'm working on the computer or watching TV, my wife says something to me and I have no clue what she said.
I remember being a kid and repeating "Dad" 30 times before I got his attention.
I feel like I'm working backwards because I…
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How to help a person with motivation/rewarding
A little of background: my fiancé is dealing with depression. She had a very hard time when she was mostly laying in bed, crying and being anxious. Now, thanks to medicine she's taking, psychotherapy, changes in our life routine and our (relatives'…
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How to ask my ex if she has a dependence relationship with me?
I had a friend with benefits for almost one year who eventually became my girlfriend even though I didn't see her as so, I could say it was just by routine, we were seeing just each her and doing "couple" things so we started dating, even though we…
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Suggestions on how to constructively discuss mundane issues with spouse?
I need some suggestions on how to constructively discuss mundane relationship issues with my wife.
And example to illustrate this:
I asked "Sweetheart could you do the dishes more often?"
Her response surprised me. She broke into tears and said…
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How to apologize to somebody when one or both of you don’t remember what needs apologizing for?
My wife and I have been married for a long time and are in a loving relationship.
Unfortunately I have memory issues (ADHD, dyspraxia and similar co-morbid conditions) as does she from both similar and different conditions (things like chronic…
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How to tactfully request girlfriend's family to give us more space?
I have been dating my girlfriend for about 1 year now. I love her for her caring nature, intelligence, and sense of humor. However, since I met her parents about some months ago, they have much more involved in our relationship than I would like.…
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