Hello Dr. Buckingham, I'm a 32-year-old woman, and I've been involved with a man on and off since I was 16. We were never married. We have two children together. I would say things were great for years until we turned 25. At 25, he fell off track. He lost his job numerous times for his recreational drug use, he stopped taking care of us and we were in a financial ruin. I … [Read more...]
When Forgiveness Is on the Line, Here’s How to Tell If You’re Being a Fool
Dear Dr. Buckingham, I met this man through a friend 4 months ago. It was all bliss and fun until a month later. I found a pair of a lady's shoes in his closet. Upon inquiry, he said I got too many issues and it's best if we went our separate ways. It was painful, but I moved on. A month later he called and asked me to forgive him and we got back together. But little did I … [Read more...]
Should I Kick My Boyfriend to the Curb If I Think He’s Cheating Like My Ex-Husband?
Dear Dr. Buckingham, Thank you so much for writing these wonderful and helpful articles. I would like to get some advice if possible. I was in a marriage to an emotional abuser and a cheater, which ended in divorce after giving it several chances. I am now dating someone whom I just gave a second chance after I found out he's been calling his baby mama almost everyday and … [Read more...]