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WYD Someone With Controlling Parents?

I adore my boyfriend and I love his family, but sometimes I wonder if they're a bit too much to handle. We've all heard the saying when you marry someone, you marry his mother too. The truth is, while his parents are…
When Daddy Says No about (Certain) Boys

Miss Giraffe I recently asked my father how he would feel if I married a Muslim, and my father absolutely balked. He said: "I wouldn't be happy if you married a Muslim. He'll face pressure from his family to make you…
Do We Fall Into Roles In Relationships?

Miss Walrus Right now, I'm vacationing with my fam on a pretty little island off the coast of Cape Cod. Even though it's only about 70 degrees, those New Englanders sure do know how to milk the sun and warmth for al…
We Keep Getting Caught Messing Around - What Should I Do?

My boyfriend and I have been dating for a combined time of 7 months. Now, I'm 18 years old and we have had sex, but it seems like every time we try to "do it" at his house, we get caught. The first time we got caught,…
Asking Dad Before He Asks You to Marry Him

Earlier today my boyfriend and I were talking about the future of our relationship. Even though he's in the air force and he plans on being in for several years to come, we both see marriage down the road and love each o…
Is Love Always the Goal?

Miss Walrus The other day a wise woman (my mom) and I were talking about something I'd never really considered before. The conversation went something like this: Miss Walrus: "I adore [insert name of guy I'm dating],…
You're Not The Only One Who Misses Your Ex

Mamasez left a comment with a mom's perspective on her daughter's breakup: well, I'm a mom that talks to/texts my daughters EX boyfriend. He dated my daughter for 14 months and was at our house nearly every day. he is…
My Boyfriend's Cousin Kissed Me

The other day, I was spending time with my boyfriend's cousin "Tim". He later kissed me on the lips. Fairly innocent, but very weird. I told "Tim" that it wasn't appropriate since I am his cousin's girlfriend. Tim respon…
Help! I Hate His Family Dinners

Miss Gorilla Okay, so while I know this may sound petty and somewhat trivial, I'll have you know it is becoming an increasingly difficult matter in my life. The truth is, I'm a picky eater. And when I say this, I mea…
Learn About Arranged Marriage

An arranged marriage is a marriage arranged by someone other than the couple getting wedded, curtailing or avoiding the process of courtship. Such marriages had deep roots in royal and aristocratic families around the wo…