I Fantasize My Husband Is Chris Hemsworth During Sex

September 27, 2026

The Confession A reader recently shared something she’d never told anyone: “I love my husband. I really do. But lately, when we’re having sex, I’ve been closing my eyes and imagining he’s Chris Hemsworth. Like, […]

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My Boyfriend Called Me Fat: 5 Ways to Respond!

September 27, 2026

My Boyfriend Called Me Fat! Imagine being called fat by your boyfriend. Not very nice – is it? Being called fat is probably one of the most devastating things I’ve ever experienced. When it happened […]

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My Boyfriend’s Penis is Too Big and It Hurts! WTF Should I Do?

September 12, 2026

When Size Becomes a Real Problem in the Bedroom You’ve probably heard the saying “bigger is better” repeated so many times it feels like gospel truth. Society treats a large penis like some kind of […]

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My Girlfriend Said My Penis Is Too Small

September 7, 2026

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I Snooped Through My Partner’s Phone and Found Something – WTF Should I Do?

September 1, 2026

The Confession Someone recently described the moment they realized they had crossed a line — and also found exactly what they were afraid of finding: “I snooped through my partner’s phone. I know I shouldn’t […]

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I’m The Other Person in Someone’s Relationship — WTF Should I Do?

August 15, 2026

The Confession A counseling request recently came in from someone who was carrying a secret they did not know how to talk about: “I’m the other person in someone’s relationship. I didn’t mean for it […]

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I’m in a Relationship But Attracted to Someone Else: What Does It Mean?

August 8, 2026

You’re in a relationship. Maybe you love your partner. Maybe nothing is technically wrong. And yet, someone else has your attention — a coworker, a friend, someone from your past, someone you follow online, someone […]

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I Charged $10,000 on My Husband’s Credit Card and He Doesn’t Know — WTF Should I Do?

July 25, 2026

The Confession A woman recently shared something that had been keeping her up at night: “I charged about $10,000 on my husband’s American Express card, mostly from shopping, and he doesn’t know yet. Money is […]

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Why Gay Male Relationships Struggle: 10 Patterns That Create Distance

July 20, 2026

Three weeks into dating someone, you already know his coffee order, his ex’s name, and roughly how many kids you’re supposed to have by 2032. It’s electric. It’s also, if you’re honest, a little fast. […]

Is Fantasizing About Someone Else Cheating?

July 20, 2026

Does thinking about someone else count as being unfaithful? You are in a committed relationship, but every now and then your mind wanders to someone else. Maybe it is a coworker, an ex, a celebrity, […]

5 Tips for Gay Men Considering an Open Relationship

July 20, 2026

Gay and considering an open relationship in Chicago? By: Couples Counseling Staff LGBT Pride month in Chicago is behind us, but the thoughts of the men that you saw at the parade or fest may […]

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I’m Sleeping With My Boss But Feel Weird

July 5, 2026

I’m Sleeping With My Boss and It Feels Amazing — So Why Do I Feel Weird? A reader recently wrote in with a situation that sounded exciting on the surface but emotionally complicated underneath: I’m […]