Dear Aunt Agony, My ex-girlfriend and I broke up over a year ago. The romance just wasn’t there anymore, but we were best friends before we dated, and we managed to stay best friends after. The breakup was mutual and completely amicable. We text occasionally and grab a platonic coffee every once in a while. … Read more
Dear Aunt Agony, I feel like I’ve been hit by an emotional bus that I never saw coming. I recently went on three dates with a guy who seemed… perfect. The conversation was amazing, we had a ton in common, and the chemistry was definitely there. At the end of our last date, he kissed … Read more
Dear Aunt Agony, My girlfriend and I have been together for five years, and for the most part, it’s been great. We’re a solid team. We manage our apartment, our finances, and our schedules like clockwork. The problem is, our relationship has started to feel more like a well-run business partnership than a romance. Our … Read more
Dear Aunt Agony, I’ve been seeing this amazing woman for about three months now. We have a great time together, we’re not seeing other people, and she’s even left a toothbrush at my place. By all accounts, things are going perfectly. But my brain is stuck on one thing: we’ve never actually said what we … Read more
Dear Aunt Agony, I really love my boyfriend, and our relationship is great in almost every way. But there’s one thing that’s been making my stomach do flip-flops. I’ve noticed he still likes almost every single photo his ex posts on Instagram. I could maybe handle it if it were just scenic pictures or group … Read more
Dear Aunt Agony, My crush and I have an A+ rapport… over text. We send memes, we have witty banter, our text conversations flow effortlessly. I feel charming, funny, and confident. But the moment I see him in real life, my brain turns to scrambled eggs. I become awkward, shy, and I completely forget how … Read more
Dear Aunt Agony, I think I’m in the worst spot imaginable. My best friend and I have been inseparable since we were teenagers. We talk about everything, we have the same stupid sense of humour, and honestly, she’s my favourite person on the planet. Here’s the problem: over the last year, my feelings for her … Read more