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

Drew Halsted — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:41 +0000

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

Drew Halsted — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:05:30 +0000

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. [...]

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Is Fantasizing About Someone Else Cheating?

Drew Halsted — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:59:24 +0000

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, [...]

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5 Tips for Gay Men Considering an Open Relationship

Drew Halsted — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:26 +0000

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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How Wrigleyville Couples Can Start Breaking Toxic Relationship Patterns

Couples Counseling Staff — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:30:47 +0000

Every couple has disagreements, but when the same arguments repeat themselves week after week, it’s a sign that toxic patterns have taken root in your relationship. These destructive cycles can leave both partners feeling exhausted, [...]

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I’m Sleeping With My Boss But Feel Weird

Drew Halsted — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:30:50 +0000

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 [...]

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LGBTQ Couples in Andersonville: Addressing Intimacy Without Shame

Couples Counseling Staff — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:05:14 +0000

If you are a LGBTQ couple in the Andersonville or greater Chicago area seeking therapy, you are likely looking for more than just a mediator for household chores. You are looking for a space to [...]

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I Got Caught Having an Affair – WTF Should I Do?

Drew Halsted — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:00:39 +0000

If you are reading this, there is a good chance the affair just came out. Maybe your partner found a text. Maybe they saw your face when their phone buzzed. Maybe you finally told the [...]

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