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New to the Relationship Stress Community? Introduce yourself here!! ❤️
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 2 days ago
...See more Greetings from the Relationship Stress Community!! Are you new to the Relationship Stress Community? Tell us some things about yourself and get to know others that joined the community this month! Question prompts: What brings you to the Relationship Stress community? What is one thing you love most about yourself (or, perhaps, your loved ones)? Benefits of being a member of the Relationship Stress Community: Give and receive support from others who are in relationships. Share your relationship journey (memories, struggles, challenges) in relevant topics comfortably. Participate in community activities and events (eg. Check-ins, Icebreakers, Forum Discussions) Plus, members who participate regularly could become part of the Relationship Stress team, as well! Here are some quick links for you to check out: our taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Join in to get updates on discussions and events. check out this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/] for updates on weekly discussions! check out our newest check-in [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressCommunityCheckInJanuary1319_344583/] here! check this post [https://www.7cups.com/forum/RelationshipSupport_66/IntroduceyourselftotheRelationshipCommunity_239/HowToGetStarted_134558/] with more information on how to navigate the community. If you have any question, do not hesitate to contact KatePersephone [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] (teens and adults) or reply on this thread! Do not be a lurker! Join us and introduce yourself here!! tagging our newest subcribers: @dumbledoresleftbigtoe @Blissbabe @meganbaxter7500 @gentleStrings6369 @hazelmae46 @sympatheticWest110 @transcomrade39 @kindShell9449 @Wackyal123 @confusedsunshine @BPDBadee @Feelthemagic @PeacefulWords2025 @Alitttlestrange @Enough23 @purpleBike9420 @xoxotanishkaa @mickeyzac7 @Shamier @tybruh @exuberantTree3674 @gracefulFaith7044 @optimisticScarf4825 @purpleblooom @braveSailRP @Iwnakms @philosophicalCurrent5895 @LostAndUnsure92 @mark0614 @ashen64 @Anel11 @Hejee [a brown and white bear dancing together while holding hands] ------------------------- Are you new to the Relationship Stress community? Introduce yourself here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/NewtotheRelationshipStressCommunityIntroduceyourselfhere_164924/]! Do you want to be the first to get updates on discussions and events? Consider joining the taglist [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressAutomatedTaglist_222210/]! Do you want to be updated on the weekly discussions in the Relationship Support Room? Subscribe to this thread [https://www.7cups.com/forum/relationships/CommunitySpace_1256/RelationshipStressGroupSupportSessionsSchedule_316598/]! Do you want to help out in the Relationship Stress Community? Consider becoming a forum supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehAkk72S0RWV1oQ5zShECQ6s-_fDYaxPE974iHorzqNRo1Ag/viewform] or a room supporter [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetyJ7jp7W52-EIpqvFYLhfmpsgTW4BbzUwmi9r22OQ9AdH8w/viewform]! ------------------------- Edited by KatePersephone [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] 
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Relationship Stress Automated Taglist
by Tazzie
Last post
 December 9th, 2024
...See more Welcome to the Relationship Stress Taglist! This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated and can be found below. Please direct any questions or issues to tommy [https://www.7cups.com/@tommy] via private message. Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on the weekly check-ins ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button above and write the exact words Please remove me. Taglist updated by KateDoskocilova [https://www.7cups.com/@KatePersephone] on 01.12.24 @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @4Jasmine @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @AshtynLuv97 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM @Bubbles120 @bubblyFaith17 @bunnyhugs616 @Busranurr @BwahahaLove @c9frexs @caitlin1217 @Callies07132017 @CalmingStar @Calmpineapple @caringCreature8571 @CaringCharlie @CarrieHolmes @Cexe @charmingbeauty55 @ChrisA97 @Chrisbgood46 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@SavoyTruffle20 @selfloveisthecure88 @SentientiaPoecile @Seri123 @sgtdavis33 @ShareenBirgesBASSCounGDYMH @ShawnMendesGoals @She13 @ShineWithin @shugha14 @Siciturastra @Silver0824 @sincereFarm2814 @Skybar @skyfallingrain @Skywalker2002 @Skyy0 @sociableOcean9153 @Softheart01 @Solivagant2609 @somewhathappy @SophieKate547 @SparklingSnowflake15 @Spiritseaker @SpreadPeaceandlove @SpringWaltz @SquishySquid01 @StardustLetters @starplucker123 @Stephen @stephi0504 @strawberrywillow @Sugarcoat3 @SugareeIsMe091121 @Summershy @sunnyApricot6027 @SupportiveMonkey46 @sweetcake0707 @sweetlife101 @SylvestreX @Tahja07 @Tazzie @thegirlnatureforgot625 @TheMcManager @TheMushroomMan1216 @thisllpass @thisthenewme @Tiger222 @TranquilSkye @TravellingPrincess @tryingmybest7 @unassumingHuman4669 @understandingWater785 @Uniquesmiley @urbanwave @vallllllllllllll @w305 @warmheartedPlace7925 @Warrior2684 @Waves4 @Webehejdjfj @weirdbook @Wildarkberry @WinglessYetFlying @Wittie96 @WriterOfTheNight @WunderfrogWeirdo 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Relationship Support Group Sessions Schedule
by KatePersephone
Last post
 November 14th, 2024
...See more Hello everyone! 💜 This forum thread has been created so that the team can share with all of you the month's group support sessions within the Relationship Stress Community!  "Please do not post in this thread! Thank you" Discussions held in the Relationship Support room for the month of November: Sunday, January 5 Conflict Resolution with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (adult side) Sunday, January 5 Conflict Resolution  with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (teen side) Sunday, January 12 Relationships with Boundaries with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (adult side) Sunday, January 12 Relationships with Boundaries with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (teen side) Sunday, January 19 Respecting ourselves with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (adult side) Sunday, January 19 Friendship Icebreakers with KatePersephone at 12:00pm ET (teen side) Sunday, January 26 Relationships and Social Media with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (teen side) Sunday, January 26 Relationships and Social Media with KatePersephone at 11:00am ET (teen side) ------------------------- click here [https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html] to convert the time of the sessions to your timezone! Please subscribe so you can be the first one to receive updates on the sessions! ❣️ ------------------------- tagging the community in case they want to receive chatroom discussion updates: @00Nyx00 @1funredhead @6Dragonflies @aabrah @Aathmika @AbbyHarris1976 @abiior @AbusgaKayatasha @Adarlya @adhdgal1992 @adribrown7 @adventurousPal4301 @Affliction1 @Albatrosinthesky @Allieeee1121 @AlyGalaxy @AmandaRose89 @AMomentInTime1830 @Anexmos @Angelcrossing1986 @AnotherPerson92 @answers @AntenorA @aPeacefulafternoon @AquaNavySky @Arman13 @ashlynnmarie22 @Asru @Athenathebluejay420 @Auditormadness9 @auntmommy @Avaboo @AveryLove @awkwardRice @azureSky1487 @Bea945 @beanie @BeginningFixing @blueberryjean345 @blueDog2773 @BlueEast @Booklover95 @Bossedupx3 @bouncyVoice4149 @braveGlobe2817 @bravePeach4448 @breeuniqemsns @Breevus @brightOcean2387 @BrooklynM @Bubbles120 @bubblyFaith17 @bunnyhugs616 @Busranurr @BwahahaLove @c9frexs @caitlin1217 @Callies07132017 @CalmingStar @Calmpineapple @caringCreature8571 @CarrieHolmes @Cexe @charmingbeauty55 @ChrisA97 @Chrisbgood46 @Clarisse29 @Colourfultiger @ComingOutAsNB @CompassionateYoshi88 @confidentVision4766 @conscientiousPineapple1782 @ConversationThot404 @Cparsons816 @CraigyP @crazycountry210 @creativeComputer2115 @DanaMH @dancersoul @dancingLake682 @DanielaC @DanielGarzaV @decisiveScarf8956 @discreetShip7372 @DogFish1 @doodlefroggie @dopey @EchoTheDragon @electricLily13 @ella12346 @ELLE @Emirson2018 @EncouragingSteps @enthusiasticTortoise6681 @eohseo @Everythingisbetterinyourpyjamas @EvolvedScorpio @Explorer6115 @exuberantStrawberries9544 @faithfulHickory1025 @Falkenberg @fantasticDancer50 @Feepersane @Floatingbubbles @fluffycow27 @forcefulFriend4768 @Foreverchangedbyyou @Francescahelps @FranklyMaple @Freshmelon54 @Friendlycomfort81 @frostedPudding @generousWriter2778 @glasseyedgrace @GodsBabyGirl1981 @goldenFlower74 @gracefulVoice9463 @grassup @Gtalker8845 @GusteeMoon123 @gymnast9460 @Hailey3 @hairyxsnail @HarmonyBlossom @Hashib22 @HealingBrokenWIngs @healingHeart1111 @healinghearts0718 @Healingwhispers14 @Heartofgold07092019 @heavenlyHug9328 @helloapple1885 @helloCity5743 @Helpingheart23 @hereforyoualways123 @heysunshine12 @hippiewannabe @honestWater4345 @honeypie720 @Hope3729 @hopefulPower54 @HopefulPower54 @HumorousPear1826 @iDeepScar @ILikeCilantro @imaginativeneverhappening @IMott71 @imrose123 @independentClementine6064 @infinitivethoughts2k19 @ingeniousfriend59 @intuitiveSummer6764 @JamilaBrownPsyD @Janet33 @JellyBean299 @jerom222 @jwong611 @k87 @kasmin21 @Katee02 @Katheryn @KatLis123 @Katrine92 @Kentsch @ketket68 @Kevin2009 @kindJoy3316 @kindLemon2749 @kizzyaaliyah @Kpopcat2020 @LadyDair @LadyInSilence @Lalonso2 @LavenderHere @lavenderOrange4849 @LeoisListening @LePapillon @Lexloveslife @lightDrum8955 @lightLemonIsaac5408 @LightSoul108 @limeVillage7000 @Liv143 @Lovelylady18 @Lunasel @Lunaticphilosopher @luvkyleigh @lyricalPillow74 @lyricalpillow74 @madels20033 @magicalHorizon48 @mamapants @Mared @MarvelousMack11 @Mavvinder @mbrito712 @Mellifluous11 @Mia1602 @MidwesternCalmSeeker @MikkyA @MilaAvery @MissDaria18 @MithLycos @modestPine7046 @Morpheus13 @MotherOfAVirgo @Mountainmystic777 @Mrrytu @MyownkindaCrazzi @nabilah17ism @navyOcean3488 @ngsuling1986 @niceCLEMEMTINE1415 @niceDaisy36 @Ninab0bina123 @ninetaleslove @NityaSpiritualHealer @Offmytrack @onedirection1213 @OneErased @Open2Change @ouiCherie @OwenJackson73 @pandaprincess9 @Pandora3796 @pathFinder1725 @patientBranch9284 @peachkitty @PerpetuallyKekastrophic @persistentShade5213 @phia7292 @phia7293 @pioneeringSkies8568 @PlumBeechwood7549 @purpleMango7295 @PurplePansies21 @Purplerain00001 @purpleTree4652 @PurpleVelvet @quickwittedOwl8855 @Radioguy @Randomguyuk @Rebekahwriter13 @red85 @Rednuc270539 @rheyoflight @richbich @rieeavery1920 @RoboPhantom @Roro36 @RoseJuliet @rosenova1513 @rrrak @ryha3274 @Sadstan869 @Saeraleis @Sailor57 @SaimaK @sarahR2004 @SavoyTruffle20 @selfloveisthecure88 @SentientiaPoecile @Seri123 @sgtdavis33 @ShareenBirgesBASSCounGDYMH @ShawnMendesGoals @She13 @ShineWithin @shugha14 @Siciturastra @Silver0824 @sincereFarm2814 @Skybar @skyfallingrain @Skywalker2002 @Skyy0 @sociableOcean9153 @Softheart01 @Solivagant2609 @somewhathappy @SophieKate547 @SparklingSnowflake15 @Spiritseaker @SpreadPeaceandlove @SpringWaltz @SquishySquid01 @StardustLetters @starplucker123 @Stephen @stephi0504 @strawberrywillow @Sugarcoat3 @SugareeIsMe091121 @Summershy @sunnyApricot6027 @SupportiveMonkey46 @sweetlife101 @SylvestreX @Tahja07 @Tazzie @thegirlnatureforgot625 @TheMcManager @TheMushroomMan1216 @thisllpass @thisthenewme @Tiger222 @TranquilSkye @TravellingPrincess @tryingmybest7 @unassumingHuman4669 @understandingWater785 @Uniquesmiley @urbanwave @vallllllllllllll @w305 @warmheartedPlace7925 @Warrior2684 @Waves4 @Webehejdjfj @weirdbook @Wildarkberry @WinglessYetFlying @Wittie96 @WriterOfTheNight @WunderfrogWeirdo @xandia @XanFransisco @Xerah @YankeeOrangetiger ------------------------- Interested in hosting 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Open Relationship
by Lasco
Last post
 Friday
...See more Greetings, I don't normally vent or express things regarding my relationship. My fiancee of 4 years told me she is bored of me sexually and wants an open relationship or she leaves because the only thing I'm not doing anymore is satisfying her needs...I don't know what to do because if she doesn't do she won't be happy ever with me
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Sex education resources for a 21 year old?
by Nick8876
Last post
 January 5th
...See more Hey guys, I've posted to this community before, but this is another subject. I've never had sex before. I've also never been kissed, or been in a relationship. I was never interested in dating while i was in middle or high school, due to some personal problems I was in denial about and trying to fix them. I never really recieved a sex education in school. we had a "unit" in health, but all it was was us talking about STDs and that sort of thing. They didn't really teach us anything useful or applicable. That being said, I would like to learn more about sex and sexual relationships. It's a subject I'm fairly ignorant on, and I've never given it much thought. I haven't met anyone in my life in which I feel like I could share that kind of intimacy with, but at the very least, it wouldn't hurt to learn. Does anyone have any suggestions on resources for sex education for someone my age? I'd appreciate any help.
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ABDL
by Mandichan
Last post
 January 2nd
...See more I'm an ABDL and maybe this isn't where I should be posting something like that this, but I don't know where else to go. I am having problems with my relationship and want some advice, but can't get a listener to understand what ABDL is. Please, if you know what it is or are willing to try and understand, reply. Thank you for your time.
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Sexual health
by xinfinityeli
Last post
 December 8th, 2024
...See more Please add sexual health as a category for members to select so that we can better be matched with someone.
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D/s dynamic?
by WordsWhichEcho
Last post
 November 28th, 2024
...See more I'm wondering if there are any listeners out there who understand the D/s dynamic? I keep trying to find someone to talk to, but well meaning, naive listeners aren't able to help. 🙈
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Suffering from porn induced erectile dysfunction
by JACKSONZ
Last post
 November 21st, 2024
...See more Can anyone tell me the treatment for porn induced erectile dysfunction
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Bipolar Hypersexuality
by rollrdrbydoll
Last post
 November 15th, 2024
...See more Need tips on coping. I
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Masturbation
by ivoryZebra1269
Last post
 November 14th, 2024
...See more Hey guys/girls, I was thinking about masturbation a lot lately, and I was wondering mostly about how everyone else views/utlilizes it. This is kinda just a general discussion I want to have, like how you learned, how and why we do it, how it's evolved as we've grown older, and even just anything interesting you have to add.
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Long story involving, wife, kids, mental health and my best friend.
by BLFennell
Last post
 November 10th, 2024
...See more This is a very long story but I'm at a point where I need help, as it has driven me to the point of such high depression, I will try to make it short though. My wife and I have 2 children, an 8 year old diagnosed with ADHD and a 3 year old who has growing disorders (almost 4 years old but he's smaller than a 2 year old). My wife has always been a very sexual person at least until just before our second child was born. She basically turned into mommy mode and has no time or interest in me. So for about 4 years now, I've been neglected, and in those 4 years I can count how many times we've had sex on my fingers and everytime was me having to try to initiate it. I have tried discussing it with her but she seems like she has no interest in it at all. I've tried getting her to try supplements, or seeing a doctor but she just doesn't seem like it's a problem. To make matters worse my kids do not like me at all, so they purposely do things to make me mad and when I shout or try to discipline them, she turns against me. I'm constantly being blamed which has pushed me further into a depression. It extends even more with my best friend as we have a very complicated and unusual relationship, I think this may be suited for a different thread though, or perhaps a specific person for 1 on 1.
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Sexual problems
by irishGirl95
Last post
 October 24th, 2024
...See more Hi guys, first time in this so I'm sorry if what I'm about to write is inappropriate for here. im 21 and with my boyfriend 2 years now. At the beginning, sex was regular and great! In the past year and particularly months, he's been suffering with premature ejaculation problems. Now they are quite bad, as in if he lasts literally 60 seconds it's almost a gift! Last night he came before he even had his boxers off. I'm not a shallow person and I reassure him all the time that I still adore him and am very attracted to him. needless to say it's having a massive effect on his self esteem, confidence, manhood and ultimately, our relationship. I know he still loves me and finds me attractive, but he has stopped initiated anyting because he's 'scared of messing up' . I've tried to make it as relaxing as I can for him, telling him not to think about it, just enjoy the moment etc. He's too embarrassed to speak to his doctor because he doesn't think people his age should have this problem. I've urged him to go and told him it's nothing to be ashamed of etc. But he's not comfortable going. I love this guy so much and I know Dec isn't everything, but it's been going on far too long and it's creating a weird boundary between us that never existed, it's kind of ruining our intimacy and relationship slowly but surely. ​ Please help if you can relate or have any advice. Thank you
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Sexual exploration or something else
by Shelter48
Last post
 October 18th, 2024
...See more When I was a child I used to experiment sexually with a family friend by playing doctor. Exploring gentials. I'm male she was female. As we grew older we had that connection and we started experimenting with oral sex and griding with our bottoms down mocking sexual acts. No penetration occured but was kinda sexual in nature. I never thought of this until a decade after it passed. We were two years apart and it lasted into our early teens. We were very close. I have spoke to her about this a couple times. She insists that we were just kids being kids. Didn't know any better. No bad feelings. Sometimes she said I may have pressured her some to participate but it's no big deal. She said it was mutual. Said there was no reason to worry or anything. Somehow I feel responsible because I was older. Is this activity normal among kids.
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sexually Frustrated
by communicativeTown9786
Last post
 October 9th, 2024
...See more Hi All I am a Male in my mid 30's I am not great with woman and the last girl friend I had was when I was in college back in 2009. That is also the last time I have had sex. However I have noticed myself masturbating daily multiple times a day to porn. I feel like I can not help it. I want and need sex badly I do not want to go graphic here but I can not even remember what it feels like to put my part in a woman. Lately My masturbation has become the same thing. Turn on porn do the same thing ejaculate and that is it. I am tired of the same porn. I want more but am afraid to look at more porn. What do I do where do I go? I have tried playing with my prostate but I have no idea if I am hitting it or not. I don't seem to feel any pleasure there. I wish there was some place I could go and have people physically help you with finding things like your prostate in person. Anyone else having these same type of issues.

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✔ Please do not SPAM any part of the forums with unrelated links or ads.  

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Community Resources

★ Making the Sub-Community your home!!

★ Get started with Relationship Community!!

★ Relationship and Friendship Support  Sub-Community Guide

★ Welcome Resource: Welcome to the Relationship Support Subcommunity!!

★ Discussion Calendar: Resource for you to know the upcoming support sessions on Relationships. 

★ Breakup FAQs: This is a great resource for all those who experiencing break-up struggles in their lives. 

★ 7Cups Self-Help Guides: to help you a bit to deal with certain issues you may face in your relationships. 

✔ Breakups

✔ Family Relationships

✔ Surviving Domestic Assault

✔ Forgiveness

★ Ember's Relationship Resources: a list of resources that could help you in understanding your relationships better. 

★ 12 Relationship Tips: A good checklist to improve your relationships. 

★ Relationship Support Wiki: the place where you can find some great resources on relationships. 

Other Resources:

★ The Relationship Support Forum Team: Learn more about the Relationship Support Community Leadership & Moderation Team. 

★ Apply to be a Forum Supporter!: If you're not a Forum Supporter and would like to be one, please apply through the application. 

★ Become part of the Relationship Support Team:

✔  To join Forum /  Feed Sub-Team, please Click Here!!

✔  To join the Adult Support Team, please Apply Here!!

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