How can I set a clear limit on how often or when I listen to her vent, while preserving our relationship and encouraging her to develop other ways of handling her emotions?

How can I tell whether leaving is the right choice when I still care about her but feel that my efforts have not made the relationship feel close or mutual?

I have been trying hard to make my girlfriend happy for about a year, including spending money on gifts and activities, but I still feel lonely, shut out of parts of her life, and unsure that she really knows or wants to know me. I am now wondering whether I should leave.

Does your girlfriend expect you to text her every day?

I am dating a woman who wants me to message her every day and frequently throughout the day. When work or other responsibilities keep me from replying, we sometimes fight; she has said that not receiving a message makes her feel unsafe and that she wants reassurance that I miss her or think about her.

Should I send one gentle message to check in, or would it be better to wait and give her space?

I had been dating a woman I met through an app, and we talked every day before and after meeting for dinner. After that meeting, she stopped replying for about a day, which is unusual for her; I am worried about her and also worried that she may have been disappointed or no longer interested.

How can I let my parents know that I need space without having to explain my choices or have a deeper conversation before I am ready?

I have built an independent life, and over time my parents stopped understanding my choices and where I am. I have gradually stopped trying to explain myself and can no longer be as candid with them as I was growing up.