He Says Marriage Is Just a Piece of Paper. We Have Three Kids
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 022 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED They’ve spent eleven years building a family, raising three children, and sharing nearly every responsibility that comes with marriage. But when she asks about making it official, he insists the commitment they already have...
He Proposed an Open Relationship After I Caught Him Cheating
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 019 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED She discovered her boyfriend had been seeing someone else. Instead of asking how to rebuild trust, he suggested opening the relationship. Now she’s wondering whether he’s offering a genuine conversation about...
My Boyfriend Has a Secret Instagram Account
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 016 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED She thought she knew her boyfriend’s online life. Then a mysterious Instagram account appeared, complete with recent photos, unfamiliar followers, and absolutely no indication that he was in a relationship. Now she’s...
He Wants a Traditional Wife but Can’t Pay for Dinner
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 013 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED He wants home-cooked meals, a spotless house, and a woman who embraces traditional marriage. She wants a partner who understands that tradition comes with responsibilities, not just privileges. Unfortunately, his expectations and...
His Dating Profile Says Single. We’ve Been Together Two Years
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 010 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED They’ve celebrated anniversaries, met each other’s families, and talked about moving in together. So why is her boyfriend advertising himself as single to women who apparently haven’t received the relationship...
He Ghosted Me, Then Asked to Borrow My Car
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 007 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED After disappearing for three weeks without an explanation, her almost-boyfriend finally reached out. Unfortunately, he wasn’t calling to apologize. He needed a ride, and apparently her entire car. DEAR TESSA, I need you to...
He’s Still Friends With Every Ex. Should I Be Worried?
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 004 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED He’s thoughtful, affectionate, and apparently on excellent terms with every woman he’s ever dated. But when his exes have a permanent place in his life, where does that leave his current girlfriend? DEAR TESSA,...
He Calls Me His Girl, Just Not in Public
MENACE BY TESSA PRESENTS DEAR TESSA LOVE, LIES & RED FLAGS LETTER NO. 001 | LOVE IS COMPLICATED He’s affectionate behind closed doors, calls her his girl, and talks about their future. There’s just one small problem: the moment other people show up, their relationship apparently ceases to exist. DEAR TESSA,...
