Derek Rake Insider

"I have some more questions here and I would be very appreciative if you could answer teem for me. I have attempted to keep a more dominant focus, like you suggested, but this battle has been going strictly uphill. It works for a bit, but once I trigger something, such as a bad look, or a hesitance … [Read More...]

"I see her at the bar, but I meet up with some people first before going up to her. Then a guy shows up and hugs her from the back and she introduces him to me as a 'great friend'. She gives him a drink and they kiss in front of me. This goes on all night. It ended up totally screwing with my … [Read More...]

"I'm getting out of a nasty four-year marriage right now. We were together for twice that long, in which she cheated around 13 times. I only found out recently that some of my kids might not even be mine. I'm telling you about this because I've finally come across the main reason why I put up with … [Read More...]

"I'm quite good with openers, but sometimes, that's as far as I get. I hardly ask for phone numbers since I feel like the chance to do so never really comes out. Whenever I'm out, I'm either very cocky or very nice. None of these mindsets work. If I'm nice, girls ignore me, but if I'm cocky, they … [Read More...]

"I'm a 44-year-old man (turning 45 in a few weeks) and the woman I love is only 31. When we met a few years ago, we hit it off instantly. Everything seems to be perfect with the two of us - aside from out big age difference, that is. She can't seem to accept this. Now, I don't want to sound cocky, … [Read More...]