I’m 23, and have been dating this guy for six months.
Initially, he said he was 28 and had two kids.
Four months later, I discovered he had four kids from one relationship and one from another.
I later learned he’s really 35.
After I learned about the kids I gave him the chance to come clean about anything else and he didn't.
He says he does this to protect himself in new relationships. He also believes that the man is the leader of the house and the woman is the support. He thinks I should do what he says without any rebuttal, but since I'm not used to this, we clash.
I care about him but need to know if I should move on or try to grow accustomed to his ways?

- Extra push needed

Here’s that “extra push” you want - as far away from this guy as possible.
He’s wrong for you, because you’re uncomfortable with everything about him: First, and worst, he lies. His “protecting himself” explanation is nonsense; the best protection in a union is honesty, so that everyone knows what they’re getting into.
Second, if you stay with him, you’ll be involved with five children and two ex’es, which you hadn’t counted on. Plus, your many “support” duties will mean taking care of his needs and overriding your own.
Though you’re young (and presumably, inexperienced enough to even wonder about this guy), you already suspect it’s a bad deal for you. So, get going.

I was diagnosed with infertility when trying to conceive my first child. I confided in my older sister (who lives in another city), hoping for emotional support. Instead, she said she had no problems conceiving.
Months later I received emails from her about her frustration with the inability to conceive, too. Of course, I shared with her the art of taking your temperature to track your cycles, I offered her use of my ovulation monitor, and gave her information I’d learned, plus sent her related news articles.
Meanwhile, she never asked how I was getting through my infertility struggles.
Weeks later I discovered I was pregnant. When I shared the news, she said I’d have a rambunctious child.
However, I soon had a miscarriage. I never once received a phone call or email from my sister offering condolences.
Ironically, the day I miscarried, she ignored my mom's advice and announced her pregnancy to my husband. He didn’t even congratulate her as he was equally hurt by her lack of compassion. I’ve not spoken to her since.
Is it possible to get over this degree of betrayal from a sibling?

- Lost But Not Forgotten

With such a huge difference between your expectations and the reality of what kind of sibling relationship you have, I’d be surprised if it wasn’t previously somewhat competitive and difficult between you two.
Perhaps you thought that being two women at similar stages of life, things would change, but there’s still tension even at a distance. Your Mom knew this; that’s why she warned your sister not to blab her pregnancy.
This frustrating period of your trying to conceive is the time for you to avoid predictable conflicts whenever you can. Explain to whomever asks, that you can’t deal with Sis right now.
If she has a baby, do welcome it with a mailed gift and note of congratulations, but otherwise, nurture yourself and avoid the stress of any comparisons or confrontations.

Recently, my boyfriend of 10 years and I broke up. It was difficult for me to accept despite our problems, because of our love.
Less than three months later, he’s seeing my (now ex) friend, though he’d recently called to get back together and I’d said I needed more time.
I feel heartbroken, embarrassed and depressed. I don’t understand how two people I cared about could do something so hurtful to me.
How do I deal with it?

- Upset

He had a neediness that required he fill the void quickly, rather than try to absorb what happened, as you were wisely doing. It’s not uncommon that some people react that way to a break-up.
Unfortunately, they often turn to the closest person at hand: a mutual friend who likely was needy herself.
Both of them were insensitive to you.
Focus on getting out, and being with people you trust.