The man I’ve been dating for three years divorced a couple of years before we met, and shares custody of his three children. I've been very generous, pay for half our dates.

I’ve also been kind and supportive when he was unemployed awhile, and when his father was sick.

His home’s filled with pictures of his children, his parents, and his friends. He carries a camera whenever at a child's sports event, school shows, etc. He has hundreds of family photos.

He’s never taken a photo of me, or asked me for one, though I’m considered quite attractive to most people.
Recently, I picked up his camera and found many photos of one of his child's teachers, taken during a special school event, over three weeks. She’s 20 years younger than me, and attractive.
He’s often cold and uncommunicative during the week.

Should I interpret any of this as lack of attachment to me, or a clue to inability to commit to me in the future? I feel he’s definitely "keeping his options open," and my self-esteem is far from thriving in this relationship.

Unseen Photo

Here’s what’s wrong with this picture: After three years, you should be asking him these questions and insisting on answers.

While it’s natural for a camera-loving dad to have lots of photos of the kids, not taking one of you in three years is odd, and suggests distance.

Taking pictures of the teacher doesn’t imply anything more is going on, but his lack of attachment to you is all the more apparent.

Speak up. Ask what he feels about your relationship and where he thinks it’s going.

It’s time to be generous to yourself, and protect your self-esteem.

About five years ago, when I was first dating my fiancé, his friend’s girlfriend got it in her head that I wanted to steal her guy from her. This was untrue.

I admit I’m often better friends with guys than with girls. She wound up and nailed me in the face a few months later at a party. I didn't have to defend myself, as everyone else kicked her out of the party.
Needless to say, I don't like her and feel no need to have to put up with her.

However, she still hangs out with everyone around me. I politely try to avoid talking to her or causing drama.

Recently, we all went to a pub and she ended up sitting across the table from me. She knows I’m getting married, and she was the only person of our "group" present, who’s not invited to the wedding.
Drama queen that she is, she asked me a million questions about the wedding, about my dress, my bridesmaids, etc.

I haven’t forgiven her for wrongfully hitting me in the face, and NOT apologizing for it... or her lack of general politeness towards me (interrupting me, brushing off my comments or opinions as silly, etc).
What do I do to either let it go, or else how do I approach her about resolving this long-lasting problem?

Sucker-punched

Do nothing. You owe her nothing, and you already know from her continued manner that the closer she gets, the more trouble she’s likely to cause.

She’s jealous of you. Getting together socially, especially with your partners, could spark that same baseless anger she showed before.

Even if your fiancé feels obliged to invite his friend and that includesher, no invitation should come from you.

Keep avoiding her, be polite when that’s impossible, and share no personal information.

We’re six families, all were newcomers to Canada, residing in the same building, initially, all helping each other.
Slowly, everyone settled in their own houses.
We started meeting regularly with small parties.
The women’s gossiping took an ugly turn. I was neutral, not on anyone's side.
One friend got sidelined. She started calling me often, telling her stories. I listened. I also mentioned about another friend with whom I’d had an unpleasant experience.
My “friend” later patched up with everyone, without my knowledge, and then all of them gossiped about me, saying I’m the main culprit!

They’re still calling me for family gatherings, but I’m uncomfortable. Should I break up with all of them?

Badly Hurt

Yes. The group’s positive beginnings are over. Now some are badmouthing others and resenting those with greater successes, like squabbling family. Focus on your newer friends, who don’t need to drag others down.