Dear Annie: I met a man three months ago, and at first everything felt wonderful. I had just come out of a breakup and wasn’t looking for anything serious, but he was kind, affectionate and made me feel truly seen. He talked about marriage, called often and made me feel special.
But over time, things changed. He started canceling plans last minute and rarely communicated when he did. When I got upset, he said I was giving him red flags. Eventually, I discovered he lied about his name. He admitted it, and I forgave him.
Now he makes excuses not to take me out, says I sound materialistic and accuses me of only caring about his money. We argue a lot, and he rarely makes an effort to show he cares. Recently, I ended things because I felt unappreciated. He told me I was beneath him and that