Monthly Archives: January 2010

I irrationally think the guy I went out with might be gay.

I have been out on one date with a guy, and had a couple phone conversations with him. We have also been chatting over email and discussing getting together again. One thing is bothering me. He referred to his past … Continue reading

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I like the girl who makes my coffee. How do I ask her out?

If I have a crush on a coffee shop clerk, can you give me some good DOs and DON’Ts for asking her out? As a former barista, I sure can. I’ll start with the don’ts. DON’T: ask for a stupid … Continue reading

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My long-distance boyfriend is ignoring me.

My boyfriend and I are doing a long-distance thing for a few months while I take care of some things I need to in my hometown. We’ve been together for over a year and have strong relationship, but one thing … Continue reading

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Unsolicited Advice #17

To the people who were standing outside the circus the other night showing my children pictures of dead elephants: I admit, I don’t know what goes on with the elephants at the circus. It’s possible that, had I known BEFORE … Continue reading

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He dumped me but now he wants to get together for drinks.

About a month ago, “Dave” broke up with me. We had been dating for almost a year, and I thought everything was going well. One night, out of the blue, he told me that he liked me but didn’t see … Continue reading

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Should I go to law school?

Should I go to law school? I’ve been entertaining the idea of going, as it’s something that has always interested me. I hesitate to start the application process, though, for several reasons. The first being that my husband and I … Continue reading

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I don’t want to be called by a nickname.

My name is Susan. I introduce myself to people as Susan and sign emails with the name Susan…yet people still constantly call me Sue. I like my name but I hate being called Sue. How can I correct people without … Continue reading

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My housekeeper doesn’t want to make the bed. Or pick things up. Is this okay?

I just hired a housekeeper to come in a few days a week to do laundry, help make meals, clean, etc. On her first day, she came in and it was chaos as usual around here. She informed me that … Continue reading

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I want to take the kids to the theater. He wants to watch a football game.

My husband “Frank” has a stupid favorite football team which is in the playoffs this year for the first time in about a hundred years. A long time ago I got theater tickets for our entire family. Well, it turns … Continue reading

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