Monthly Archives: April 2010
I had a nose job. Should I tell my girlfriend?
At what point should one disclose prior plastic surgery to a significant other even if never asked directly? Is it a breach of trust to not volunteer something material like that after a certain amount of time? I am male … Continue reading
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My new friend lent me a book and I hated it. Do I have to pretend I liked it?
What’s the most polite way to return a book to someone who loved it, and lent it to you because they were sure that you would also love it — but it’s so far from your literary taste that you’re … Continue reading
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I can’t stop being jealous. I’m going to go sit in my room and cry.
How do I diminish my feelings of envy? At work, I’m surrounded with married folks gushing about their newborn babies, their super-awesome wife or husband (I am single by the way). Online, my Facebook/Twitter friends talk about their fast-paced lifestyle, … Continue reading
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What do I give my advisor that’s nice but not too personal?
The end of my graduate school internship is approaching and I’d like to give my wonderful supervisor a token of appreciation for all she’s done and taught me. We’ve had a pretty strictly professional relationship (an excellent one, at that) … Continue reading
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What do I wear so I don’t look like a mom or a church lady?
My husband, “Buck,” is interviewing in another state for a great new job. They offered to fly him in but he turned them down, explaining that his wife would be driving up with him. (Driving takes just as much time … Continue reading
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I like him but I don’t want to be in a relationship but I really like him but I’m not sure I like him enough.
I have a bit of a dilemma…me and my partner of seven years broke up about five weeks ago and I have been going through various stages of grieving over the split. I decided to leave him because we were … Continue reading
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I’m planning a party for my friend who won’t cooperate.
My best friend from childhood is getting married, and I am the maid of honor. The wedding takes place in Hawaii in six weeks. I offered to host a shower or a bachelorette party, and the bride told me to … Continue reading
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Should I apologize for something I don’t remember saying?
My sister-in-law and I were very close for eight years, until a few years ago, when we began to drift apart. At that point, I tried to let her know that I really missed our friendship but felt unsure how … Continue reading
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When they asked if they could bring something, I really took them up on the offer.
Some relatives (a family of six) came over for Easter dinner and called in the morning to see what they could bring. I asked them to bring salad and a fruit plate. When they arrived, they only had salad with … Continue reading
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