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The Vine: December 21, 2011
December 21, 2011 – 4:02 PM | 3 Comments
The Vine: December 21, 2011

This is one of those "some friendships have a lifespan" problems, I suppose. Years ago, when I was at secondary school, I was friends with L. We were really close, but being teenagers we fell …

The Vine: November 16, 2011
November 16, 2011 – 5:16 PM | 12 Comments
The Vine: November 16, 2011

This is a question about a friend and money.
A coworker and I developed a friendship that was very work-based. We chatted at work, emailed throughout the day, left for staff meeting early to share a …

The Vine: August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011 – 9:49 AM | 66 Comments
The Vine: August 24, 2011

Now with follow-up info! — 10/17/11
I have a wedding-related conundrum, and I hope you (and the illustrious Vine readership) can help me figure out the best course of action.
My dear friend B just got engaged …

The Vine: July 20, 2011
July 20, 2011 – 10:24 AM | 37 Comments
The Vine: July 20, 2011

I'm about to graduate from grad school, which is great, but I've got a bit of a problem.
I've been commuting between two cities (4.5 hours apart) for almost two years, every week, because when …

The Vine: June 29, 2011
June 29, 2011 – 1:53 PM | 33 Comments
The Vine: June 29, 2011

I have a problem regarding a friend's wedding. Friend, whom I'll call "Barbara," is getting married in a month and I have to decide if I'm going.
Barbara is a co-worker of mine and decided …

The Vine: June 8, 2011
June 8, 2011 – 10:15 AM | 17 Comments
The Vine: June 8, 2011

I'm having a bit of a sticky situation with my best friend and while it's usually me giving the advice, I decided that maybe I needed another insight.
First off, I should establish that the …

The Vine: June 3, 2011
June 3, 2011 – 11:15 AM | 14 Comments
The Vine: June 3, 2011

Hi Sars! I have a friend in Cobble Hill who just had a baby (yay!). My usual gift to new parents is a gift certificate for take-out food, for a night when they just cannot …

The Vine: June 1, 2011
June 1, 2011 – 12:32 PM | 20 Comments
The Vine: June 1, 2011

I am having some serious doubts about a friendship I have from my job and how/if to proceed with the relationship.
This friend and I have similar senses of humor and struck up a close relationship. …

The Vine: May 11, 2011
May 11, 2011 – 4:30 PM | 77 Comments
The Vine: May 11, 2011

Please bear with the prom drama, as I'm hoping to get your opinion.
My daughter is a high-school sophomore, and was asked to the Junior/Senior Prom by a guy friend. JL, a good friend of hers …

The Vine: April 13, 2011
April 13, 2011 – 1:01 PM | 22 Comments
The Vine: April 13, 2011

I've been asked to be a bridesmaid in a close friend's wedding. There are four bridesmaids altogether — the other three are all family members. Bridesmaid dress selection has been difficult — bride-to-be keeps changing …