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The Vine

The Tomato Nation advice column addresses your questions on etiquette, grammar, romance, and pet misbehavior. Ask The Readers about books or fashion today!

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The Vine: November 21, 2000
November 21, 2000 – 6:54 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
There is a socially retarded genius who works upstairs from me, and we have become friends over the last eight months or so.We’ve had an odd friendship which has involved him (for no apparent …

The Vine: November 20, 2000
November 20, 2000 – 6:47 PM | No Comment

Hey Sarah,
I’m “Waiting’s” girlfriend. The plot is a tad bit thicker than my girlfriend may have led you to believe. It isn’t as simple as just having her birth certificate with her…that wouldn’t help. She …

The Vine: November 17, 2000
November 17, 2000 – 4:58 PM | No Comment

On Not’s problem,
Just a quickie comment that I think her man might have something else going with someone else.It’s based on no info other than what she provided, but if suddenly my BF got cold …

The Vine: November 16, 2000
November 16, 2000 – 4:28 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
Over the summer, I got involved in an Internet relationship with a girl from Canada. I am originally from California and was there while I was involved with this girl online. In August, I …

The Vine: November 15, 2000
November 15, 2000 – 4:07 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah –
I’ve been dating a new man for about two months now.We hit it off very well and are enjoying getting to know one another.He recently has developed some feelings that he’s unable to …

The Vine: November 14, 2000
November 14, 2000 – 3:46 PM | No Comment

Hi Sarah,
I read The Vine today, and I think I may know why that coffee blows. Now, assuming they’ve got a drip coffee maker, and it’s an hour between the time he makes it and …

The Vine: November 13, 2000
November 13, 2000 – 8:54 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
Recently, my fabulous boyfriend of one and a half years moved in to my apartment. Things are going very well, he is the best roommate I have ever had, and it is bringing us …

The Vine: November 9, 2000
November 9, 2000 – 3:09 PM | No Comment

Oh, Sarah.
I have a large collection of medical difficulties, all of which preclude insurance for me. My mother applied for a credit card in my name to pay for my medical expenses (which regularly exceed …

The Vine: November 8, 2000
November 8, 2000 – 3:11 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I have been dating this great guy for the past year and a half, and I have reached a dilemma.
“Ted” and I have almost everything in common: religion (rather, lack thereof), children (nonexistent desire …

The Vine: November 7, 2000
November 7, 2000 – 3:12 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I cannot untangle the following mess. I respect your advice and would appreciate any help I can get.
I am almost 18, my boyfriend (fiancé? husband? Try and figure out his technical title if you …