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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: October 25, 2000
October 25, 2000 – 7:42 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I’m planning to move to Chicago in about six months.I used to live there, and moved back to my hometown (my mother’s suggestion) about two years ago.When I moved here, it was to save …

The Vine: October 24, 2000
October 24, 2000 – 7:38 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
Seeing as how you have a cat, this letter might be insulting to you, but I’d like your advice anyway.I hate cats.Very much.I’m not sure why, but I’ve always thought that cats are the …

The Vine: October 23, 2000
October 23, 2000 – 7:35 PM | No Comment

I have been married for six months to a man twelve years my junior (blah blah you go girl blah).That’s not the problem.I don’t think.
When we met, I was a cigarette smoker and he was …

The Vine: October 20, 2000
October 20, 2000 – 7:25 PM | No Comment

Sarah,
I think your advice to Third Wheel about whether Adam should choose spending time with her over his sister doesn’t quite get to the heart of the matter.Any well-adjusted individual will have other friends, family …

The Vine: October 19, 2000
October 19, 2000 – 7:22 PM | No Comment

I have been online friends with these two girls for over two years. Last Christmas they all sent me gifts, even though I told them I don’t celebrate Christmas and they didn’t have to send …

The Vine: October 17, 2000
October 17, 2000 – 7:21 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
Okay, I have this friend.This female friend.To her, we’re like the epitome of best friends, and she claims that I’m closer to her than anyone.I’m like, okay whatever, because I don’t really care.She says …

The Vine: October 16, 2000
October 16, 2000 – 7:20 PM | No Comment

For the past year, I’ve been dating “Adam.”He’s a great guy – I adore him – but I’m starting to wonder about the future of our relationship.The problem is Adam’s sister “Anna.”Adam and Anna share …

The Vine: October 7, 2000
October 7, 2000 – 8:34 PM | No Comment

Hi Sarah,
I have a problem for you and I hope you can help because I am completely out of ideas.
I’m 22, and after living with my parents for the last six months or so I’ve …

The Vine: October 6, 2000
October 6, 2000 – 8:33 PM | No Comment

You’ve mentioned that you’ve done the long-distance love thing. Well, I’m in need of some advice.
I’ve been dating a great guy for about five months now. That’s going well – we really laugh at each …

The Vine: October 5, 2000
October 5, 2000 – 8:32 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I have been reading Tomato Nation for some time now and never had a reason to write in until now.
My girlfriend and I have been seeing each other for about five months now and …