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24 Vines In 24 Hours
July 20, 2000 – 9:14 AM | No Comment

Twenty-Four

Sars,
I just got into an argument with a coworker and friend about this, and realized that it is a very interesting debate. Wondering where you would weigh in on this.
We work at a multinational consulting …

The Vine: July 19, 2000
July 19, 2000 – 3:02 PM | No Comment

At the risk of submerging myself in a bog of psychobabble, the likes of which I may never overcome in my life, I have issues with closure. Specifically, I’ve been disappointed, angered, frustrated, and underappreciated …

The Vine: July 18, 2000
July 18, 2000 – 3:02 PM | No Comment

This is a bit of a doozy, so bear with me…
About six years ago, when I started college, I spent time as a computer lab proctor, and it was about that time that I discovered …

The Vine: July 17, 2000
July 17, 2000 – 3:24 PM | No Comment

Hey Sarah,
Here’s my dilemma…I have been dating this guy for about two months now. He’s sweet, good-looking, and a great kisser. Sounds good, huh? Well, the problem is that he’s really serious about our relationship. …

The Vine: July 14, 2000
July 14, 2000 – 3:23 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
I’ve been dating my boyfriend for five years now and it’s come around to the time of the year that we usually both go out to California for vacation. One thing, though – I …

The Vine: July 13, 2000
July 13, 2000 – 3:06 PM | No Comment

Sarah –
My older sis Jen (with whom I am not very close) is having surgery next week. Hemorrhoids removal. I know. Revolting. My mom called me the other night, and asked me to go to …

The Vine: July 12, 2000
July 12, 2000 – 3:05 PM | No Comment

Sarah,
I have a stepsister, ten years my junior, and we’ve had NO relationship for the past eight years or so (I’m 39). The final straw (for me) was a “story” she told my father (the …

The Vine: July 11, 2000
July 11, 2000 – 3:04 PM | No Comment

Let’s just say I know a girl and I really like her and I ask her out. What should we do on the date? If she says no should I ask her out again in …

The Vine: July 7, 2000
July 7, 2000 – 10:51 AM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
Okay, here is my problem. I used to (emphasis on the “used to” part) have a very good friend. When she moved to the other side of the country, we vowed to stay in …

The Vine: July 6, 2000
July 6, 2000 – 10:50 AM | No Comment

Hello!I went out with a guy five years ago who was just great – he was intelligent, sensitive, attentive, and absolutely doted on me. Unfortunately, I was shallow, inexperienced, and thought any guy I was …