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Hey Sars,
I’ve got this friend, we’ll call him…”Richard,” anyways, we’ve been good friends for several months now, and we’ve been through quite a lot, including me being with him through a very nasty “break-up” (?) …
Okay, Girl meets Boy.Much happiness.Girl and Boy
cohabitate for years and years and years, eventually
going back to school to get their masters together.
(Awww.)They have some problems, but they get past
them eventually, with more happiness following.
One night, …
Dearest Sars,
I’ve got this wonderfully close group of friends.The four of us are an one-for-all unit that lasted all throughout high school, complete with inside jokes and nicknames.It’s disgustingly “ya-ya.”Anyhow, to celebrate graduation, we planned …
I have a pretty major announcement to make today. Don’t worry — it’s happy news, and as I prepare to embark on a lifetime commitment with the one I love, I want to share my …
Hi Sars,
I’ve only just been reading your column for a few months, but I always find your advice honest and straight-on.
To get to my question, I’m 21 and still haven’t had a boyfriend, much less …
Hi Sars,
I am 31 years old. I own my car, I live in a nice one-bedroom. I have a college degree and a job I enjoy. I got a letter from my dad the other …
Sars,
Okay, this situation sucks!Deep breath.I have been with my boyfriend,
let’s call him “First-Time Home Buyer,” for two and a half years, living
together for two.We currently reside in an apartment provided by my
employer for a ridiculously …
Sars,
I am looking for some cat advice. I thought who else could I turn to but
you?
About one month ago I moved into a condo with a roommate.We both have
cats. Both are fixed and we both …
Yes, it’s another baseball entry. I know, I know. Last one of the year, I swear. Just tying up a few loose ends here…
On gloating
As you no doubt have heard, the Yankees lost the World …
Sars,
(This is in response to your answer to Colleen.)
While I agree that Jeff Weaver was not the best choice for a pitcher, you have to take into consideration the fact that he had just pitched …