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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!

The Vine: August 7, 2000
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Okay, here are the facts.1) I’m 16 years old, and I am naturally introverted. I’m not shy and I’m not a misanthrope, I’m just very quiet and introspective. I detest big loud parties and such. …

The Vine: August 4, 2000
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Okay, here goes…I go to a bar where friends of mine work the staff. Because I perform at the bar, I’m to get a discount on the drinks. At a certain hour the drinks become …

The Vine: August 3, 2000
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Dear Sarah,I share a very small one-bedroom apartment with my boyfriend in Boston. We are in the process of looking for bigger digs, but the apartment is not the problem…the problem is my sister.
L’il Sis …

The Vine: August 2, 2000
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Dear Sarah,I love to dance, and I am a good dancer. I like going to see bands that I can dance to, and I generally have a great time. The problem is my husband. He …

The Vine: August 1, 2000
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Sarah;
Months ago I was introduced to a guy by a mutual friend. Since then, we have spent many an evening (as part of a group) at our favorite pub, talking or singing drunken Irish folk …

The Vine: July 31, 2000
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I’ve been dating someone for two months. He’s great. EXCEPT he is probably one of the most laconic and shy people I’ve ever known. Not to mention being pretty passive. He’ll take things to a …

The Vine: July 28, 2000
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Fabulous Sarah,
Here’s the deal: I’m 18, and my sister’s 15. The problem: she has no personality that I’m aware of! She rarely talks to me, except when she needs the phone. She treats my parents …

The Vine: July 27, 2000
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Dear Sarah,
I have this problem. I’m a 19-year-old girl living in Utah. Ordinarily, that wouldn’t strike anyone as being much of a problem, however, I’m not LDS (Mormon)…. *gasp*. I’m what one would call somewhat …

The Vine: July 26, 2000
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Okay, so here’s my current problem.
My two-year-old son “caught” me and my boyfriend having sex in the living room the other day. He came down the stairs and I don’t even know how long he …

The Vine: July 25, 2000
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Today, I’d like to welcome my sibling and intern, Mr. Stupidhead, who’s joining me in the advice broadcast booth. He’s quite a level-headed lad. Two Buntings, no waiting.
Dear Sarah,
Several years ago, I worked a …