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The Vine: October 2, 2007
October 2, 2007 – 10:42 AM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
 
I want to break up with my live-in boyfriend but I don’t know how.
 
Let me explain to you how I got where I am now. First, the practical stuff: M and I met …

The Vine: September 6, 2007
September 6, 2007 – 6:03 PM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
 
I’ve thought about writing to you several times, but now I find myself with a problem that I really need a fresh opinion on.It is, of course, a boy problem.Actually, it’s a …

The Vine: August 30, 2007
August 30, 2007 – 11:29 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
 
I am a 23-year-old former college student who has had a rough go of the last year and a half. In mid-2005, I was a strong student at a good university. I suffered …

The Vine: August 29, 2007
August 29, 2007 – 9:03 AM | No Comment

Hello Sars,
I feel foolish writing this, but here goes.
Some of my friends think that I have a problem. I don’t think I do, but since they mentioned it to me, it’s been bugging me, so …

The Vine: August 21, 2007
August 21, 2007 – 9:58 AM | No Comment

Dear Sars,
 
My boyfriend and I have attended about five weddings this past year where one of his friends was the groom. They were all fancy and we also were invited to the rehearsal dinner for …

The Vine: August 17, 2007
August 17, 2007 – 2:12 PM | 36 Comments

Dear Sars,
Last weekend, I went over to a friend’s house to help her pack up her things — “Minnie” is getting divorced and moving out of the apartment she shared with her husband, and …

The Vine: August 7, 2007
August 7, 2007 – 11:25 AM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
I met a guy through an online dating site, and we emailed once or twice a week for a few weeks. Two weeks ago, we decided to meet in person and see if we …

The Vine: July 31, 2007
July 31, 2007 – 11:00 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
 
I read your column nearly every day and could use some advice myself.
 
I’ve been in a lot (6) of long-term relationships and seem to always get myself into the same position. I’ve been in …

The Vine: July 18, 2007
July 18, 2007 – 2:46 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
 
Question for you! Why do Americans have wedding rehearsal dinners?I have seen the practice on movies/TV and wondered if it was just the movies? But then someone on your site asked a wedding-related question …

The Vine: June 28, 2007
June 28, 2007 – 3:40 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I’d love to know your thoughts about this situation.
After many years together, Sam and Laura were divorced a little over a year ago. They have remained friends, continued to live in the same city, …