I have lived with Boy for a year now. We have been together for about six months longer than that. I have known him for three years now, literally since moments after he graduated high …

My first thought on reading Going for Family Gold’s letter was that she isn’t so much concerned about her in-laws’ treatment of her (which has been going on for years now), but of their grandchild. …

Hello. Bow, scrape, nod, feh.
Mr. Yum-Buckets and I have been dating for about a year, and have lived in sin since around April. My family isn’t keen on that but, having felt the need to …

How can I figure out what I want to be when I grow up? I’m almost 29 and still have no clue what I am supposed to be doing. I’d love to be writing, but …

Hi Sars,
You might remember that I asked your advice last year about my flatmate who thought he was striking a blow for the proletariat by stealing a tin of tomatoes. Since your advice totally rocked …

Okay, first a little background stuff. I am 24 years old, first-year graduate student. I’ve spent the past two and a half years out of college working full-time, living on my own, and dating a …

Dear Sarah,
Of course, the usual compliments about your site apply. We’re both fans.
Our problem is this: A guy friend of ours (Bob) is dating a girl (Sue) we both know is a skank. We were …

Hey Sars,
Just wanted to mention something that Trying To Deal might find helpful. Nearly every veterinary college has a Pet Loss Support Hotline these days. The people answering the telephone will understand how she feels, …

Dear Sars,
Here’s the situation: I have been dating my boyfriend, Jim, for over two years. About a year of that has been long distance. In the non-long-distance times, we have lived together and also lived …

Dear Sars,
I have never asked for advice before, so here goes. I deeply care for this guy; in fact I think he may be the one, but I have deep commitment issues in the sense …