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The Vine: October 5, 2000
October 5, 2000 – 8:32 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I have been reading Tomato Nation for some time now and never had a reason to write in until now.
My girlfriend and I have been seeing each other for about five months now and …

The Vine: October 4, 2000
October 4, 2000 – 11:34 AM | No Comment

Sarah,Libra woman needs to know that if Michael or Pete are dating anyone else, casually or seriously, they’re not telling her. Eighty percent or more of guys wouldn’t tell, and ninety percent of those who …

The Vine: October 3, 2000
October 3, 2000 – 11:32 AM | No Comment

Dear Wise One,I’m in a real quandary on this one. I love your advice to others and think you’re right on, so I’d love to hear what you think I should do.
Since my last lover …

The Vine: October 2, 2000
October 2, 2000 – 11:31 AM | No Comment

Sarah,I met a friend of one of my closest friends about five months ago. At the time I thought he was a really interesting person, but had no romantic notions at all. Since that time, …

The Vine: September 26, 2000
September 26, 2000 – 3:27 PM | No Comment

Ugh.I have a problem.
I have been dating probably one of the most amazing boys on the planet for three and a half months.We are extremely happy/amazed that we even met anyone like each other.He (we …

The Vine: September 22, 2000
September 22, 2000 – 3:23 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I have recently entered a graduate program for creative writing. My workshop class began a few weeks ago, and though it’s for the most part full of creative people who are also fun and …

The Vine: September 21, 2000
September 21, 2000 – 3:23 PM | No Comment

Hi Sars,
You probably get a lot of letters for advice on this type of thing, but here is my dilemma anyway.I have a very close friend, one of my best friends, whom I basically fell …

The Vine: September 20, 2000
September 20, 2000 – 3:05 PM | No Comment

Dear Sarah,
I have a problem and I hope you can help me. I’m twenty years old and have been going out with this wonderful guy for about six months. He’s funny, intelligent, extremely kind, and …

The Vine: September 5, 2000
September 5, 2000 – 11:42 AM | No Comment

…and in the drama since I sent you that email, I forgot all about it – thought you’d like the update. First off, your advice was excellent, thank you. The person who wrote suggesting my …

The Vine: August 31, 2000
August 31, 2000 – 9:57 PM | No Comment

Hi,
My boyfriend and I have been going out for over a year now and I love him to bits but he’s so frustrating.At the moment we are on a one-week break trying to sort out …