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The Vine: August 29, 2000
August 29, 2000 – 9:52 PM | No Comment

I very recently discovered your site and among other things have been checking out the advice you’ve been giving in The Vine over the past few weeks. I think you do a great job of …

The Vine: August 7, 2000
August 7, 2000 – 10:59 AM | No Comment

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 2, 2000
August 2, 2000 – 10:54 AM | No Comment

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
August 1, 2000 – 10:53 AM | No Comment

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
July 31, 2000 – 3:27 PM | No Comment

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 27, 2000
July 27, 2000 – 3:26 PM | No Comment

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 25, 2000
July 25, 2000 – 3:04 PM | No Comment

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 …

The Vine: July 24, 2000
July 24, 2000 – 3:03 PM | No Comment

I’m 16 years old, and will be a senior next year. I’ve never had a boyfriend, and have never had anyone, to my knowledge, be attracted to me at all. I know that I’m extremely …

The Vine: July 18, 2000
July 18, 2000 – 3:02 PM | No Comment

This is a bit of a doozy, so bear with me…
About six years ago, when I started college, I spent time as a computer lab proctor, and it was about that time that I discovered …

The Vine: July 17, 2000
July 17, 2000 – 3:24 PM | No Comment

Hey Sarah,
Here’s my dilemma…I have been dating this guy for about two months now. He’s sweet, good-looking, and a great kisser. Sounds good, huh? Well, the problem is that he’s really serious about our relationship. …