Dear Emily…uh, I mean Sarah,
I’m in dire need of some wedding-gift etiquette.
My husband and I got hitched in the summer of 1999, and our best man gave us the gift of a voucher for several …

Hi there, Sars. I’ve read (and taken) your advice for a long while now, so I thought I’d get your thoughts about a problem of mine.
I meet, dated, and eventually cohabited with a wonderful (so …

Hello,
Been a long, long while since I visited your site. It has really blossomed. Glad to see things haven’t changed all that much, content-wise.
Here is one for you.
After a quick courtship and an unplanned little …

You might recommend both friends [from the 2/13/01 letter] read The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence by Gavin De Becker. There might be some parts that could be construed as …

Sars,
My problem is either with my roommate or with myself. I am counting on you to help me decide.
Let me start out by saying I am a big fan of “unrealistic” entertainment. My favorite TV …

Hi Sars, love your site. I have a question that’s not especially pressing, but more related to etiquette. You seem to be very honest and rational, so maybe you can steer me in the right …

Sarah,
I’m dating a guy whom I’d been friends with for over a year before we got together. I enjoy his company on a level that has previously been unknown to me. He’s an amazing guy: …

Hey Sars –
This is a question I pretty much know the answer to.I’m planning my wedding, and I pretty much have the guest list in place.There is only one question – should I invite my …

Sarah,
Considering that I’m non-religious and if I were to be religious, I’d be Jewish, Christmas isn’t usually an issue. However, this year, I’m having a problem. I asked my boyfriend if we were going to …

Sarah,
The girl who wrote the vine signed “Confused, not desperate” may be dealing with someone with a neurological disorder. Sounds like the guy is either High Function Autistic or has Asperger’s Syndrome. They are both …