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The Vine: December 29, 2010
December 29, 2010 – 11:32 AM | 129 Comments
The Vine: December 29, 2010

Two weeks ago, my fiancé, J, went to sleep and didn’t wake up the next day. He was 31 years old, generally healthy, and we still don’t know exactly what happened. We are waiting for …

The Vine: December 15, 2010
December 15, 2010 – 2:31 PM | 33 Comments
The Vine: December 15, 2010

Dear Sars:
My partner and I have been together three years now.We have a wonderful relationship and both feel very fortunate that both sets of parents are accepting of our relationship.Now, here comes the “but.”
My partner’s …

The Vine: December 1, 2010
December 1, 2010 – 10:32 AM | 61 Comments
The Vine: December 1, 2010

Dear Sars,
I have a very confusing in-law situation going on right now that I am not sure what to do about, and everyone I have asked for advice has just kind of shaken their …

The Vine: November 17, 2010
November 17, 2010 – 11:29 AM | 29 Comments
The Vine: November 17, 2010

Dear Sars,
My husband and I got married about a year ago, after almost five years together. While not always the happiest guy, his funks usually only lasted a day or two. I thought they were …

The Vine: October 20, 2010
October 20, 2010 – 10:59 AM | 34 Comments
The Vine: October 20, 2010

Dear Sars,
Let me set the scene for you: I’m nineteen, currently living with my parents. I have my A.A. and I’m pursuing my A.S. in culinary management. While I love my parents, I’ve figured out …

The Vine: October 6, 2010
October 6, 2010 – 9:55 AM | 12 Comments
The Vine: October 6, 2010

I’m nearly 30. My parents have hated each other since at least their divorce (about 25 years ago) if not long before that. They both have solid reasons to feel that way about each other. …

“Bartender, another round for Mrs. Uglyface”
August 30, 2010 – 1:55 PM | 10 Comments
“Bartender, another round for Mrs. Uglyface”

Happy birthday, Mr. Stupidhead. Next round’s on me.

The Vine: August 18, 2010
August 18, 2010 – 11:02 AM | 46 Comments
The Vine: August 18, 2010

Dear Sars,
I’ve been reading Tomato Nation longer than any other site I can think of, and I’m hoping you and the hivemind can help me with what promises to be an ugly family drama no …

The Vine: August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010 – 10:25 AM | 56 Comments
The Vine: August 11, 2010

Hey Sars.
So here’s the deal. My husband and I have four kids, one on the way, and two aging beagles. Everything was great — until all of a sudden it wasn’t. Our fourth child was …

The Vine: August 4, 2010
August 4, 2010 – 11:58 AM | 28 Comments
The Vine: August 4, 2010

Dear Sars,
I’m a 28-year-old female, and I would like advice on how to ask my mother some uncomfortable questions.
I have never met or even seen a photo of my biological father, and only know …