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NO SURE THINGS
Dear Short Answers:
Through the last year I've changed a lot. I had a relationship, enjoyable love-making, a break-up and a broken heart. But now I've forgotten all those. I need to love and to be loved, but I don't want to have such a relationship again! Somehow I think it might be a sort of fear of being brokenhearted again! I want a relationship that I would be confident that it's going to be my last one and is going to last forever. What do I do? How do I find that?!! Is it possible? Or is it just one of those transient youth feelings?
-- Wishing and Hoping
Dear W&H:
Ahhh darling, we understand. Most of us want what you want, but there really is no certain recipe for success -- except to learn from your past and be brave about your future. Good Luck!
HAVE IT YOUR OWN WAY
Dear Short Answers:
I'm in a big job dilemma. The place where I work has great people and a good atmosphere, but it's not very challenging. I have been thinking about going someplace more exciting and aggressive, but my problem is that I have two young children and I want to spend time with them. I'm very well-established at my current job and have a good deal of flexibility. If I move to a new company, I will lose that and probably have to work much longer hours. How to I find the right balance of work, home and children?
-- Working
Dear Mom:
The balance problem is everyone's problem. Don't assume that a new job will be more restrictive -- perhaps you will work more hours and perhaps they can be from home. The modern workplace is more flexible -- make that a job requirement. Even moms are entitled to work they enjoy and the time to enjoy home and family.
GIRLFRIEND, OR GIRL FRIEND?
Dear Short Answers:
I just meet this girl and I'm a girl, too. I think I like her and she likes me, too, but I don't know how much. I asked my gay best friend and he didn't give me any good help. What do I do?
-- Feeling Girly
Dear Girly:
Keep getting to know her and take it one step at a time. There will be an opportunity to let her know how you feel. Be as clear as you can while leaving both of you a graceful, face-saving way out.
IT ALL DEPENDS
Dear Short Answers:
My boyfriend is moving during the summer. I might move sometime this year, also, or I might stay another year. Well, my mom doesn't allow me to date, so she doesn't know about him, but my dad does. Should we just break up or continue a long-distance relationship? Because I love him a whole lot, but I am not sure he feels that same intensity towards me. What do I do?
-- Jill
Dear Jill:
How old are you? If you are a kid, living at home do what your mama says or discuss it with her.
TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
Dear Short Answers:
How do I know if he's the "one"?
-- Bride 2 Be
Dear B2B:
If you are asking the question -- he probably isn't.
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