How to Take a “Lover”
Somewhere between a one-night stand and a relationship lies the lover, our writer discovered while having an affair with a French man. Follow these ground rules, and have the time of your life.
Advice
Dear Julie: “Am I a Jerk for Not Wanting to Deal with my Friend’s Breakdown?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper helps a put-upon pal and soothes another dealing with summer’s biggest drain: travel envy.
Dear Julie: “How Do I Deal with Always Being the Third Wheel?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper assesses a couple-heavy friend situation, and helps a woman see that her friendship with a stoner may go up in smoke.
Dear Julie: “My Future Sister-In-Law Has Turned Into a Total Bridezilla”
DAME’s Friendkeeper smooths some familial strife and helps a generous giver get over her guilt.
Dear Julie: “Is There Hope for My Racist Facebook ‘Friends’?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper tells us how to handle stupidity on social media and today’s proliferation of non-apologies.
Dear Julie: “Should I Give My Tween Daughter Friend Advice?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper tells a mom whether she’s meddling, and reveals when it’s OK to question a volatile couple’s engagement.
Dear Julie: “Should I Warn My Friend About a Potentially Crappy Roommate?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper tells us how to mediate when mutual friends move in together, and lays down the law with a long-winded talker.
Dear Julie: “My BFF Is Having Another Baby Without Me”
DAME’s Friendkeeper brings an only-child mother back from the brink, and helps us cope with a friend’s annoying new obsession.
Dear Julie: “How Do I Deal With My Super Critical Friend?”
DAME’s Friendkeeper gives advice about a misguided motivator and tells us how to keep our dignity when a jerky long-lost friend won’t stop calling.