ADVICE TO CHEW ON
Dear Al A Carte, My boyfriend is constantly watching or listening to sports. He’s a great guy, but trying to get his attention, even at dinner, is impossible. What should I do? Alexandra Anne CarteAlexandra Anne — we call her
Dear Al A Carte, I’m a 29-year-old man, who works in the family business with my mother, father, and brother. We spend every day together and usually have lunch, where our talks are strictly business. My parents also want family
Dear Al A Carte, I keep making bad choices in relationships. I just found out that my on-again off-again boyfriend has been cheating on me. And this is while we are on-again. I suspected it for a while and he
Dear Al A Carte, I have been living in a big city for the last several years. I like it and want to stay, but neither great opportunity nor love comes my way. Do you think l should return home?
Dear Al A Carte, My girlfriend is the biggest slob you ever met. Now, I thought this was the private domain of men. I love her dearly, but hasn’t she crossed the line? Alexandra Anne CarteAlexandra Anne — we call
Dear Al A Carte, My friends keep asking me when my husband and I are going to start a family. We’re not even sure we want to have kids. This situation is very stressful. How do I respond? Alexandra Anne CarteAlexandra Anne —
Have your eyes lost their sparkle? Are they carrying some bags you don’t want? Try this. Take a cup, add an ice cube, and cover with milk. Grab two cotton balls, a towel for under your chin, and lie down.
Dear Al A Carte, A coworker is driving me crazy. She gets over-stressed at work and then makes outrageous accusations. Sometimes she apologizes, but you can tell it isn’t sincere. Alexandra Anne CarteAlexandra Anne — we call her Al A.
Dear Al A Carte, I have a possessive girlfriend who tells everyone she’s THE girlfriend vs. A girlfriend. What should I do?
Dear Al A Carte, I am having a terrible time with my teenage son. He has been lying to me about going to college and it really upsets me because I am supporting him while he’s there.