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insider outsider guide to Austin, TX

August 9, 2011

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insider outsider guide to Austin, TX

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I’m currently visiting my boyfriend who lives in Austin. This is my second extended visit, and when I come I typically stay for a couple of weeks. I still feel like I haven’t gotten…

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when you can’t afford a friendship

March 7, 2011

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when you can’t afford a friendship

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: A dear friend is getting married, across the country from me, in Florida She wants me to be there; I cannot afford to attend her wedding. And when I say I cannot afford it,…

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an open sex life, a closed door

January 25, 2011

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an open sex life, a closed door

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I was raised as a Jehovah’s Witness. That’s odd for me to even type because as long as I’ve remembered, it’s been difficult for me to share that with people. I was married just…

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i’m the other woman

January 18, 2011

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i’m the other woman

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I am desperate for your advice, but have been hesitant to solicit it for fear of your fans, or worse, your despising me. You see, I am having an affair with a friend’s boyfriend.…

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who are you in the When Harry Met Sally scenario?

January 17, 2011

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who are you in the When Harry Met Sally scenario?

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I really don’t know why I’m writing, as I somehow feel all the answers I need are in each of the replies you’ve given to your readers already. But, I do need advice, as…

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the grinch who refused to craft (or hear about it)

December 6, 2010

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the grinch who refused to craft (or hear about it)

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I married a Jew who hates, HATES Christmas and has been grumbling about it so much that it’s hard for me to even get excited this year – and I so want to because…

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how to make lasting girlfriends

November 11, 2010

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how to make lasting girlfriends

So to start: I’m pretty kick-ass, and I know it. I have a job which I use to pay for my travels and for my MFA. I graduated in May 2010 with a degree in creative writing, I run for…

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advice: friendship becomes endship… again

October 23, 2010

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advice: friendship becomes endship… again

QUESTION FROM A GREEK TRAGEDY READER: I am wondering if I can rely upon you and your readers for some advice. I wrote to you and received excellent advice regarding a spoiled friendship and a baby shower (When Friendship Becomes…

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