Holding On
Dear Allie, I have a boyfriend that I have been dating for one year now but I’m beginning to rethink our relationship. He has become boring. What do I do? Holding On Dear Holding On, You have to ask yourself exactly what are you holding on to? Are you holding on to a real relationship or the idea of being in a relationship? You could just be stuck in a rut.
Good Boy
Dear Allie, I really like this girl and I want to ask her out. Here is the problem though — I’ve learned that she does not want to corrupt me. She does more crazy things than I do, but I still want to be with her.
Slowly Losing It
Dear Allie, I’ve been having some problems with my future in-laws. They are driving me a little crazy. What do I do? Slowly Losing It Dear Slowly Losing It, I think any person that is getting married is going to have problems with their in-laws.
Uncertain
Dear Allie, I had a recent pregnancy scare and my boyfriend wasn't supportive. He kept saying, “I hope not.” What should I do? Uncertain Dear Uncertain, Two words—DUMP HIM! To clarify my opinion, I’m guessing it’s not like you want to be pregnant, it just might have happened.
What To Do
Dear Allie, I really like this guy. He’s nice, sweet, and kind. The only problem is that he is 12 years older than me and has a kid. I’m 22 years old. Is it wrong to date someone that much older than me? What to do Dear What to do, I don’t want to say that is wrong, but I don’t want to say that it’s right either.
Torn
Dear Allie, I’ve been on a couple dates with this guy. He’s really nice and everything, but I just don’t feel anything between us. I don’t want to hurt him, but I don’t want to date him anymore either.
Heartbroken
Dear Allie, I caught my boyfriend cheating on me with my best friend. They both said they are sorry and it’ll never happen again. I want to believe them, but I don’t know. Please help me. Heartbroken Dear Heartbroken, Let me start by saying my sympathy goes out to you.
Completely Stumped
Dear Allie, I don’t usually write about this type of thing, but I’m so confused. I’m the girl who always falls for the wrong guy, the loser who makes all mothers nervous. It’s not that I don’t have good guys in my life, but they are friends and no matter how much time I spend with them I don’t feel the click, the connection I do with the type I do fall for.
Frantic and Frustrated
Q: I have been assigned to a group in class for a group project, but we don't get along with each other. What should I do? Frantic and Frustrated A: Dear Frantic, I know it's hard, but it's for a class and I'm sure all of you want to get a good grade.
Lonely on Christmas
Dear Allie, I don’t get to go home for Christmas and I’ll be stuck here in Bemidji. I feel alone. What should I do? Lonely on Christmas Dear Lonely on Christmas, Find some other friends that are in the same predicament you are in and do a Christmas dinner together! Each of you decide what to make, pick someone’s place to have it at, maybe even get simple gifts for each other.
Lonely Boy
Dear Allie, My roommate is moving out, I have nothing in common with any of the guys on my floor, and I feel like I don't fit in with my friends. What should I do? Lonely Boy Dear Lonely Boy, I would bet that other guys and girls feel the same way.