I knew the former friend for a very long time and he was like an older brother to me even before we hung out as friends (we usually had other friends with us when we finally hung out). I guess he was the only guy I ever met who completely accepted me how I am 100% and he never tried to change me. He really helped me with my self esteem issues but now I have learned that I have to get self esteem from myself and not from a guy. I feel better now and I don’t even really miss my friend anymore because I have to survive on my own without him and he never wants to talk to me ever again anyways so I am better off moving on and forgetting about him. Thanks to everyone for the comments (the nice ones and the not-so-nice ones) and thanks for helping me get through this!

—FFF 07/02/2009

Dear Better Off Alone?

What’s wrong with a little monogamy? It sounds to me like your fast and loose friends have convinced you that trampy behavior is the way to go. I think you’re more likely to regret that you ditched a good boyfriend for no good reason.

Dee’s Call: Your only condition is that you’re a one man woman. Be proud

—Dee Natrona 07/01/2009

Regarding “BETTER OFF ALONE,” I think that people feel some type of need to be in a relationship without always knowing why. As if they feel they’re somehow inadequate without having a mate nearby. I also think the fear of being alone is greater than the fear of being with a jerk (not that it’s the case here).

Conquer your fear. Being alone doesn’t make you an outcast or an oddball. Don’t be in a rush to jump into another relationship when the previous one ends.

Life is about enjoying your time on this Earth and not always needing to have someone attached to your elbow.

Regarding the pit bull, any dog can bite. And kids who don’t understand dogs are in danger of being bit.

I once heard that all dogs are five minutes away from being a wild beast. There’s some truth to that. It’s something that people should keep in mind when they or their children are around strange dogs.

As a parent, I would limit my children’s contact with a pit bull. I’ve known two people whose dogs turned on them. One dog was a Doberman, and the other dog was a Great Dane. Both ended with hundreds of stitches and both dogs being put down.

—Mike, Downtown 06/30/2009

did two teenagers get married? that’s what forbidden fruit’s situation sounds like—a highschool student’s. married people can be friends with folks same or opposite sex without problem if they are mature and honest with themselves and their spouses.

I also disagree with Marc—-it is possible to have deep friendships outside of marriage—unless, of course, you are being kept from them by your spouse. In that case I would rethink the marriage.

—cel, pgh 06/30/2009

Ladies, if you’re not sure you want to marry the man, there’s no reason to be in an exclusive relationship.

—Zman USA 06/30/2009