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Jobless Doesn't Have To Mean Dateless & Turning Off The Phone

DEAR CAT: I’m a single, urban woman in my 30’s. I’m attractive, educated, and until recently I had a successful career (my company just closed its doors). I’m taking myself out of the dating scene because I am dreading the “what do you for a living?” question…

DEAR CAT: My sister does something that drives me crazy, she turns her cell phone off at night, but she doesn’t have a home phone! If there is an emergency at night she will never know…

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Tuesday, December 30, 2008
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'Presenting' Your New Beau & Cash Under The Tree

DEAR CAT: I’ve been dating a guy for about six weeks. There is a gift I want to give him, something I know he really wants, but we’re not “serious” yet and I don’t want to scare him off…

DEAR CAT: My wife and I are considering giving fairly large cash gifts (4 figures) to needy family members but we’re concerned about problems it might create…

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008
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An 'Uninvited' Guest & Overbearing Mother-In-Law

DEAR CAT: A former coworker has a holiday party every year that she publicizes on her personal family website with a message saying everyone is welcome…

DEAR CAT: I think my fiancé’s mom has ‘empty nest’ syndrome. She’s done many evil things to me, like she is upset that he doesn’t run to her every time he has a problem…

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Tuesday, December 16, 2008
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"House Husband" & Best Friends With Your Ex

DEAR CAT: What is your call on a man being a “house husband”? I don’t see a problem if the man stays home, keeps the house, and raises children while the woman earns the actual income…

DEAR CAT: My girlfriend and I broke up in August after 3 years. She is now in a new relationship but she “doesn’t want me out of her life,” so she insists on being best friends…

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Tuesday, December 09, 2008
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New mom guilt & ‘Rebound’ guy or real boyfriend?

DEAR CAT: I recently went back to work after a 3 1/2-month maternity leave. I’m very happy to be back, but there is an industry conference coming up that requires me to be out of town for a week…

DEAR CAT: I’m a 28-year-old professional man. Two months ago I met a lady who was recently out of an engagement…

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Tuesday, December 02, 2008
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