Dear Dr. Sadie,
I have a very strange problem. I am single and dating. I meet nice men, and we go out. I have a very nice time, but I don't think I've met "the one" yet. The reason I know this is that there isn't a man out there with whom I'd like to spend time more than I want to spend time with my dog. My dog is wonderful - friendly, loyal, fun. He lights up when he sees me, and he just loves the things I love doing - going for hikes, curling up on the couch to watch old movies, and eating yummy foods.
I'm not crazy, and I'd never think that I am in a relationship with my pooch. Still, how can I have a meaningful relationship with a man when every single one of them pales in comparison to my wonderful dog, Skippy?
- Skippy's "Mommy"
You could just not get married, like I'm not going to get married. There are some people out there who don't want to get married. I don't want to get married because I think that my husband or my wife would make rules, and I don't want to have rules in my house. Does your dog make rules?
If you want to get married, then you could go around the world and ask lots of men or women if they want to get married to you. You could ask them lots of questions, and they could ask you lots of questions, and you would learn if they are "the one" or not.
You should definitely keep the dog.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
A Complicated Life
Dear Dr. Sadie,
My life is very complicated. I am from a small island, but I moved to a larger part of the country for work. Recently, I met a man while away from home. I was interested to get to know him better and spend some time with him, even though we don't live in the same city. I really like him, and I was prepared to deal with the long distance, but, during a trip back home, I realized that I don't know any couples who are still doing well. They are all fighting and cheating on each other.
I broke up with my last boyfriend because he was always lying to me. The breakup really broke my heart. This realization is making me sad about the possibilities of a new relationship working out. I really like this guy, but I am scared. I don't want to give my heart to someone, only to have it broken again.
What do you think, Dr. Sadie?
- An Island Woman
I think that you should move back to the island and meet a boyfriend there. Then you will be able to have a good boyfriend instead of a bad one. The good boyfriend wouldn't cheat on you or lie to you or do anything like that.
If it would make you feel better, I will bake you a cookie - chocolate chip of course. Would you like that?
If you move back to the island, you shouldn't work anymore. You should go to school to study something. School is much better than work. What do you want to learn?
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes
Dear Dr. Sadie,
I am 12 years old, and I am about to go into middle school. I have a lot of friends in my school, and we're looking forward to going to the middle school together.
Yesterday, my parents told me that they have enrolled me in a different middle school in another town. I don't know anyone there, and I don't want to go. What should I do?
- No Choices
When you're all grown up, you can take your kids to the middle school you like. I think right now you can sneak back to the school you like, or, maybe you can do home schooling.
You can say "Mommy and Daddy, can I PLEASE go to the other school." Then they would say "Well, honey. Maybe." This means that maybe you can go to the school, but maybe not.
If you do go to the new school, you should introduce yourself to the new kids, and they should introduce themselves to you, and then you'll be friends. Then you can play with friends. That's what you do in school - play all day.
I am 12 years old, and I am about to go into middle school. I have a lot of friends in my school, and we're looking forward to going to the middle school together.
Yesterday, my parents told me that they have enrolled me in a different middle school in another town. I don't know anyone there, and I don't want to go. What should I do?
- No Choices
When you're all grown up, you can take your kids to the middle school you like. I think right now you can sneak back to the school you like, or, maybe you can do home schooling.
You can say "Mommy and Daddy, can I PLEASE go to the other school." Then they would say "Well, honey. Maybe." This means that maybe you can go to the school, but maybe not.
If you do go to the new school, you should introduce yourself to the new kids, and they should introduce themselves to you, and then you'll be friends. Then you can play with friends. That's what you do in school - play all day.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
A Challenge
Dear Dr. Sadie,
I read your column often. I like your practical advice.
I have been wondering, though, if you've ever received a question that was so hard you couldn't answer it. If so, what was it?
- A Curious Colleague
The trickiest question was the one where she was going to get engaged to a man that wasn't very good. It was tricky because she needed to marry someone else. It's really hard when a wife wants to marry a groom that's very good.
It's very important to marry someone who is good because a bad groom might hit you. No one wants to marry a bad groom. Well, I suppose a bad wife can marry a bad groom. That would be OK. Then they get together, and they wouldn't hit each other. They would get along together.
I read your column often. I like your practical advice.
I have been wondering, though, if you've ever received a question that was so hard you couldn't answer it. If so, what was it?
- A Curious Colleague
The trickiest question was the one where she was going to get engaged to a man that wasn't very good. It was tricky because she needed to marry someone else. It's really hard when a wife wants to marry a groom that's very good.
It's very important to marry someone who is good because a bad groom might hit you. No one wants to marry a bad groom. Well, I suppose a bad wife can marry a bad groom. That would be OK. Then they get together, and they wouldn't hit each other. They would get along together.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Where in the world?
Dear Dr. Sadie,
I am a 35 year old special education teacher. I live in a small town in Iowa, where I grew up. I married my high school sweetheart. I've never been anywhere, mostly because I never felt the need. My life was seemingly idyllic.
It turns out that my husband has been cheating on me for years and the town's factory is closing, which means a mass exodus. I find myself in a unique situation - I have nothing left to lose, and, due to my job qualifications, I can go anywhere in the world.
I've never been anywhere, Dr. Sadie. Where should I go?
- Wanderlust
I know what you can do. In the middle of the night, you can unlock the door to your father's shop, so there will be some jobs. Of course, you'll have to that from California, because it's going to be a VERY long key.
I know where you should go - to West South Africa. It is very hot. That's very nice.
On your way out, you should dump water all over the factory.
I am a 35 year old special education teacher. I live in a small town in Iowa, where I grew up. I married my high school sweetheart. I've never been anywhere, mostly because I never felt the need. My life was seemingly idyllic.
It turns out that my husband has been cheating on me for years and the town's factory is closing, which means a mass exodus. I find myself in a unique situation - I have nothing left to lose, and, due to my job qualifications, I can go anywhere in the world.
I've never been anywhere, Dr. Sadie. Where should I go?
- Wanderlust
I know what you can do. In the middle of the night, you can unlock the door to your father's shop, so there will be some jobs. Of course, you'll have to that from California, because it's going to be a VERY long key.
I know where you should go - to West South Africa. It is very hot. That's very nice.
On your way out, you should dump water all over the factory.
Monday, June 10, 2013
What about pneumonia?
Dear Dr. Sadie,
I have a house that's right next to a lake. Every morning, I wake up and drink my coffee out on the deck and look out at the lake. It's lovely, but I've been struck by a thought of late. It's quite cold each morning, and certainly damp, yet the ducks are out there, happily hunting for breakfast. I was wondering, why don't they get colds.
- Curious Bird-Watcher
Maybe because ducks have thick coats of duck fur. I mean like thick feathers. That helps them not get sick.
When the feathers fall off, the duck gets sick, but when the feathers stay on, the duck isn't sick. The feathers keep them nice and warm when it's cold out.
I have a house that's right next to a lake. Every morning, I wake up and drink my coffee out on the deck and look out at the lake. It's lovely, but I've been struck by a thought of late. It's quite cold each morning, and certainly damp, yet the ducks are out there, happily hunting for breakfast. I was wondering, why don't they get colds.
- Curious Bird-Watcher
Maybe because ducks have thick coats of duck fur. I mean like thick feathers. That helps them not get sick.
When the feathers fall off, the duck gets sick, but when the feathers stay on, the duck isn't sick. The feathers keep them nice and warm when it's cold out.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Tame the Lions or the Children
Dear Dr. Sadie,
Ever since I was a small child, I have always wanted to run away and join the circus. Specifically, I have wanted to be a lion tamer. Through a series of life's happenings, parental expectations and innate talent sets, I ended up going to college and becoming an accountant.
I just passed my 35th birthday. I am married to a great woman. We get along well and we truly love each other. We have 3 great kids, aged 9, 6 and 2. They are the loves of my life. I had all but forgotten my dream of lion taming until I saw an ad in the paper. Not only is the circus in town, but they're looking for a lion tamer.
If I apply for the job and take it, it would mean a rather large reduction in pay. My family would have to move to a much, much smaller house and have to make some radical lifestyle adjustments. I would also be on the road 10 months out of the year, and I would miss a lot of the good stuff about being a husband and father.
But a lifelong dream is a lifelong dream, right? Help me, Dr. Sadie.
- Lions or Love?
Well, if they want to move to a very small house, they can if they want to. Of course you should be a lion tamer, because it's what you want to do. Your family can move to the small house, and you'll still see them sometimes. I'm sure you'll come back, sometimes.
You have to go where there's lots of lions to be a lion tamer. Maybe you should go to a hot place, like Arizona or the beach. There are lots of lions there. You'd better remember an umbrella, because an umbrella will protect you from the sun.
Ever since I was a small child, I have always wanted to run away and join the circus. Specifically, I have wanted to be a lion tamer. Through a series of life's happenings, parental expectations and innate talent sets, I ended up going to college and becoming an accountant.
I just passed my 35th birthday. I am married to a great woman. We get along well and we truly love each other. We have 3 great kids, aged 9, 6 and 2. They are the loves of my life. I had all but forgotten my dream of lion taming until I saw an ad in the paper. Not only is the circus in town, but they're looking for a lion tamer.
If I apply for the job and take it, it would mean a rather large reduction in pay. My family would have to move to a much, much smaller house and have to make some radical lifestyle adjustments. I would also be on the road 10 months out of the year, and I would miss a lot of the good stuff about being a husband and father.
But a lifelong dream is a lifelong dream, right? Help me, Dr. Sadie.
- Lions or Love?
Well, if they want to move to a very small house, they can if they want to. Of course you should be a lion tamer, because it's what you want to do. Your family can move to the small house, and you'll still see them sometimes. I'm sure you'll come back, sometimes.
You have to go where there's lots of lions to be a lion tamer. Maybe you should go to a hot place, like Arizona or the beach. There are lots of lions there. You'd better remember an umbrella, because an umbrella will protect you from the sun.
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