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Shayne on You: Advice for the would-be author
Ms. Shayne, Hello, Maggie! I need some advice. I currently write a column like you. It's quite fun to write. The reason I am writing to you is because I am trying to get a ch... read more...
Shayne on You: Creating your own reality
Dear Maggie, I am deeply in love with a man who doesn’t return my feelings. He loved me once, but now he’s in love with someone else. I always thought we’d be together foreve... read more...
Shayne on You: Begin by letting go
Dear Maggie, I lost my wonderful husband of 29 years to cancer in May 2005. My best friends held a fundraiser to bring my family and I back home, which is where my late husba... read more...
Shayne on You: Stick with the good hair day
Dear Maggie, I recently dressed up for a Halloween party, and as part of my costume, I wore long hair extensions that matched my natural color. No, really. It is my natural c... read more...
Shayne on You: Three's company, too
Dear Maggie, I’ve just recently sublet an apartment with two roommates, and at first I was overjoyed. I visited the place twice before agreeing to the terms, and both times o... read more...
Shayne on You: A house divided can stand
Dear Maggie, I’m having problems in my marriage, and I just can’t see a solution to it. You see, I’m a very fervent supporter of Barack Obama for president, while my husband ... read more...
Shayne on You: Look for reasons to be happy
Dear Maggie, I have noticed a habit I have, and I think I’ve had it all my life. I imagine it comes from being raised in a very negative atmosphere. My mom was very critical.... read more...
Shayne on You: Beach blanket brouhaha
Dear Maggie, I spent six months knitting a special baby blanket for my pregnant daughter. It was made of a rare and expensive wool, and one of the most beautiful things I’ve ... read more...
Shayne on You: Puppy love
Dear Maggie, It was great meeting you at Colorscape over the weekend. I’m having a small problem and think I can use all the advice I can get, so I decided to write to you an... read more...
Shayne on You: Weight watcher needs support
Dear Maggie, From following your blogs and your website, I know you’re quite knowledgeable about fitness, so I thought of you when I realized I needed some advice on this top... read more...
Shayne on You: Forbidden desire
Dear Maggie, I have two best friends, let’s call them Mark and Sally. Sally’s been my best friend since high school and Mark since college. Anyway, the four of us, my boyfrie... read more...
Shayne on You: Can true love conquer distance?
Dear Maggie, My boyfriend and I have been living 1,200 kilometers apart. He lives in one place because of his job and I live in a small town where there are no jobs availabl... read more...
Shayne on You: No sense worrying about the future
Dear Maggie, I’ve recently started “dating” a new guy, who is nine years older. It’s going pretty well so far, but I’m wary of getting too serious too soon. So far he seems o... read more...
Shayne on You: Don't do business with family
Dear Maggie, My brother sells used cars, and when I went looking for a new-to-me vehicle, his feelings were very hurt, because I was looking elsewhere, not at the dealership ... read more...
Shayne on You: Internet affairs can be really dangerous
Dear Maggie, My best friend is having what I can only describe as an online affair, and her poor husband has no idea. She tells me about it, and I feel so squirmy I can hardl... read more...
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