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WNMU's Advice Guru
Jessica Stock
Issue date: 11/9/07 Section: News
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Dear Maggie,
I am usually a very upbeat person, but lately I feel very alone. I have great friends and lots of stuff to do, but I don't have a significant other or even any prospects on the horizon. I haven't had a date in a really long time, and I feel like I maybe starting to worry and/or bother my friends. What should I do?
-Solo in Silver
Dear Solo,
Don't feel bad; everyone has times when they are feeling low and just want someone to be there. I know it is frustrating, but it sounds like you have really good friends. Concentrate on the positive. Here is a quote I once heard and it is very appropriate for your concern. "Don't look for the one, be the one." Just concentrate on being the best you there is and things will work out for the best.
Dear Maggie,
I have a friend at work who seems to like me and perhaps wants more than to just be friends. The person is really nice, but even if I wanted to date this person I wouldn't because it would be inappropriate since I am their boss. How do I convey this to the other person without hurtinganyone's feelings?
-Awkward at the Office
Dear Awkward,
You are very smart in not wanting to pursue an office relationship. If things were to not work out, it could lead to animosity among other co-workers. You may need to talk directly to this person about the situation. Make your feelings perfectly clear, but let them know you are flattered by the interest. Hopefully, this will not ruffle any feathers.
Dear Maggie,
My roommate is a big TV hog. The TV is in the living room, and we all pitched in to buy it. My roommate always has a show that she has to watch. I don't watch much TV because I have a lot of schoolwork and I have a job, but I would really like to enjoy a couple of my favorite programs. What do I tell her?
-Having TV withdrawals
Dear Having,
That would be a very annoying situation indeed. This is a time where you will have to be very straightforward with your roommate and be firm in your wants. If you helped pay for the TV you have just as much right to watch it as the next person. Perhaps write down a schedule of everyone's favorite shows and coordinate it so each person has equal time.
If you have questions for Maggie Mustang. please email at mustang@wnmu.edu
I am usually a very upbeat person, but lately I feel very alone. I have great friends and lots of stuff to do, but I don't have a significant other or even any prospects on the horizon. I haven't had a date in a really long time, and I feel like I maybe starting to worry and/or bother my friends. What should I do?
-Solo in Silver
Dear Solo,
Don't feel bad; everyone has times when they are feeling low and just want someone to be there. I know it is frustrating, but it sounds like you have really good friends. Concentrate on the positive. Here is a quote I once heard and it is very appropriate for your concern. "Don't look for the one, be the one." Just concentrate on being the best you there is and things will work out for the best.
Dear Maggie,
I have a friend at work who seems to like me and perhaps wants more than to just be friends. The person is really nice, but even if I wanted to date this person I wouldn't because it would be inappropriate since I am their boss. How do I convey this to the other person without hurtinganyone's feelings?
-Awkward at the Office
Dear Awkward,
You are very smart in not wanting to pursue an office relationship. If things were to not work out, it could lead to animosity among other co-workers. You may need to talk directly to this person about the situation. Make your feelings perfectly clear, but let them know you are flattered by the interest. Hopefully, this will not ruffle any feathers.
Dear Maggie,
My roommate is a big TV hog. The TV is in the living room, and we all pitched in to buy it. My roommate always has a show that she has to watch. I don't watch much TV because I have a lot of schoolwork and I have a job, but I would really like to enjoy a couple of my favorite programs. What do I tell her?
-Having TV withdrawals
Dear Having,
That would be a very annoying situation indeed. This is a time where you will have to be very straightforward with your roommate and be firm in your wants. If you helped pay for the TV you have just as much right to watch it as the next person. Perhaps write down a schedule of everyone's favorite shows and coordinate it so each person has equal time.
If you have questions for Maggie Mustang. please email at mustang@wnmu.edu
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