The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q. If your best friend is flattered by the flirtatious remarks of your boyfriend to the point of returning the flirtation, what would you do? Would you check the woman or the man or both? A.  There are usually two types of women who respond favorably to the flirtation […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  My best friend is dating my married brother and they are driving me crazy.  I am in a crossfire, because I am close to my sister-in-law and I have voiced my disapproval.  But they don’t care what I think.  I am writing you because my sister-in-law just told […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  I’ve been dating a woman on an infrequent basis, (friends with benefits) who recently introduced me to her friend who just moved here from out of state.  The chemistry was strong between us, as we both stood trying to play off the attraction.  She was hot and my […]

The Dating Chronicles The Sighting Nate was sitting alone when they came in. There were three of them, and Nate watched as they squeezed into a nearby booth, and smiled at him.  They were attractive and animated as they buzzed in girlish chatter, but his eyes were fixed on the one whose smile radiated across […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  I met the “perfect guy” when I took a Caribbean cruise alone this summer. He was also alone and claimed to be sailing to overcome some unspoken tragedy in his life.  I had just experienced a rough ending to a long-term relationship, and I needed to heal on […]

Marriage Mishaps by Cheryl Lakes Phoebe, Dallas, Texas – “In the last five years, I’ve spent hundreds of dollars on wedding gifts, bridesmaid’s dresses, rehearsal suits, etc, and not one of the couples who became betrothed before my eyes, is still with their partner.  One friend married a man who confessed to her on the […]

The Dating Chronicles The Move Dana knew Hank Hollis’ routine.  He showed up every morning at exactly the same time, walked past her station, and headed for the doctor’s lounge.  She had been watching him now for over four months with disguised glances.  But he seemed oblivious to all around him. She knew he was dedicated […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  I have a crush on my married boss and I’ve had it for awhile. Recently, at an office party, I confided in a co-worker, and later learned that after having too much to drink, she told him.  I have been so embarrassed that I haven’t been able to […]

The Singles Scene by Sarah Smart Q.  I saw my best friend’s “fiancé” at a recent party wrapped up with another woman and they looked very much like a couple. He spotted me and was bold enough to speak and act if he didn’t care about being seen.  I’ve never trusted him because I thought […]

The Dating Chronicles Dissatisfied It seemed Tom had always been there.  He and Claudia had been together for two years and she wore her dissatisfaction with him for all to see.  She was feverish for any outward expression of what he felt or thought and worn from wondering and guessing about his feelings for her.  […]