I spent most of my 20s dating older men, and I really wish I had spent that time dating men my own age who were going through the same experiences I was. I totally understand the appeal of a mature, dashing older man over fellow twenty-somethings who are still figuring things out. And, true, a fling with an older man can be instructive in many ways, and no doubt he finds you attractive.

It is a mystery why people think they need to act as their friends' dietitian, nonetheless it's common.

The human heart is a mysterious and sometimes dark place.

I do feel haunted by some of the letters and the suffering people have endured. But I keep in mind that the people who write to me know that I am a journalist and an on-line advice columnist, not a social service professional.

Setting up a college fund would be a great way to redirect the tangible evidence of Daddy's love.

I agree that not responding, and blocking his email, is the way to deal with the man you hope falls silent again.

Not many people could juggle graduate school and two jobs.