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Steve is a 50-something married man who's been around the block. Mia is a 20-something single immersed in the Center City dating scene. They may not agree, but they have plenty of answers. If you'd like an answer to your romantic troubles, e-mail them at S&M@phillynews.com or write: S&M c/o Daily News, Box 7788, Philadelphia, PA 19101.
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He wants to date fellow lawyer
Q: I am an attorney. Several years ago I had a case in which my "adversary" was a nice, very attractive woman. In 2009, I friended her on Facebook. In 2010, she updated her Facebook profile to indicate she was in a relationship. But she has not posted any new photos of herself with her boyfriend in more than a year. She has also not made any mention of him at all on Facebook. For a couple of weeks recently, her relationship status disappeared. Then it was updated to indicate she is in a relationship — but no new pictures.
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Ex's greed ruins Mother's Day - 05/10/2012
Q: My husband’s ex-wife always guilt-trips her daughter into going all out for her on her birthday and on Mother’s Day. My stepdaughter gets a very small allowance, so her dad is the one who has to pay. I think this is his ex-wife’s way of sticking it to my husband, above and beyond the hefty child support and alimony she already gets. I want to put a stop to this, but I don’t want to be a wicked stepmother. Please respond quickly. I overhead my stepdaughter tell my husband that her mother wants a certain Michael Kors watch, and the thought of that going on the credit card we both pay for makes me want to scream. Mia: Buy a pretty but inexpensive picture frame and put a photo of your stepdaughter in it. Also, pick up some arts and craft supplies so your stepdaughter can create a beautiful handmade card for her mother. If your stepdaughter protests, which she might since she’s used to dropping money like it’s hot, explain to her that your finances are limited. Help your stepdaughter wrap her gift beautifully and make sure she has it with her when she goes to her mother’s house on Mother’s Day. If she returns with tales of how her mother complained, suggest she get a part-time job, if she’s old enough, or explain to her mother that she doesn’t have any money.
Friendship may have benefits - 04/27/2012
Q: In 1978, I shared a platonic beer with a young woman whom I’ll call “J.” Our friendship was kind of brother-and-sister. Recently, we ran into one another at a Rod Stewart concert. This platonic relationship has gotten very, very close to the next level and it feels so weird on both ends. Do we proceed to enter into a place where there is no turning back or do we keep our incredible platonic friendship? P.S. Her lips are softer than any lips I’ve ever kissed. Steve: Platonic? I have platonic female friends, but I have no clue how soft their lips are. You are officially kicked out of the platonic club. There is no turning back.
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Wife uses porn sites to turn her husband on - 03/09/2012
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For hubby, vid games are better than sex - 02/24/2012
Her hubby has turned morning sex into a solo act - 02/17/2012
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How should he bring up he's into bondage? - 01/27/2012
The sizzle is fading from her marriage - 01/20/2012
Questions that came after the breakup - 01/13/2012
She wants to be more than BFFs - 01/06/2012
Steve and Mia give their New Year's love resolutions - 12/30/2011
She's found no hint of Mr. Soulmate, only a load of losers - 12/23/2011
Guilt-tripped over holiday trips - 12/16/2011
Beau was hot for her; now he's just chillin' - 12/09/2011
She's tired of giving friend her 'benefits' - 12/02/2011
Should her prof come to dinner? - 11/25/2011
HE BROKE STEVE & MIA'S RULE - 11/18/2011
Wife wants to expose hubby's married 'friend' - 11/11/2011
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