• Advice

    Posted on January 12th, 2010

    Written by Judy

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    No Quid Pro Quo

    Dear Judy,
    You’re going to think I’m selfish, but I’m not. When the lover of my close friend was dying, I did everything for her. Took her to the hairdresser, straightened out her drawers, accompanied her to the hospital.
    I didn’t expect much in return, and I certainly didn’t get it. My mother is now dying of [...]

  • Advice

    Posted on December 28th, 2009

    Written by Judy

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    Isn’t It HER Turn Now?

    Dear Judy,
    A close friend lost her live-in lover to a sudden heart attack (he was 41!). I’ve been a really good friend: calling, dropping by with groceries and DVDs, buying her little bottles of cologne or boxes of chocolate from time to time.
    The thing is, this has been going on for at least 7 months. I [...]