To everyone else, she's charming and wonderful – but the reality is so different.

Social quandary: My mother-in-law pretends to be the perfect mom

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Social quandary

Living

When my boyfriend and I broke up, Dale and I started hanging out more. We'd go out to eat at restaurants or for drinks, but it'd often be at upscale places that Dale likes going to. Then he would insist on paying for me because I can't afford it — and he can. The problem is that I'm fairly certain he has grown to have romantic feelings for me.

Dating and friendship social quandary: Is it okay to accept gifts from an admirer

He can't hold a job, and doesn't seem like he wants to get out of the unemployment line. Is he in it for her, or her money?

Social quandary of the week: My friend's new boyfriend wants a 'sugar momma'

I've lived with my roommate for 2 years, and when we first moved in together she joked that she didn't like to clean. I dismissed it at the time, but it turned out to be so true! When she cooks, she leaves food crumbs leftover everywhere. For example, she grated cheese a few days ago and there's bits of cheese still sitting on the counter. 

Social quandary of the week: My roommate never cleans

This manager's body odour is so offensive that she can can barely focus at meetings. How can she get ahead in her career if she can't even be in the same room as her boss?

Social quandary of the week: I can't stand my boss' body odour

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Social quandary

Social quandary: My mother-in-law pretends to be the perfect mom

Social quandary: Is it OK to accept gifts from an admirer?

Social quandary: My friend's new boyfriend wants a 'sugar momma'

Social quandary: My roommate never cleans

Social quandary: My boss has offensive body odour