Sass Attack!
Suzette De La Cré
Issue date: 5/22/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Do you ever feel lost? Like you're not sure which direction to take in life? Let's face it - sometimes we need help navigating this crazy thing called college. That's why I'm here. Consider me your third-party, impartial columnist. You have questions, and baby doll, I've got your answers. Or rather, I can provide my spin on things. So sit on down and buckle up, 'cause you're in for a big ol' Sass Attack!
If y'all are finding yourself in a hardship, seek me out at entertainment@thetriangle.org. Make sure to put "ADVICE" in the subject line. I got your back, sugar.
My ex and I are trying to stay friends but it's getting complicated. Whenever he sees me with another guy, he gets insanely jealous. What should I do?
Oh lord, nothing worse than a green-eyed monster. Unfortunately, jealousy is an all too common thing. I find it quite funny when men become territorial and possessive with girlfriends, including exes. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if this behavior started during the actual relationships. So, what to do? Your options are limited.
Be direct. Call him out on his jealousy. Sit down with him and tell him he needs to drop this possessive bull. Be honest and be firm. He is your friend, not your lover. Even as a lover he doesn't control you. You are a strong woman, show him you have balls!
The only other option would be to end the friendship. It's amazing that after dating him that you can maintain a friendship. This is rarely easy. You gave it your best, but sometimes you just have to move on.
My roommate has started getting into drugs and I can see it's starting to affect him in school, at work and personally. Is it my responsibility to say something to him?
Is it your responsibility? Not really. It is his life and his mistakes. Sometimes we have to make really big mistakes in order to get our stuff together. It's the best way to learn.
However, as a friend, you should try and be there for him. I feel like a broken record, but the best way to deal with issues such as these is to sit them down and be frank. Tell him you are worried about him and how these drugs are negatively affecting him. It would help if you had a group of friends, like an intervention.
If y'all are finding yourself in a hardship, seek me out at entertainment@thetriangle.org. Make sure to put "ADVICE" in the subject line. I got your back, sugar.
My ex and I are trying to stay friends but it's getting complicated. Whenever he sees me with another guy, he gets insanely jealous. What should I do?
Oh lord, nothing worse than a green-eyed monster. Unfortunately, jealousy is an all too common thing. I find it quite funny when men become territorial and possessive with girlfriends, including exes. I wouldn't be one bit surprised if this behavior started during the actual relationships. So, what to do? Your options are limited.
Be direct. Call him out on his jealousy. Sit down with him and tell him he needs to drop this possessive bull. Be honest and be firm. He is your friend, not your lover. Even as a lover he doesn't control you. You are a strong woman, show him you have balls!
The only other option would be to end the friendship. It's amazing that after dating him that you can maintain a friendship. This is rarely easy. You gave it your best, but sometimes you just have to move on.
My roommate has started getting into drugs and I can see it's starting to affect him in school, at work and personally. Is it my responsibility to say something to him?
Is it your responsibility? Not really. It is his life and his mistakes. Sometimes we have to make really big mistakes in order to get our stuff together. It's the best way to learn.
However, as a friend, you should try and be there for him. I feel like a broken record, but the best way to deal with issues such as these is to sit them down and be frank. Tell him you are worried about him and how these drugs are negatively affecting him. It would help if you had a group of friends, like an intervention.
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