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Let's Hope She Doesn't Read ThisDR. WALLACE: Colleen is my best friend. Colleen and her boyfriend, Tony, broke up two weeks ago because she thought he was flirting with me. I assured her that this wasn't the case, but she still dumped him. At first, she was also upset with me, but after a week went by she realized that I was totally innocent. She still has this thing for Tony, but she says that she is tired of his flirting with every attractive girl he sees. Now here comes the difficult decision I must make. Tony has called me and asked me out. I really could learn to like Tony. He is a good athlete and has great looks. I told him to call me in a week and I would let him know. I would like to go out with him. If he doesn't go out with me, then he will only go out with some other girl — and that would be my loss. But if I do go out with him, I'm sure Colleen will be angry with me, but she probably would get over it in time. What do you suggest that I do? - Nameless, Phoenix, Ariz. NAMELESS: Dating a best friend's ex-boyfriend is a sure way of having an ex-best-friend. If you cherish your friendship with Colleen, then don't risk going out with Tony. But if dating him is something you have dreamed about, do it and, as they say, "Let the chips fall where they may." However, since you wanted my advice, I'd refuse Tony's offer for now and keep Colleen as a best friend. Let's hope she doesn't read today's column! THIS IS THE BEST I CAN DO DR. WALLACE: Are you for or against same-sex marriage? I'm a 20-year-old guy who is gay and my partner and I would like to enjoy all the benefits that heterosexual couples enjoy.
NAMELESS: I write this column to give advice to teenagers. It is not the forum for me to deliver my opinion on national controversy, including same-sex marriage. The best I can do to answer your question is to reiterate my belief in fair treatment for all people, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual preference. MY STEPFATHER HAS A RULE I DON'T LIKE DR. WALLACE: I'm not a child. I'm 17 and have been dating for two years. My parents were divorced three years ago, so when I started dating, my mother set the dating rules. I followed all the rules that she set down, but she didn't have a rule that said that I had to introduce my date to her. I now have a stepfather. Mom married Frank two months ago. Frank is a good guy, and I like him a lot, but I don't like one of the rules he has made for me. Now I've got to introduce him and my mom to guys I date for the first time. I don't think this is necessary because I'm capable of dating guys who have good moral standards. Your comments will be appreciated. - Margo, San Diego, Calif. MARGO: I believe a girl should always introduce first dates to her parents. Most parents like to know whom their daughter is going out with. Also, your date should be impressed that you have taken enough of an interest in him to introduce him to your family. Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at rwallace@galesburg.net. To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2011 CREATORS.COM
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