DR. WALLACE: I'm a Libra and so is my boyfriend. We have been together for over two years and have been discussing the possibility of becoming husband and wife.

My mother died when I was an infant and I was raised by my mother's mother. I love my grandmother very, very much. Actually, I call her mom instead of grandma, and I call my grandfather dad. I love him equally as much. Both of them have sacrificed a lot to give me a proper and loving upbringing.

My "mom" and "dad" like my boyfriend a lot and think that he will make a good husband. However, my "mom" is a bit concerned that we were both born under the same sign. She thinks those born under the same sign are not compatible and that most of these marriages are "rocky" at best because the husband and wife are too much alike.

Your opinion will be appreciated. — Nameless, Orlando, Fla.

NAMELESS: My wife and I are both Aries, and our birthdays are three days apart. We both became educators. She chose elementary school while I opted for high school. We have much in common, but we also have different interests. I enjoy sports, while she is into quilting and collecting antiques.

I can honestly say that our marriage has never been "rocky," and I sincerely doubt if it ever will be — as long as I keep saying, "Yes, Dear," (only kidding).

My advice is to marry the guy and to live happily ever after. Being born under the same sign has nothing whatsoever to do with the way your marriage will turn out. Trust, compassion, respect, and love have everything to do with it!

I THINK I'M LOSING A GOOD FRIEND

DR. WALLACE: I'm a 15-year-old girl and I need your advice. A boy and I go to the same high school. In the past few months we have become friends — just good friends. I have helped him with his homework many times and he is always very nice to me and appreciates my help.

We have two classes together so I see him at school every day. We always talk for a few minutes before class begins. He is dating a girl and I'm unattached at the moment because my ex and I broke up a couple of months ago.

My problem is that when I call my friend just to talk, or to tell him about a problem, or to ask for his advice about something that's important to me, he's always too busy to talk, or his mom tells me he is over at his girlfriend's house. I know he has a girlfriend and that doesn't bother me, but now I'm upset that I no longer seem to have a good friend to talk things over with. What should I do? — Nameless, Detroit, Mich.

NAMELESS: I'm sure this boy will remain a friend unless your actions cause him to consider you a pest. It's plain to see that he doesn't want to conduct telephone conversations with you, so stop calling him. It's also possible that he would rather not take phone calls in front of his mother. So it is best to keep your discussions with him at school.

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