Emilie's answer:
Sometimes intelligence has nothing to do with what kind of music you like. If you accept that, you will feel a lot better about actually liking Spice Girls songs. However, do not admit this publicly.

Recently, q ((age) 45+ (visit) weekly) asked a question. He asked:
What does it all mean?

Emilie's answer:
I will have to take you completely literally on this one since you were not very specific. "It all" means "everything".

Recently, Ed ((age) 25-34 (visit) weekly) asked a question. He asked:
I am essentially a pretty easy-going, low-speed social-lite and so is my girlfriend. But since we have been dating, our social outings, weekend trips, visitors, etc. have more than doubled. It is getting very tiring. When a friend asks when I will be free to do something next, I have to say "Well, not until after July 14." How can I stop this trend without bagging out on a lot of social events? Where can I find time for myself?

Emilie's answer:
It sounds like you are spending a lot more time with your girlfriend because you have true feelings for her and enjoy her company... which is wonderful! However, you also said it's getting tiring. Is your girlfriend tired, also, or do you feel pressured to spend the amount of time with her that you do? Perhaps what needs to happen at this point is a good honest talk between you and her, in which you explain that although you love to spend time with her, you're going to need to cut down a little. How much you cut down depends on what you feel is most important (you time and/or friend time) and how much free time you have total. You might want to start by proposing that you spend one less night a week (or weekend day) than you usually do. That leaves you one day a week that you can spend alone, recuperating, or with friends besides your girlfriend. And it's just one day a week - she probably has other things she'd like to do with her time too! If she objects to this, make a compromise such as "Tell you what, I need Wednesday for some me-time (or go out with the boys time) but I promise you Friday night I will take you out for a really nice dinner at your favorite restaurant!" Things should get better soon, and then you can tell your friends, instead of "July 14th,"... "Hey, I have every Wednesday to myself, let's get going!"

Recently, Peter Lanner ((age) 35-44 (visit) daily) asked a question. He asked:
Why do fools fall in love?

Emilie's answer:
Well, pretty much everyone falls in love at some point in their lives. I guess that includes fools, too. People tend to fall in love when they find someone who is so perfect and/or lovely that he or she is irresistable! So, fools would be subject to that need too, I would think. I hope that helps.

Recently, marie ((age) 19-24 (visit) weekly) asked a question. She asked:
My baby throws up all the time and she won't stop!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!

Emilie's answer:
I don't have a baby myself, nor am I a doctor, so I don't know what is normal for babies, although I have heard that normally they do tend to throw up a lot. I would suggest that if your baby seems healthy besides all the throwing up that she's probably ok, but it would be best to consult a doctor if you're unsure.

Recently, Anonymous ((age) 25-34 (visit) monthly) asked a question. S/He asked:
Who am I?

Emilie's answer:
I would have to say you are Tad. Am I right?

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