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Co-Habitating
Q: I just got engaged and I’m in the process of moving in with my soon-to-be husband, the problem is we both have kids and lots of stuff... I don't know what to do because we can’t fit it all, nor can we agree on what should stay and what should go. How do couples blend their tastes and belongings with out igniting WW III?
Signed,
Too Close For Comfort

A: Dear Too Close For Comfort:
Who, over the age of 30, can forget the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally… when Carrie Fisher moves in with Bruno Kirby and makes him get rid of his wagon wheel coffee table?

Military Spouse Stress
Q: My husband is in the National Guard and Reserves and was just deployed, and I’m feeling so lonely and stressed out. I have three children and need to be strong for them. Do you have any advice for coping?
Signed,
Soldier's Wife

A: Dear Soldier's Wife:
The stresses and strains that are shouldered by the spouses of our military men and women (to say nothing of the soldiers themselves) is Herculean, and something most of us “commoners” often seem to take for granted. And before I offer the answer to your question, I’d like to first sincerely thank you, and your family, for your awesome sacrifice.

My Best Friend's Boyfriend
Q: I made out with my best friend's boyfriend. To protect my identity, my best friend's boyfriend didn't tell her WHOM he made out with, because he didn't want his girlfriend and I to ruin our friendship. He turned around and told his best friend, a girl who happens to be a friend of his girlfriend’s, also. When his girlfriend heard that he’d made out with someone, I pretended I was shocked to hear that he made out with another girl, just so my best friend wouldn't suspect me. Now what do I do? Do I tell her the truth, before someone else does? Or do I tell his best friend to just shut her mouth and bury it?
Signed,
Kiss And Tell

A: Dear Kiss And Tell
You’re asking me lots of questions, but you’re not asking the most important one, and that is why were you kissing your best friend’s boyfriend in the first place? If you really like your best friend’s boyfriend, you have to choose between being your best friend’s best friend or by being someone who makes out with her boyfriend. You can’t be both. And that’s exactly what you’re trying to be – both. It won’t work. Believe me.

Toxic Friendships
Q: I’ve had a friend for many years that I now find myself avoiding. I honestly don’t really want to return her calls any more -- all she does is criticize me and make me feel bad. Besides, whenever we go out, I always end up picking up the tab. What should I do? I have no idea how to handle the situation.
Signed,
In A Toxic Friendship

A: Dear Toxic Friendship
Have you ever noticed that everyone talks about (and writes books on, and dedicates songs to…) how hard it can be to get through the loss of a romantic relationship, but when it comes to those that are platonic, mums the word? The truth is, though, that they can be just as -- if not more than -- devastating.

April In The News

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The O'Reilly Factor, Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever? One-On-One Interview with April Masini, by Bill O'Reilly

April's Readers Poll Results

When asked "Where do you get the most dates?", respondents voted:

10% voted: Night Clubs/Bars
13% voted: Hookups from Friends
39% voted: Online Dating
13% voted: Work or Work Related Activity
0% voted: Health Club/Gym/Sports Activities
1% voted: Introductions from Relatives
1% voted: Religious Organizations
1% voted: Coffee Shop
3% voted: Other
17% voted: I don't date

52% of all respondents were male and 48% were female

Express Yourself: Which of the following statements best reflects your opinion on men's rights, and how they are treated by the courts?

All this debate about men not getting fair or equal treatment in divorce and child custody cases is greatly exaggerated

Men are treated the way they deserve to be treated by the courts

Men get a bad rap and are treated unfairly when it comes to divorce, alimony and child custody

Women are not held accountable for anything... Men (on the other hand) are held accountable for, and are forced to pay for, everything

Tell us about yourself: I am

Male

Female

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The Official AskApril Newsletter
August 2006 Issue Latest Articles Co-Habitating Military Spouse Stress My Best Friend's Boyfriend Toxic Friendships About April Masini April In The News April's Readers Poll Results April's A-List Contributors New Articles Here are the latest articles on AskApril.com: Co-Habitating Q: I just got engaged and I’m in the process of moving in with my soon-to-be husband, the problem is we both have kids and lots of stuff... I don't know what to do because we can’t fit it all, nor can we agree on what should stay and what should go. How do couples blend their tastes and belongings with out igniting WW III? Signed, Too Close For Comfort A: Dear Too Close For Comfort: Who, over the age of 30, can forget the famous scene in When Harry Met Sally… when Carrie Fisher moves in with Bruno Kirby and makes him get rid of his wagon wheel coffee table? Read More Military Spouse Stress Q: My husband is in the National Guard and Reserves and was just deployed, and I’m feeling so lonely and stressed out. I have three children and need to be strong for them. Do you have any advice for coping? Signed, Soldier's Wife A: Dear Soldier's Wife: The stresses and strains that are shouldered by the spouses of our military men and women (to say nothing of the soldiers themselves) is Herculean, and something most of us “commoners” often seem to take for granted. And before I offer the answer to your question, I’d like to first sincerely thank you, and your family, for your awesome sacrifice. Read More My Best Friend's Boyfriend Q: I made out with my best friend's boyfriend. To protect my identity, my best friend's boyfriend didn't tell her WHOM he made out with, because he didn't want his girlfriend and I to ruin our friendship. He turned around and told his best friend, a girl who happens to be a friend of his girlfriend’s, also. When his girlfriend heard that he’d made out with someone, I pretended I was shocked to hear that he made out with another girl, just so my best friend wouldn't suspect me. Now what do I do? Do I tell her the truth, before someone else does? Or do I tell his best friend to just shut her mouth and bury it? Signed, Kiss And Tell A: Dear Kiss And Tell You’re asking me lots of questions, but you’re not asking the most important one, and that is why were you kissing your best friend’s boyfriend in the first place? If you really like your best friend’s boyfriend, you have to choose between being your best friend’s best friend or by being someone who makes out with her boyfriend. You can’t be both. And that’s exactly what you’re trying to be – both. It won’t work. Believe me. Read More Toxic Friendships Q: I’ve had a friend for many years that I now find myself avoiding. I honestly don’t really want to return her calls any more -- all she does is criticize me and make me feel bad. Besides, whenever we go out, I always end up picking up the tab. What should I do? I have no idea how to handle the situation. Signed, In A Toxic Friendship A: Dear Toxic Friendship Have you ever noticed that everyone talks about (and writes books on, and dedicates songs to…) how hard it can be to get through the loss of a romantic relationship, but when it comes to those that are platonic, mums the word? The truth is, though, that they can be just as -- if not more than -- devastating. Read More Nicknamed "the new millennium's Dear Abby," by the media, April Masini is author of the best-selling books Date Out Of Your League and Think & Date Like A Man, the internationally recognized online magazine AskApril.com and the critically acclaimed Ask April advice column. Interviewed for over 2,300 national and international articles and opinion pieces, radio and television shows...Read More About April April In The News FOX News, Can HBO's 'Entourage' Fill Carrie Bradshaw's Manolo Blahniks? by C. Spencer Beggs, July 19, 2006 The O'Reilly Factor, Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever? One-On-One Interview with April Masini, by Bill O'Reilly LoveToKnow Celebrities, "Ask April" Dishes on Celebrity Couples, by Misty Karam Read More April's Readers Poll Results When asked "Where do you get the most dates?", respondents voted: 10% voted: Night Clubs/Bars 13% voted: Hookups from Friends 39% voted: Online Dating 13% voted: Work or Work Related Activity 0% voted: Health Club/Gym/Sports Activities 1% voted: Introductions from Relatives 1% voted: Religious Organizations 1% voted: Coffee Shop 3% voted: Other 17% voted: I don't date 52% of all respondents were male and 48% were female Express Yourself: Which of the following statements best reflects your opinion on men's rights, and how they are treated by the courts? All this debate about men not getting fair or equal treatment in divorce and child custody cases is greatly exaggerated Men are treated the way they deserve to be treated by the courts Men get a bad rap and are treated unfairly when it comes to divorce, alimony and child custody Women are not held accountable for anything... Men (on the other hand) are held accountable for, and are forced to pay for, everything Tell us about yourself: I am Male Female Also featured on Ask April April's Sexpert: Dr. Diana Wiley Prescribes the Rx for better sex Latest article: Taking The Job Out Of Blowjob April's Child Expert: Dr. June Stride Straight talk for parents of tweens and teens Latest article: Off In Another World Guest Contributor: Betty LaMarr Make Your Job Transition A Smooth One Latest article: Job Transition	Dating Books ON SALE NOW!
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