Crisis of Faith writes: My mom and I both have anxiety, and I’ve found a great way to combat mine that’s more natural than pills. CBD oil is really helping…
Your degree does not define you
Hello, everyone! This week, I’d like to take some time to reflect. I’ve been at Portland State for almost three years now, and I am finally graduating. During my time…
Too noisy at this birthday brunch
Oh, the Noise writes: So I’ve finally moved into my first apartment with a new friend from classes, and I’m having a kind of sensitive issue. My old roommates at…
The bridesmaid always rings twice
Frugal Bridesmaid writes: So I’m really happy for my friend who’s getting married, and would be thrilled to be her bridesmaid if she asks…except that she spends money like it’s…
Subpar advice: monopolizing the party
All Partied Out writes: “Jean” is a very dear friend going through some hard times. She parties a lot and sleeps around, which wouldn’t bother me except that afterward she…
Subpar advice: Let’s talk about sex
His Closed Eyes writes: I was very lucky to find a new guy very close to Valentine’s Day, and I thought for a kick I’d make an old-fashioned couch bj…
Subpar advice: Let’s talk about love
Mixing Coffee with Pleasure writes: I just got asked out to coffee by a recruiter via my LinkedIn. I guess he was looking for a connection with females that wasn’t…
Too shy to be excited
Subpar Advice from the Sub-Basement Oh So Shy writes: So my sister has the most adorable kid ever. I’ve babysat a few times and I’m starting to get worried. She’s…
One less truth
Just One Less Thing writes: I joined Facebook back before just anybody could be on, but now I don’t really even go online anymore. I don’t update statuses, I don’t…
Woes of the queer and the well-fed
Not a Baby Gay Writes: I finally came out last year as a lesbian and it took me a long time to make that choice. I was raised in a…
Subpar advice: Grinding up those pills
This Torso Again Writes: So I dated this guy for about a year and then the spark fizzled and we became friends. I had to completely break it off shortly…