Dear Kim,

My boyfriend's friend is a moper and is always hanging around when I'd rather be alone with my boyfriend. My boyfriend says if I'd set his friend up with one of my girlfriends, then maybe he'd find something to do on his own. But he's too much of a mope and I can't put him on any of my girls.

How do I convince my boyfriend to drop this dead weight?

Signed,
Three's a Crowd

Dear Kim,

My parents don't trust me to choose my own boyfriend. Did you ever have this problem?

Signed,
Plagued with Pushy Parents

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Dear Kim,

Three years ago, I had a nightmare relationship with a man who cheated and took advantage of me financially. I've moved on and have forgiven him. It wasn't really his fault, and he's made amends since. The problem is that my fiancé brings up this past relationship whenever he wants to question my judgment. I've told my fiancé that he hurts my feelings when he throws my past in my face. How can I make him stop?

Signed,
Paying for the Past

Dear Kim,

I have really thick, curly hair and would love to find an easy way to get it straight without frying it or using too much product OR paying a million dollars for it to be professionally blown-out! Any ideas on the best way to straighten curls without killing them?

Signed,
Curly Girl

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Dear Kim,

My boyfriend and I have been dating for 5 years and it seems like lately the fires have gone out. He just doesn’t try and impress me anymore, or do anything to make me feel special. What can I do to get him to stop watching basketball and take me out on a Saturday night for a change?

Signed,
Spark-less in Seattle

Dear Kim,

I'm only 28 years old, but I want to start early in preventing wrinkles. Any advice on a good eye/skin cream that's not for grannies?

Signed,
Staying Young

Dear Kim,

My best friend is the kind of girl who every guy wants to go out with. When guys act interested in me, how do I know they aren't just using me to get closer to her?

Signed,
Wounded in the Wings