Dear Readers: As I prepare to leave this space at the end of June, I’m feeling a bit of senioritis and revisiting some of my favorite columns.
This Q&A is a classic example of a prank question that became viral. Despite missing the Seinfeld reference, I hope you enjoy this reprise of one of my favorite columns.
Dear Amy: Recently, I encountered a famous local sports figure at my gym.
He approached me and we exchanged numbers. We went for coffee and I thought we were forming a friendship.
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Things took a turn when he expressed interest in asking out a woman we knew. She happened to be my ex-girlfriend and he ditched our plans to go out with her after I reluctantly gave my approval.
He then asked me for help moving furniture, which raised some red flags. It seems he’s using me. Should I continue this friendship? — Feeling Foolish
Amy’s response:
Dear Foolish: This person is not a friend, just an opportunist. You should distance yourself from this manipulative behavior.
Dear Amy: We introduced our friends to some family members, who now socialize without us. How should we address this exclusion? — Excluded
Dear Excluded: Social media drama and blocking are not productive. Express your feelings directly and seek resolution. Vulnerability on social media can backfire.
Contact Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com.
