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Tipping, Moving, and Falling In Love

Wednesday March 26, 2008

Teetereater is not a licensed therapist. Nor a psychologist. Nor anything else that requires a license. He is merely an opinionated half-man, half-bear who answers questions sent to him at askteeter@lobrau.com.

pam_besser writes:

My sister and I are having a debate. I say you do not need to tip hairdressers if they rent their station and take 100 percent of the fees they charge. I say that tipping is only for people on commission. She disagrees. Who's right? I want to send my new hairdresser a tip if I'm wrong.

Dear pam:

Tipping people who work on your hair is a strange and different area that you should not tread lightly through. The hairdresser has the power to completely destroy you within a few motions of her fingers. At the same time, they can make you have the best day ever. I think it's best to take care of your hairdresser.

Treat others as you would want yourself treated. If you want people to take extra care of you, take extra care of them. It's only a few dollars anyways.

Feeling Confined writes:

Dear Teeter: I am a 20-year-old, single college student. I live on my own and work two jobs in order to make ends meet. I recently told my dad I want to move back home, because working two jobs and going to school is wearing me out -- not to mention reflecting badly on my grades. My dad is very excited at the prospect.

The reason I moved out was my stepmother. I can't stand her. She is very controlling, and we have never gotten along. I have tried to make peace with her since I left, but she is still the same. She tells me what time I should be home at night when I go out with my friends!

Teeter, at this point I am used to being on my own and not having to account to anyone for my time. How am I going to make this drastic change? -

Dear Confined:

Dude, don't bother fighting with the queen of the castle. If you're stressed out over the costs of living, try to find a cheaper arrangement.

Having to account to someone that doesn't see eye to eye with you is like living in slavery. I dunno. I can't be arsed to do that.

If you're 20 and already on your own, as it seems, you're a step up on the world. Don't take a step backwards. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be positive. Good things will happen.

Hopeless Romantic writes:

I am nearly in my 30s and have this little problem. I tend to fall in love really easily. I sometimes can't tell if it's love, lust, or just a strong connection.

I have lost some very good friends because I became insecure and jealous when they showed an interest in other people. They weren't leading me on, they weren't giving me mixed signals -- I just fell for these people.

Last week I was so depressed I didn't eat for four days because of an incident like this. I got jealous because the object of my affections was on a date.

Rationally, I know I need to be there as a friend because most great relationships are built on friendships first. How can I tame my heart and not fall so easily?

Dear Hopeless:

Fuck love. These girls are your "friends." If you had a gripe it would be if you were actively courting them. They don't have ESP, and if they did, then I guess they're telling you they don't want to date you.

Don't set yourself up for a broken heart anyways. I hear they suck.

Rich from Richmond writes:

My wife and I have been on the outs lately because she has a friend, "Beth," whom I don't like. Beth told my wife that she hates that we got married. She even tried to introduce her to other guys. Beth has broken up a few marriages, and now she is trying to break up mine.

My wife lies to me about where she is when I call her cell phone and she's at Beth's.

Should I tell her it's Beth or me? I need some advice.

Dear Rich:

It sounds like your relationship is going pretty badly if your wife is choosing to be with someone other than you, and that she's lying to you. I'm not a huge fan of situations like this, and my instinct would be to have Beth attacked by wild bears.

If you love your wife, let her go. It sucks to see someone you love leave you, but fighting it won't help you. Letting them do what makes them happy should be more important to you. If you don't love her, then by all means, hire some bears to rape and kill Beth.

Actually, the bear scenario seems gratifying either way. Bears are the perfect hitmen, because they work for honey and fish, and they don't have morals. As if bears care about going to heaven. Come on.

Actually, you should confront your wife with the problem here. It's not fair for either of you to just let the relationship fall apart because of someone else. You married your wife. Beth didn't. Beth may not give a shit about your wife's happiness. Destroying the happiness that Beth sees around her may make her feel better. It would be wrong to just roll over and let her win.

While I wouldn't put an ultimatum on the table here like "her or me," I would definitely discuss the situation as civil and level headed as possible. If she doesn't agree, hell with it. She's not smart enough to know the value of love.

Until next time,
-Teeter

Send all your burning questions to askteeter@lobrau.com.