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You should do what you want, but I think you should also consider wanting something different.

Amy Dickinson

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Amy Dickinson
Age: 65
Born: 1959
Born: November 6
Columnist
Freeville
New York
Wanting
Consider
Also
Women
Different
Something
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When the choice is between a demanding relationship and a vintage pickup truck, I'll choose the truck every time.
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[from a reader] Whenever I feel myself resenting someone, I reach out. I have made good friends that way.
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If you feel guilty about not playing nice, then you could easily alleviate your guilt by playing nice.
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