She wants a new boyfriend but still rooms with her ex

Dear Amy: My boyfriend and I broke up seven months ago. Unfortunately, we are still living together as roommates while we try to sell our house.

I have a daughter and would like to get her life back to normal. I have met someone and we have gone out a few times, but I’m not sure how to tell him about my situation. When is a good time to tell him?

Trying to Start Over

Dear Trying: All your choices should be taken with your daughter’s interests in mind.

The time to mention your awkward living situation is sooner rather than later.

I would say this is a third-date disclosure.

Hope for the best but be prepared to hear him say, “When you work out your housing issues, give me a call.”

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Dear Amy: Several months ago, my boss gave me a horrible review and tried to get me terminated.

Now, it seems that her new “better-than-me” assistant cannot keep up with her duties.

My office manager tells me that I must assist the new assistant with mundane tasks such as filing.

How do I get past my resentment?

Resenting the J-O-B

Dear Resenting: My very first boss gave me an invaluable piece of advice: “Don’t ever make an enemy at the office. You don’t need to be friends with everyone, but if you can’t be friends, be neutral.”

You should speak with the office manager to clarify your duties. Don’t speak ill of your former boss or her incompetent assistant.

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