Cary Tennis

My text blew up in my face

We met, we danced, we kissed, we texted. Then I said the wrong thing and now: Radio silence!

Cary Tennis Friday, May 24, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 13
Life Since You Asked, texting, texts

My bipolar partner beat me

I want to help him but don't know how

Cary Tennis Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 29
Life Since You Asked, bipolar

I’m not achieving my dreams!

I thought I could excel in everything, but now I'm falling apart

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 22, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 21
Life Since You Asked, College, Family

Why I tried to be a punk

Early punk was beautiful. It was irresistible. But it was a hard way to live

Cary Tennis Tuesday, May 21, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 14
Life Since You Asked, Punk, punk rock

Punk, dance music and drugs

The lures of ecstatic communion are strong, but so are the dangers of addiction

Cary Tennis Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 19
Life Since You Asked, Music, Drugs

I think this guy is stalking me

On Internet dating sites he keeps showing up in different guises; it's getting creepy and scary

Cary Tennis Friday, May 17, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 36
Life Since You Asked

I’m living a lie

I made up an elaborate family that I don't really have!

Cary Tennis Thursday, May 16, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 20
Life Since You Asked, Family, Weddings

My boyfriend is mean to me

He had a hard life but do I have to put up with it?

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 15, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 26
Life Since You Asked, relationships

Moving in brings money fears

Living together makes financial sense but I'm afraid of relying on someone else

Cary Tennis Tuesday, May 14, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 23
Life Since You Asked, Money

Are fibs deal breakers?

My boyfriend tells white lies and avoids unpleasant topics. Is that downright dishonest -- or just kind?

Cary Tennis Monday, May 13, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 25
Life Since You Asked, honesty

What is punk?

Is it music, a fashion statement or a way of being? And where do you go when the punk house folds?

Cary Tennis Friday, May 10, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 28
Life Since You Asked, Punk, punk rock

Of conscience and creativity

There's a man who fires my imagination ... but how far will it go before it threatens my marriage?

Cary Tennis Thursday, May 9, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 25
Life Since You Asked, creativity

Her fiancé beat up the dog

The wedding is in three days. The groom is a monster. What should I do?

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 8, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 120
Life Since You Asked, Pets, dogs

How much is a cat worth?

Is it right to spend thousands on operations if the animal won't live that long anyway?

Cary Tennis Tuesday, May 7, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 66
Life Since You Asked, Pets, Cats

Where do teens go with grief?

My young niece lost her boyfriend. How can I help her?

Cary Tennis Monday, May 6, 2013 12:00 AM UTC
Life Since You Asked, Teenagers, teens

Am I a TV writer yet?

I'm 30. I'm doing the 12 steps. Shouldn't I be scripting hot sitcoms by now? What gives? Where's my free gift?

Cary Tennis Friday, May 3, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 21
Life Since You Asked, Writers

I’m successful but depressed

I did everything right. I won all the cash and prizes. So why do I not feel life is worth living?

Cary Tennis Thursday, May 2, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 39
Life Since You Asked, depression, ocd

I had to punish myself

I knew he would be abusive, just like my father, but I had to go be with him anyway

Cary Tennis Wednesday, May 1, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 35
Life Since You Asked, Jung, Carl Jung

My lover, my client

My longtime customer lost his house, moved in with me and then declared his love

Cary Tennis Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 25
Life Since You Asked, relationships

I’m sleeping with my ex again — why?

There's nothing to it but the sex, but he makes me feel worthless

Cary Tennis Monday, Apr 29, 2013 12:00 AM UTC 16
Life Since You Asked

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