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 Dear Diver,  What are your thoughts on long-distance relationships? 
                  Do they work? I really like this guy, and he’s going off 
                  to Costa Rica for six months. I want to attempt to make this 
                  work. How can I make him want this as much as me, even though 
                  we’ll be so far apart?  – Brook,  Durango Dear Brook,  Stick a fork in it, because this relationship is done. Unless 
                  you are married, long-distance relationships don’t work. 
                  Even if you do try, most men can’t seem to keep that thing 
                  in their pants, if you know what I mean.  – Your friend,  Diver 
 Diver,  Is a podiatrist considered a real doctor?  – Lauren,  Hermosa Lauren,  Once I had a bunion on my foot the size of Rhode Island, and 
                  a podiatrist got rid of it for me. Does that answer your question? 
                 – Good luck,  Diver 
 Diver,  My live-in girlfriend has remained good friends 
                  with a high school sweetheart, who wants to come visit. I am 
                  not cool with this. I don’t mind his phone calls and letter 
                  writing, but I would rather not her “ex” come and 
                  stay with us in my house. Am I being paranoid? Should I worry? 
                  Your advice is greatly appreciated.  – Thanks,  Stan  Dear Stan,  Perhaps you should take this opportunity to contact one of 
                  your old high school girlfriends. Call an old prom date. Track 
                  down that girl from 10th grade who looked like she was in 12th 
                  grade. Better yet, make friends with a girl now who seems to 
                  catch your eye. Basically, you should be paranoid. Your girlfriend 
                  is going to dump you for this dude quicker than a New York minute. 
                  My advice to you is to start cheating immediately because your 
                  relationship is all but over. Go for it. – Diver 
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                      | Diver: 
                          Rob Lawrence, of Sunnyside Farms Market Facts: Rob will soon be applying 
                          his diver skills to fatherhood. Apparently dirty dishes 
                          are similar to dirty diapers.   
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                      |   Got a dirty little secret?Looking for guidance to remedy a sticky situation?
 Seek help from the master of the kitchen! The Dish Diver has solutions 
                          to life's little messes. Send your problems to "Ask 
                          the Diver." - By mail to Durango Telegraph - Attn 
                          Diver -534 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301; by email at 
                          telegraph@durangotelegraph.com, 
                          or by fax at 259-0448. |  
 Dear Diver,  Ever since my husband retired four 
                    years ago, I can’t get him to take me on a vacation. 
                    He says he doesn’t need one because he’s on a 
                    permanent vacation now. How can I persuade him to get up from 
                    the recliner and go someplace interesting?  – Mrs. G.  Dear Mrs. G,
 My girlfriend and I would be happy to vacation 
                    with you. And I have two words for you...HOT TUB.  – See you on vacation,  Diver
 
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