He draws the line at backing Bush

Q: My girlfriend is a beautiful, intelligent woman. We’ve been dating for about six months and have a great sex life. But a few weeks ago, I learned that she voted for Bush! And she’s going to again! I can’t handle this – I volunteered for Dean. So now I can’t get aroused by her at all. I don’t want to dump her over politics, but I may have to. What should I do?

Mia: No sex and she voted for Bush? Dump her.

Steve: Just pretend you’re James Carville and she’s Mary Matalin and live happily ever after.

Q: My ex-boyfriend, whom I dated for about three years and broke up with two years ago, recently suggested we hang out and catch up. We’ve always been on good terms, so I said OK. Then he shows up at the restaurant with his new girlfriend! I don’t want to get back together with him, but I’d like to stay friends. That doesn’t mean I have to deal with the girlfriend, does it?

Steve: Yes, actually. If your intentions are unromantic, that shouldn’t be a problem. Your intentions are pure, aren’t they?

Mia: I don’t see why you have to hang out with her. Especially since you knew him first. Tell him to leave her at home.

Q: I recently went out on a few dates with this very pretty girl and she broke it off. The other day I ran into her and she told me that while she doesn’t think we have a future as a couple, she’s hugely attracted to me and would like to have sex. What should I do?

Mia: You passed on a sex opportunity to write Steve and Mia?

Steve: You’re making this up, right?

Q: I recently went out with a very nice guy, but I just didn’t think we clicked as a couple. So I told him I didn’t want to see him again. But I have a friend that I think might be perfect for him. Is it OK to try and pass the guy I dumped along to a friend?

Mia: The old bait-and-switch? That’s tricky. And he might not go for it. But if you think they might be good together, then I’d say it’s worth a try.

Steve: If your friend seeks a companion, perhaps you can arrange for a casual meeting and see if they hit it off. But do not let him know you’re trying to fix him up.