Smartpeopleonbaddays

Smartpeopleonbaddays
Birthday
December 31
Bio
I am a thirty-year-old writer and member of the declasse. My work has been published in numerous literary journals, and for what seemed like a long time, I taught at the college level. Currently, I am the happiest person I know, and I am still planning to be a rocket surgeon when I grow up. To find out more about me, please visit my personal website: www.overtimewriting.com, or email smartpeopleonbaddays @ gmail.com.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011 9:31AM

Ferdinand's Question

Smart People on Bad Days

People always ask kids “What do you want to be when you grow up?†I was never interested in a particular profession. I wanted to be a mountain, firetruck, or even, for a brief spell, a lamppost. When I was just slightly older I modified my response. I started to say:… Read full post »

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011 6:12PM

Bill's Question


Smart People on Bad Days

Awhile ago I had a friend who wanted to become more involved in the type of service I provide within the sporting industry. Knowing that he had a home, and a family with two children, I suggested he not work for me, as I couldn’t provide him with that much income.… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 13, 2011 12:44PM

Brianna's Question

I am in a casual sexual relationship with a guy who is fun but not boyfriend material. I recently found out that he lives with a woman who is not his girlfriend but I think they occasionally sleep together. He will be at my house tomorrow night for a party. How… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 1, 2011 7:20PM

Darren's Question


I’m a straight single guy in my early 20′s and I’m wondering, how can I boost my confidence?

Confidence seems like such an important thing for a guy. I see my friends who all seem way more confident than me, and girls gravitate towards them like sexy young flies towards testosterone filled… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 1, 2011 7:16PM

Oh Hello There Again

Hello Hello Readers!

If you haven't been here for a while... don't worry. I, er, haven't either. I've recently got a couple new gigs, which ate up all my time. But you don't care about that! So, enough. The exciting thing is: I'm back! And… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 1, 2011 7:10PM

Rick's Question


Help! I feel like I’m about to lose my best friend!

“Ann†and I have been the best of friends for years, and as we’ve gotten older we’ve been able to share lots of different experiences. We’re both married now and have children of our own, and up until fairly recently we’ve… Read full post »

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OCTOBER 1, 2011 7:08PM

Maggie's Question

My friend, Sam, is someone I’ve known for about six or seven years. He had been with a woman, Audrey, for ten years. They married three years ago and had a child together last year. Then, Audrey cheated on Sam with his very best friend– at their house, in their bed,… Read full post »
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OCTOBER 1, 2011 7:06PM

Laura's Question

Three years ago, I met this guy. We got along really well and had a lot of fun together, but he was nine years older than me and much more settled in his life.

I was 20, and our first date was at a bar, so I told him I was 21.… Read full post »
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AUGUST 11, 2011 8:53AM

Olive's Question

I’m a single, thirtyish lesbian. Most of my friends are in couples and only seem to know other people in couples, so it can be hard to meet other single gay women. I’ve tried online dating, and had the requisite string of awkward first dates, and some longer affairs. Nothing has… Read full post »
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AUGUST 5, 2011 2:12PM

Olga's Question

I honestly believe that my sister is and has been a victim of a domestic violence.

She lives with a head case, who I don’t believe is beating her up, but is emotionally, economically and psychologically abusive. For an example, she is not allowed to see our parents or talk to them,… Read full post »
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JULY 27, 2011 8:30PM

Fern's Question

My boyfriend and I dated for just about 2 1/2 years, until I broke up with him three weeks ago. It was a wonderful relationship, full of love and happiness. So what went wrong? I’m still really not sure, but here’s what happened, as I see it.

Within the past few months… Read full post »

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JULY 22, 2011 1:20PM

Pam's Question

I feel I should start this letter by stating unequivocally that I hate drama, especially other people’s drama that I get drawn into. That being said, I find myself between a most dramatic rock and hard place. Five years ago, when my significant other and I moved to the city where… Read full post »
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JULY 15, 2011 3:45PM

Donald's Question

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I moved to the Boston area a few years ago, and obtained part-time teaching work at a good university… Read full post »

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JULY 7, 2011 8:36AM

AJ's Question

My partner and I have been together for a considerably happy five years, known each-other for well over eleven years. We are raising our one year old daughter together, and for all intents and purposes appear to be in it for the long haul. We live in the deep south, and… Read full post »
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JULY 1, 2011 5:41PM

Happy Holidays!

My column will appear a day late on The Weekly Dig website this week because of the holiday (I'm not even going to say anything about the fucked-up history of our country here other than that I really do like fireworks). But it'll go live on Tuesday morning!

And --gasp!--…

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JUNE 27, 2011 11:07AM

Special Birthday Post

Today, it's my birthday. And to celebrate, I wrote this!
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JUNE 22, 2011 9:49AM

Alison's Question

I’ve recently started dating someone I really like, and he seems to like me too. We met online and have been dating for about a month and a half. We have a lot in common, communicate daily, go out once or twice a week, and enjoy each other’s company on a… Read full post »
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JUNE 16, 2011 9:53AM

Sally's Question

So, I have this friend who I met about a year ago. we hang out all the time, talk about our love lives and do really fun things together: go to baseball games, sing karaoke, hit the beach at midnight, watch horror movies.

Here’s the thing: he’s pretty much the perfect guy.…

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JUNE 8, 2011 8:19AM

Leticia's Question

My life has changed a lot in the last couple of days and I’m trying to work out what it all means.

Here’s why: I separated from a long-term partner a few months ago (let’s call her M.) and it has been a tough time. M. and I love each other very…

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JUNE 8, 2011 8:10AM

On Greater Boston

So, I was on the WGBH show Greater Boston last night, talking about the Anthony Weiner scandal. I think I may even have uttered a coherent sentence at one point. But you can be the judge: here's the video in case you missed it.











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JUNE 7, 2011 2:25PM

I'm Going to Be on TV!

Apparently, someone at WGBH reads the Smart People on Bad Days column. I have been asked to tape an interview for Greater Boston about the Anthony Weiner scandal.

It should air tonight at 7:00 on WGBH (that's channel 2 for all you Boston folks). So tune in!… Read full post »
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JUNE 4, 2011 2:27PM

Searching for Meredith Goldstein

So, the analytics on this site allow me to see the search terms that led folks to Smart People on Bad Days. And for the most part, they are a festival of pain. Not sure what I expected from people who are looking for an advice column, and anyway…

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JUNE 2, 2011 5:11PM

Kaleb's Question

I’m a thirty year old gay man in Boston. I’m comfortable in my skin and have been out to my friends and family for years. The only exception is my Grandfather. A holocaust survivor, Grandpa will turn 100 this year, and I don’t think I have long to come clean. But… Read full post »
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MAY 25, 2011 10:08AM

Ophelia's Question

I love your column and I think you’re really very smart and funny in equal parts–so, since i’ve out talked this with my therapist–you’re my next hope.

My best friend has been unemployed for over a year, and she says she’s trying really hard to find a job. I want to believe… Read full post »
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MAY 23, 2011 2:07PM

Are You Insane, Meredith Goldstein May?

I have heard that it is not terribly good etiquette to tear down another columnist's advice. Thank god I don't write an etiquette column! 'Cause I'ma not-so-respectfully disagree with Meredith Goldstein May of the Boston Globe's Love Letters column, right fucking now.

Today, MgM answers a question…

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