2008 Woodie Awards
Tiffany & Earl
Making PC an emotionally stable place, one letter at a time
Issue date: 9/21/06 Section: Portfolio
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This Week . . .Chasing the unicorns of your past
Dear Tiffany and Earl,
I find myself at a crossroad, and I truly do not know which path to take. I have started to develop a romantic relationship with a girl from one of my classes. She's great, and we have finally decided to go on a date. The only problem is this past weekend another girl I have been chasing since freshman year started to, I think, "hit" on me. The way our conversation progressed, it seemed as though our future together would be what I made it. So, that is my problem. Should I stick with what I have and what I know is good? Or, should I try for what might be the delusions of a fanatic hopeful attempting to capture the unicorn he has always chased? I just don't want to blow both chances. Please advise.
-Two-Timin' Tom
Dear Tom,
The thing about crossroads is that we always stand at them believing we don't know which path to take. But everyone always knows, deep down, what they will do. So, chances are my advice will go in one ear and out the other unless, of course, I give you the advice you are looking for.
As a member of the female gender, let me theorize about your situation. There's a big chance that your said unicorn has known since freshman year that you've liked her. And chances are she has just found out that you are going on a date with that girl from your class, and she sees her chance for either romance, or attention, slipping away. So be very, very careful in your conquest. You only live once. And, I believe that in all fairness to the girl from your class, you shouldn't start to get into a relationship with someone if you're still chasing your unicorn from the past. So, try to test the waters with your fantasy girl. Invite her to your dorm to "watch" a movie. If she comes over and isn't wearing sweatpants, there might be hope for you two. If she appears distant and uninterested, then cross her off your list of things to do, and move on. The girl from your class probably really likes you and is checking your Facebook profile as we speak. Overall, approach with caution.
Dear Tiffany and Earl,
I find myself at a crossroad, and I truly do not know which path to take. I have started to develop a romantic relationship with a girl from one of my classes. She's great, and we have finally decided to go on a date. The only problem is this past weekend another girl I have been chasing since freshman year started to, I think, "hit" on me. The way our conversation progressed, it seemed as though our future together would be what I made it. So, that is my problem. Should I stick with what I have and what I know is good? Or, should I try for what might be the delusions of a fanatic hopeful attempting to capture the unicorn he has always chased? I just don't want to blow both chances. Please advise.
-Two-Timin' Tom
Dear Tom,
The thing about crossroads is that we always stand at them believing we don't know which path to take. But everyone always knows, deep down, what they will do. So, chances are my advice will go in one ear and out the other unless, of course, I give you the advice you are looking for.
As a member of the female gender, let me theorize about your situation. There's a big chance that your said unicorn has known since freshman year that you've liked her. And chances are she has just found out that you are going on a date with that girl from your class, and she sees her chance for either romance, or attention, slipping away. So be very, very careful in your conquest. You only live once. And, I believe that in all fairness to the girl from your class, you shouldn't start to get into a relationship with someone if you're still chasing your unicorn from the past. So, try to test the waters with your fantasy girl. Invite her to your dorm to "watch" a movie. If she comes over and isn't wearing sweatpants, there might be hope for you two. If she appears distant and uninterested, then cross her off your list of things to do, and move on. The girl from your class probably really likes you and is checking your Facebook profile as we speak. Overall, approach with caution.