This week’s “Dear Libby” column is going to be a bit different. Instead of answering letters submitted by my readers, I’m going to answer some of the burning questions people have about yours truly. I’ve gone through the Gazette’s email account to find all those questions from you that didn’t quite fit a regular edition of “Dear Libby.” So, without further ado, I’d like to present:
Dear Libby: One Year Online Anniversary
Dear Libby,
Are you single? You’re so beautiful and if you’re single I’d love to take you out to dinner sometime.
–George M.
Dear George M.,
I’m currently in a relationship with a wonderful man who I love with all my heart. You’re so sweet to ask, though. Thank you!
Lovingly, Libby
Dear Libby,
Where did you go to college? I really want to do what you do, so I figure I should follow in your footsteps!
–Emma C.
Dear Emma C.,
I went to college right here in town at Emerson Valley University! In case you were curious, I was actually a psychology major. Writing an advice column wasn’t on my bingo card at all. But when the opportunity presented itself, I jumped at the chance, and the rest is history!
–Lovingly, Libby
Dear Libby,
You used my letter in your column back in January and gave me some incredible advice. I was the guy who had fallen in love with his roommate, but she was thinking of moving to another city to be with her boyfriend. I did what you suggested and told her how I felt, and told her I thought it would be a mistake for her to break up with her boyfriend instead of taking the next step with him.
Guess what? They just got engaged! I’m so happy for her. They really are great together. It’s hard to imagine that I might’ve ruined that for her because of my selfishness. And even better…I found an incredible woman who I know I belong with! We both ended up with the right person because you helped me see we would be wrong for each other. Thank you for your amazing advice. You really are a lifesaver!
–Tommy G. (No Longer Living With Heartache)
Dear Tommy G.,
I’m so happy to hear you’re both doing so well! It’s always thrilling for me to hear back from the people who appear in my column. I don’t always get a chance to see how things work out for my readers, but I’m very glad you wrote in to give me an update. Oh, if you and your girlfriend decide to tie the knot, I better get an invite to the wedding!
–Lovingly, Libby
Dear Libby,
I saw all that nasty business with your stalker. I’m so relieved you’re safe. I don’t know what I’d do with myself if anything happened to you! I must say, it doesn’t seem to have taken any of the shine out of your smile. You’re still so pretty. I just hope you listen next time I warn you that bad people want to hurt you.
–Unsigned
Dear “Unsigned,”
I’m relieved all that nasty business is over, too! I appreciate that you wrote in with your concern about bad people who wanted to hurt me, but you have to understand—I get emails like that all the time. It’s hard to figure out who is giving me a legitimate warning versus who is just being a troll and trying to scare me. Thanks for looking out for me, though! If you submit a letter to me in the future, let me know it’s you and I’ll try to get it published in my column.
–Lovingly, Libby
Dear Libby,
I love your column! You’re so smart and gorgeous…you’re my inspiration! Please don’t ever stop writing. I can’t imagine waking up Sunday and not reading your impeccable advice.
–Gina R.
Dear Gina R.,
I have no intention of ending my column. In fact, they’ll have to literally drag me away from it kicking and screaming. And even then, if I could find a way to write it, I would! I love being “Dear Libby,” and I love that I have the greatest fans in the world!
–Lovingly, Libby
Emerson Valley Gazette 
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