Blame the Voices in Your Head

Question from Sept. 7:

The Web site Sparks.com (https://www.sparks.com) linked together several sites offering advice on how to end a summer romance. What tips do you suggest?

First, order stiff drinks.

--GRACE E. HAMPTON

Burbank

Fake your death. Volunteer for the Mars mission. Tell them the voices in your head are telling you it is just not working out. Move and leave no forwarding address. Ask if he/she would like to meet your parole officer.

--BRETT PAPWORTH

Simi Valley

Adopt the Bill Clinton mantra from his fling with Monica Lewinsky--deny, deny, deny that there ever was a romance in the first place.

--SHARON KARP

Los Angeles

I recommend the guaranteed way to kill any romance: Get married.

--ANTHONY J. SOLARE

San Diego

Question for Sept. 21:

A Swiss company named Kangoo Jumps adds springs to the bottoms of boots for a truly elevating experience (see story, this page). What other items should have springs attached, and for what purpose?

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