Sick of searching for answers at the bottom of a bottle? Read on to discover life's little secrets, Dave's shout.

He may not have fancy letters after his name, but Dave combines the wisdom of the Dalai Lama with the compassion of your best mate. Got a life-shattering issue to work out? Send it through now. But be prepared to hack the response because Dave's no bar guy from a cheesy American rom com.



Q:Hi Dave,
My girlfriend's 10 years younger than me and I'm a little worried about what people might think of me.

- "Jason"

A:Think of you? They'll be jealous that you even have a shot with a younger woman. Rather save your energy for impressing her parents.

Most guys will probably try and wow them with their worldly ways and wisdom. It was charming when you were 16, but now it makes you seem like a creepy old guy who's getting off on her good looks and nubile body.

Instead, play it cool. She's in the driver's seat, she's self-assured and she's smart enough to have picked the right man.

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Q: Hey Dave,
I'm the only young bloke in an office full of women. How do I relate to them?

- "Chris"

A:Do what I do, mate. Realise that no matter how many gin and tonics or vodka, lime and sodas they may order, women have a lot more going on than what you've caught on 'Sex and the City'.

Mine the vast common ground that sits between lipstick and the locker room. Instant conversation starters: last night's episode of 'Lost', movies, reviews of local restaurants and weekend plans.

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Q: Dave,

My mate just got promoted and he's relishing his role as my new boss. It's getting under my skin. Any advice?

- Marty

A: He's now your boss first and your friend second. Besides, you're probably hypersensitive to the fact that he now has the upper hand.

But as long as he's not bullying you, ride it out. In a few months, he'll settle into the set-up. If he does start to wield his power unwisely, though, save confrontations for social settings: a quiet word over a beer will always go over better than a full frontal assault at the office.

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