21 Male & socially incompetent; How do I become more fun and interesting? Should I pretend to be happy so people will hang out with me? [more inside]
posted by AugustEnds on Sep 11, 2009 - 32 answers

Chicago-Landlord-Filter: Help us craft a letter of complaint to our lazy landlord! [more inside]
posted by wfrgms on Dec 13, 2008 - 8 answers

I have friends that seem to neglect a dog almost to the point of abuse. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by hal_c_on on Jul 4, 2008 - 49 answers

How can I revive my favorite mystery plant? [more inside]
posted by pokermonk on Feb 25, 2008 - 6 answers

I'm a dog walker in NYC and despite having stated that dogwalking is not a substitute for overnight care in the service agreement that I make owners sign, a customer is using 2 x 10 minute dog walks a day as care for her dog while she has been away for two nights. [more inside]
posted by merocet on Feb 20, 2008 - 16 answers

Due to some psychological issues, over the last one to two years, I've brushed my teeth ... well, probably no more than ten times, total. Having somewhat exorcised whatever little demon caused this neglect, I'm now trying to work my way back to dental health; I need some encouragement that the next step isn't going to be dentures. As always, there's [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 31, 2007 - 48 answers

DogFilter
What's the best way to approach someone, who doesn't seem to care in the least for their pet, and ask them if they would like to give the dog a better home by letting me take him? (MI) [more inside]
posted by fenriq on Feb 15, 2005 - 11 answers

Any help and insight on the following:
Diogenes Syndrome. Geriatric self-neglect. My dad's house is inhabited by 8-12 squirrels (estimate), he won't let us in the house and I'm the last one of five sons to confront the immediate issue. He's lucid, 82. Help!
posted by nj_subgenius on Dec 29, 2004 - 19 answers

ChildNeglectFilter: The new neighbor children have started coming to our door every day, desperately needing attention. What should (or can) we do? [mi] [more inside]
posted by butternut on Nov 30, 2004 - 26 answers

My wife and I are notoriously bad at keeping plants alive. Our best success is an Aloe Vera plant (which we ignore) and a Peace Lilly which tends to behave like a plant in The Sims - colapsing as it dies, and then perking up as soon as we notice.

Accepting that plants feel pain and scream when hurt, are we evil torturing sadists?
posted by twine42 on Oct 1, 2004 - 8 answers