Caffeine fiend never chips in

Dear Annie: I work in a small office with only four employees and one supervisor.

What we do have an issue with is our supervisor helping himself to the coffee without ever offering to chip in for his share.

How can we approach this subject with him? — The Fa“brew”lous Three

Dear Fa“brew”lous Three: Since the troublemaker is your boss, the three of you have to make a decision: Is it worth it to upset your supervisor? If not, then decide in advance that the three of you will pay for him.

But if you really resent that — because it is unfair — then I would suggest putting a coffee plan for the office in writing and asking everyone who drinks coffee, including the supervisor, to participate.

The main thing is to keep it impersonal. Don’t attack him for being a mooch. Just lay out the numbers for everyone to see.

Dear Annie: I was unintentionally reacquainted with my first kiss/boyfriend, “Fred.” We both fell hard in love with each other.

After enduring numerous horrific drunken hurtful situations with Fred over a period of five years, I am finding myself wondering how much of our relationship he remembers. Does he remember it as I do? We live apart in our own houses.

He doesn’t drink any longer. Do I give him another opportunity to make a life together? — Second Chances

Dear Second Chance: Fred sounds like he is trying. The fact that he does not drink anymore is huge and would change the dynamics of your relationship. Are you ready to support him through any subsequent mental, emotional or physical traumas? If you love him, he loves you and you’re both going into this relationship with your eyes open, then go for it. If he starts drinking again or if you’re not on the same page, then it’s time to say goodbye to Fred.