Our irreverent advice columnist returns with hard truths for Raleighites and their problems.  Read on to see what Claire has to say about this:

He is bipolar and has told me in the past he’s gone off his meds and it’s been a big mess. He also has a child which in and of itself isn’t a deal breaker, but it is an extra consideration before considering entering into something. The final, and maybe biggest thing is his careless remarks. He made a comment a couple weeks ago that he “loves my fat ass” which he explained didn’t mean he thinks I’m fat.

2 Cents is a new column on New Raleigh, although it may be familiar to many of our readers. Remember The Raleigh Hatchet? Every month I would pick it up and flip directly to the last page to read 2 Cents, the witty and sometimes racy advice column.