Dear Bradley;  Triond Advice column January 24th 2010

Today we have a question I consider myself an authority on and it comes from  Dean Snyder-Dear Brad, I am tired of the same old American piss tasting Pale Lager. What should I drink that is a good American beer that isn’t a Pale Lager?

Well Dean it is very common for ones tastes to evolve with age.  That bud light that tasted like Aphrodite’s nectar in college now reminds you of your old roommate’s socks.  The obvious graduation beer is Sam Adams Lager it is a well crafted and full bodied experience that commands respect when ordered.  But there are several other full bodied beers that you might be interested in.  I recommend Wisconsin’s own Leinenkugel for a refreshing and very tasty lager.  There are a number of varieties but the lienies red is what I prefer.   I have found Trader Joe’s to always have an ample supply of various micro brews and have been pleasantly surprised by some such as Flat Tire and I find Anchor Steam to be a delicious treat.   If you really want to try something special I recommend going back to Sam Adams and finding their elusive yet absolutely incredible Sam Adams Double Bach.  In my opinion this is the perfect beer.

Our second question comes from BullwinkleMuse-Dear Brad, I’ve been secretly dating my psychiatrist, who has been treating me for schizophrenia, kleptomania, and necrophelia. Yesterday morning, I woke up with a cadaver in my bed. I have no idea where it came from, but I’m pretty sure it was that thief Myron again. He just can’t seem to keep his hands to himself; always taking things, then leaving me to take the blame. Please, I need your advice. Who do you like this weekend in the AFC Championship game? Signed, Myron Moose

Moose it is extremely unethical for a psychiatrist to date one of their patients the reason according to the AMA (American Medical Analysts).  With a therapist or psychiatrist a patient has a reasonable expectation that the therapist or psychiatrist is attempting to help them in some way when they are conversing.  While conversing with a lover it is well understood that the only purpose of the conversation is to somehow trick the lover into thinking you are interested in some aspect of their life other than their warm fuzzy parts.  When a patient and therapist enter into a sexual relationship the therapist is in an extremely dominating position so if you don’t mind being dominated psychologically go ahead and knock her head off the head board and show her who is boss.  But if it concerns you that she may be pulling the strings just to fulfill her selfish needs then I recommend doing her receptionist instead and telling her about it in the next session.