Tough Talk,
My great aunt’s second husband recently passed away. He was a fine and decent man which is a euphemism for saying he had a lot of money. “Aunt Sophie” has started seeing a man only three months after the funeral. They are traveling together and there are rumors that they may elope. I met this man once, and although he seems nice enough, there is something about him I just don’t like. I want my aunt to be happy in the winter of her life, but I don’t want her to make a mistake and get burned, especially since she’s pushing 80. What do think Tough Talk? (Austin, MO)
Austin,
I understand what it’s like to love a vulnerable family member in these times of need. You only want what is best for her. Unfortunately, what is best for her may not be what she wants to hear or do. You must follow your heart and tell her your feelings and that this new guy is just looking to rip you off and leave you high and dry. Have you thought about investigating his past and where he comes from? If you really cared about your aunt, you would have done this by now. You need to get the bottom of this and tell her in no uncertain terms that she is a dope for not even protecting herself and that goes for you too.
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Tough Talk 