Tough Talk: June 18, 2024

Tough Talk,

My best friend’s son is like a nephew to me.  He has met a wonderful young lady and they are both foodies and proudly so.  They have moved in with each other and are likely to be married.  His girlfriend looks great as she regularly exercises and eats and drinks in moderation.  But my “nephew” has been gaining weight and developing acne and pustules.  Although he is handsome, he is really starting to lose his looks. I don’t want to hurt his feelings or butt my nose where it doesn’t belong, but should I bring this to his attention.  What do you think TT? (Joshua, Arkansas)

Josh,

You need to immediately bring this to his attention and emphasize he is really starting look and smell crappy.  If you genuinely care about him, this is exactly what you’re going to have to do.  You don’t have a choice. 

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