Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, I am part of a group of people who enjoy taking a jacuzzi in the nude together.  I’ve decided to invite one of our members, but I would like her to wear sun glasses.  It’s just a thing I have.  I’m worried that she may not take it well.  What do you thinkContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 29, 2024”

Tough Talk, I am a great-grandfather and every year I rent out a complex for a week for a family reunion.  One of my grand-daughters has a boyfriend who has mental issues.  He enjoys torturing small animals and even though he’s been to counseling and therapy, tells people that his dream in life is toContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 28, 2024”

Tough Talk, I have never been in the military, but have always loved my country and it makes me down-right mad when I see a home display our flag and it is dirty or discolored or torn.  I’m not sure what to do, but I feel like going up to the door and banging itContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 27, 2024”

Tough Talk, If a couple has children, should they remain in the marriage for their sake, even if they don’t love each other? (Yorkshire, New Hampshire) (Yorky), It depends.  But children are sacred and their interest comes first.  If you take a vow, you should keep it and not be a gutless toad or aContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 26, 2024”

Tough Talk, My wife has always been a bit of a libertine, shall we say, but recently I learned that she has been pursuing men on the internest and has made it clear that she is not really interested in me.  I still love her however.  Do you think I should tolerate this and hopeContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 23, 2024”

Tough Talk, I love this person and he has recently popped the question.  But everybody in our little town is coming out of the woodwork to tell me he’s no good and will just use me and I’ll regret having anything to do with him.  I know he had issues when he as younger, butContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 22, 2024”

Tough Talk, I have a grand-niece and I just love her.  She told me that she had a very bad experience taking the bus to the mall recently.  An elderly man sat next to her and started asking her questions.  She was polite, but probably may have said too much.  He then pretended that everythingContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 21, 2024”

Tough Talk, My wife of twenty + years is a wonderful person.  But since she has retired, she watches moves from the 40s and 50s and sings show tunes non-stop.  She has a great voice and I love her energy, but I really detest and despise this genre of music.  I want her to beContinue reading “Tough Talk: February 20, 2024”

Tough Talk, I have a friend who is trying to get me to go to a certain therapist for a peculiar and controversial treatment.  It’s called hypno-infant-regression therapy where you dress up in a baby outfit and explore your innermost feelings albeit at a childish level.  She just loves it, but I’m not so sureContinue reading “Tough Talk: December 8, 2023”