Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, I have a younger sister who has developmental disabilities and needs care givers.  My wife and I are successful, but with both of us retiring, we can’t offer the support that he had.  What do you think we should do TT?  (Hershey, Minnesota) Candy Bar, Unfortunately in America, you’ll have to end upContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 15, 2023”

Tough Talk, I really like my dentist and his staff.  They are really a wonderful bunch of folks.  Do you have any ideas as to how I can show my appreciation? (Presidio, Alabama) PDiddy, I suggest you give them all little toiletries and dental products especially in travel size and in little cutsie-poo bags. ###. 

Tough Talk, My sister-in-law and I are very close.  We both have children and she has asked if it would a problem if she named her son Marcus.  My first response was that it was okay, but my son is named Mark and people may confuse them.  I asked her to not name him this,Continue reading “Tough Talk: September 13, 2023”

Though Talk, My husband is a motorcycle aficionado and mechanic.  He promised that after he fixed up his current six or seven bikes, he would stop repairing them because I really want the space for my doll collection.  And just when he had gotten rid of the last one, he brings home four more withContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 12, 2023”

Tough Talk, My girlfriend and I are close and we spend a lot of time together.  I was recently at a party and realized how much I miss hanging out with my friends and mocking out various authority figures.  I had a blast and everyone wants to do it again.  However, I know my girlfriendContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 11, 2023”

Tough Talk, At a recent family reunion,  my uncle’s favorite bandanna was given to me instead of his daughter.  I’m not sure why, but he wanted me to have it instead of her.  She was furious and came up and grabbed it out of my hands.  I could have played tug of war and probablyContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 5, 2023”

Tough Talk, I am a God fearing and decent person with two adult children.  I have a rule and that is I do not allow my adult children to have their girlfriends stay overnight, even if one will sleep in the attic or garage.  Do you think this is too harsh or consistent with myContinue reading “Tough Talk: Sepember 1, 2023”

Tough Talk, My oldest daughter just started grammar school and one of her friend’s mother is just the snottiest piece of crap you would ever not want to deal with.  Arrogant, condescending and of course stupid as a post with the easy insult or hostile remark.  And it looks like I’ll be dealing with herContinue reading “Tough Talk: August 31, 2023”

Tough Talk, My daughter has two young daughters.  She and her husband have both really worked hard to become successful.  However, her husband is no longer friendly and outgoing and has become a different person, being cold and distant with my daughter and grandkids.  He recently bought a boat for almost $100K and acted likeContinue reading “Tough Talk: August 30, 2023”

Tough Talk, My boyfriend and I have been invited to a surprise birthday party for a good friend of ours.  There are rumors that her boyfriend will pop the question.  We’ve been asked not to say anything so as not to ruin the surprise.  The thing is, she really doesn’t like the guy.  He smells,Continue reading “Tough Talk: August 29, 2023”