Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, I’m going to move out of the apartment I have been sharing with my girlfriend for the past several years.  I know she will understand that this is something I have to do and that it will be a blessing for our relationship.  Anything else I should be telling her? (Vickers , RhodeContinue reading “Tough Talk: August 28, 2023”

Tough Talk, I own a greenhouse that’s been in our family for years.  I’m sure you’ve seen obituaries that advise folks to send donations in lieu of flowers.  This has really hurt our business as people think it’s now preferable.  Can you advise your readers to not put these blurbs in the obits of lovedContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 25, 2023”

Tough Talk, I’m in a relationship with a man who is almost 40 years my senior.  We’re both married and I know it’s wrong, but there is this something between us.  For the two years we’ve been together, he has said just move in with him in his nearby city and we will work outContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 24, 2023”

Tough Talk, My daughter who is lovely and vivacious young woman and I had a pretty bad fight when she visited for a long weekend.  We both said some hurtful things and I wrote to her apologizing and asking her to call me.  I was expecting a nice call and we would make up andContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 23, 2023”

Tough Talk, I dear friend of mine is renewing her vows with her husband. I introduced them many years ago.  She is a very successful woman and no longer has time for her friends from youth – we just didn’t make the cut.  Anyways, she sent me a video link for the event and notContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 22, 2023”

Tough Talk, My daughter and son-in-law just sent out requests for gifts and donations for their son’s high school graduation.  His older sister graduated two years ago with a huge party and presents.  They have always been embarrassed of him and just talk about his older sister – who’s a nice girl, but a littleContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 21, 2023”

Tough Talk, I was at a party and learned several months later that I really pissed off a woman who is in my close circle of friends.  I have no idea what I did and no one will tell me. Thinking back, I understand now that everyone has been blowing me off and no longerContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 18, 2023”

Tough Talk, I have some friends that insist on taking items in my house after a visit.  They’re so sweet and innocent, “Can I have this?” I later find out that they either destroyed the item or passed it off as a rare gift to someone they don’t like.  I really like these people, butContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 17, 2023”

Tough Talk, I was in a restaurant the other day and someone came over and asked that  I take off my hat.  I’m not sure why I did it, but I came away thinking that the man was rude and out of place.  What do you think TT? (Koster, Kansas) Koster, You should have toldContinue reading “Today’s Column: August 14, 2023”

Tough Talk, I’m having a big problem.  We have recently moved closer to my parents and I like to be with them.  However, my husband does not like them at all.  My parents don’t like him either as he can be down right rude.  How should I deal with this problem TT? (Randwood, Pennsylvania)  Randy,Continue reading “Today’s Column: August 11, 2023”