Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, How is it that I aged 20 years in 18 months?  (Mada, Michigan) Mada, Welcome to the club! ###

Tough Talk, I had a friend from high school and we did everything together and were inseparable.  And then one guy I had a crush on liked her more. I became so jealous and overnight I made her my worst enemy and said and did awful things I’m ashamed to admit.  Looking back, I wishContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 23, 2023”

TT, I have a new girlfriend and I really like her.  She is nice, kind, really friendly and a total fox.  She is fun to be with.  The thing that bothers me is that she still has photos of her old boyfriend in her apartment and on her phone which she barely tries to hide. Continue reading “Today’s Column: February 22, 2023”

Please join Tough Talk and take a moment of silence and remembrance for one of this country’s finest leaders, El Hajj Malik el Shabazz, better know as Malcolm X.  Assassinated 58 years ago today at the Audobon Ball Room in Harlem, New York. ###

Tough Talk, I have a two daughters and a son with nephews, nieces and grandkids I’m sure to follow.  My son’s boy Torg works nearby and as much as we want to see him, he drops by at the most unexpected and annoying times.  Recently, he’s been getting worse by making demands and helping himselfContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 17, 2023”

Tough Talk, I have a neighbor who is always saying how busy he is and how hard working he is, but everyone knows he spends four hours a day if that doing nothing as it’s his wife and sister that actually do all the work.  I like the guy, but there are times when heContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 16, 2023”

Tough Talk, I have plenty of friends and family and my husband and I have always been generous and welcoming to our home.  It’s amazing all the people and folks who need a place to stay when they are in the area.  I don’t want to be inhospitable, but several guests lately have taken advantageContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 15, 2023”

Tough Talk, I have a group of friends and we’ve been meeting and getting together for years.  We celebrate birthdays, holidays and all those times that make life precious.  However, one of our friends is demanding that we call him by a new name, stay at least six feet from him and never make eyeContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 14, 2023”

Tough Talk, I love this woman and we’ve both had bad relationships, but like each other and now have been dating for a year.  She still lives with her parents and although keeps saying she will move in with me, never can give a solid date.  I know she is blowing me off and althoughContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 13, 2023”

Tough Talk, I have a cousin and we’ve known each other since we were little kids.  Circumstances have brought us back together as jobs have separated us for years at a time.  Unfortunately, we have had a wrinkle in our relationship in that she is a strong 2A supporter and I believe in gun control. Continue reading “Today’s Column: February 3, 2023”