Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, I was always raised to send thank you notes to my grandparents and relatives for Christmas and birthdays.  I know times have changed, but I still believe in simple courtesies, especially if they only take a few minutes to do.  Should I be upset with my grandkids for not sending me any thankContinue reading “Today’s Column: January 18, 2023”

Tough Talk, I have been seeing a man from church whose wife passed away several years ago.  He is nice and kind, but he totally ignores me at church to the point where he acts like I don’t even exist.  I understand he has been a member of the community for years, but I don’tContinue reading “Today’s Column: January 17, 2023”

Tough Talk, My parents passed away and I have no other family.  My husband comes from a large family, but they are all a pack of thieves, scoundrels and degenerates.  All his brothers have spent their lives in and out of jail and prison.  We have no idea where his parents are and all hisContinue reading “Today’s Column: November 30, 2022”

Tough Talk, I am holding a wedding party for a good friend and we decided that we will only have the two children who will be in the ceremony.  I heard that a couple of the guests will be bringing their kids which we don’t want.  TT, how do I politely tell them that theirContinue reading “Today’s Column: November 29, 2022”

Tough Talk wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Holiday Season!

Join TT in taking a moment of silence and remember the 35th President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. And they are still hiding the documents. Hypocrisy reigns supreme folks and this country is now a joke. ###

Tough Talk, I have a cousin who is constantly inviting herself to parties by people she just met or barely knows.  She acts like everyone is her best friend and it creeps everybody out, but she just doesn’t pick up on it – pushing her way into parties and dinners where she is a completeContinue reading “Today’s Column: November 21, 2022”

Tough Talk, I work with a woman who is new to our city.  She is a nice person, but comes across as needy and is always trying to buddy up to people and if she doesn’t get the response she expects, she acts offended, like that person, sometimes myself, has done something wrong.  She’s theContinue reading “Today’s Column: November 18, 2022”

Dear Tough Talk, My stepson is good and decent man, if not the sharpest knife in the drawer. He is a good employee and father.  He always helps people when he can.  A few weeks ago, he repainted his garage.  He was proud that he did this without having to hire anyone and supposedly savedContinue reading “Today’s Column: November 17, 2022”

Tough Talk, My wife is a wonderful lady and we have weathered the years together.  We are happy and stable, but I have a problem with her hygiene lately.  Her favorite local politician lost a recent election and she just went to pot.  She no longer takes care of herself and doesn’t care that sheContinue reading “Today’s Column: November 16, 2022”