Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, I have recently become engaged to a wonderful man after a long and topsy-turvy relationship.  After much give and take, we finally picked the date.  But everyone in both our families want to turn this into their own party and event.  They are constantly making demands and suggestions with the implication if weContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 27, 2022”

Tough Talk, I am doing the best I can to take care of some of my elderly family members, my uncle, a great aunt and a friend of the family for years.  They are all great and kind people, but they are getting old and have numerous physical ailments, especially these past couple years.  TheirContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 26, 2022”

Tough Talk, I have a friend from college and we’ve stayed in touch through the years.  She was always kind and decent-hearted.  We always send each other birthday and holiday cards.  Lately though, she has been sending me these crappy cards that non-profit groups send out for free for donations.  They are also dirty withContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 23, 2022”

TT, At a recent family reunion, I met a distant cousin who works near me.  We have had lunch and gotten together a few times.  Shortly thereafter, I offered emotional support when she was having some problems at her job.  I now realize that she is terribly needy and will not stop calling me forContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 22, 2022”

Tough Talk, I have been taking care of my nephew and his wife’s children since they were born.  After a rocky marriage they are getting divorced after a major blow-out in front of the children.  Of course, I love my nephew and I made some not so nice remarks about his wife in front ofContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 21, 2022”

Tough Talk, I live and work in New York City.  I am in the advertising business and resemble a main stream star who’s had their fair share of embarrassing incidents lately.  I won’t mention the name to protect how important I am.  But most people would think it’s awesome to look like so-and-so, but it’sContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 20, 2022”

Dear Tough Talk, My father-in-law is a kind and decent man.  He has always supported me and my husband when so many people were against us.  Our marriage prevailed and succeeded when so many people were hoping for us to fail and get divorced.  We look forward to our outings with him, but it’s aContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 19, 2022”

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Tough Talk is delighted if not elated to announce the death of her majesty the Queen of England.  Good Riddance you old bat! Join Tough Talk in celebrating the passing and demise of a foul and degenerate harridan of the highest order.  The Windsors aren’t even English, but GermanContinue reading “Today’s Column: Queen Elizabeth Kicks the Bucket”

Tough Talk, I coach a young girls’ soccer team.  These young ladies are the nicest, kindest group of girls you could possibly meet.  They are bubbly, perky, vivacious and always delightful.  There’s Booksie who is the most outgoing, with Sookie, Shirly, and Bobsey who are their own little gang.  There are also the two SusansContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 2, 2022”

Tough Talk, My wife’s sister is constantly correcting people on their etiquette whenever she is able.  We go out most Fridays for dinner which our whole family loves, but she now ruins it and no one can stand being with her.  Especially when she drinks, if you know what I mean TT.  Like she isContinue reading “Today’s Column: September 1, 2022”