Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Dear Tough Talk, I just learned that my “friend” Toby decided to blow me off and have nothing to do with me once she got her new job. I know this for a fact Tough Talk. I now believe that she was using me for a reference as we worked together years ago, but remainedContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 24, 2021”

Tough Talk, My husband is a decent guy whose wife passed away a few years ago. Out of the goodness of his heart, he has allowed her brother to stay with us in the side room that we built with our own hands while ago. It was only temporary until he got on his feet,Continue reading “Today’s Column: February 23, 2021”

Tough Talk, After many years of being single, I have met a man who has asked me to marry him. I said yes, but I’m concerned about his sister’s best friend who helps him with his two little children. She is really wonderful with the kids and they really like her too. She is selfless,Continue reading “Today’s Column: February 22, 2021”

TT, I was named a Robin [or insert Francis, Jody, Tracey, Beverly, Hillary, Dana] which I was told was a boy’s name but it was also a girl’s name and I was mocked out for it since I was a little kid. Sometimes I could hold my own and punch some kids in the face,Continue reading “Today’s Column: February 19, 2021”

Tough Talk, My father and I have never been close, but as he is getting older I have tried to get closer to him. He was cold and aloof, but his most recent wife, Toby-Ann has done her best to bridge the gap and I was really grateful to her. However, the Christmas card IContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 18, 2021”

Tough Talk, My best friend’s daughter has been up to no good.   She had an affair with her best friend’s husband and they kept it secret for almost a year. After getting discovered and a nasty divorce, she married this man and acts like she is some queen or something. Her husband is handsome andContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 17, 2021”

Tough Talk, I’ve been working at a company where I have given my best and always worked hard. If someone had to come in on the weekends or work late, I always did. I was finally promoted, but my supervisor has been icy since then. I believe she sees me as a threat, which isContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 16, 2021”

Tough Talk, My husband died after succumbing to an unexpected illness. We worked at a company that is a leader in our industry and my husband was well-liked and respected. After he passed, the outpouring of sympathy and was overwhelming and inspired awe in me. It took me weeks to write to everyone who hadContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 12, 2021”

Tough Talk, My youngest brother recently passed away. He was a good man and always helped me when I needed it. He had been staying with his granddaughter and her boyfriend. He was not happy, but it was tolerable. He had many photos and papers like letters from our parents which have only sentimental value.Continue reading “Today’s Column: February 11, 2021”

Tough Talk, My wife has a hearing problem and is deafer than a door nail. I finally convinced her to get some hearing aides and they work well. The problem is, she just doesn’t want to wear them and we just don’t communicate as even when she’s looking right at you, she just doesn’t knowContinue reading “Today’s Column: February 10, 2021”