Author Archives: Tough Talk: An Advice Column

Tough Talk, I have a daughter with three teenage children.  She recently lost her job and gained a fair amount of weight.  I made a few remarks about it during our weekly video call with the kids.  Since then, she no longer is around or will only talk on the phone now.  I don’t thinkContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 20, 2024”

Tough Talk, I have a son with a few small children.  He recently lost his position with a power factory and gained a bunch of weight.  I made a few remarks about it during our weekly zenith call with the kids.  Since then, he will not talk to me and always has something else toContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 19, 2024”

Tough Talk, I recently sent a card and cash gift to my friend’s daughter for her high school graduation.  I know things are different today, but I didn’t receive a thank you card as she has done in the past and her Mother says she is always on her phone now.  Is it too muchContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 18, 2024”

Tough Talk, I run a program for people getting past some tough times and we read your columns everyday (at least when you have decided to bless us with your advice).  We are so proud of you and all you do.  We would like to have our group acknowledged and wonder what is the bestContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 17, 2024”

Tough Talk, I think I met the right guy.  He is tall, handsome and very wealthy.  We have a dinner date planned and I want to ask him about his bank accounts, assets and other personal matters.  Do you think that’s a good idea TT? (Lisbon, Wyoming) Lisbon, I think it’s a great idea. HeContinue reading “Tough Talk: Septemeber 12, 2024”

Tough Talk, I enjoy having friends and family over for dinner every so often, but one friend always starts removing plates and glasses and then begins to wash everything.  I appreciate the consideration, but I find it annoying if not embarrassing.  Everyone  looks at this guy, like what’s his problem.  What should I do TT?Continue reading “Tough Talk: September 11, 2024”

Tough Talk, I have a friend and let’s just call him Lothar.  Lothar is smart, but not that smart and always has to act superior when having the most basic conversations, like he always knows something that you don’t, and that makes him better than everyone else.  He’s down right pompous TT.  Not sure whatContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 10, 2024”

Tough Talk, My Mom has a friend, an elderly woman who needs some minor plumbing work done.  As I own a plumbing company I offered to give her an estimate and would do the work at a minimum price.  After several months of calling and canceling appointments, she is now saying I blew her offContinue reading “Tough Talk: September 9, 2024”

TT has been on special assignment for the Company, but is coming back with all sorts of helpful advice. 🙂 Stay cool and hope you’re all well.

Tough Talk, I have an uncle whom I really love knowing him since I was born.  I’ve always had a thick and bushy head of hair.  When I was little, he would greet me by mussing up my hair and always had a big smile on his face.  As a child, it never bothered me,Continue reading “Tough Talk: June 21, 2024”