Tough Talk

Tough Talk,

I’m in a really good group of friends that my husband and I knew for years.  Sadly, he passed away almost two years ago and since then, I have not been invited to some parties and other events. Maybe it’s my imagination, but since I’m now single, I’m not welcome anymore.  What do you think I should do TT? (Burlington, Kansas)

Burly,

I think these so called friends are very superficial people who operate only on their own social considerations.  If this happened to someone else in your group, would you have behaved any differently?  Don’t be a schmuck and a dope.  Wake up!

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Tough Talk,

My sister and I are really close, but she is really smart and over thinks things.  For some reason she is embarrassed about something stupid and asked my husband to keep something a secret, which I already knew about.  Regardless, I’m a little peeved that she has to play games at this stage of our lives.  How should I handle this TT? (Sussex, Maine)

Susucks,

I’d play along until one opportune time to let it out of the bag that you know her secret, look in her eyes and laugh in her face.  I wouldn’t worry too much about this nonsense other than as a way to annoy her and to mock her out.

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Tough Talk,

Right after college, I took this intensive course where all the other students were downright rude and nasty to me.  There was also a lot of backstabbing and one or two times when someone tried to break into my locker and even vandalized one of my projects.  It was like a bunch of chimpanzees or baboons ganging up on someone. Now everyone wants be my best friend and pretending we’re now all buddies and can’t wait to see me.  I’m thinking of playing along and going, but what do you think TT? (York Delaware)

York,

Next time one of the chimpanzees call you, pretend you forgot who they are, and then when you recall who they are you mention what a complete AH&BHS they were and you wouldn’t piss on them if they were in the gutter on fire. Don’t pretend otherwise unless you wish to be a gutless toad. Go give these squids the time of day.

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Tough Talk,

I’ve always tried to be a good and generous person and see the best in people. But one of our neighbors is always asking to borrow one thing or another.  If it’s not a cup of sugar it’s a coping saw or whatever.  I think he’s taking advantage as we never seem to get these things back or are ever repaid the favors.  What do you think I should do TT? (Alma, Georgia)

Alma,

Tell the neighbor that due unexplained circumstances you are now going to need to charge him and secure deposits.  If he doesn’t take like it, TT says TS.  ###

Tough Talk,

I invited a good friend over for dinner at my new home.  Later, I was at a happy hour and decided to invite two other friends to this shin-dig.  I told my friend at the last minute that there would be some other people showing up and she never came by.  And now she refuses to talk to me or respond to any messages.  I’m not sure why she is so upset as she has done the same thing in the past.  What do you think I should do TT? (Gaiter, Tennessee) 

Gaiter,

Like your name, you need to give her a good bite and ask her why she has such a bug up her ass.  She’ll feign stupidity, but don’t let it slide.  Insist on an explanation you’ll know the truth and don’t tolerate getting the run-around. And just remember, she has a giant bug up her ass.

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Tough Talk,

My son’s best friend had a birthday party and our family was invited, but I had to go into work and couldn’t make it.  My son and husband had a great time and his friend liked his birthday gift the best, a Cobra STP.  Regardless, we just received a thank you card and although we were all addressed, someone had crossed out my name.  I apologized that I couldn’t go, but the child’s mother has been distant and aloof since the party.  Should I be offended that my name was crossed off the card, but that I was the one who bought and wrapped his favorite gift? (Langfield, Rhode Island and Stuck-up Plantations)

Rhodey,

You should be terribly offended!  I’d march over to her house right now and demand why she crossed off your name.  Make sure you pound on the door really loudly.  Once she starts talking, immediately tell her to ES and walk away.  You may consider waiting until an early Sunday morning as well.

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Tough Talk,

My husband loves his dds service and records all these shows and musicals that he wants to try to take clips for his “upcoming” internest talk show.  Unfortunately, he never gets to these shows and it just interferes with our service with all these stupid pop-ups having to do this or that.  We keep asking him to take care of this, but he just keeps putting it off.  What do you think I should do TT? (Easton, Missouri)

Easty,

I think you should take all his dds-wack service and chuck it in the garbage or drop it off at the local flea market.  Tell him to stop being such a putz and be a man GDI!

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Tough Talk,

At work, I am often asked by people, especially men, about my personal life and if I am available to have lunch or dinner.  I really don’t like this and am not sure what to do.  It’s actually rude and annoying. What do you think TT? (Lee, West Virginia)

Lee,

My guess is that you’re an attractive woman and these guys are just hitting on you. Tell them that your personal life is none of their GD business and you’d much rather have a root canal then spend one minute with them on your personal time. Wake up and don’t be afraid to be harsh!

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Tough Talk,

For almost two decades, my cousin and I have set aside a long weekend to catch up and talk about everything under the sun.  We get a little cabin on Cuber lake. We’ve done this every year except when she was in jail that one time . . . but that’s a whole other story TT.  But now she wants to bring her boyfriend, his son and his girlfriend to our get-away this year.  She said they all have problems and issues and are kind of disreputable people.   I was really looking forward to seeing her this year, but not with complete strangers and there’s not even enough room. I don’t want to be rude, but what do you think I should do TT? (Maple Ridge, Vermont)

Maple Syrup,

Being rude is exactly what you’re going to have to do.  You just tell her that her boyfriend and rugrats aren’t welcome.  Otherwise, you won’t be going.  If she doesn’t like it, TS!

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Tough Talk,

My sister and I are friends with two women like ourselves who worked together and kept up through the years.  The last time we met for lunch, one of the women told us that her brother is moving to our town for his new job and strongly suggested that we should hang out with him and show him the area.  We both tried to change the subject, but she pushed the issue and we told her that he is a POSAH and we wouldn’t be caught dead with him.  Now she is all upset and supposedly he’s pissed off too.  What should I do to take care of this? (Montrose, Michigan)

Montrose,

Not sure what the problem is.  You don’t need to do anything.  Everything looks good from this end.

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