Tough Talk

Tough Talk,

I have two brother and four sisters.  I moved from the northeast to the southwest with my husband for his work almost ten years ago.  We have visited my family several times and have four of my siblings visit several times.  However, a sister and a brother refuse to visit as if we live in the desert or a prison and always blame their spouses on not wanting to go.  I think it best that I just let it slide and stop bothering them.  What’s your opinion TT? (Montclair, Utah) 

Monty,

I wouldn’t let this slide at all.  You need to be “proactive” and immediately invite them to your home and when they blow you off, you tell them what squid and losers they are and that blaming the spouse is just a cop-out.  Who do they think they are?  This is about family GDI.

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Tough Talk,

I love my wife and we have been together more than I care to admit.  During most of this time, she has always had some type of pet.  Whether it’s a hamster, gerbil, rat, mouse, ferret, she just loves these creatures.  She promised that after the current round bit the dust, she would take a break for a while, but now she’s talking about getting some more.  I hate to admit it, but I find these creatures disgusting and gross.  What should I do TT? (Wyoming, Montana)

Wyoming,

Tell your wife that if she gets anymore of these disgusting creatures, you will “donate” them to culinary artists who will turn them into delightful delicacies or abandon them in restaurants or businesses you don’t like and wish to retaliate against.  She should be grateful you’re a gutless toad.  Don’t tolerate this nonsense anymore.

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Tough Talk,

I am of modest means, but have succeeded in my business and am doing quite well. I really enjoy giving friends and family gifts, but don’t seem to get the response I expect.  I want to be generous but don’t want to offend anyone either.  What should I do TT? (Northumberland, South Carolina)

N’umb’land,

I think you should do what you want to do as you are a kind and decent person.  If people don’t like it, TS and tell them to blow it out their piehole.  Who do they think they are?

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Tough Talk,

I love my husband, but now that our youngest is at school I want to return to work and pursue career options.  He is derisive and condescending explaining that it’s an awful idea to make some money and get out of the house.  He is down-right patronizing, but I’m not sure what to do. What’s your advice TT? (Pembroke, Indiana)

Pembrook,

Hubby sounds like a total jerk and you’re a stooge for even considering what he says.  Completely ignore his “advice” and do what you think is best.  He is clearly beneath you, but maybe not for you being such a dope.

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Tough Talk,

Recently I had a slight cold which made me sneeze regularly for a couple weeks.  Everyone was sympathetic and pleasant about this except for one coworker who got upset and demanded warnings and other proof for his safety.  It was to say the least, very embarrassing.  What should I have done TT? (New Scotland, New Hampshire)

New Scotland,

I would either have a bucket of cold water waiting for him, blast him in the face with a pepper spray or out of nowhere, sneeze right into his face.  Don’t tolerate this chicken little (and CS) nonsense.  I’m sure your coworkers will be delighted.

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Tough Talk,

I have a group of friends that I met through a power-enhancement approach to our lives.  I love getting together with them, but it always happens that I have to jump through hoops to schedule a night out. Otherwise, no one would show up or do anything.  I feel like I’m being taken advantage of.  What do you think TT? (Fennimore, Florida)

James,

You are being taken advantage of.  I would schedule a night out, but send everybody to a really bad section of town.  Check out any illegal clubs in your area.  It will be a night to remember.

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Tough Talk,

I have a dear friend who regularly is insulting and finds fault with most everything I do.  But what she really harps on is my weight issue.  She has always been skinny as a post and is happy to make snide remarks about me and my husband.  I’m not sure what to do TT.  What do think? (Colling, Colorado)

Colleen,

You need to take a step back and ask yourself why is this person a dear friend?  It sounds like she’s your friend because she can look her nose down on you because of your physical appearance.  She is superficial and arrogant.  Cut her loose like the yesterday’s trash. ###

Tough Talk,

I have a good friend whose mother is going into the hospital for some minor surgery.  I feel bad, but don’t want to overdramatize this situation.  What do you think I should say? (Connelly, Minnesota,)

Connie,

Tell her not to get ripped off, that’s the best thing I can tell you.  The medical industry is out and out thievery.

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Tough Talk,

My brother is dying of cancer and I have been taking care of them for the past three years.  I don’t mind, but I’m finding that really need some time to myself as I have no friends or family in this area.  I’ve talked to his girlfriend about helping out, but she says it’s my duty to take care of him and to tough it out.  What do you think TT? (Deerfield, Connecticut)

Deerfield,

I’m sorry to hear about your brother and you must be a fine and decent person.  Not so sure I’d say the same about the girlfriend.  I’d tell her keep her opinion to herself and to blow it out her pie hole.  You should also tell her it’s her duty not to be such a SFBM.

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