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She Likes Him, But He Likes Me
Love triangle leaves friendship in jeopardy
Q: Dear Amy vs. John: My co-worker, and best friend Denise has been chasing after a hot guy we both work with, for over a year. But he's clearly not interested. She's had four parties at her place and invited him personally, but he's never even shown up. She flirts with him like crazy, but he ignores her. She's used to getting tons of attention from drooling men, so she's pretty angry. I keep telling her, "Who knows about this guy; maybe he's already taken, or gay; just forget about him." But last week, he asked me if I'd like to have dinner sometime. I'm single, and he's really great looking, so I'd love to go, but Denise will definitely freak out. Should I just go and not tell her?
(Submitted by: Karen247365 summarized above)
Men Do The Grilling
Why are men always in charge of the barbecue?
JOHN: The other day, while cooking out on the grill, our 13-year-old nephew Liam asked me why I do all the grilling when Amy does all of the rest of the cooking. I told him, "I like using the grill," and we just left it at that. But it got me thinking.
In our house, Amy cooks almost every meal. Once in a while, I'll spend four hours destroying the kitchen making "John's Famous Chili" or "John's Famous Meatloaf," but 95 percent of our meals are cooked by Amy. And Amy does an outstanding job with all meats--chicken, steak, pork chops, burgers, you name it-- using our stove and oven at home.
Boyfriend Wants Bondage
Should I fulfill his sexual fantasy just to keep him happy?
Q: DEAR AMY VS. JOHN: I'm 32 and I've been dating a sexy, funny dentist for over five months now. The other night, while we were in bed, he asked, "I'm curious, what do you think of light bondage, cause I'd love to try it with you." Shocked, I blurted out, "You're joking right? That's so creepy." He looked hurt, and since then he's been acting distant and cold towards me (seeing and calling me less.) Did I blow this relationship by being too clo
se-minded? I don't want to try anything too weird, but I miss him now.
(submitted by CCLila summarized above)
Public Breast-Feeding: The Great Boob Debate
Is it OK to flash some nipple in order to feed your baby?
John: Yesterday I was walking down the street in the middle of the afternoon, when I noticed two thirtyish women approaching. They were casually talking, and one of them was carrying her infant in a front pouch. As they got closer, I noticed that the one carrying the child seemed to be showing a little more skin up front than the other
pedestrians. Then, as they were right in front of me, I saw it--one full boob out in the breeze, nipple and all! In order to breast-feed her child while she was walking down the street, this woman had her entire boob exposed to the world and the child's mouth wasn't even attached. It was almost as if the child had decided to take a little break between courses to enjoy all the attention.
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Wedding Ring Cramps His Style
Q: My husband doesn't want to wear his wedding ring--should I worry?
Dear Amy vs. John: I've only been married for a little over a month, and already my husband has stopped wearing his wedding ring. He wore it during the wedding ceremony, but soon after our honeymoon, he started complaining, "I just hate wearing jewelry; it feels so weird to wear a ring all the time." I was so insulted because I'd never, ever take off my wedding or engagement rings. His main complaint is that he works as a nightclub bartender, so if female customers see he's married, they won't give him big tips anymore. Isn't that ridiculous?
(submitted by Sallie25 summarized above)
Find Me a Different Man!
My Best Friend Wants To Set Me Up With Her Fat Brother--Do I
Have To Say Yes?
Q: IS IT RUDE TO REJECT MY BEST FRIEND'S BROTHER?
Listen Or Pay Up!
When Amy catches John not listening to her, he has to fork over 20 bucks!
AMY RULE--EACH TIME I CATCH JOHN NOT LISTENING TO ME, HE HAS TO GIVE ME $20.
It's infuriating--and even worse--it's such a dumb relationship stereotype.
(I've seen tons of stupid beer commercials making light of the fact that men rarely listen when their wives speak, which by the way, is both rude and sexist!)
Unfortunately it still happens though--at least in this bogus marriage. Here's a sample incident:
Sexual Dilemma
Having sex with your husband--as your mother-in-law sleeps in
the next room--can feel a little...wrong!
Q: Dear Amy vs. John: My mother-in-law visits us approx. 5-7
times a year from
(submitted by Randi summarized above)
Three Simple Ways To Get Hot And Bothered This Summer!
OK, ladies, I know what you're thinking: "Yuck! It's too hot, and by-the-way--I am NOT, I REPEAT, NOT ready to be seen in a bathing suit this summer. So showing skin is out of the question altogether."
I know you're tired, sweaty and cranky; and the last thing you're thinking about is love and/or sex. Maybe you have kids, and the thought of them being at home all day, searching for something to do (and eat!) is making you dread "summer vacation."
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