Youve got problems, Ive got advice.
This advice isnt sugar-coatedin fact, its sugar-free, and may even be a little bitter.
Welcome to Tough Love.
I simply want to give you the tools you better enrich your damn lives.
If for whatever reason you dont like my advice, feel free tofile a formal complaint here.
Now then, lets get on with it.
This is my first long-term relationship with a woman and Im trying hard not to mess it up.
Shes emotionally a good match.
Lots of shared interests, shes empathetic, kind, I could go on and on.
The problem starts outside of her heart.
It is a very bad smell.
Furthermore, she snores really awfully.
It wakes the other people in my house which makes them extremely grumpy.
And I would love to be generous because she drives out.
How can I politely deal with these issues and hopefully keep my girlfriend?
Like, as soon as possible.
This isnt some random person on the bus, or a coworker in the cubicle next to you.
Pinch your nose and sit them down to talk.
you should probably be forward about it.
Its possible to be polite without circling the subject.
Ive noticed a body odor of yours that I find unpleasant.
Basically, be clear thather BO is turning you off.
Chances are shes unaware of the smell and will be embarrassed by it.
Or she knows about it but has no idea it bothers you so much.
Theres a chance this is a medical issue too, so dont delay, Sad Lover.
You have to approach the snoring the same way.
She needs to know that it bothers both youandyour roommates.
Theres no reason to break up with this person, Sad Lover.
Buck up and have a grown-up talk with this womanyou say you love.
You at least owe her that much.
Im just starting my thirties but Im afraid I havent found what I want to do with my life.
This phenomenon is called the quarter-life crisis and, to keep things brief,youll get over it.
Stay the course, keep on keepin on, I believe in you, etc.
That said, I do want to clear something up for you.
Passion isnt found, like its a penny on the sidewalkits cultivated.
You act like youre hoping youll stumble upon something in the world that will give your life meaning.
Thats your new favorite food.
Passion doesnt choose you, its the other way around.
There is no god of programming that selects people at birth to be passionate about computers.
No god of painting that hands a young artist a brush for the first time.
People choose to be passionate about things they find enriching.
So, what do you like, Hoping?
What gives you joy?
Not every passion is a career, so be ready to accept that.
Besides, planning your whole life out is a fools errand.
You dont need some road map to plot out all of your stops, you need a compass.
Nobody else knew she felt this way towards him.
Sincerely,
Perplexed Pal
Hey Perplexed Pal:
Your best friend messed up.
And frankly, if she has such strong feelings for him, hes not really a best guy friend.
Shes trying to cock block this guy until he falls for her.
She never told you, or anyone else, how she felt.
That means she has no right to be mad at you for what unfolded.
Shedoeswant you to tell her everything, but only because she wants to use the information to her advantage.
Your friend is the one being shady here, not you.
If she truly cared for this guy, shed butt out and be happy that hes happy.
And by fish I mean dudes.
And by bang I mean bang.
Quickies
Because I just dont have the time or patience for all of you…
Dissatisfied Son says:
I hate my father.
I dont see why not!
If you dont want his advice, tell him that.
If you dont want to talk to him anymore, tell him that.
Dont let the pressure build toward this seemingly unavoidable blow-up.
Nothing good will come from it.
Get it all out in the open and move on.
My papers are well reasoned and structured, but…
They dont remember what it was like!
Everybody reads, writes, and studies at their own pace!
If it takes you more time to write papers, give yourself more time.
Tell your friends to shut the fuck up and let you work on improving yourself.
Thats all there is to it.
