V18 N25

The Answer Lady invites inquiries
from gentle readers on all manner of
relationship quandaries, matters of
the heart and ethics. Sit back, enjoy
a cup of coffee and contemplate the
wisdom herein:
Dear Answer Lady
I am 19 years old and have worked very
hard this summer. I want to take some of the
money I made and get filler for my lips. They
are too thin, and I don’t like them. My father
thinks the idea is absurd and said I have to obey
or get out — it’s not the first time he’s threatened
that. I could move back in with my mother,
who doesn’t care if get my lips done. What do
you think? — Thin Lipped
Dear Thin
The Answer Lady’s eyes are rolling. So,
your goal is to look like Goldie Hawn when
you’re 30? You can’t think of anything else to
spend your hard-earned money on? The Answer
Lady does NOT think it is a good idea and
neither should you. You are perfect JUST as you
are and looking at yourself in the mirror and not
The Answer Lady
Wise answers to perplexing questions
seeing that is the true flaw. We can assure you
Mr. Right will not care about your “thin” lips
but he might care that your priorities are a little
skewed. The Answer Lady suggests thinking
about it for another month. While you’re thinking,
make a trip to Cape May Peanut Butter Co.
and pick up a jar of vanilla peanut butter. Fix
yourself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and
enjoy. Maybe that bit of effort will realign your
self-image.
Dear Answer Lady
I am dating a very attractive woman who
likes to wear provocative clothing. Nothing
outrageous — a little cleavage and tight jeans.
I love that guys turn and look, but she gets
insulted if an older guy says something when
she’s working as a hostess at a restaurant. I
don’t want to tell her how to dress because I like
it but do you think she should tone it down for
work? Would that be an easy fix? — Confused
Dear Confused
Tough one. No matter what the attire, men
should not — as the Victorians would say — take
liberties. She has a certain look that both of you
are happy with, so what to do? Perhaps the best
way to handle the unwarranted attention, is to
ignore it or deflect it, especially if their wives or
girlfriends are with them. Include them in on
the “conversation,” as in, “OH, your husband
just said he likes my top. I bought mine at Lace
Silhouettes. Tell them I sent you.” If she can
keep an even temper and level the playing field
by calling attention to their predatory behavior,
she will be the victor in so many ways.
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