Advice

On getting over an abortion

I recently had an abortion. My partner had a bit of a tough time dealing with my emotional wreckage afterward so he talked to his mum about what he was feeling. She’s now visiting both of us and cannot stop talking about how excited she is about becoming a grandmother (her step-son and his wife are having a baby). She keeps asking me my opinion on names for the baby, if I want to go shopping with her for toys and clothes. I told her that I am happy for her but I can’t participate in all the baby stuff at the moment but she won’t let up. My boyfriend thinks I should “just get over it”. Am I being oversensitive?

So let me get this straight.

You’re over here tying to deal with the emotional trauma of terminating a pregnancy, and your pathetic weakling of a boyfriend can’t handle it, so he runs off crying to his mommy.

Then the crusty old bitch shows up, and in a mind boggling display of self-centered thoughtlessness starts rambling on relentlessly about babies, which understandably upsets you, and your boyfriend’s response to this whole ordeal is, “just get over it.”

Sweetheart, the question isn’t whether you’re being oversensitive. The question is whether you should castrate your boyfriend before or after you kick his mother in the face.

He does not get to utter the words “just get over it” ever again. Do you understand me? Not once. Ever. You are entitled to as much time, love, and support as you need from him to deal with your emotions over that abortion.

Be strong, sister. Don’t put up with his punk ass shit, and don’t ever let him forget about his culpability in that abortion. Never hesitate to remind him that however tough he thinks it’s been for him, it has been infinitely worse for you.

Also, don’t be afraid to tell his mother to shut the fuck up.

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Advice

On teenage individuality.

My family is one in which any individuality on my part is quickly sought out and destroyed. I’m not allowed to wear the fucking nail polish colors my mom dislikes, let alone clothing. And it’s not as though I want to dress like a slut or anything. Not even Goth outfits. It’s just the littlest things. How do I convince her that making me into a carbon copy of herself is not the way to go? I really hate that I’m basically not recognized as a person by her.

The color of your nail polish? Fuck you. Pay the rent next month, bitch.

You’re an American teenager living in a walled garden of privilege, and until there’s a utility bill somewhere with your name on it, I suggest you shut the hell up and be grateful.

Learn how to get sneaky if you must, but shit, if you can’t figure out how to rebel against the color of your own goddamn manicure, then you don’t deserve any personal expression.

Not that it matters. The individuality you so desperately want to flaunt is nothing more than an industrial byproduct of a cynical marketing machine strip mining our celebrity obsessed culture. These days, even teenage rebellion is just a pre-packaged lesson in consumerism.

You’re worried about becoming a carbon copy of your mom when you should be worried about becoming a carbon copy of whatever pathetic trend she won’t let you fuck up your hair with.

Listen, I know it’s your job to act like a shallow, self-absorbed little brat right now. Still, I’m not your mother. I don’t have to put up with your whining for one fucking second. If you want to be recognized as a person in this world, earn it.

Adulthood is right around the corner.

Figure it out, kid.

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Advice

On monogamy and polygamy.

Could you play devil’s advocate for a second and give me an argument regarding why monogamy is better than polygamy?

Asking me to play devil’s advocate implies that I otherwise feel polygamy is somehow superior to monogamy. Don’t put things in my mouth without asking, shithead. Especially words.

First of all, polygamy is not the opposite of monogamy. The terms may share a common etymology, but in colloquial use they have fuck-all to do with each other. Monogamy has come to define a broad concept associated with human sexuality. Polygamy has come to define a narrow concept associated with plural marriage in fringe religion.

I think maybe what you’re trying to ask me is to make a case for monogamy over promiscuity. Okay, fine. Does monogamy make you happier than promiscuity? Yes? Then it’s better. For you. I can make a case for minivans and vanilla ice cream too, but who are we fucking kidding? You’re asking for a value judgement where one isn’t necessary.

Monogamy and promiscuity are mutually exclusive lifestyles, but they don’t have to be in opposition unless someone like you insists on calling one better than the other. Quit being so judgmental.

Live how you want to live, already.

Let others do the same.

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Advice

On pros and cons.

Is a Pro vs Cons list a recommendable way of determining whether or not getting back together with my ex is a good idea?

He wants me back and although Im sure I will always have feelings for him in some way (we shared 4 years together), how can I be sure if giving him another chance is a good idea and the relationship just wont go to shit again.. or that he will lie?

Is it possible to regain trust in someone who woke up everyday, lying to you about the fact that you were the only one he had been with? He swore that on our ‘breaks’ in the relationship that he hadn’t been with a soul when in fact it turns out he had been.

He’s smart, dorky and funny, has a great job and loves his family but how can I be sure it would be good for me? Maybe hes just lonely right now, you know?

The last time a pros and cons list was a recommendable way of determining anything was when you couldn’t decide whether daddy should buy you a Prius or a Jetta for your sweet sixteen. Even then it was pretty annoying, because you were the type who dotted her i’s with little hearts.

If your decision making skill set is so stunted that you have to resort to this kind of kindergarten bullshit, you’ve got bigger problems than whether to take back your boyfriend.

Grow the fuck up, bitch. I can tell you’re a sweet girl, but that doesn’t mean your head should be filled with candy.

You’ve spent four years with this guy. Move on, already. It’s not even about him, really. You just desperately need some new experiences.

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Advice

On mediocrity

How do I stop others’ success from making me feel inadequate..? I want to be a doctor but I did horribly my first year of college. My friends are the ideal pre-med students. I feel like there’s no point in trying to compete against them.

You may very well prove to be inadequate, but the success of your friends will have nothing to do with your failure.

Can you do the work or not? That’s all that matters. Make an honest assessment of your abilities, and don’t get distracted by the kids at the head of the class.

So what if you’re average? Every Salieri has his Mozart, or in your case, his Doogie Howser. Get comfortable with your mediocrity or it will destroy you.

Meet the requirements, and don’t be a whiny little bitch. After all, you know what they call the guy who graduates dead last in his class at medical school?

Doctor.

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Advice

On your dog’s balls

A few weeks ago I rescued a little stray dog from a busy intersection on a rainy night.  Now he is rescuing me.  My girlfriend and I broke up (again) and she moved out (again) two days ago.  I want this time to stick and not go back to her when I start feeling the loneliness.  I want to learn to enjoy me again, alone for a change.

My little rescue dog has helped me stay sane.  He dulls the pain, distracts my mind, and gets me outside in the fresh air twice a day for walks.  I love this dog and want to take exceptional care of him.  We went to the vet this morning to get his rabies vaccination, heartworm test and tablets, flea meds, and check-up.  I scheduled an appointment to have him neutered next Friday.  This is what I need advice on.  When I asked Google if I should have my dog neutered, most of the links were in favor of it.  I understand the benefits.  Less likely to roam off looking for some strange, hump things, show aggression towards other dogs, and piss on everything to mark his territory.  But it’s his balls.  They’re gonna cut them off.  That’s some seriously drastic and irreversible shit, man.  If it was me, I’d hate to have that taken away just so I will be more docile.  But I am a human and he is a dog.  I really want to do what is right here, for him.  What would be best for him?  Not convenient or popular, but best.

Dude, don’t superimpose your male ego onto your dog’s testicles. Be a responsible pet owner. It’s your duty not to be the cause of an unwanted litter of puppies, and the only way to be sure of that is to get the little guy neutered.

Honestly, you can’t fight nature on this one. I promise, one day he’ll suddenly turn into a devious little fuck machine, and if you let him out of your sight for a second he will find a bitch in heat and he will knock her up. That’s not cool.

The animal shelters are full, man. Don’t be a dick and force your stray grandpuppies to live on the street all because you had a misguided sense of your dog’s masculinity.

Anyway, sorry about the break up.

Hang tough.

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On american english.

Sorry to correct you on your spelling, but grammar, puctuation and spelling seem to be pretty important to you, shouldn’t it be ‘tractor tyre’ and not ‘tire’?

Sweetheart, I live in Los Angeles, not Narnia.

Good lookin’ out, though. Say hey to Tumnus for me.

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Advice

On an asshole.

I fucking hate my roommate. I fucked her twice. She was annoying before I fucked her. But now, she is the epoch of annoying. Shes younger (21), not particularly mature, attention seeking, and trashy as a tractor tire. When she speaks my skin crawls. This is a whole other universe of confronting ‘the real’. I’m not exclusive in this assessment either, our other roommate agrees. Shes unbearable. Now, however, because of some weak ass lease shit, we can’t kick her out. My strategy of headphones and attention denial isn’t helping me deal. I’m an asshole, and okay with it; it’s my fucking identity. I need a new strategy to get through the next few months.

Slow down there, charm school. Maybe your identity as a self proclaimed asshole isn’t the way to go. Sure, you hate yourself for a lot of reasons, but how about acting like a compassionate human being for once?

I get it. You stuck your dick in an unbearable tractor tire. Twice. It’s actually a pretty transparent move, dude. Once you fucked her, you started projecting all of your self hatred onto this poor girl. She’s your cum dumpster and emotional scapegoat all in one.

Listen, she’s not the one making your skin crawl. You are. It’s time for you to stop feeling so much hate, and a strategy of headphones will never help you deal. It’ll only distract you from the consequences of your shitty decisions.

Your new strategy should be to recognize that your own self loathing is the root cause of your situation. Your new strategy should be to treat yourself and others with some fucking respect. Your new strategy should be to realize that there’s nothing else to this life but the time we spend loving other people.

Go ahead, spend the next few months being kind, thoughtful, and generous. See if your whole world doesn’t change.

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On his girl best friend.

I recently started dating this guy.  Things have been going great so far – near perfect.  The only thing is, his best friend is a girl.  A girl he used to have sex with.  And cheat on his girlfriends in high school with (we’re both in college now).  And she’s still “in love” with him.  He still says “I love you” to her as well, but he swears it’s just as a friend, and he’s made that clear to her too.  But I’m still insanely insecure when it comes to their relationship.  I can’t ask him to stop talking to her, though, since he’s made it clear that she’s his best friend.  So is there any way I can subtly lead him away from her or become secure with their relationship, or is this a lost cause?

In the pimp game, when a young ho wants to bust out her daddy’s main lady and become the new bottom bitch, she’s gotta play her cards just right. She can’t be triflin’. She can’t be actin’ the fool. She gots to be hustlin’. Fresh booty can’t show nothin’ but love to an old school queen, ‘cause them bottom bitches done seen it all and they got eyeballs where you sleep, yo.

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On getting things done.

I may or may not be in like with someone I’ve previously hooked up with who now has a girlfriend. He’s an idiot who knows his girlfriend is a whore and cheats on him constantly, yet has not dumped the bitch. He knows I’m better than her and my heart aches every day because the man I want to be with is with a whore. HELP.

Fuck them both and have a sandwich.

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