Q: Is it ever OK - under any circumstances - to answer yes when your wife says, "Does this make me look fat?"
- A Husband in Center City
A: Bro, only if you have a death wish. Seriously, most people dress to look good regardless of weight, shape or size. Even me. Why go and hurt somebody's feelings and tell them otherwise if they think or hope they're looking good? Telling your wife she looks fat might make you look single in a hurry.
Q: Is it OK that I find most women's sports really boring?
- Chauvinist in Lower Merion
A: Dude, I got a question for you. What are you watching for??? Don't you have cable? There has to be at least a few dozen channels on with something for you to watch, even with basic cable. You might need to upgrade your cable plan. There's nothing wrong with watching women athletes compete on any level. Maybe you're just boring.
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