Dear Ruthie,
I love my new girlfriend, but I’m not sure how to handle her twin. They are identical in most ways but the twin is straight. She’s great, but she comes on just about all of our dates. When she’s not around, she’s constantly in contact with my girl via texts. I’ve only been dating my girlfriend for three months and we need time alone to take things to the next level. How can I approach this subject with my girl?
Love your column,
Look-a-Like Lover
Dear Love,
Nearly every straight man reading this is completely lost in a fantasy world right now, honey, but let’s focus on you!
Know that the relationship between twins is like no other, and you might not ever completely understand their bond. If your relationship grows, accept the fact that the twin will become a large part of your life.
I think you answered your own question. Sit with your lady and explain that you’d like to take your relationship to the next level; however, it’s hard to do that when her twin is around as much as she is. Remind your girlfriend that you adore her twin but that you need more time to focus on your lady love.
Suggest some boundaries. Maybe the twin joins you on Fridays but not on Saturdays. See what your girlfriend says, and take things from there.
Dear Ruthie,
My wife and I don’t have an issue with our son’s homosexuality, but we’ve had it with the losers he dates! None of the guys he brings around have decent jobs or jobs at all and they all look like drug addicts. I’m not saying that no one is good enough for my son, but these guys are really losers. Our son is 23, so we don’t think there is anything we can do, but my wife and I thought we’d reach out to you.
Thanks,
Disappointed Dad & Mom
Dear Pop & Ma,
You got it! There’s nothing you can really do. Your boy is a grown man, and while you may not like his choice in men, it’s really none of your beeswax. That’s not saying you can’t try setting him up with a nice doctor, handsome lawyer or all-around good guy, but you need to let him find his own way through the dating pool. (And if you know a nice doctor or handsome lawyer, send him my way, would ya?)
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