Author: Susan Murphy

To Breathe or Not To Breathe Dear Aunt Bossy, My friend has bad breath. I know he brushes his teeth and cleans his tongue, but his breath often smells like a wolf’s lair. What should I do? Sally

Dada Mama Dear Aunt Bossy, This is sort of petty and really none of my business, but I wondered what you would think about it. I just got back from visiting my brother and his wife. They have two children, four years old and one year old.

Dangerous Liaisons Dear Aunt Bossy,  Someone recently told me that another friend says bad things about my husband, my friends and me. I was surprised because she is always so nice to me and has really put herself out to help me when I needed help.

An Abundance of Riches (or whatever their names are) Dear Aunt Bossy,   I could use some romance advice. I’m a 28-year-old woman, recently single and back in the dating scene. I have a history of jumping from one relationship to the next, so I’m trying to take it slow and up my standards. I’ve found myself dating two very eligible men. Of course I like one more than the other, but I seem to be more compatible with the other, so I have a tricky situation.

Start Over! Start Now! Dear Aunt Bossy, I am in dire straits. Nothing is right in my life. I don’t deserve what has happened to me. The worst part is that there is nothing I can do to change things. My husband left me with two young kids and pathetic child support. I gave up dreams of a career in Public Relations to be a stay at home mom, and now I am being punished.

Wounded Warriors Dear Aunt Bossy, I have some dear friends who are smart and good looking and seem to have it all going for them. However, they view anyone who doesn’t see life EXACTLY the way they do as mean-spirited, stupid, uncaring, and possibly evil. They seek out perceived injustice almost as a hobby.

Waiting for the Dough Dear Aunt Bossy, I am a hardworking waitress in a restaurant that I love. We share tips. However , there is a downside. There is one waiter who the clients love because he “chats them up.” In the meantime, we have to pick up the slack when other tables he should be covering need help. The service standard is very high and it is challenging to make up for his need to entertain and be admired for something other than his ability to get an order to a table quickly and professionally.

Doggy Do Dear Aunt Bossy,   We live in on a dead end street in a small town. Every day, a man walks his dogs here because there is no traffic and it is also lovely. Every day, he lets his big dogs poop where they may and doesn’t pick it up. It is disgusting. What can I do?

Let her show you how common sense, good manners and discipline can get you out of the fix you’re in.

Just Be Toothful Dear Aunt Bossy,  I have a new boyfriend whom I really like.  He is smart, successful, kind, and very good looking.  The only problem is that his dental hygiene leaves a lot to be desired.  He doesn’t have bad breath, but his teeth are covered with tarter and look dirty.  What can I do?  He is really wonderful in every other way.  It creeps me out and affects my feelings about kissing him. At a Loss for Words.