Author: Susan Murphy

Please, Please Help Me.Dear Aunt Bossy,             I am a life coach.  People pay me well to coach them to be happier and more successful.  I love what I do and, when a friend asks for help, I always try, without charging them.

Dear Aunt Bossy, What do you think of meeting people through online matchmaking services? I know to be careful, but what do you think my odds are of finding someone? Lonely Lucy

Petty is as Petty Does Dear Aunt Bossy,             I have a friend who is constantly taking digs at me. They are sometimes subtle, and sometimes not. I really enjoy hanging out with her but do not understand her attitude.  What should I do?             Dolly

On Toxic Masculinity   Dear Aunt Bossy, Ever since I saw that new razor ad about toxic masculinity, I have been wondering what you would think of it. Please share your thoughts. Alice in Wonderland

Hostility and Hospitality Dear Aunt Bossy, I consider myself an excellent hostess and go to great lengths to provide my guests with wonderful food, a charming and competent staff to serve, a diverse and interesting group of fellow guests, and a beautiful and warm atmosphere.

Sister ActDear Aunt Bossy, My sister is way smarter and prettier than I am and it makes me feel bad. I love her, but it is hard when she has such an easy time and I don’t. She is the most popular girl in the class and I don’t think most people even know I exist.

Husband Hunting: How things have changed I’ve had about four people send me an article from a 1950’s magazine. The title is “129 ways to get a husband.” Those who sent it all mentioned that Aunt Bossy would surely have something to say about it. Oh, yes, I do.

Fetid FellowDear Aunt Bossy,             I have a horrible problem. A very dear friend of mine has chronic bad breath. I know he flosses and brushes his teeth, so it must be something else. What can I do? Someone needs to tell him because it is impacting his social and business life. Should I send an anonymous note? Help.             Rose the Nose

Ewwww!Dear Aunt Bossy, I recently arranged to meet a good and platonic male friend of mine for a short visit in a very sophisticated European City. It is the kind of city where people still dress up.

Grand Gestures How to Give a Great Presentation: Part Three This three part – and possibly four-part – series began by outlining how to prepare content for a presentation. The second installment explained the most important skill in presenting, and, in fact, for communicating with others: How to use your eyes.