April 2011
10 posts
Morning Bass
Dear Mann Landers
When I wake up in the morning my voice is about 4 octaves lower than my normal everyday voice. I can hardly distinguish the words coming out of my own mouth, so I can’t imagine any girl being able to comprehend my morning pillow talk flirting.
What can I do to remedy the situation?
Sincerely,
Chocolate Rain, in Chicago
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Double Standard "Woe is Me"
Dear Mann Landers,
I’m a female reader. Why is there a double standard when it comes to the age difference in the dating world?
If a 27yr old guy dates a 20yr old girl… no big deal. If a 27yr old girl dates a 20yr old guy… it’s the end of the world!
What gives?
Sincerely,
Curious Person, in Toronto
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Summer Lovin'
Dear Mann Landers,
I went on vacation last week and met this guy. We really hit it off, and one thing led to another… yada yada yada. I won’t lie to you, I knew in advance that he had a girlfriend, but I figured it was a vacation and these things often happen. But, we live in the same city. I’m a little lost about how to deal with this situation. I feel guilty, but also like this guy...
Dating a Successful Girlfriend
Dear Mann Landers,
My girlfriend is incredibly successful. I am not.
My girlfriend keeps getting more and more successful. I do not.
I’m starting to feel insecure. Should I aim to keep up? Should I settle into the role of 2nd highest paid in the household?
I just want to keep her around!
Sincerely,
Eating Her Dust, in Denver
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Solving Red Wine Mouth
Dear Mann Landers,
I love drinking red wine on dates - it gives me just the right buzz and there is something classy about spinning your wine in the glass and pontificating before taking a sip.
The problem is that it turns my entire mouth and lips dark purple! Surely that is a turn-off to women…
What should I do?
Big Red, in Indiana
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Cracking her Facebook Friends List
Dear Mann Landers,
There is this girl I have a crush on, but she doesn’t know who I am. I guess you could say she is in my peripheral friends circles and I see her all the time at parties. But I am far too shy to approach her. Since we have mutual friends should I just try adding her to facebook and try to start things off that way? It sure would make my life easier, but I also don’t want to look...
Hail Mary
Dear Mann Landers,
First off, I love reading your column. I feel it makes me a better girlfriend/woman-friend/lover, etc. I was dumped a few weeks back by a long distance boyfriend who is a major pro football fan. While we were dating, I lovingly cheered his team on wearing their colors, watching games, and even memorizing players’ stats. He gave me some basketball shorts with the team...
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Passion for Pashmina Salesperson
Dear Mann Landers,
I bought my mom a pashmina for Christmas from a little boutique pashmina shop. The girl that works there is so hot… SOOO HOT!
I still walk by that boutique pashmina shop from time to time - she’s always working there. The problem? I have no reason to go into a boutique pashmina shop until June (my mom’s birthday) at the earliest!
How can I make something...
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Ethnic Food for Thought
Dear Mann Landers,
I’m not a virgin - but I feel like one in a way. I’ve only ever been with one race. I’m white, and I’ve been with a white girl for 7 years. I find myself drawn to other ethnicities more and more with each passing day.
Should I just be honest with my girlfriend and ask for some space? During some “time a part” I could then explore these...
Loosening lips...
Mann,
My lady friend and I have great sex. We do it regularly and she’s into almost anything. One problem however, is her inability to talk dirty. I want to laugh when she tries to turn me on: “ooh, you bad boy”, “I’ve been such a dirty girl”, and so on and so forth. What can you suggest to help me out?
Acoustically frustrated, in...