Greetings, Abby When he delivers a hug to say hello or leave, my brother-in-law wants to kiss me on the lips.
My wife doesn t want the kiss and turns her head away. She also doesn’t want him kissing her on the cheek, especially when he’s slobbering with his lips open.
When he came racing with the pucker, the majority of his sisters-in-law turn their heads.
How can we handle this without making him feel uncomfortable or ashamed? — SMOOCHED IN WISCONSINDEAR SMOOCHED: May I be frank? People who are so insensitive that they fail to recognize when a kiss is unwanted NEED to be told directly that it is a turnoff. If that embarrasses the kisser, so be it. (Yuck!)
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Abigail Van Buren
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Greetings, Abby I am a straight male who likes wearing ladies’ biker shorts under my shorts and pants. In the winter, I love wearing ladies’ leggings and stockings because they keep my legs warm. I also love the way they feel. No one knows about me doing this. I ve been in a relationship for many years, and my girlfriend doesn t know. Is it OK to wear these items? — SECRETIVE IN NEW YORKDEAR SECRETIVE: From your description, you are what is defined as an undercover cross-dresser. By doing this, you are hurting no one. You are far from the only man who enjoys it. Yes, it s OK to continue as you have been doing.
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