Errant husband stresses sick wife
Dear Nosey: Which do you think would be better: quitting this group suddenly and without explanation, or at least attempting to explain your situation, in hopes that -- even if these other women didn't change their detergent, they would at least understand what you are going through?
I wouldn't describe this as "I have a sensitive nose and skin," but more as an extreme chemical sensitivity.
You could say to the group: "I have a favor to ask. I'm extremely sensitive to strong detergents, fragrant dryer sheets, and perfumes. I'd like to ask if people would be willing to go fragrance-free the day of our meetings, so I don't have a reaction?"
The rest will be up to them.
Dear Amy: I know you've been taking heat for coming down hard on the liberal parents whose child used the "n-word" at school. Maybe I'm the only one, but I appreciated it when you told them to "stop anchoring to your own victimhood."
Give me a break.
-- Big Fan
Dear Fan: This has been one of my less-popular takes. Thank you for your support.
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