Ask Amy: Cancer during a pandemic is overwhelming
Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency
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We aren't very close. Thoughts?
— Meh
Dear Meh: One way to cover yourself is to restate some benign facts and ask some benign questions.
Benign fact: “Wow, you two have been together for a long time, now.”
Benign questions: “How did you decide to get engaged? How are you going to pop the question? What are your plans for a wedding?”
Benign reaction: “This is exciting news for you two. Congratulations.”
Dear Amy: “Perplexed” wondered why she had such a crush on a guy at the gym.
Any activity that gives you an endorphin “high” can fan unusual crushes.
I was infatuated with my flight instructor, scratching my head as to why. Aha! Endorphins!
After I realized that, I was able to just enjoy flying without the sexual baggage.
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