Ask Amy: A long marriage is now on the ropes
My sister, and now several of her friends, are outraged at my "pornographic display.”
Can you help me come up with a comment to stop further discussion?
– Art Lover
Dear Art Lover: This sounds like a cool and unique collection to display in your bedroom.
Responding to comments or critiques from the various biddies in your life, you might arch an eyebrow and say, “Well, you’re right. I’ve been holding out on you. My secret is out. I am in fact gay, and have a special attraction to boudoir beauties from the Victorian era. Last night I had a dream about Virginia Woolf. We were ballroom dancing on board the Titanic.”
In short – own this; don’t explain and don’t apologize.
And perverted? Would your sister be scandalized if you had a reproduction of the Venus di Milo or of Michelangelo’s “David” in your bedroom? Would she be shocked by anyone gazing upon Rodin’s “The Kiss”? Perhaps. But this is very much her problem. Don’t make it yours.
Dear Amy: “Superstitious” wondered what to do with his bad luck wedding band from a previous marriage. He should melt it down and donate the proceeds to a favorite charity. -- Charitable
Dear Charitable: This is an option worth exploring (many readers have suggested it), but this process might cost more than the gold in the ring is worth.
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