Category Archives: Dear Sir

dear sir . . . in his absence

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  Q: “My boyfriend and I broke up a few months back because he moved across the country to be closer to his kids. Since heʼs been gone Iʼve become pretty smitten with his best friend . . . I think the feeling is mutual. Advice on how to proceed (or not proceed)?   A: Your [...]

dear sir . . . put a ring on it

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    Q: “Is there an appropriate way to tell my boyfriend exactly the type of engagement ring I want without seeming bossy? I donʼt want to turn off the excitement, but Iʼm terrified heʼs going to get me something tacky.”   A:  Like sky diving, ring shopping comes in two forms: solo and tandem. [...]

you’re invited . . . mustache bash

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by Austin Church       “I want to know about how you’re developing that iPhone app.”   A web developer said that in a direct message on Twitter, and I can imagine what he must have been thinking, “What was a writer with no development or design experience doing creating an iPhone app?” I [...]

notions . . . dear sir products

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As always . . . we’ve got your men covered!   BRADFORD: 1. Indian Raw Silk Plaid Tie (available at J.Press) 2. Bicycle Wine Rack (available at Cool Material) 3. Gentlemen Rules Print (available at Etsy – DapperPaper) 4. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (available at Amazon) 5. Cary Grant: A Celebration of Style [...]

dear sir . . . product paradise

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No two men are (even remotely) the same, and we work hard choosing products for your guy―whether he’s a Bradford, a Quentin, a Dorian, or an Otis (or―a splendid combination!) . . .   BRADFORD 1. Mr. Wheelmen Highball Glass Set of 2 (available at Wheelmen & Co.) 2. Whiskey Stones (available at Sur la [...]

dear sir . . . collegiate bliss

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    Q: “My husband was a frat boy in college, when it was “ok” to wear college T-shirts all the time.  Now he’s in his 30s, still wearing them, and still acting like a frat boy―I’m at my wit’s end. Please help!”   A:  Women will forever be telling men to care more about [...]

dear sir . . . such great heights

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Q: “I’m 5’10 (the same height as my boyfriend). I also have an amazing collection of tall heels, but when I wear them, I am much taller than he. I’ve asked if it bothers him, and he claims it doesn’t, but we always seem to end up arguing over something “else.” What’s going on? ~Steph [...]