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ADVICE Dear Twins, I started dating a guy and it was amazing until he saw my ugly feet. We were on our fourth date and getting hot and heavy when he said he had to suck my toes. When he saw my feet, he totally stopped said he wasn’t feeling well and left soon after. I’m hurt and mortified. Should I call him?
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things you’re comfortable sharing with her, and save the other information for when you’re with your friends. Dear Twins, My boyfriend and I have been dating for about four months and we’re pretty serious. The problem is his former girlfriend. She’s stalking both of us. We’ll find her walking behind us quite often, or when we’re at the movies we look around, and there she is, two rows behind. But she seems to particularly target me with nasty and vulgar texts, and she follows me when I go out alone. I don’t think I can get a restraining order because she hasn’t really done anything except annoy us, but it’s getting worse, and I’m getting worried. What should I do?
JACQUELINE SAYS The dude sounds a bit touched. He has a foot fetish. Don’t let it bother you a minute longer. It’s his issue. KERRY SAYS Um, no. He sounds like he’s got a screw loose. He did you a huge favor. Dear Twins, I’m a 16-year-old girl, and whenever I come home after being out with my girlfriends, my mom wants to know everything we discussed in minute detail. I love her, but there are a lot of things I talk to my friends about that I’d feel uncomfortable talking to my mom about. How can I tell her this without hurting her feelings?
JACQUELINE SAYS Stalking is called criminal harassment. Don’t answer her texts. In fact, get another phone number. The first thing to do is call the police (dial 911 if you’re in immediate danger). Tell the police what’s happening. Let them know that you fear for your safety and would like a restraining order. There is information on support that they can provide to help you cope. Don’t wait another minute. Stalking can lead to serious violence.
JACQUELINE SAYS What’s wrong with simply saying there are things you prefer to share with your friends? I’m sure she’ll understand. She was a teen once herself.
KERRY SAYS I agree with Jackie. I’d report it to the police. It’s better to be safe than sorry. When people behave bizarrely, you have to take serious precautions.
KERRY SAYS I disagree.There’s no need to hurt your mother’s feelings. Instead, discuss the
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Kerry and Jacqueline Donelli are psychotherapists based in Hell’s Kitchen. They are also actresses (recently on Adult Swim’s Unedited Footage of a Bear), and filmmakers of the award-winning movie Titillating Steven. Their revamped website launches next month. Please send all letters to: advice@w42st.com.
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