Dear Straight Talk: My mom had her breasts enlarged a few weeks ago and I find it embarrassing that she shows them to people like they’re a new outfit or something. Right there in the living room she’ll undress and show her friends.
She didn’t raise me like this. She and my dad got a divorce and I think she is whacked out. She even asked me if I wanted mine done. How do I tell her that I think it’s stupid without hurting her feelings.—18 going on 30
Dear 18 going on 30: Your observations about your mother are on the mark. Women in a mid-life crisis, or following a divorce, are much like teens in their insecurity around whether they are desirable or not.
That your mom is acting like she bought a new outfit is not uncommon. In essence, she did. That’s why she feels inclined to show it off. Too bad she doesn’t realize that true sex appeal resides in fitness and inner beauty.
You sound like you have a great head on your shoulders. Tell Mom “no thanks” on the offer and button your lip otherwise. You can express your disapproval by lack of enthusiasm.
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