Let’s take a look at the fine art of saying “no,” because I am aware of quite a few people who have a difficult time with this issue. I think this advice from Nina Farewell’s The Unfair Sex might help us out. Um, I mean ~ help you out. 1953: How To Say No If You Must […]
Tag: 1950s
I Think My Crush is Using Me
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I recently went to this party. My crush asked me to dance and we then sat alone together for a little while. Then he asked me if I wanted to go make-out. I said no because I wasn’t sure if he was using me or not. Was he? Signed, Sarah A […]
The First Kiss
Q Dear Miss Abigail: When is the right time for the first kiss? Signed, Larrisa A Dear Larrisa: Ah, kissing. Certainly one of my favorite things to do. But your question is a serious one. When is the right time, when the time always seems to feel right? Hopefully this advice from Evelyn Millis Duvall’s 1956 Facts […]
Kissing is Fun
Q Dear Miss Abigail: How do I know if he’s serious about me or just kissing me for fun? He has not expressed his feelings in words. Carina A Dear Carina: Ever heard of “petting”? No, I’m not talking about your dog or cat. You know ~ making out, snogging ~ whatever kids these days […]
Knowing What to Do If Whistled At
Hey, baby, you are looking mighty fine! Yeah, I’m talking to you! Why don’t you come on over here and show me your stuff? 1956: Knowing What to Do If Whistled At Boys sometime cluster in groups and whistle at the girls who pass by. Girls often wonder just how to interpret this kind of […]
The Man Who Stayed for Breakfast
I turn now to some tastier (excuse the pun) material from a book with one of my favorite titles ~ She Cooks to Conquer. When I registered for my 30th birthday I received many wonderful kitchen supplies, and was hoping for the chance to use this book. Unfortunately my kitchen at that time was the size […]
He’s As Dull As My Grandpa’s Dentures!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: My beautiful, creative, talented, cool friend is engaged to a perfectly gross man. Not only is he as dull as my grandpa’s dentures, he’s also kind of a jerk. Should I tell her how I feel about him? How do I avoid him without dumping her? Your fan, Irritated with Her […]
I ~Heart~ My P. E. Teacher!
Q Dear Miss Abigail: I am in love with my P.E. teacher. What do I do? I mean I look into his eyes and he kind of looks into mine. To me he would stop traffic. Signed, Lovey A Dear Lovey: He can stop all the traffic he wants, but unfortunately he’s out of bounds […]
Fifty-Six + Nineteen = Trouble
Q Dear Miss Abigail: Well, here is one for you. I am a fifty-six-year-young man in good shape. I lift weights and run to mention a few things, and do them because they are fun for me, not for vain reasons. Yesterday at our library a nineteen-year-old girl gave me a look that just said […]
Why Didn’t I Hear from Him Again?
We turn, once again, to one of my favorite books: Nina Farewell’s The Unfair Sex. This book is packed full of advice about both the good and bad of men and relationships. After reading so many disgustingly positive accounts of dating, isn’t it refreshing to see some reality? 1953: Why Didn’t I Hear from Him Again? […]