He wants bigger boobs

I am in a committed relationship with a wonderful man, but he wants me to have breast-enlargement surgery.

Jun 25, 2002 |

Dear Cary,

I am in my 60s and have been widowed twice. Six months ago I met a wonderful man and we are in a committed relationship; however, he makes remarks about my being flat-chested and has said he likes big breasts and would like for me to have breast-enlargement surgery. I have never had this "problem" with a man in my life before and it has hurt me very much. In every other way he is very considerate and thoughtful and we enjoy being together. I am just at a loss as to how to handle this, as I do not want to have surgery and it has never bothered me before. Thanks.

Small Boobs

Dear Small Boobs,

Life is full of surprises. I never thought I'd write a letter beginning "Dear Small Boobs." You never thought your breasts were too small. And this man of yours probably never thought he would come over to see you and find a giant dildo on your coffee table. It probably never occurred to him that you would point to it and tell him how much larger it is than his own penis and suggest that he have penis-enlargement surgery to correct his deficiency. But life is full of surprises.

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