Short Answers

By Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman

WARRANTY EXPIRED

Dear Short Answers:
My son, a socially and athletically A-student in high school and college, has recently decided he has a variety of ADHD, a version called non-attentive something. The college psychologist has bought into it and prescribed a drug that costs $160 a month with insurance. We’ve tentatively told him if he wants it he will have to pay for it himself. He is just out of college and is looking for a job. Should we reverse ourselves and pay?
Empty Nester??

Dear ??
This is so not about who pays for the drugs. We think the kid is probably anxious about being on his own and wants to know if mommy and daddy still care. Tell him you love him and you’re sure he will find a job but his medical conditions are now officially his business. 

DON’T LOOK BACK

Dear Short Answers:
I met this guy who was interested in me and made me feel great. Then shortly after, I found out things about him that are not tolerable. I cut off all connections with him, but I find it so hard to forget how good he made me feel. What do I do to forget him?
Missing the Good Part

Dear Missing … Part:
Find other things and other people who make you happy. And consciously chase away thoughts of him until he has been “replaced.” Nostalgia is dangerous because we so often only remember the good parts — save the memories until they are really old and cold.

COVID-19

Dear Short Answers:
My husband refuses to take any precautions about the corona virus. He doesn’t wash his hands regularly, he still shakes hands with strangers and sneezes without covering his mouth. Can I make him go live in a hotel until this is all over?
Worried Sick

Dear Worried:
He is dead wrong. If he won’t play by the rules, then you must leave.

TIME FLIES

Dear Short Answers:
I’ve known this girl for 2-3 years and I have a huge crush on her. We don’t know each other extremely well but we get along great. She just broke up with her boyfriend of a few years and I don’t know how long to wait to ask her out. This wouldn’t be so much of a problem but she might be moving away in a year or so. I’m nervous if I wait too long she may get a boyfriend or we might not be serious enough for me to move with her or vice-versa. What’s your advice?
Planning my move

Dear Planning:
You’re over-thinking this. Ask her out.

BORING IS AS BORING DOES

Dear Short Answers:
What happens when you are bored in a relationship but still like and care about the person?
Very Bored

Dear Bored:
It is not the responsibility of another person to keep you amused. Perhaps you need a hobby.

ELECTION? WHAT ELECTION?

Dear Short Answers:
Who will Joe Biden pick as a running mate?
Need to Know!

Dear Need to Know:
He hasn’t told us yet.

Life is complicated.  Short Answers isn’t.

Send a question about whatever is bothering you to [email protected] or go to www.shortanswers.net and a psychologist and sociologist will answer.  A selection of the best questions will be printed every week in KonkLife.

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