Dear Willy,

          My friend has been paying less attention to me lately and I am starting to worry about whether or not he actually enjoys hanging out with me. He keeps insulting my weight, but I think I look great. He is younger and richer than me and has a higher social status. We have fun together, but how can I find out if he’s going to behead me later?

-- Fabstaff

      

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Dear Fabstaff,

          Worrying about how others feel about you is very human. However, it’s important to remember that the two of you are friends despite your different social statuses. If you’re finding his comments detrimental to your self-esteem, you should let him know. More often than not your friend doesn’t even know that they are insulting you. And even if your friendship doesn’t last, beheading seems a bit extreme for friends who are simply drifting apart. 

-- Willy 

Dear Willy, 

       I raised my son to take the throne one day,

       And yet he wants to waste his life away.

       I hear another lad is strong and brave

       I start to wish that he were mine instead. 

       If only my own son could I respect.

       Must I be loyal to my kin and blood?

-- An anonymous king

 

Dear Anonymous King,

       Please refrain from using our good King’s name in the future. How dare you imply that our Prince is wasting his life away. The King and Prince Henry are our perfect monarchs and these sort of jests will not be tolerated. You are not being cute.

-- Willy 

Dear Willy, 

       My husband neglects to share with me anything that is happening in his life. I make light of it, but I want him to trust me, and to respect my opinion. He says that I cannot question where he goes, or why. I am beginning to worry that he does not love me. What do I do?

-- Lady P

 

Dear Lady P,

      I’m sorry that you are feeling left out, but it is not your place to be aware of worldly matters such as those that your husband concerns himself with. You should be grateful that he shared information in the past. While a husband should always listen to his wife, it is not his responsibility to always take her opinions. This is perfectly normal husband-like behavior and under no circumstances does it mean your man does not love you.

-- Willy