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It was a friend at a recent Holiday party who reminded me about what Christmas is all about. A little backstory: He is an ex-Jehovah’s Witness, so up until three years ago he never celebrated Christmas or birthdays. He still thought the concept of celebrating these special days and being ‘forced’ to buy presents was a little odd, but what stood out to him was how everyone just tried harder at being better, kinder, and more generous. That made Christmas special to him.

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And I couldn’t agree more with him. If you took all the material aspects away and even stripped Christmas for a good part of its faith-related elements, you would still end up with a lot of love and warmth.

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Al Taylor at the High Museum What Are You Looking At? If you’re feeling an impulse for the cultural, we highly recommend catching the Al Taylor exhibition ‘What Are You Looking At?’ at the High Museum of Art. The exhibition features more than 150 sculptures, drawings, and prints spanning nearly two decades, from 1981 to the end of the artist’s life. The works are drawn from distinguished public collections such as the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and The British Museum, London, as well as important private collections in the United States. Seen together these works reveal the crisscrossing avenues of Taylor’s artistic inquiry and his innovative interplay between unexpected media and materials. Like many artists of his generation, Taylor often used commonplace objects, such as broomsticks, coffee cans and hula hoops, to construct his three-dimensional works. He delighted in the deadpan materiality that gave his works form, graphically reproducing such ordinary subjects as kinks of twisted wire or the optical effects of transparent plastic.

His art transcends straightforward observation to reveal the world in entirely new ways.

When: now through March 18, 2018 Where: High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Admission (General): $14.50 High.org 8 | 12.20.17

Al Taylor (American, 1948–1999), 6-89, 1988, brass, wood, and enamel paint mounted on wood with wax finish.

Glenstone Museum, Potomac, Maryland.

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NEW GAY IN TOWN: My Week Without You

BY Branden Lee

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I’ve put up with a lot in this relationship with Zimbabwe. But one thing I will absolutely not tolerate is having my blowjob skills insulted. I rarely do anal, so oral is my specialty. Guys always love my blowjobs, well apparently every guy I’ve been with except my boyfriend.

Zimbabwe is uncut, and I have always felt uncomfortable around uncut dicks.

I’ve been with a decent amount, but they always seem foreign to me. Well, they are mostly attached to foreign men, but as a circumcised guy, I feel like I know how to handle a cut dick. I never know how guys like their foreskin handled. For some, it’s super sensitive, and others like it rough. I guess that’s true for cut guys too, but the extra skin throws me off.

I was super insulted my boyfriend actually told me to suck his dick like the guy we had a threesome with. Really, some random one night stand’s blowjob skills were superior to mine? I’d had enough. On top of all the fighting, Zimbabwe’s anger issues, and our sexual incompatibility, I couldn’t handle anymore.

The topic had arisen before, but I was always against it. But finally, I was ready to try it. Zimbabwe and I decided to take some time apart and try out an open relationship.

The week being open was much more fruitful for him than it was for me. I met up with one guy during that week, since I was busy on set working excruciatingly long hours with no time for a social life. I just played board games with the one guy I met up with, and I made him drive me around to run my errands.

We did have lunch. I introduced him to his first taste of ramen. Apparently he was vegan, but he ate meat with me.

Vegan/vegetarian guys are such a turn-off. I love meat, and I want a man that does too. Then the guy had some excuse that he had to leave to go to teach a dance rehearsal, he thought was canceled. Then I never saw or heard from him again. Weeks later I saw his Jack’d profile that said he’s a bottom not interested in other bottoms. No wonder I never heard from him again.

Zimbabwe had an active week. I could tell he was out with other guys since the only time he doesn’t answer the phone or return my calls right away is when he’s with another guy. At first I thought I didn’t want to know any details about who he was spending his time with. But that doesn’t work for me. I need to know everything.

When he told me, I knew I shouldn’t have asked, but I had to. I was pissed anyway.

I thought being open meant we would just hook up with other guys. But Zimbabwe was spending time with this new guy. Like eating together, hooking up, it sounded like dating.

our time together was just fighting and negativity. Then he’d feel like he’d want to throw me away for someone new because he was a fresh slate.

I was immediately regretting being open. Zimbabwe is more sex-motivated than I am. It’s easy for him to have meaningless sex. Plus he’s a top in a city of bottoms. He’s got tons of options.

Being open isn’t easy for me. I’m a bottom in a city of bottoms. Well, I’m also a bottom that doesn’t want to bottom.

I prefer to get to know someone before being intimate.

I’ve been promiscuous in the past, but it feels harder to go back into my old ways.

Especially now that I’ve experienced a real relationship. I know Zimbabwe and I have our faults, but I do love the man.

The week we spent apart made me realize just how much I do love him and don’t want to be open.

Zimbabwe and I reunited. We decided to give our relationship another go and be monogamous.

Branden Lee is a writer and actor now living in Atlanta. Follow Branden on Twitter and Instagram @Brandeness.

I was panicked. I was worried he’d instantly fall for some new guy, and only see that as happy times, when all of

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Party Pieces -

How to Dress For a Festive Occasion

By Mik Hyldebrandt Now that the Holiday season is at its peak and New Year’s Eve is visible in the near future, it’s time to break out the partywear! These clothing items will have you looking stylish during the holidays or any other festive occasion for that matter.

Midnight Blue is the Hue Elegant without being quite as formal as black, the midnight blue is the color to pick for your jacket. Add a little more dash, and choose a tuxedo jacket, which can be dressed up and down.

Express Men Tuxedo Jacket, $248

Sleek Black Shoes You want a pair of shoes that can potentially work with your suit, tuxedo, and dressed-down jeans.

A sleek, classic black shoe that isn’t pointed or has capped toes will do the trick.

Cole Haan Washington Grand Laser Wingtip Oxford, $400

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Dark Jeans A pair of dark or black jeans can easily pass off as an elegant part of your party attire. Needless to say, you need to avoid heavy washes and rips completely.

Abercrombie Athletic Slim Jeans, $78

Casual Shirt A casual, fitted shirt can transition perfectly from the office to a party. If you go for little or no pattern and choose a classic blue, you will look dashing without compromising on comfort.

J. Crew Slim Americana Pima Cotton Oxford Shirt, $64.50

Talking T-shirt Wearing a t-shirt under your tux jacket is perfect for a more casual gathering where you want to underline your style. A statement tee is always a good way to spark conversation.

Swish Embassy Christmas Bear T-Shirt, $30

Neat in Knitwear Sweaters are great for a casual gathering, and if they are fitted right, they can be very stylish. Pick a sweater that can potentially be layered with your jacket – so avoid bulky knits – and go for a knitted cardigan for even more versatility.

Club Monaco Slim-Fit Shawl-Collar Ribbed Merino Wool Cardigan, $175

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Ready, Table, SET!

By Mik Hyldebrandt

Half the experience of a meal can often be attributed to how well the table is set. Good utensils, a little dĂŠcor, a few clever details, and a nice presentation of the food can make even the most standard meal come off stellar. Here are a few tips for setting the table for an even more special holiday dinner.

In Your Place For the extra detail-oriented, you can add place cards in themed place card holders – this signals that you have thought about how to seat guests to ensure the best possible flow of the evening.

Pier 1 Imports Placard Holder, Set of 4, $11

Proper Glassware Having a glass for both white and red wine adds a touch of elegance to your table setting and signals to guests that they are being treated to several courses of food paired with wine.

Williams-Sonoma Vintner Cabernet and White Wine Glasses, $60 for set of 4 each

Wow with Water Glasses An easy way to add a touch of luxury to your table? Use your whiskey cocktail glasses as water glasses!

CB2 Drake Metallic Double Old-Fashioned Glass, $12 each

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The Plush Life

For the Little Dab

If you’re in the mood for something a little more elaborate for the festive meal, consider wrapping the chairs in holiday-themed bows.

It certainly extends the feeling of lavishness.

Bad Bath & Beyond Lenox Holiday Nouveau Chair Bows, Set of 2, $30

Napkins are great for adding a color theme to the table, and if you invest in cloth napkins, it adds another element of indulgence to the table.

A well-chosen napkin ring will make for a really nice touch as well.

Threshold Red Napkin, 4-pack, $9.50 Pottery Barn Antler Napkin Ring, Set of 4, $25

Served Right You don’t need a full set of serving trays and bowls to wow your guests. A single, decorative serving bowl for the main dish will look appetizing on its own.

Setting the Mood A candle-lit supper doesn’t require elaborate candelabras – little sparkly tea lights will definitely do the trick and even add a little dazzle.

Crate and Barrel Keaton Oval Serving Bowl, $25

West Elm Mercury Tea Lights, Set of 6, $29

Runner for the Money No need for a full Christmas-themed tablecloth, but a nice little runner with a Holiday motif gives the table structure and a dash of something extra.

Crate and Barrel Winter Sprig Table Runner, $30

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Q Music Big Blasts From the Past

By Gregg Shapiro

Depending on your generational perspective, the late soul goddess Minnie Riperton is either the mother of actress/singer/SNL alum Maya Rudolph or the singer with the five-octave vocal range best known for the timeless 1975 hit single “Lovin’ You”, co-written by Riperton and her husband Richard Rudolph. You can hear Riperton, who died of cancer in 1979 at 31, paying a “lovin’” homage to her daughter Maya at the end of “Lovin’ You”. The double-disc deluxe edition expanded reissue of Perfect Angel (Capitol/UMe), Riperton’s second album and the one on which “Lovin’ You” can be found, is a long overdue celebration of an artist we lost too soon. Riperton and Rudolph co-wrote seven of the songs on the original album, including the standouts “Reasons”, “The Edge of a Dream”, “It’s So Nice (To See Old Friends) and “Our Lives”. The presence of Stevie Wonder, playing electric piano and harmonica, as well as contributing the title track and “Take A Little Trip”, only served to increase Riperton’s artistic and hip factors. The abundant bonus material includes 11 additional tracks that go a long way in further cementing the album’s legendary status.

No, you’re not hearing things. That’s the Ramones’ cover of “Little Bit O’ Soul” playing in the Fidelity Investments commercial. Yes, we’ve gotten to that point in our culture. Nevertheless, that should not diminish our appreciation of the American punk progenitors, who,

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in 1977 released two (!) phenomenal albums.

Rocket to Russia (Sire/Rhino), the second of the two, has been reissued in a limited edition 40th anniversary deluxe edition, and contains Ramones classics such as “Sheena Is a Punk Rocker”, “Rockaway Beach”, “Teenage Lobotomy”, “Cretin Hop”, the queer “We’re A Happy Family” and the band’s distinctive covers of “Do You Wanna Dance?” and “Surfin’ Bird”.

The reissue consists of engineer/mixer Ed Stasium’s remastered original and tracking mix on disc one, two dozen bonus cuts on disc two and a previously unreleased 1977 live recording from a concert in Glasgow, Scotland, and the original LP on 180-gram vinyl.

Would the Ramones have existed without The Who? After all, The Who’s teen/counterculture anthem “My Generation” has been cited by some as one of the first punk rock songs. “My Generation” is one of 86-tracks to be found on the five-disc The Who box set Maximum As & Bs: The Complete Singles (Polydor/UMC).

Each of the singles, including “I Can’t Explain”, “Substitute”, “I Can See For Miles”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Join Together”, “Squeeze Box”, “Who Are You”, “You Better You Bet” and “Eminence Front”, is immediately followed by the B-side, many of which are not heard very often. The box set also includes a booklet featuring photos, memorabilia and trackby-track annotation.

In the late `60s and early `70s, The Who’s Roger Daltrey probably got a lot of attention from gay fans due to his stunning physique – smooth, pumped up pecs and rippling abs. Years later, sneering bleached-blonde Billy Idol, who started

out in the punk band Generation X, gained a reputation for putting his shirtless body on display. Why not? He was in good shape, especially for a punk rock/new wave guy. Idol’s first two albums – his eponymous 1982 debut and 1983’s Rebel Yell (both on Chrysalis/Capitol/UMe) – have been reissued on high-quality vinyl, along with the two-LP hits compilation Idolize Yourself: The Very Best of Billy Idol (Capitol/ UMe). Listeners can expect to find songs such as “White Wedding”, “Hot In the City”, “Eyes Without a Face”, “Flesh For Fantasy”, “Dancing With Myself”, “Mony Mony” and “Cradle of Love”, among others, on Idolize Yourself.

The story of UK psychedelic/progressive rock band The Moody Blues, which continues to this day, has some fascinating chapters. Early on, The Moody Blues had a hit single with the song “Go Now”, which doesn’t really sound like anything that came after it. In fact, it was the follow-up album 1967’s Days of Future Past (Deram/UMC), newly reissued in a 50th anniversary double-CD set, that set the tone for The Moody Blues’ greatest successes. Of course, when it was first issued 50 years ago, it was something of a peculiarity, because it was recorded with The London Festival Orchestra, conducted by Peter Knight. The album did fairly well on the British charts, as did the single “Nights In White Satin,” but it took another five years for both the album and single to make the impact it did in 1972.

The reissue includes the original 1967 stereo mix (available for the first time on CD), along with nine bonus tracks on the first disc. The second CD contains the 1972 stereo mix, four bonus tracks and six mono single mastsers.Additionally, a DVD features a 5.1 Surround Sound Mix & 96 kHz/24-bit 1967 stereo mix, along with visual content.

owe it to yourself to check out The Mysticism of Sound & Cosmic Language (Smog Veil Records) by “Cleveland’s mythical prog rock improvisors” Hy Maya. Members of the short-lived band include Robert Bensick, Albert Dennis, Scott Krauss and Allen Ravenstine. The double CD set includes studio and live recordings dating back to 1972 and 1973.

The above-mentioned Smog Veil label has prided itself on its esoteric roster of artists for more than 25 years. Similarly, Blue Thumb Records, in its brief 10 years of existence, introduced listeners to its own impressive line-up of artists, including Sylvester and the Hot Band (featuring the fabulous gay music icon Sylvester in his pre-disco phase), The Pointer Sisters, The Crusaders, Leon Russell, word-jazz innovator Ken Nordine and many others. Originally released in 1995, the 2017 reissue of All Day Thumbsucker Revisited: The History of Blue Thumb Records (Verve/UMe) is as enjoyable for the stunning array talent, such as T. Rex, Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, Ike & Tina Turner and Love, as it is for being a music history lesson.

Eighties music legends Tears For Fears is one of those bands that has almost as many hits compilations as it does studio album. To be fair, TFF’s hits, including “Mad World”, “Change”, “Pale Shelter”, “Shout”, Everybody Wants To Rule The World”, “Head Over Heels” and “Sowing The Seeds of Love”, to mention a few, are sensational and deserve to be heard by ears new and old. Rule The World (Mercury/U M e) is a 16-track compilation that includes the aforementioned songs, as well as two brand new songs.

If you didn’t get your fill of psychedelic sounds with The Moody Blues reissue, you

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Wednesday, December 27 Park Tavern Ice Skating Rink

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Evol Intent is known for being electronic musicians with a political bent, starting with drum and bass and beyond Deep South closes out 2017 by inviting two DJs - Christy into other genres.

Love & W. Jeremy - back from their impressive lineup.

Wednesday, December 27 As usual, Vicki Powell hosts and will spin the opening set of the night.

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Framily

(Is That Even aWord)?

By Jamie Kirk

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nteresting, when I looked in the Webster Dictionary for framily, which I am confident is a word, the first seven words I found were frameless, family, foamily, creamily, dreamily, beamily and filmily. But not the word framily. I looked at Facebook and saw several references to the word with pictures of 20 people packed into a small 3 x 3 square. Then I went to Instagram and saw 371,820 posts that had the hashtag framily. So, I am confident it is a word.

Unfortunately, I got discouraged and began to think, maybe it isn’t a word. Maybe it is one of those dumb terms that are made up that stick around for a few summers, used in a catchy pop song and then dies.

Then I thought it was an urban myth; that the word was created by mistake for someone trying to combine the words frame & family to mean that “one must always protect the boundaries of the foundation of one’s family”. And then finally, I rationalized the word was born and used by a popular TV personality like someone on the RHOA or by Ellen DeGeneres so it was approved by the producers to use, even though it was not confirmed to mean anything (kinda like the word bae or yasss).

So, maybe it’s not a word, kinda makes sense, I guess.

But then it hit me like a ton of bricks. What is that feeling you have when something happens to you good, bad or indifferent, okay, let’s be honest, it’s normally bad; you pick up the phone and you call the bestie. Or that feeling you get when you get two tickets to see the Falcons play; you invite your roommate. Then there are times when you’re about to move in with your partner, and you need that final vote of confidence, you call your mentor that you used to work with 15 years ago.

How do you put a label on these feelings and actions?

I got it, you call those folks FRAMILY.

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Framily is 1000% a word that means (by my definition), folks that you have deliberately and conscientiously hand-picked to share your life with.

Framily are folks that hang around after the job loss, the parents’ death, the divorce, the child that refuses to go to college, the tattoos that were bad decisions when you were 22-25; without providing feedback or judgement. These folks continually show up and sometimes “show out” on our behalf. ON time, EVERY time. These chosen few seldom need to hear excuses or apologies because they just accept us as we are.

According to Instagram, this word is used frequently around the holidays, particularly around hanksgiving. The word incites a feeling of appreciation and gratefulness. During the holidays, there is no better time than to acknowledge the folks in our life that make us better. Better friends, better lovers, better students, better parents, and better employees. By providing us unconditional love, we are able to give unconditional love to others. As the holidays come and go, we should all take a minute (maybe even right now) and give our framily a shoutout of peace and blessings. They deserve it. After all, Webster and his crew may not recognize this word as legit, but we certainly can.

Let’s petition to get bae, yasss and framily included in the next version of Webster’s Dictionary.

Jamie Kirk works for a software company and is a certified spinning instructor. He also enjoys yoga, swimming, bicycling and running. He aspires to start a blog about what we put in our bodies not only fuels our body but our mind and spirit as well. Follow Jamie on IG @tysonsdad

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Screen Savor Kiss kiss Bang Bang

by Gregg Shapiro

Remember in the 1980s when Sting wanted to be a movie star, appearing in films such as Brimstone & Treacle, Dune, The Bride, and even alongside Meryl Streep in Plenty? Heck, even Melanie Griffith wanted to be an actress in the ‘80s.

Sting and Griffith co-starred in 1988’s Stormy Monday (Arrow Video/Icon), the feature-length film debut from writer/director Mike Figgis (the Oscar-winning Leaving Las Vegas). With a jazzy score befitting its title, Stormy Monday is the gritty tale of homophobic, Trump-like ugly American businessman Cosmo (Tommy Lee Jones) who arrives in depressed Thatcher-era Newcastle during what is billed as “America week”. Cosmo promises to bring change and prosperity which means there will be shady backroom deals being made at any cost. Among Cosmo’s potential victims is Finney (Sting), owner of jazz venue The Key Club.

On Cosmo’s team is spikyhaired (it was the `80s!)

American redhead and parttime waitress Kate (Griffith).

Playing for team Finney is Brendan (Sean Bean when he was young and hot enough to be half-naked in several scenes), an Irishman who is initially hired to clean the club. Little does he know that he’ll be cleaning more messes than the ones in the men’s room.

After Kate and Brendan meet cute, unaware they are actually on opposites sides of the playing field, they begin a relationship. Before long everything comes to the surface and Kate sees the error of her ways, switching sides to be with Brendan. But there will be a high cost as guns are drawn and bombs are set off killing innocent people.

The timing of the special edition DVD/Blu-ray of Stormy Monday couldn’t be better with everything swirling around Brexit, as well as Trump’s meteoric/ catastrophic rise from bombastic real estate mogul to POTUS. Bonus features include audio commentary by Figgis, a “then and now” look at the Newcastle locales and more.

Funny, violent and loud, the terribly-titled “unlikely buddy” movie The Hitman’s Bodyguard (Summit/Millennium) is surprisingly entertaining, if about 20 minutes too long.

Impeccably-groomed executive protection agent Michael’s (Ryan Reynolds) career as head of AAA Protection Services comes to an abrupt end when a high-profile

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client is assassinated, regardless of all of the precautions taken. Still maintaining a professional demeanor (if you can overlook his reeking beater of a car), Michael is reduced to taking on less profitable assignments.

Meanwhile in Belarus, maniacal, brutal leader and facially disfigured Dukhovich (a scenery-chomping Gary Oldman), whose specialty is ethnic cleansing, wreaks havoc on those who defy him. The good news is he’s about to be put on trial at The Hague for his crimes against humanity.

One key witness is Darius (Samuel L. Jackson), a universally feared contract killer, who must be transported from Manchester, England where he is serving time, to the Netherlands within 27 hours so that he may testify against Dukhovich. Of course, there is a virtual army of Dukhovich’s henchmen doing everything in their power to make sure that doesn’t happen. The caravan transporting Darius is attacked by mercenaries, and he and Interpol agent Amelia (Elodie Yung) are the only survivors. It’s then that, you guessed it, Amelia enlists her ex-boyfriend Michael to assist in the mission of getting her high-value charge to his destination.

Along the way we are introduced a variety of characters, with the most interesting among them being Darius’s foul-mouthed wife Sonia (Salma Hayek, who steals every scene in which she appears), who is also in prison. Michael and Darius, who also have a complicated past, eventually overcome most of their differences during the course of several lengthy fight and chase scenes.

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Is it illegal for California ride share drivers to wear deodorant?!

Me: You only text me when you’re drunk!

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LIBRA (SEP. 23 - OCT. 22)

You’re always the first to dive in, and all you get for your efforts is a face full of mud. Spontaneity is a good thing, but sometimes it’s better to stick your toe in the water first. So look before you leap today.

It could be the best way to save face.

Today will be as good as finding out that Liza Minnelli will be performing a private show just for you in the comfort of your home! Or it could be as bad as discovering that she has no intention of leaving once the show is through, and she needs someone to rub her bunions.

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SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)

New opportunities may knock on your door today, but you won’t be home. That’s because you’ll get tired of waiting for them, and rush out before they could come to you. Impatience will be your Achilles heel today, especially after you realize what you’ve missed out on.

Avoid starting conflicts at work today. A mercurial temperament will make you combative and hard to work with. But coworkers will be ready and they’ll be more than glad to take you on. Their claws will be longer, sharper and faster than yours, and they’ll relish using them on you.

GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUN. 20)

SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22 - DEC. 21)

Heeding your friend’s advice could save you a lot of heartache if you’d only take note. But you choose to go your own way instead. You’ll wish you had listened when they warned you about your latest boyfriend. You may have discovered earlier that he’s a she, and not a very pretty one at that.

Today will not only be a productive day, but it’ll be lots of fun, too! So you’ll leave work with a song in your heart and a spring to your step. Take this positive energy with you after work. Guys won’t be able to resist someone as buoyant as you, and the fun may continue right into the night.

CANCER (JUN. 21 - JUL. 22)

CAPRICORN (DEC. 22 - JAN. 19)

Your emotions will be easily ignitable today. Unfortunately, loved ones and coworkers will provide the fuel needed to set you off. But hold your tongue before railing on them for little details. Flipping out on your partner because you can see his nose hairs is way out of line.

Run for the security of home after this stressful day.

There you can flop on the couch and channel surf.

There’s bound to be reruns of The Mary Tyler Moore Show on TV to cheer you up. A little Mary and the gang can take your nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile.

LEO (JUL. 23 - AUG. 22)

AQUARIUS (JAN. 20 - FEB. 18)

You bring the party with you wherever you go. Today will be no different as you liven up the workplace with your mirth and pranks. But some may not appreciate your brand of fun. Forcing them to wear wigs while warbling “There’s No Business Like Show Business” won’t be comical to them.

Keep a first date loose and informal tonight. Choose a dinner spot that’s fun, lively and non-threatening.

Somewhere romantic with strolling violin players serenading you with songs of love may have him bolting for the door. Disappointing, but at least you’ll get to take home one helluva doggie bag.

VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEP. 22)

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MAR. 20)

You’ll wake up today feeling aggressive and combative. But don’t take it out on those around you. Hitting the gym would be a healthier way of releasing hostility, and it’ll be a lot safer for those unfortunates who have to face you today.

Today will be puzzling to you, a mystery wrapped in a riddle. This confusion will extend into your social life where guys will be just as bewildering. You may finally meet the guy you contacted through Craigslist and you didn’t know that swimmer’s build meant having a body like Norm from Cheers.

WHAT happened was . . .

What Happened Was...

Trouble in the love department? With sex? Or just people in general? Send us your queries, questions, and problems, and we’ll give you the answers served straight up and with a little ice.

I dated this guy over the summer, and things ended dramatically. I have seen him on occasion, and several times we have even talked and had tearful admission about how we could have done things differently, and how we didn’t know how much we loved each other. But it doesn’t seem like he wants to try again. I’m still very much in love with him, and I just can’t seem to move on. No one compares to him.

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Sincerely Heart-Acher Dear Heart-Acher Breakups can be so incredibly hard, and having it end dramatically and abruptly is a shock to the system that can send you on an emotional rollercoaster, and it can be really hard to make sense of it all.

In your case, you even have the meetups after the break where potential ‘what ifs’ and ‘could haves’ have been aired. That makes it even tougher because, in the process of working through it, you are still presented with an option that things could change – even though chances seem slim!

What you have to do is assess how much you need this guy in your life. If you can’t live without him, then try to win him back. If deep down you know that the drama you had even after a few months will define your relationship, then move on. There are many more blanks to fill in other than the tearful admissions you have given each other, and it seems like you know that it is over, and the best thing is to move on.

Getting over someone is comparable to grieving because you lose someone out of your life. Regrettably, there is no set strategy to get over someone as a loss is experienced differently by everyone. But time as a healer is a factor and if you fill your life with meaningful activities and people that time will even bring something positive with it.

Take some time to heal, be mindful of the fact that another relationship will not heal the pain of the current one, and if your process seems to be overwhelming, get some help from a therapist. Take care of yourself, get stronger and live a life of quality. You deserve love, and love will find you.

I’m 32, and I have been HIV-positive for more than ten years, and I’m undetectable. I have watched with wonder how stigmas surrounding HIV and AIDS have come crumbling down because of efficient HIV treatment and PreP. Wondered and marveled – until just recently where I met this guy, who I was really into and when I thought the time was right, I disclosed my status to him. His demeanor completely changed and he accused me of dishonesty, and when I tried to explain, he became defensive and loud and upon leaving he even yelled that I was filthy and was trying to give it to him. It destroyed me. I’ve spent the past few days processing,

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but I’m so shocked – especially, about my judge of character.

I thought this guy was different. How do I turn down his voice in my head?

Sincerely Damaged Goods Dear Damaged Goods Ouch! Misjudging someone and having that person be judgmental and ignorant is a poisonous combination that can affect you deeply and emotionally. You may have witnessed a change, but the fact that you need to seek the right moment to tell someone about your status speaks volumes still. Your crossing paths with this particularly ignorant individual may be heartbreaking and gutwrenching and make you feel like damaged goods. But you know what? You’re not damaged goods – he is. Someone who chooses to let their fear run their life that way and even to become verbally abusive has got to have more issues than what’s mentally sound. You know, you are not your illness, it is not what defines you – it is something in your blood that is even under control and undetectable, which means you take good care of yourself! Look at it this way; your status is an effective filter to weed out those bad seeds. This guy may have seemed great, but by any means, he was an a**hole! So, keep witnessing the change, know there is a long way to go yet, and continue being honest with yourself and others.

I’ve been seeing this guy for a while. We’re not really dating, but we spend a good amount of time together. Lately, he has been hinting rather strongly at Christmas presents from me to him, and these are pretty expensive wishes like cologne or clothing, and honestly, I wasn’t even thinking of getting him anything. What do I do?

Sincerely Elf-on-the-Hold Dear Elf-on-the-Hold It seems pretty clear that your non-boyfriend is either under the impression that things are more progressed than they are or he is trying to gauge where you are as a couple by what you are willing to get him. Maybe this is actually a good time for you to do the same thinking? What do you plan to do with this guy? Is there potential for a relationship, are you willing and ready to commit, or do you need to make things clear to him with the risk that this is where the fun ends? If you don’t want to deal with any of that right before Christmas, give him the perfect present for dating-not-dating-we’ll-see-whathappens-relationships: cute and sexy underwear

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