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A WELL-ROUNDED MAN By Mike Fleming Peach ATL Co-Publisher MY FIRST REAL-MAN EXPERIENCE of athletic glory, as well as some of my earliest fantasies, came from being on the swim team. Summer always gets me reflecting on how much it changed my little gay life.
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Summer reminds me how swimming taught me to play ball My dad is one of those sporty “men’s men” with natural athletic ability and a head full of happy memories from basketball courts, baseball diamonds and football fields.
He never fully grasped my, um, gentler world view. I think it confounded him that I’d rather plan the next day’s school clothes and watch reruns of “Bewitched” than play outside. Just as marveled, I would sit and watch his
backslapping, ball scratching and beer belting and wonder where it came from. Think of us as Hank and Bobby Hill, only cuter. Dad’s attempt to make me “more well rounded” by forcing Little League on me failed miserably. His insistence that we play catch and go to MLB games in summer and shoot one-on-one hoops until I got better at it just made me feel worse. Hey now, I was good at some stuff. I could coordinate colors like nobody’s business, create elaborately themed collages, dance like a champion, roller skate backwards and write essays to beat even the snooty girl whose mom was a teacher. That bitch. Spelling bees were preferred over dodge ball smack downs, but I would give just about anything to see the look on my dad’s face that my little brother drew so effortlessly when waterskiing or catching a football. ALL THAT CHANGED WHEN I STARTED swimming and — gasp — winning. First in summer leagues, then in high school and as a registered amateur
athlete, I was good, damn it. My dad’s cheering on the sidelines was my greatest award. He positively glowed when I broke one minute in the 100-yard Breaststroke. (Yeah, a gay boy with an accomplished Breaststroke. I get it.) He actually hugged me and whooped in my ear when my team became the state Medley Relay champs. I used the notoriety on those assholes who mocked me in my awkward days. I kept my “girlier” talents under wraps, and careful study helped me walk and talk the jock game. I learned to get on as one of the guys. Can I get a “Hell yeah”? Ugh. Swimming counted for PE credit, so I never had to see the inside of a gymnasium again. But I didn’t have to give up locker rooms. In addition to sportsmanship, I got side benefits out of the deal: Speedos as small as we could fit. Horseplay between sets. Every body type on full exhibit. Let’s just say that images of those guys are still with me and leave it at that.
I know I’m not alone in this. Why else would so many profiles use the phrase ‘swimmers build”? MY DAD WAS HERE FOURTH OF JULY weekend, and it dawned on me that we ultimately rubbed off on each other. I love the Braves. I embrae the value of teamwork. I keep my body in shape to improve all the other aspects of life. And he picked up a few things too. Like people are people, and some of them are gay. He thinks drag queens are a wonder to behold. We talk about home ownership and hating yard work. For the Fourth, he hung out with 15 gay guys, laughed and actually had a good time at my friend’s cookout. Of course, even after my brush with butchness, I ended up as a professional wordsmith with an eye for design. I daydream about entire episodes of “Bewitched,” and I still plan my outfits; just ask for a peek at how my boxers always match what I’m wearing. A guy’s gotta be well rounded, after all.
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taboo down south, or warn me away from Atlanta due to the astronomical HIV/STI infection rates. I’ve mainly only dated interracially so moving somewhere where interracial dating was allegedly rare was definitely going to be an issue. Also I’ve always been terrified of HIV/ STIs, which is a huge reason why I usually stick to oral sex... most of the time. When I finally got to see Atlanta for myself, I realized these negative things guys told me were absolute bullshit. Well the HIV/STI rates thing is true. The one guy I hooked up with on my trip last summer had a bump on his dick, which did result in me avoiding touching his penis during that encounter. I SAW INTERRACIAL COUPLES EVERYWHERE. I SAW mixed-race friend groups everywhere. I really liked Blake and Ten, because they did reminded me most of my favorite gay clubs in Philadelphia. Clubs with diverse, young crowds, playing pop and Top 40 music.
WELCOME TO ATLANTA He moved to Atlanta hearing that interracial dating is taboo, and HIV rates are astronomical. Here’s what he found. By Branden Lee I’M A SCREENWRITER, BLOGGER, FILMMAKER, AND ACTOR who recently relocated to Atlanta from the Philadelphia area. I chose Atlanta for my fresh start since it has become the “New Hollywood” as locals like to say. There are tons of TV and film opportunities here, and I want to get in on the action. Also Philadelphia had nothing for me, career wise, socially, or romantically. I visited Atlanta last summer, and immediately loved it. I’d visited the south previously for family reunions and college internships. My trip last summer was the first time I really got to explore Atlanta as an adult, and finally experience the gay nightlife. I heard Midtown was the gay epicenter of Atlanta, so I made sure to check out Blake’s, Ten, and Bulldogs during my trip. Before I got to see Atlanta for myself, I’d heard many negative things. These negative things mainly came from guys I went on dates with or chatted with online that were from Atlanta. They’d tell me things like interracial dating is still
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I did enjoy Bulldogs too, because it was like nowhere I’d been before. Despite having a huge black gay population, Philadelphia doesn’t have any clubs that cater specifically to a black gay crowd. It felt enthralling to experience a black gay club, since I’d never been around so many black gay people before. I also saw so many sexy, muscular, bearded, men at these Atlanta gay clubs. My type has always been big, beefy, brawny, butch, and bearded guys. So seeing so many in Atlanta absolutely sold me as to why Atlanta should be the place where I move to, and now I’m here. I moved to Atlanta not really knowing anyone. It’s definitely always been an issue for me connecting with other gays and finding gay friends. When I first moved to Boston for college, it was my first time living in a city, and I thought I’d instantly find a clique of gay friends, finally have a boyfriend, and live my gayest most fulfilling life. I did have a lot of fun dating and hooking up with guys. Though I’m 3 years out of college, and a few months away from turning 27, and still never had a gaggle of gay friends or a boyfriend. MAYBE ATLANTA WILL FINALLY BE THE EXCEPTION. Maybe Atlanta will be where I finally find a group of gay friends, and perhaps my first boyfriend. Atlanta is the land of opportunity and endless possibilities. My first week in Atlanta, I realized that being new to the city didn’t make me special. Seemed like a third of the guys online were also recent transplants to Atlanta. Also I know bottoms love to complain that their city is all bottoms, but that definitely seems to be true in Atlanta. Most of the guys I found myself attracted to were also bottoms. I was barely getting any messages on Grindr, except from faceless guys wanting to fuck me raw, or guys expecting me to pay them for sex so they could pay their back child support. Despite this rough start, I’m optimistic that Atlanta will be a very fruitful place for me.
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DIVERSIONS & EXCURSIONS
Give camping a gay twist with a Labor Day Weekend in the great Georgia outdoors just a daytrip away. By Mike Fleming
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One of the great things about living in Atlanta is easy access to so many outdoor getaways and unforgettable views. Whether you’re up for the mountains, the woods, or the beach, you’re just a road trip away from your next great escape from city life. On the last big weekend of summer if you’re not staying in town, there’s a spot just waiting for you to sit back, let your cares go, and take in all the nature you can handle. Grand vacations – like Southern Decadence in New Orleans in our preview in this issue – are great, but our gay neighbors across the region are ready and able to help Labor Day weekenders, refresh and recharge. Bigger trips to far-flung destinations may be in your longer-term plans, but this is the weekend to hit the road for regional road trips. Nothing will get you in the long-weekend spirit better than flying your colors with our gay neighbors across the Southeast. Here’s our quick guide to the hottest destinations for gay daytrippers and weekenders who don’t want to go far to feel like they’re a world away. Leave work, and gas up your cars for some of the best camping and overnight stays across the Southeast.
Gay Georgia Campgrounds RIVER’S EDGE Clothing Optional 2311 Pulliam Mill Road, Dewy Rose, GA camptheriversedge.com IN THE WOODS Gay and Lesbian 142 Casey Court, Canon, GA inthewoodscampground.com OZ CAMPGROUND Clothing Optional, Bar, Dance Hall and Cafe 50 GA-230, Unadilla, GA ozcampground.com
Gay Mountain Inns & Cabins ABOVE THE REST CABINS Experience the Mountains Firsthand 1662 My Mountain Road, Morgantown abovetherestcabins.com 6 PONDS FARM COTTAGE RENTAL On a Mountain Farm 3155 Squirrel Hunting Road, Morgantown 6pondsfarm.com MOUNTAIN LAUREL CREEK B&B Upscale Mountain Getwaway 202 Talmer Grizzle Road, Dahlonega mountainlaurelcreek.com MOUNTAIN TOP LODGE Country Charm in Private Woodland 447 Mountain Top Lodge Road, Dahlonega mountaintoplodge.net WILDERNESS VIEW CABINS Secluded Cabins in Blue Ridge Mountains 864 Wilderness View, Chatsworth wildernessviewcabins.com
Gay Beach Camping and B&Bs RIVERS END CAMP & RV PARK 100+ sites with full to partial hookups 5 Fort Ave., Tybee Island riversendcampground.com SURF SONG B&B Renovated Victorian Home 21 Officers Row, Tybee Island tybeesurfsong.com THE GEORGIANNE INN B&B Renovated 1910 Home 1312 Butler Ave., Tybee Island georgianneinn.com Check out our need-to-know preview of Southern Decadence in New Orleans in this issue.
PARLIAMENT RESORT Wi-fi, A/C, Cabins, Pool, Restaurant 1250 Gordon Hwy, Augusta, GA p-house.com ROY’S HIDEAWAY CAMPGROUND RVs, Cabins, Pool Parties 68 Catfish Lane, Collins, GA On Facebook, Yelp and Trip Advisor TIMBERFELL LODGE Resort, Cabins & Campgrounds 2240 Van Hill Rd, Greeneville, TN timberfell.com
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10 BASIC-ASS HABITS YOU NEED TO DROP
Keeping our finger on the pulse of what’s hot and what’s not leads us to what’s got – to go. Now. By Mike Fleming Gay men have a reputation for setting trends and raising standards, and deservedly so. In some cases years before straight people, we’re rocking the looks, buying the best tech, and listening to the latest artists. There’s little doubt that many of our brethren usually have a handle on what’s next in culture and popular opinion. Still, with great expectations come great responsibility, so listen up: Sometimes our collective interests fall short of fabulous. We’re right so often and followed so frequently that there are bound to be a few missteps along the way in our quest for the Next Big Thing. So before we start to think everything we touch is gold, let’s look at some things gay men love too much. Once you make room in your repertoire by letting go of these bad habits, flip to the Peach List in the back of this issue, where we also offer some replacement options that will make us – and the world around us – better off in the end. trying to make ‘Fetch’ happen” in Mean Girls, we’ve had sayings that won’t die. Kill this one.
BOYFRIEND TWINSIES One is fun, but two is too. T weedle Dumb and Tweedle Don’t.
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10 BASIC HABITS, continued
GYM SELFIES
EYEBROW TORTURE
You’re working hard. That’s great. But daily updates begging for attention? No. You aren’t working out, you’re taking pictures.
GAY EVERYTHING
Have more going on in your life than your homosexuality. You don’t need a gay dentist.
Taming unibrows and shaping eye caterpillars is one thing. Channeling silent screen sirens is another. If you’re not in drag, put down the tweezers and pencils.
GOING SHIRTLESS IN PUBLIC
On second thought, keep doing this one. It may be all you have to offer, and the rest of us enjoy looking.
‘ON FLEEK’
Long before and long after Regina told Gretchen to “Stop trying to make ‘Fetch’ happen” in Mean Girls, we’ve had sayings that won’t die. Kill this one.
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OVERSELLING MARRIAGE
“My husband” this. “My husband” that. “When we got married, blah blah blah.” That’s great, but some of you didn’t make a difference; you followed a trend.
FETISHIZING STRAIGHT GUYS
As one gay guru has reminded us time and again, we should know better. So why can’t we do better?
KEEP TURNING THE PAGE FOR 9 SMART THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT INSTEAD.
SmartCare Welcomes Dr. John Destito as Our New Medical Director.
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KNOW ABOUT NOLA
It’s time for the great gay pilgrimage to New Orleans for Southern Decadence. Handle it like a champ. By James Parker Sheffield Like every good Boy Scout, I believe in being prepared. While not every Boy Scout would prepare you not getting arrested at a huge, sweaty gay party, I have no such boundaries. Have fun, enjoy the city, respect the locals, drink lots of water, and understand a few things before you go. These are our Top 10.
1 / DRINKS TO GO
What makes New Orleans party central is the ability to move from place to place with your drink in hand. As long as your beverage is in a plastic cup, you can consume it on sidewalks and in other public areas. Most bars serve drinks in to-go cups, or offer one on the way out. Don’t walk around with glass beer bottles or cocktail glasses.
2 / DON’T PEE ON THE STREET
Listen up! This is a fantastic, world-renowned party. Don’t ruin it by having to phone home for bail. Public drinking is legal, but public peeing in streets and alleys is not. Just because you’re outside with a cocktail, doesn’t mean you’re in a bar. If you have to go, find a real restroom. New Orleans police will absolutely arrest you for public urination.
3 / PEOPLE LIVE HERE
It’s true. Regular, everyday people call New Orleans home. They’re able to maintain jobs, raise kids, be sober in the daytime and not flash their body parts at neighbors for a prize. They do all of that in some of the most oppressive heat and humidity imaginable. We’re not 100% sure how it works, but apparently it does.
4 / YOU AREN’T GOING TO LIVE HERE
It’s easy to get starry-eyed over NOLA, especially amid sights of thousands of shirtless gays loving life. That doesn’t mean you need to make a permanent go of it with that cute bar back from that place you can’t even remember. It’s a great place to visit, but Monday comes for everyone, even in New Orleans.
5 / LEAVE YOUR CAR BEHIND
Even if you drove, leave the car at your hotel. The city is very walkable with reliable public transit. NOLA streetcars get you most anywhere you want to go, and there are also Pedicabs and horse carriages for reasonable rates.
6 / CELEBRITIES HEART NOLA
Lots of entertainers have homes in New Orleans, including Brad & Angelina, Sandy Bullock, Lil Wayne, Nick Cage and Solange. But if you want to spot a celebrity, you’ll have to stray from the party. Gay rapper Frank Ocean grew up there, but they haven’t seen his new album either, so don’t bother asking.
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extravaganza Sponsored by Berlinda Wall's The Crown Is Mine which is available on Amazon.com This is a fundraiser for Joining Hearts who raise money for grantees like Aid Atlanta, Jerusalem House and The Living Room. hosted by Ruby REDD Featured performers: Amanda Michaels Trixie Van Lear Charlene Boufontaine Stella D'Oro Sue Nami Taylor Van Pelt Monica Van Pelt Gunza Blazin LaTonya O'Hara Calico Deville, Holly Walden Berlinda Wall Paige Turner
Saturday, August 26 Doors at 5 pm Show at 6 pm Tickets $8 in advance $10 at the door
SOUTHERN DECADENCE, continued
7 / NON-BAR THINGS TO DO
If you feel like you want to put your shirt back on, the city has plenty of sightseeing options. Whether you’re into history, architecture, vampires, ghosts or alligators, there are tons of tours for hire.
8 / FOOD IS GOOD… REALLY GOOD. The olives in your glass aren’t your only dinner option! You may not expect it amid salacious partying, but the French Quarter is packed with four-star restaurants. Finding a good meal will take you less time than finding a good date, so have one.
9 / DAQUIRIES ARE KING
While Hurricanes and Hand Grenades are drinks of choice on Bourbon Street, NOLA is really a daiquiri city. Daiquiri bars are virtually everywhere, including drive up locations. If you use a drive-through, know that the person behind the wheel still can’t drink and drive. Drivers must keep the lid on their beverages until you get where you’re going.
10 / IT’S THE HEAT – AND THE HUMIDITY
September brings a little milder weather, but it’s still really hot and humid. If you hate the word “moist” or often complain about Georgia humidity, NOLA isn’t the place for you. Dress appropriately and be a good sport about it or don’t go.
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Aug 24 - Aug 26
Powder Room
Deep South ATL
Take out that puff and hit yourself in the face with it! It’s the powder room, honeys, and the Wussy crew is coming for you once again. This time, RPDR’s Peppermint headlines all the other DJs, drag queens and alternaqueers turning looks for the night.
Wowing Europe from a homebase in Berlin doesn’t hit everyone’s resume or circle of friends. Enter La Fraicheur, the German-based DJ courtesy local party lesbian Vicki Powell (photo) and her legendary loyals at this gathering of underground lovers.
THURSDAY, AUG. 24
JUNGLE 2115 Faulkner Road NE | jungleatl.com
STAFF PICK!
FRIDAY, AUG. 25
HERETIC 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road NE | hereticatlanta.com
Respect the Brunch Join this monthly event raising money for worthy local LGBTbased not-for-profits, and 15% of all food and beverage sales go directly to the cause. This month, Voices of Note – Atlanta’s gay choruses – benefits as you munch, hobnob, imbibe, and enjoy a raffle.
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
Project Q
ZOCALO ATLANTA 187 10th Street NE | facebook.com/RespectTheBrunch
Drag Queen Story Time
Bearracuda
A huge hit last month with its debut, sit down cross-legged at this Ponce City Market bookstore to hear one of your nightlife favorites read kids books to children. This time, comedian and YouTube star Brent Star brings his cosplay magic to the experience.
What makes this quarterly party for the burly beefy set and their scores of admirers even better? Only that this time it’s Jocks & Singlets night. Pack yourself into something skimpy and see what pops up, with DJ Matt Consola and the Growlr app in the house.
SATURDAY, AUG. 26
POSMAN BOOKS Ponce City Market, Suite C197 | 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE
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HERETIC 2069 Cheshire Bridge Road NE | facebook.com/BearracudaATL
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A snapshot of Gay Atlanta’s favorite destinations. View their ads in Peach ATL & visit their websites for weekly event listings.
Bars & Clubs
MIXX
MIDTOWN
1492 Piedmont Ave NE
COWTIPPERS
AMSTERDAM
OSCAR’S
cowtippersatlanta.com
oscarsatlanta.com
1600 Piedmont Ave NE
1510 Piedmont Ave NE
DEKALB LIPS ATLANTA
306 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
EAST ATLANTA, GRANT PARK & EDGEWOOD
BLAKE’S ON THE PARK
THE COCKPIT
amsterdamatlanta.com
mixxatlanta.com
502 Amsterdam Ave. NE
ATLANTA EAGLE atlantaeagle.com
blakesontheparkatlanta.com 227 10th St NE
BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St NE
FRIENDS NEIGHBORHOOD BAR friendsonponce-atl.com 736 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
MODEL T modeltatlanta.com 699 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
MY SISTER’S ROOM mysistersroom.com 66 12th St NE
TEN ATLANTA tenatlanta.com 990 Piedmont Ave NE
CHESHIRE HERETIC hereticatlanta.com
thecockpit-atlanta.blogspot.com
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atldragshow.com 3011 Buford Hwy NE
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BARKING LEATHER AFTER DARK
marysatlanta.com
barkingleather.com
1287 Glenwood Ave SE
306 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
SISTER LOUISA’S CHURCH sisterlouisaschurch.com 466 Edgewood Ave SE
SWINGING RICHARDS swingingrichards.com
CHESHIRE BARKING LEATHER barkingleather.com 805 Lambert Dr NE
1400 Northside Dr NW
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9 SMART HABITS
EVERY GAY MAN NEEDS
This week’s ‘Basic Bitch’ article calls out bad gay priorities. Here’s a list of things to worry about instead. By Mike Fleming
Stay in Touch
No More Drama
Fake Rules
On the list of things you should actually worry about, keeping up with friends and family should take top priority. One study shows long-term friends are as beneficial as quitting smoking.
Almost nothing is a crisis. People are almost never intentionally hurting you. Find the perspective to stop turning every small setback into a catastrophe.
Gay men are “shoulding” ourselves to death. There’s a difference between having values and standards and making up rules for ourselves and everyone else. Think of every “should” as a “could,” then decide if it really matters that much.
Go to Bed
Get Organized
Dress Up
Getting up a half hour earlier – or if you just can’t, going to bed half-an-hour earlier – can change your life.
Write things down, give everything a place and put it there, declutter, put systems in place. The stress reduction alone will make you better.
We’re not saying to look good is to feel good, but it does in fact help. Take the time, and it shows to other people as well.
Information Breaks
Control Sugar
Exercise
“Staccato signals of constant information” isn’t just a Paul Simon lyric. Set time aside to turn off your phone, computer, TV and all other electronics and reconnect with your surroundings.
Processed sugar – the granular stuff and things flavored with corn syrup – is just as addictive as cocaine – yes, really. Beyond that, it’s holding us back. The sweet stuff has been linked to colon cancer and heart disease, and it does crazy shit to your mood.
Gym selfies and shirtless pics are basic AF, but kickstarting your metabolism each day is a great way to love yourself – and as a result, everything and everyone else around you.
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People will stare. Make it worth their while. Just like the alphabet, I come before U.
Facebooking your opinion about current events still isn’t doing anything about it.
The most common way you give up your power is by not believing you have any.
Rather than continue that spectacular spiral, adjourn the Negative Committee that meets in your head.
I like my coffee how I like myself: Black, bitter and too hot for you.
Contrary to popular belief, activism does not entail you whining, shouting people down or preaching.
Hey. You. You’re amazing. Shine on.
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ARIES (Mar. 21 - Apr. 19)
LIBRA (Sep. 23 - Oct. 22)
If malaise hits, focus on what’s bothering you and get into action. Your voice is even louder and more forceful than usual. If you feel a need to yell at others, talk gently – at least first – with a trusted friend.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor, but be careful not to over-indulge. Too much partying could make you sick, or bring latent problems to the surface. If friends offer health advice, the less you like it, the more you should listen.
TAURUS (Apr. 20 - May 20)
SCORPIO (Oct. 23 - Nov. 21)
Playful flirtations are likely to overstep bounds. Scale it back just a little bit! Optimistic financial plans are way too much. If it looks too good to be true, it is. Get solid, reliable advice before putting your money anywhere.
Too much individual initiative can be your downfall, but with forethought, intuition and advice from friends, you can do almost anything – within reason. If you’re not entirely happy where you’re working, get résumés to wherever you’d rather be.
GEMINI (May 21 - Jun. 20)
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 - Dec. 21)
Keep your hands busy, ears open and mouth shut – except for lovemaking. Sex is great, but verbal intercourse can get contentious. Housecleaning is the most productive and second best way of working off that energy.
Stay way back from the line between flirtation and sexual harassment. You’re a little too frisky. In the right time and place, that can work for you spectacularly, but elsewhere it could undermine your professional reputation.
CANCER (Jun. 21 - Jul. 22)
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 19)
Indulge yourself with a massage, a day at a spa, a long leisurely visit at a museum or a scenic hike. The company of a very close, trusted friend is ideal; don’t settle for anyone less. Solitude is good for the soul, too.
Your drive is strong enough to achieve nearly anything. Keep your mind focused on necessary work and away from arguments, especially at home. Sex may not solve any problems, but it can help you endure them.
LEO (Jul. 23 - Aug. 22)
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 - Feb. 18)
Venus brings you even more charm and gorgeousness entering your sign on the 6th. She’s pretty amped up, so be careful not to overdo it. Those friends who are encouraging you, are they laughing with you or at you?
Your mouth is the magic door to trouble. Think ahead, listen attentively and be very careful about the right time and place to get down and dirty. Remember what you must never, ever do in your own back yard!
VIRGO (Aug. 23 - Sep. 22)
PISCES (Feb. 19 - Mar. 20)
Friends mean well. Bless their hearts, if not their brains. Criticizing them will backfire and their ideas could prove springboards to better ones. You need an outlet; save your kvetching for a very trusted and patient friend.
Trying to be helpful around the house can cause trouble with your partner or roommates. Talk, and match actions to words. An argument with a friend can bruise your ego, but brave it and clear the air.
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were really up to.” He really loves me, so how can I get him to chill? But Love Is Not Deceitful
Dear BLIND: We can’t work on him without his input, but you can work on you. Even with just your side of the story, we have plenty to go on. You say he cares about your feelings. Neither of those things is true. The behaviors you describe are the opposite of respect. This guy says you’re sneaking around, but he’s the one with a secret profile. If he really believes you’re untrustworthy, why is he still with you? He says he loves you, but what you describe is selfish obsession with someone he’s trying to control. Whether it’s because of his ex, or because he subconsciously feeds on the drama, you have to deal with his behavior as is. You’ve got your own problems, and he’s at the root of them. Before your silence is taken as consent and it escalates further, stop making excuses and cut him loose.
Hey, Daddy!
CUT YOUR BOYFRIEND LOOSE Hey, Daddy! My boyfriend treats me well and conscientious about my feelings … but he also stalks me on Facebook. His ex cheated on him really bad, so I try to be reassuring that there’s nothing to worry about. I answer his questions about my social media activities with some patience, but lately the jealousy has escalated. Now he monitors not just me, but two of my longtime friends as well. After a night out with friends, he even accused one of them and I of sneaking around behind his back to have sex. The bottom line is, it’s gotten downright embarrassing. Now a third friend found out he set up a fake account to see “what we
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I can’t get my mom to break up with her racist, homophobic boyfriend. Now they’re coming to Atlanta to see me – and my (non-white) husband. I love her and want to see her, but how do I tell her not to bring him? Disdain Only, No Empathy
Dear DONE: It’s easy: Just tell her. You can get together without him, or they can visit town and not see you. She’ll get the message, even if you miss her this trip. Ultimatums are usually the last resort, but it sounds warranted.
DADDY LOVES HIS BOYS He knows the answers you need, and you’re going to get them. Reach out to him with your burning questions via our editor, Mike@PeachATL.com. Warning: Advice given in this column is intended for entertainment and novelty purposes. Please proceed at your own risk.