Dear Margo: First off, I am a guy. I have a job for which I am always on my feet. By the end of the day, my legs are tired and worn out. I was told to try pantyhose (I am at the point where I’ll try anything.), so I decided to experiment. I have only worn them around the house while doing chores. I have bought L’eggs Sheer Energy and No Nonsense Smart Support. So far, the L’eggs are a better fit around my waist, groin and legs.
I cannot keep buying different brands of pantyhose and experimenting hoping to find good support, so I am asking for some advice on which brand and type of pantyhose would best support my legs. Also, I will be wearing dress pants over them. Is there a way to prevent them from making noise? Thank you for your attention to this matter. — Richard L.
Dear Rich: Well … the first thing that occurs to me is that the L’eggs people will be thrilled that you have perhaps opened up a new market for them, i.e., pantyhose for men who are on their feet for a long time. Since you say that brand gives you the better fit of all the ones you’ve tried, there is no need to keep buying and experimenting.
As for my suggestions, I have none — probably because I have no brand loyalty. But I also don’t have your, uh, groin. Regrettably, I can’t think of a way to stop the p-hose from making a noise, and now that you mention it, I can’t think of what noise they make. I would suggest you also look into shoes that make standing more comfortable, and I certainly wish you good luck with all of this. — Margo, comfortably
There’s No Accounting for Some Behavior
Dear Margo: I am married to a great guy. Generally, our relationship works. However, in the past six months, I have been getting cash advances on my credit cards and gambling. I’m really not a gambler, but since hubby is the sole “breadwinner,” I have been looking to find my own money that does not need to be accounted for down to the penny. He’s an accountant, and I’m at home with our son, making stupid choices to fill my time.
Long story short, I came clean this past weekend and have paid all the credit card debt off via a line of credit with a lower interest rate. I know I need to fill my time in much better and more productive ways, and I have enrolled in university for later in the month. I got a call today from my parents that knocked me for a loop. My husband emailed them our whole financial history, and now I have to deal with their disappointment, as well as his. Please advise. — Feeling Punished
Dear Feel: First, the idea of having money of one’s own by winning it is most unusual. You are lucky you bagged that activity before you got hooked. (Usually, the routine is people lose, then they keep playing whatever it is they’re playing to get even … and then they lose some more. (That’s why Gamblers Anonymous meetings are so crowded.)
As for your great guy husband cluing your parents in, that sounds quite punitive to me, and I would be curious as to his answer when you asked why he did that. (And if you haven’t asked, you should.) I am trying to imagine a reasonable explanation — and I can’t. As for helping your parents get beyond their disappointment, simply tell them you learned an expensive lesson, but the good news is that it propelled you back to school. And tell Mr. TMI that you believe your finances as a couple are a private matter and he was not being helpful. — Margo, confidentially
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