Dear Harlan: My boyfriend is incredibly hairy on his chest and back. At first, it didn’t bother me. It’s now starting to turn me off sexually. What am I supposed to do? I don’t know how to sensitively bring this up to him.
– Too Much Hair
Dear Too Much Hair: When the hair on his back goes from a cuddly blanket to a wet rug, he’s worn out his welcome. Admit it: You’re done with him. It could be the hair on his back, his laugh, his smile, gas, extra weight or his odd-shaped big toe — once it changes from cute quirk to disgusting defect, it’s big trouble. You can try to change him, but once the hair is trimmed, expect other issues to grow into a problem. You don’t want to be attracted to him. But I could be wrong ( I’m not). Should you want to address the hair, start with how much you love him. Suggest a solution (you can role play beautician and client). Then finish with how much you love him (assuming you do). WARNING: Be prepared for him to bring up your once-cute body and personality quirks. He might have a few helpful suggestions for you too.