Dear Blake,
I have been living in a 55-plus community in Florida for several years. I’m a single woman, and I moved here for the weather and to meet new friends. In this community, there are “cliques.” One does everything together and never includes anyone else. The other is a combination of full-time residents and seasonal residents.
I’m “friendly” with almost everyone in each group. I work with them on committees, in clubs, etc. However, when it comes to socializing in the evenings or at the beach or parties, I’m seldom included by either group. One person told me it was because I’m single; another told me they didn’t want me to feel out of place because it was couples. What should I do?
Signed, Janet
From Miami, Florida
* * * * * * * *
Dear Janet,
It appears to me that your are being penalized simply because you’re single, which is ridiculous. The only thing I could recommend, is for you take actions to destroy their marriages so they’ll become single too! Here are some ideas. Say to a husband in front of his wife, “Will you stop following me around trying to get my phone number? I repeatedly told you that I do not get involved with married men!” Or, tell a wife in front of her husband, that the exotic dancer she was relentlessly flirting with at a male strip club, said she was the first woman that ever asked for his autograph… on her bra. Or this idea. Say to any particular couple in front of the other couples, that you have no interest in making a ten minute “movie” with them, because what they want you to do is immoral and disgusting. Lastly, write an anonymous note to all the couples saying that one of the couples plans on poisoning the others, and include invitations for a late night beach party/dinner. At that point, you can sit back and watch the accusations fly and suspicions grow, while everyone is doing background checks… on everybody. I hope this helps.
Blake