Dear Queenie,
I’ve always been fat. I’ve tried to lose weight, but even when I managed to lose a few pounds it always came back pretty soon. I can’t afford weight-loss surgery and a friend has offered to help pay for it, but I know others will find out and make comments about it.
Queenie, what should I say when that happens?—Grateful friend
Dear Grateful friend,
If your and your helpful friend do not talk about it, perhaps no one will ever find out. However, if that does happen, just tell them you intend to repay your friend as soon as you can.
