The Opposite of Advice

Welcome to the first ever edition of The Opposite of Advice, the first and only truly self-help column. The advice column runs in reverse. That's right: I got the answers from our readers and then found the questions you've been dying to ask.

Q: Are there early warning signs of men that are better avoided?

A: When I was learning to drive, my father told me to remember: "Drive like everyone else is an idiot."

Answer by Iguana w/o the g

Q: I want to start learning more about how to make my money work for me; really investment 101. I am tired of a financial planner making all the decisions and I don't really know or understand how to check an investment out. What would you suggest as a good way to start my Investment 101 lessons?

A: My grandmother told me to put...penny in my "shoe" on every date. (no, i wasn't getting married or hoping to). She said she was told to do the same when she started dating.
Want anymore stupid stuff, just ask.

Answer by Sailing Away

Q: I'm nervous about my wedding night. What if he's disappointed?

A: Well, it seems everybody has been put in Jeopardy. Everyone has faults and makes the common mistake. The only way to get back on the track is to just get back on it. Don't try to over do yourself. Just do what you need to do and what is required of you...Try it.

Answer by Christopher

Q: I know my question may not seem earth-shaking in comparison with many of the questions that appear in your column. However, my best friend and I were wondering if you could settle an argument. Should a short person wear ankle-length skirts?

A: The little apple without the stem never ever falls to far from the tree.

Answer by Patricia