Letters to the Editor

My Ambien lover By day, my boyfriend acted cold and distant. But at night, after popping his pill, he transformed into the affectionate man of my dreams. By Tessa Blake [2006-03-10]

• Relax, People... (Maybe try an Ambien)

  Well I started to write just say what a funny, well-written piece this was, but I happened to read the previous mail first. What are you people on about? I can't imagine what it was in this story that touched such a nerve...or why you don't seem to get that it's gotta be pretty good writing to have you so up in arms...

  I don't think the writer is missing that it was a messed up relationship. Clearly, in the interim between then and now, she's learned a thing or two about healthy vs. unhealthy interactions. ("Spouses commit themselves to a lifetime of Al-Anon for lesser dependencies than this.")

  But I mean, really... von Bulows, first editions, and a Pucci scarf. Can you blame her for getting caught up in the madness?

  Tessa, the piece is funny, with just the right hint of pathos. Fuck em if they can't take a joke.

  -- DJ
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