Category — Stanley T.

Has it gone too far?

Kind of reminds me of that guy in the movie, “Powder”.

From time to time Stanley T gives some advice, since he is the veteran of the show. He’s been around the block a few times, is married, and has kids. He’s not a psychologist, he’s not Dr. Phil or Dr. Oz, he’s just a brutha. This week’s Ask-A-Brutha comes from Amanda in North Carolina:

My birthday is coming up in a month and I’m planning on having a party with a lot of my friends and family. The problem is I can’t stand my brothers girlfriend. She’s so mean to me and constantly makes snotty and rude comments. I don’t want her there but my brother says I have to invite her. I told him it’s my party and I shouldn’t have to invite someone who is going to ruin it. What do I do? Do I have to invite her or am I allowed to say she can’t come?

Stanley T’s advice to Amanda was that it is her party, and she can technically invite show she wants. Aside from her family and super close friends, there is no one that “has” to be at her party if it is going to cause her to have a bad time. However, she should tell her brother how he feels about his girlfriend and let him know in advance that she isn’t inviting her. Ryan also made a good point, if his brother’s girlfriend doesn’t like her then she probably won’t want to come anyway!

This morning Rich decided it was time to intervene with Stan about his powder habit, baby powder to be exact. Every day after his shower, Stan baby powders his entire body, from head to toe. In fact, he uses so much of it that his entire room is covered in a layer of it. Check out the video evidence below before reading on.

Stan says it helps keep him feeling and smelling fresh. Rich understands that, but the issue is how much he uses. Rich just doesn’t see why he needs to use that much. Do you know someone like Stan who just overuses a product?

Stanley T was shocked this morning when a package came for him filled with different types of Cocoa Butter from Palmer’s!

Thank You Palmer’s!

Amy from Georgia writes:

Ok, I have a problem and need some advice…Maybe I am overreacting..maybe not, I don’t know…My husband has added a bunch (like a hundred or so) of Mafia War Babes to his friend list and sits around looking at their pics. I’m talking gorgeous women with boobs hanging out…women barely clothed. When we first started FB we said we would not add anyone we didn’t know and I have talked to him about it several times since NOV. and he won’t do anything about it. Am I overreacting by not liking this or is it just one of those things I need to choose to ignore…I am all about picking and choosing my battles but for some reason this really bothers me, especially since I have told him it bothers me and he won’t do anything about it….HELP ME!

What was Stanley’s advice you say? She should not ignore it because he blatantly broke a promise, and is not making any strides to correct it. Stan thinks, just like he does with his kids, there should be consequences for bad decisions. Ultimately, the problem is not staring at the girls, but that he changed his Facebook etiquette. There needs to be some consequence for your husband breaking his promise. What that consequence should be is only for her to decide because only she knows her marriage.

Do you agree with Stanley T? What would you do if you where in Amy’s shoes?

TGIF EVERYONE!

All of us here at the Morning Mash Up are excited that its Friday! Time to go hang out, catch a movie, meet some friends, or maybe even snuggle up next to bed with a good book and some coffee..

Taking a breather…in the Amazon Rain forest!

Leaning on The Tower of Pisa!

We’ve decided that we haven’t had enough of Stanley T in a speedo. So, he’ll be taking a world tour! Where is his first stop you ask? Sun bathing in Egypt…OF COURSE!

Check in every day this week to see where in the world is Stanley T!

This week’s Ask-A-Brutha comes from Brandon in California:

This is a really sensitive question and I know I’m probably going to piss off a lot of girls with this, including Nicole. My girlfriend gained some weight over the past couple months. Not a HUGE amount but probably like 15 to 20 pounds, or so, and it’s noticeable. I know it sounds horrible, but I’m not as attracted to her as I was before. I still love her, but I just don’t get as turned on by her. Is it OK to ask her to lose some weight? If it is, how do I do it?

What was Stan’s advice? Don’t tell her to lose weight if you want to keep your relationship. Invite her to do active things with you, even just walking. Invite her to go to the gym with you, and other physical activities (maybe biking), this way she can start warming up to exercise.

Ryan added that if you’re taking her out to eat, ordering in, or cooking, make sure the meals are healthy so you don’t contribute to your own problem. Ryan’s lots over 100 pounds, so he’s a strong source.

Rich Davis always takes the tough love route. He suggested you buy her an article of clothing that was a size that used to fit her, and when she tries it on she’ll realize what has happened. You can also show her old vacation pictures where she was in a bikini, looking like a hottie, and suggest taking another vacation. If she wants to go on a nice vacation she’ll definitely want to diet before she hits the beach!

You have three different pieces of advice, from three different people. Do you agree with Stan, Ryan or Rich? Do you have something to add? Has this happened to you? Share your experience, or thoughts, below.