What to say if he asks how many men you’ve slept with.
Mood popper (muud paap′-er) n. 1. a person who ruins the moment by asking how many men you’ve shagged.
That’s the definition. Here’s my answer:
* Answer The Question With A Question. As in, “Why are you asking?” Put the burden on him. The people who truly want to know about STD’s might say, “I’m just a little worried about HIV and other ill-mannered microbes.” Then you can simply say, “I get tested regularly and don’t have so much as a pimple.”
* Assume his motivation is safety. If he says, “I’m only asking because I’m curious,” assume he’s worried he might catch a horrible disease like Age or Wrinkles. Your answer: “I’m sensing you’re worried about STD’s. No problem, I get tested regularly.”
* If He Keeps Insisting, Question His Motivation. Once you’ve answered the safety issue, there’s only one reason he’ll ask: He wants to judge you. So don’t answer. If the number is too low, you’re a loser. If it’s too high, you’re a whore. Consider acting out this scene: Read the rest of this entry »
