Ask Amy: Navigating the Line Between Humor and Hurt in a Partner's Jokes

TL;DR
A reader is questioning whether they are too sensitive after being hurt by their partner's insulting jokes, and a professional comedian consulted by advice columnist Amy suggests that the partner is being annoying and not considering the reader's feelings. In another letter, a grieving pet owner suggests making donations to pet rescues in lieu of sending flowers to those mourning a pet, which Amy endorses as a thoughtful gesture. Additionally, a recommendation is made for using Meetup.com to find local groups and make new friends, which Amy confirms as a great idea.
Topics:entertainmentadvice-column#advice-column#communication#humor#pet-loss#relationship-advice#sensitivity
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- Ask Amy: My partner thinks he's funny. I think he's mean. Chicago Tribune
- Advice | Ask Amy: My partner's mean jokes about me aren't funny The Washington Post
- Ask Amy: My partner thinks he’s funny, but his jokes are mean MLive.com
- Ask Amy: Man says ‘ridiculously mean things’ to his partner and then says it was ‘just a joke’ NJ.com
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