Celebrity Skid Marks

Hi Lady Lorrington,
I was wondering if you had any comments on the way this whole sex and love thing works. I mean, getting it on with someone just seems so second place these days besides carreer, self issues and quality of life issues. It seems that all my friends are down in the mouth about life. I am a happy person and enjoy time alone and with friends and men, but most people I meet or know just aren't happy. The main topic is always who's bleeping who and what they want and don't have. Are people so affected by the TV and stuff in the paper that they can't see how beautiful life is, right where they are? Why are my women friends always unhappy with their boyfriends? It seems they're always wanting to get out of their relationships and get with a "bad boy". Some of them would be dangerous with your book in their hands. Any thoughts on this?
Jasmine NYC

Well Jasmine, There are many reasons why you are noticing this now. I think it's fair to say that maybe people are unhappy in your circle, as in many circles. Remember, the media is just one bit of exposure to the outside world, but the media wants our eyes, ears and MONEY. Do I think Paris Hilton is happy? Only when she's getting her attention fix! This thing is JUST A WEE LITTLE GIRL masquerading as a young woman. She has money already. The rest of us are fairly normal, and that would be less fascinating. Less fascinating is boring in a media context, so this is where I think your thoughts are coming from. In the real world, people tend to grow up and realize that no one is THAT special or desirable beyond what their hormones are triggered by. Everyone goes to the bathroom, etc. The drama the media creates is designed to keep us unbalanced and unhappy, or more precisely, IN THE MARKET. As long as we stay flighty, inconsistent and filled with "lust and adventure", our money is THEIRS. I think you're noticing this stuff now because you are rapidly becoming a (oh my gawd) GROWNUP. The TV and movie crowd just never want the kiddie party to end. You may be getting your "grownup" fix by comforting your sad friends. This is the mommy complex. Don't do it, unless they're your own kids. Also, the bad boys are mostly just that. Little boys who never had to grow up, get an education and think seriously about tact and consideration. This fascination with "bad boys" is just an excuse for your friends to play high school girl again. More money for the market!