2008 Woodie Awards
Devil's Advocate
Issue date: 8/29/07 Section: Features
Dear Devil's Advocate,
My boyfriend and I have been going out for nearly two years and, on the outside, things seem great. He gets along well with my family and is interested in getting serious. Let's just say he seems like great husband material. But there is one big problem: he listens constantly to Slipknot
whenever we're together. For example, when we're driving in his car. I was okay with this at fi rst, but things have gotten out of hand. Now, he sings along with the nonsensical melodies and even listens to them at rather inappropriate times. Let's just say that he has begun listening even more to a band that I utterly detest. I don't know how to tell my boyfriend that I hate his favorite band and that I can't stand listening to them anymore. I need to say something, but I don't want to ruin
our otherwise perfect relationship. And now, I need advice more than ever since he recently suggested going to a Slipknot show together. What should I do?
Signed,
Bleeding Ears
Dear Bleeding Ears,
Your situation is surprisingly common. Oftentimes, someone in a relationship must make a compromise when it comes to music, since, after all, not everyone's taste is the same. The problem with your boyfriend, however, seems a bit more complex since he listens to such divisive
music - Slipknot is a band that you either love or hate. You need to tell your boyfriend that Slipknot, much like alcoholic beverages, is okay only in moderation. Also, suggest listening to some of your favorite music on occasion. Maybe he'll end up hating your favorite music even
more than you dislike Slipknot. Then, a much easier compromise could be reached. And if you're worried about going to that Slipknot concert, just tell him that you'd be too afraid of getting hurt and that he should take a more dedicated Slipknot fan. That way, you can get off the hook
more easily and not hurt your boyfriend too much.
Dear Devil's Advocate,
I am facing a difficult situation. Throughout all of high school, I was in a long-term, serious relationship. Upon entering college, the relationship ended and I was finally able to grow on my own and learn how to be independent. After a rocky few months, I was loving my freedom and
My boyfriend and I have been going out for nearly two years and, on the outside, things seem great. He gets along well with my family and is interested in getting serious. Let's just say he seems like great husband material. But there is one big problem: he listens constantly to Slipknot
whenever we're together. For example, when we're driving in his car. I was okay with this at fi rst, but things have gotten out of hand. Now, he sings along with the nonsensical melodies and even listens to them at rather inappropriate times. Let's just say that he has begun listening even more to a band that I utterly detest. I don't know how to tell my boyfriend that I hate his favorite band and that I can't stand listening to them anymore. I need to say something, but I don't want to ruin
our otherwise perfect relationship. And now, I need advice more than ever since he recently suggested going to a Slipknot show together. What should I do?
Signed,
Bleeding Ears
Dear Bleeding Ears,
Your situation is surprisingly common. Oftentimes, someone in a relationship must make a compromise when it comes to music, since, after all, not everyone's taste is the same. The problem with your boyfriend, however, seems a bit more complex since he listens to such divisive
music - Slipknot is a band that you either love or hate. You need to tell your boyfriend that Slipknot, much like alcoholic beverages, is okay only in moderation. Also, suggest listening to some of your favorite music on occasion. Maybe he'll end up hating your favorite music even
more than you dislike Slipknot. Then, a much easier compromise could be reached. And if you're worried about going to that Slipknot concert, just tell him that you'd be too afraid of getting hurt and that he should take a more dedicated Slipknot fan. That way, you can get off the hook
more easily and not hurt your boyfriend too much.
Dear Devil's Advocate,
I am facing a difficult situation. Throughout all of high school, I was in a long-term, serious relationship. Upon entering college, the relationship ended and I was finally able to grow on my own and learn how to be independent. After a rocky few months, I was loving my freedom and
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