Each week, local "women about town" Anjl Rodee and Marilynn Mee answer OnMilwaukee.com readers' questions about relationships, romance and whatever else is on your mind. They point out that this column is "for entertainment purposes only," but they mostly say that so they don't get sued. Send your questions to Anjl and Marilynn at anjlandmarilynn@staff.onmilwaukee.com.
Dear Anjl & Marilynn,
I have this guy that I chat with online. We have been messaging, chatting and e-mailing each other for two years, and now he'd like to meet. I should be excited, but I'm petrified, as I've lied about my age to him. I'm seven years older than he is and not four years younger. The pictures that I've sent him are actually of a family friend. I'm afraid I will lose him because of my stupid lies, but I care for him a lot. Do you think he could ever forgive my chat lies?
Anjl Rodee & Marilynn Mee: No.
Dear Anjl & Marilynn,
I've had a girlfriend for about six months. We live on opposite sides of the world. About four months ago, I saw a photo of her and another man on her Web site, and they looked like more than friends. I e-mailed her asking about the photo, and haven't heard from her since then. I don't have her phone number, so I can't call her. I feel ready to move on, but I feel I owe my girlfriend an opportunity to at least tell me if she wants to end our relationship. I have waited two months. How much longer should I wait for a response?
Dear There's One Born Every Minute,
Anjl Rodee: Are you serious? Is this for real? You don't have your "girlfriend's" phone number? Sit yourself down, my friend. We're going to have a chat about the birds, the bees and the Internet.
Marilynn Mee: But before we have that conversation, can I interest you in some riverfront property in Kenosha County?
AR: Did you meet your girlfriend when she e-mailed you out of the blue to ask for your bank account number so that she could deposit $1 million?
MM: And don't forget about that Microsoft check from Bill Gates and the free trip to Disneyland ...
AR: I'm sure our friend told Bill Gates that he's in a committed relationship, and can't be bothered with chain letters.
MM: And besides, he's already busy doing business with a former African Prime Minister.
AR: OK, seriously. TOBEM, regardless of your feelings for this girl, she is not, and never was, your girlfriend. You are infatuated with the idea of this girl. You don't know her. You've never talked to her. She doesn't owe you an explanation.
MM: The short answer to your question is that you don't need to give her any more time, because you aren't going to hear from her.
Now you can spend your time more wisely, like answering a few simple questions to get a free iPod.
AR: Or logging onto classmates.com to see who has a secret crush on you.
MM: Or checking your credit score for free.
AR: Or clicking on the dancing baby for a better mortgage rate ...
Anjl Rodee is a jack of all things right-brained. After a variety of odd jobs, from singing telegrams to ballroom dance instructor to weekend overnight DJ on Lazer 103, Anjl earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mount Mary College and settled down to a nice career as an award-winning artist. At night Anjl can be found playing with a variety of local bands. She currently fronts a classic band called Radio Doctors, and plays bass and accordion with her friend Chris Demay.
Marilynn Mee has been a fixture on Milwaukee radio for most of her adult life. After a short stint on WQFM, she joined Lazer 103 at its inception. After several years as a Bob and Brian sidekick, Marilynn became midday host and music director, earning national recognition from the likes of Billboard magazine and Radio & Records. She is currently the midday host on 96.5 WKLH. Marilynn is a well-known animal lover, lending her name and free time to humane societies and animal rescue groups.
Anjl is a mother and grandmother and is in a committed relationship. Marilynn is single and mom to 2.5 dogs and a one-eyed cat. Anjl and Marilynn both hail from the greater Milwaukee area and have been best friends for 20 years.
