In the advice column 'How to Do It', a reader expresses frustration over local gossip concerning his girlfriend's past. While he remains unconcerned, the feedback from town residents affects their lives. The advice encourages embracing this attitude of indifference towards the gossip. Suggestions include directly addressing the commenters with wit or solidarity. The overall message is to prioritize one's relationship over societal judgment, stressing that negative opinions reflect poorly on the gossips rather than the couple.
If you really don't care about these opinions, stay committed to that attitude. Let them talk. Either ignore them or tell them that you don't care.
You could also take the drag-queen route and read them right back. Try clap-backs along the lines of... 'You're a little overly concerned with a teen's sex life, don't you think?'
Know that they're wrong and instead of worrying yourself about the principle of the way they're treating you and your girlfriend, focus on the practice that will complicate your lives the least.
This may put the target on you for mockery as well, but again, who cares what these people think?
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