For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for January 18, 2025

That was a statement, not a question Elly.

John has learned that when Elly will not let it go, then it is time for him to go.

The harder you try, the worse you look. Just let your hair flow naturally which it has been all along. Just resume your natural style. Your problem is not the hair – it is your wrinkles. You are now middle-aged. You might consider seeing a professional make-up consultant to guide you on how to conceal your wrinkles without breaking the bank or make being too obvious. The make- up of today does magic if you take the time to scroll social media make-up posts.

That WASN’T a question, you middle-aged frump!!

A floating coffee cup in two panels?

A wise husband knows there are no good answers to some questions!

It’s a variant of the “does this dress make me look fat?” question. Of course John can’t give an honest answer. He should give NO answer.

John is getting out of the room while the getting’s good. He doesn’t want to say one word. He has often said the wrong thing, so it’s wise of him to leave the room without speaking.

This isn’t John’s first rodeo.

Yeah, well, you’re not 25 years old anymore.

Get your head shaved! It gives you a clean start. :) (I tried it and it worked.)

john’s coffe cup is suspended in mid-air in pane 4, just like elle’s dissatisfaction with herself and attempts to share her disgruntlement by getting john involved.

My wife does this… my response is where in that entire “rant” was the question? And then I do ninja moves which are not pretty.

Or as the real Fleetwood Mac once astutely observed, “Don’t ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to”.

Or as the real Fleetwood Mac once astutely observed, “Don’t ask me what I think of you, I might not give the answer that you want me to”. Oh Well indeed……

Stop letting your bratty daughter get to you. If you want a haircut, get a haircut

Elly, you ARE a frumpy middle aged woman!

Girl grammar…

Run, John, Run as fast as you can.

What she needs is reassurance that she is still loved and wanted. Her daughter’s words really hurt her.

At least he didn’t ask “is that a rhetorical question”?

I see all these commercials for these magic creams that take away wrinkles under the eye, but I think “sure, but you’re an old lady and that cream doesn’t help”. Just accept yourself.

No way, no how! John knows too well that any answer will end up with him being thrown out of the house!

“Run Forrest Run!!!”

There is a saying that used to be around in the 70s (or maybe later) “You’re not getting older, you’re getting better!” Love to think of this looking at my graying hair and facial wrinkles. It just feels better to think this.

John knows that when to pick his battles and when to – RETREAT!

John… smart guy…

No you didn’t, so stop being unreasonable!

She did not ask a question, she set a trap

A question that was never asked. But still needed avoiding.

Elly isn’t happy and she want’s to confirm the adage that misery loves company…how lucky are you, John??

Run John. Run very far.

Um, noooooooo. You made a statement.

John did, in fact, leave Ellie eventually, and now we know why.

She looks good with her hair in an updo.

When my Honey went thru “The Change” her long hair left and never came back. That should give you young fellows something to look forward to. Other things will disappear too, but, i don’t want to spoil the surprise.

That was not a question!

I saw no question mark. It was a statement that John was way to smart to touch.

A question John can’t answer without getting lambasted.

Told you yesterday Ellie, Boob job, problem solved, and it will give plenty of material for new story lines.

“No matter what I do….”

1) Then stop doing it.

2) ‘You just said you know the answer. Don’t try to blame it on me.’

No. You made a declaration and most men are wise enough to walk away from that one…..

Love it.

No you didn’t, you old hag! Of course you’ve ACTED like a frumpy middle-aged woman since your wedding day, so what difference would John see!?

It was not put in the form of a question, so John left to avoid the jeopardy.

get a new bra for starters…

If Elly knew John went BOING! when he saw Rhetta in a prom dress, then there would be a KONK! when a frying pan comes into contact with John’s skull.

Cut it out or cut it off.

It wasn’t a question, it was a statement. A frustrating statement, but a statement.

He don’t wanna be around her when she gets like this.

It’s easy to see where Liz gets her sense of impatience and frustration!