imaginary BF

S.P.* tells me hers is named Joe. He's a kindergarten teacher who also loves animals and buys her jewelry, including the aquamarine ring I so admire. When Tiffani (AT) points out that Joe also should be the only kindergarten teacher with a six-figure income, S.P. explains that Joe is independently wealthy. "That's how's able to send his salary directly to charity." To valuable women's causes, I note. I also remind S.P. that Joe is gorgeous and very attentive and likes to spend most of his time admiring her. "Yes, and mostly he has a dog. He has to have a dog!" S.P proclaims.

Why not two I think? Imaginary dogs, like imaginary boyfriends, have lots of advantages over the real thing.

* All names (and initials!) have been changed of course. They know who they are. Well except for Joe. His name is real.