DEAR ABBY: I am in a happy relationship with my girlfriend, "Tracy." Recently, she has been talking on and on about how she is so in love with a particular celebrity. I find it irritating when she says things like, "That's my man," or "I had an intense dream about him." How am I supposed to react?
I feel I should have something clever to say in response. Ordinarily I'm not a jealous person, but lately I have begun feeling that way. Am I being ridiculous? Please help. -- REGULAR GUY IN INDIANA
DEAR REGULAR GUY: Ask your girlfriend how she would feel if you kept telling her you're "in love" with Jennifer Lopez or Beyonce and have "intense" dreams about them. Then skip the clever comeback and tell her honestly that what she's doing is annoying and you want her to cut it out. That's honest and direct, and unless your girlfriend has shredded wheat for brains, she'll comply.