Men who make these kinds of comments to you are certainly not concerned with your feelings, so don’t worry too much about hurting theirs. I would have responded to his question with “Why do you ask?” Your marital status is none of his business and you don’t owe him a direct answer. If he says things that make you uncomfortable, tell him so directly. A direct comment like: “Your personal questions make me feel uncomfortable.” should do it. If he continues, then you might want to have a word with your supervisor or your human relations department about sexual harassment.

I too have had lifelong problems with IBS with constipation. I have been told numerous times : fiber, fluids, exercise. If it were that easy, I wouldn’t have a problem. I finally found a doctor who experiences the same problem and she suggested Amitiza. I did a lot of research and was hesitant to try it, but It is the only thing that has ever worked consistently for me. Fortunately I do not have any of the side effects that some have. Hope this will help some who really have done everything and still have problems.