Dear Prudence,
My brother “Brad” is an unabashed sexist whom I generally try to steer clear of. Recently, I attended a family event where we both were and was shocked when he introduced his fiancée, “Olivia.” My brother’s attitude toward women comes as if it were lifted straight from Mad Men, and I can’t imagine any self-respecting woman wanting to be with someone like that. Olivia and I managed to have a brief conversation while we were both finishing in the restroom and she mentioned how one of the things she loves about Brad is how helpful he is around their apartment. My brother is decidedly allergic to cleaning, cooking, and basically anything he believes a woman should be doing. I find it impossible to believe he’s changed and feel like I should tell Olivia if she knows what she’s signing up for. If I was in her position, I’d want to know.
—Duty to Warn