to accumulate under your finger nails.

–it is dirty to say the least.  The idea that it possesses any valuable medical properties is about as sensible as thousands of other medical theories.  If red flannel can be medicated, so can white.

–they may not believe you.

–you may need it sometime, and it may discourage him.

you had before you were married–it may stir up the green-eyed monster and many other quadrupeds.

–you cannot love him.

–“flirt” and virtue are never on intimate terms–“flirt” and harlot would suit better.