Short Answers

By Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman

 Hello Houston, We Have A Problem

Dear Short Answers: After our third child was born, my wife decided that she wasn’t all that interested in sex anymore. She’s made it abundantly clear to me that it’s not my fault — she’s just not interested any more. There doesn’t seem to be anything that I can do to change her mind — and I’ve tried everything. Given her position, would it be wrong for me to fool around? And do you think I should tell her in advance? I don’t want it to sound like an ultimatum because I’m not planning on leaving her. I just don’t plan to be celibate for the rest of my life. Horny Husband

Dear HH: Yes, you have a problem but your solution makes it a car crash.  She either has a physical or emotional issue that needs to be addressed. Start with her OB-GYN. If she is unwilling to discuss with her doctor then insist on counseling — for both of you!

 

TRIBAL RITUALS

Dear Short Answers: My boyfriend and I are getting married in June 2015 and I couldn’t be happier. The problem is that I really don’t care what kind of wedding we are going to have and he seems obsessed with it. Would it be too weird if I just let him plan everything? I think he’d be much better at it than me but I don’t want people to think that he’s gay or something because he cares what color the flower arrangements are. Maybe we should just elope!!! Reluctant Bride

Dear Bride: As long as you are “reluctant” about the wedding, and not about the marriage, we see no problem with letting him plan it assuming that the person who is footing the bill has no problem and that you agree to go along with whatever they decide. We also have no problem with elopment — perhaps he could plan that and surprise you!

 

YAY FOR THE YANKEES

Dear Short Answers: My husband is a huge Yankees fan and before every game he PRAYS for the Yankees to win.  Not only do I think this is a waste of time but it strikes me as sacrilegious.  Does he really think that GOD is going to help a stupid baseball team win?  Does the team with the most people praying for them win?  How do I get him to stop? Offended!

Dear O: YOU stop. Who knows if GOD cares about baseball — but your hubbie does. Leave it alone (if you can’t pray along with him).

 

FB ETIQUETTE

Dear Short Answers: When a person announces a death in the family on Facebook, is it appropriate to “like” their post?  It seems weirdly morbid to me to “like” something like that.  It seems as if you’re saying you’re happy that the person died. What to Do?

Dear what: Strange 21st century manners. If you know the person, acknowledge the loss in a comment. If the connection is remote, “like” the comment that most approximates your feelings.

 

Life is complicated. “Short Answers” isn’t.

 

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