Helpful man poses a #MeToo riddle
Dear Husband: I hope this didn't really happen; I'm assuming instead that your question might be a disingenuous and rude little riddle, designed to trip up an unsuspecting reader.
However, let's press on.
You ask for an objective opinion. Here's mine:
Let's establish at the outset that no, you are not a caring and sensitive man. No, you do not respect the #MeToo movement. That much is quite obvious.
Taking the scenario you describe at face value -- yes, you sexually assaulted your wife. She was drunk; you were sober. She wasn't able to consent to sex -- not that you asked her.
No, you did not commit "date rape." You did, however, commit "marital rape." You pursued an incapacitated woman for the purpose of having sex with her. Yes, this makes you a predator.
Importantly, and unfortunately -- your wife is married to a man who thinks this is a clever and legitimate question worthy of some sort of debate. I genuinely feel sorry for her. You should be ashamed of yourself.
Turn in your good husband card. You are a cad.
Dear Amy: You ran a question from "Pay it Forward," who was insulted when a stranger in line at the store offered to pick up their tab. "Pay" refused the gesture.
Here is my response: My wife of 40 years died last week. She died suddenly, during a routine medical procedure.
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