It may be time for battling couple to break
My advice is for you to get tested for STDs and undertake the process of dissolving your marriage. You might interpret this as "throwing away 19 years," but I would tell you that this is a lifeline to a fresh start.
Dear Readers: Today I was in the doctor's office getting a flu shot (ahem, so should you). The RN administering the injection said, "Amy, I have a bone to pick with you."
Now, I'm used to these conversations, but this admonition from a health-care professional about to jab me with a needle really got my attention.
She proceeded to tell me that when I answer questions from readers regarding depression, in her opinion, I tend to offer compassionate and correct counsel.
And then she proceeded with the bone-picking. "You do a good job, but leave out the most important part!" she said.
What is that?
"Anyone struggling with a mental health issue should visit their primary care physician first. Mental illness is often linked to other medical problems. A physician can help with the initial diagnosis and develop a care plan."
I responded that I thought this was more or less common knowledge, and perhaps didn't need restating, but I think I'm wrong about that, and I'm grateful to this concerned health-care professional for pointing it out.
Dear Amy: Responding to the question from a short person who was tired of people's comments, I am a tall person who ONCE made a joke about someone's height. I was given an answer I will never forget: "Yes, I may be short, but you making a comment like that makes you seem awful small."
-- Touche
Dear Touche: Impressive.
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