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Ask Amy: Man is too resigned to nights on the couch

By Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

I purchased a clinical-strength deodorant for him a year ago that is still unopened.

Prior to the pandemic, he was a big hugger. Now, mostly shares elbow bumps. This problem has been going on for over a year now.

Short of moving out, I do not know what to do. There would have been no second date had I known this would happen.

— Frustrated

Dear Frustrated: Please don’t say that you would actually contemplate moving out of the household, rather than risk having a conversation with your husband about his hygiene.

Tell him – “Honey – you absolutely must use deodorant. I’m not sure why you stopped; I’ve tried to hint and nudge you, but now I’m telling you: soap and water are NOT enough. I’m now asking you directly to please use deodorant. When the pandemic is over, people will want you to hug them again, and I want to hug you now!”

Dear Amy: A man signing his question "Tired" was seeking equal distribution of household chores, and that you encouraged this, too.

 

However, as he complained of being saddled with the domestic duties, I'm sure I speak for many of the women of the world when I say: "Welcome to our world."

— Also Tired

Dear Also Tired: I’m having the T-shirts made.

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(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)


 

 

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