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Ask Amy: A woman questions sexual consent

Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency on

If he wants to resume an emotional and physical relationship with you, he should work very hard to understand your reaction and rebuild trust.

I urge counseling for you. RAINN.org offers a 24-hour chat “helpline,” where you can communicate with a volunteer counselor.

Dear Amy: This has been an ongoing problem between my husband and me:

If I ask a question like, “Do you mind if I turn this program off, or are you listening to it?” he will answer “yes” or “no,” and these one-word answers do not make his meaning clear to me.

He says it is my fault for asking two questions, but I maintain that even a short two-word answer would make his meaning clear.

He thinks I’m being unreasonable and should limit myself to one question.

 

I think my way of asking is only polite.

Am I wrong?

– MS

Dear MS: If you want a straightforward answer, ask a simple question.

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