Ask Amy: A woman questions sexual consent
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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