In today's Ask Amy, a husband seeks more quality time with his wife of nearly 25 years.
We are now almost empty-nesters with one daughter in high school.I have an issue with their family dynamic that is magnified now that we are older. The two siblings call my wife at all times of the day or night just to chat.Her sister is married, but she too, calls whenever the mood strikes.By 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. we are both ready for dinner and to spend some quality time together.
You seem quite nervous about making your wife “mad,” with the added concern that she will retaliate, making things worse . Is your fear and acquiescence the key to your long marriage? I hope not. In each case I refused to participate and announced that I would stay home and await the traditional phone call. One time, the birth was announced with only a text!
I assume that births are being broadcast live on Facebook, which is Reason Number Infinity why I am no longer active on that social media site.No-nonsense advice for better living delivered to your inbox every morning. For a limited time, sign up for the Ask Amy newsletter and get the book “Ask Amy: Essential Wisdom from America’s Favorite Advice Columnist” for $5.I’d rather get a “fill in the blank” Thank you note than nothing at all. Even a text would make me happy.
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