Dear Queenie,
My husband is a real couch potato. He works hard and takes good care of me, but all he ever wants to do in his time off is lie around and watch TV.
Me, I like to go out and do things, like dinner out, visit friends, go to a concert or go dancing or jump up at Carnival, but he just isn’t interested, he says it’s no fun and too much trouble.
So I end up going by myself and sometimes I meet a nice guy who keeps me company and I can’t help thinking about doing more than just a night out with him.
Queenie, how can I get my husband to do things with me before I do something I know I will regret?—Tempted
Dear Tempted,
Has it occurred to you that your hard-working husband is just too tired to enjoy strenuous activities in his spare time? If that is the case, a visit to the doctor might help explain his lack of excess energy and, if there is a physical reason (like being overweight), might help him find ways to overcome his chronic fatigue.
Meanwhile, do your best to avoid situations that might lead to temptation. And consider marriage counselling – with your husband if you can persuade him to go (and if he is not too tired!).
