I overheard my brother fighting with his wife —…
DEAR ABBY: I just lately acquired a voicemail from my brother that recorded a dialog he was having with his wife. It was clear he didn’t know he had by chance dialed my cellphone during this dialog.
It was an argument, which lasted two minutes before there was a pause in the dialog and he hung up.
I haven’t addressed it with him yet because I am shocked at my sister-in-law’s habits during this dialog, and the way in which she treats my brother.
I have identified for a while that she blames others for conditions she ought to share the blame in, but I had never heard her in a non-public dialog until this voicemail.
My brother should know those two minutes dwell on my cellphone, although we haven’t spoken about it. I need to discuss with him and inform him that I heard what she stated.
I’d like him to know I hope she treats him with respect, and that she sounds ungrateful for all the exhausting work he places in at his job in their one-income family with two youngsters. How ought to I deal with this? — OVERHEARD IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR OVERHEARD: Talk to your brother and specific that the struggle between him and his wife was partially recorded on your cellphone.
Then inform him you don’t imply to pry, but assume he and his wife may benefit from marital counseling if they’re both keen. (I hope he’ll hear and have some classes, even if his wife refuses.)
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are retired. He sits in his recliner chair all day, every day. He says he’s “studying his Bible” or watching YouTube videos.
He also sleeps 12 to 14 hours after he goes to mattress around 8 p.m. most nights.
This has been going on for at least a yr, and I am SICK of it. I need a companion to do issues with.
Nothing I have performed or stated motivates him to get up and transfer. Since I am not keen to settle for this life-style for myself, I take lessons at the Y three to 5 occasions a week, go to lunch with mates, learn and attend our neighborhood guide membership, paint and do crafts, and discuss with or e mail mates.
Most nights, I watch TV upstairs by myself. I could as effectively be single! Any options? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA
DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his physician for a thorough bodily and neurological examination. People of every age need some type of train. When people who weren’t sedentary spend all day, every day sitting, it’s harmful to their health.
Your husband may undergo from any quantity of illnesses, including depression. Making sure he has been checked out may very well be life altering not only for him but also for you.
DEAR ABBY: When the hostess presents you leftovers after a good meal, how a lot must you take? — WONDERING IN THE SOUTH
DEAR WONDERING: Don’t be grasping. Leave enough food for different company to take some home if they want, and don’t neglect to do the identical for your hostess.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also identified as Jeanne Phillips, and was based by her mom, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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