Why Men Don’t Have Advice Columns
Over the holiday season many of you probably receive your share of “Family Holiday Letters” from friends and relatives recounting their past year. Some of these are more enjoyable than others, and sometimes we read them, sometimes we don’t. However this year I received the funniest holiday letter ever from a friend in Boulder, Colorado. A college professor and one of my favorite authors, Brian Luke Seaward wrote a book called “Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water” that had a profound impact on how I view and deal with life. This offering from Brian gave me a huge laugh for it so embodies the differences in the way men and women think and listen and react. In its own humorous way it demonstrates how important it is for us to always remember those differences when dealing with the opposite sex.
The sheet of paper folded inside his holiday card was entitled “Christmas Party Staff Meeting Minutes”.
WHY MEN DON’T HAVE ADVICE COLUMNS: WALTER’S ADVICE COLUMN
Dear Walter,
I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the card shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband’s help.
When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor’s daughter. I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbors’ daughter is 22. We have been married for ten years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months.
I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was sacked from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won’t go to counseling and I’m afraid I can’t get through to him anymore.
Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Sheila
Dear Sheila,
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no dirt in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors.
I hope this helps.
Walter
Joan Lunden truly exemplifies today’s modern working woman. An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, motivational speaker, successful entrepreneur, one of America’s most recognized and trusted television personalities, this mom of seven continues to do it all. As host of Good Morning America for nearly two decades, Lunden brought insight to top issues for millions of Americans each day. The longest running host ever on early morning television, Lunden reported from 26 countries, covered 4 presidents and 5 Olympics and kept Americans up to date on how to care for their homes, their families and themselves.