Posts Tagged ‘Ask Bob’

Nemo writes, “One of my wife’s close friends cheated on her husband. My wife says she never knew about it. I’m worried my wife is not being truthful with me, because I can’t believe she wouldn’t have known. And now I’m wondering if my wife has strayed, since they often went out together on weekends.…

Brad asks, “When is the hardest period of marriage? I’ve been married 4 years, and it’s pretty tough already. We have two kids and we’re in our twenties. Wondering if it gets better or worse. Thanks.”

Jerry asks, “What if my wife doesn’t think I’m very wise? I told her that I listen to this podcast and she laughed. Kind of undermines my enthusiasm to try. What should I do?”

Henry asks, “Do you have advice on keeping separate bank accounts? My wife and I each work, but we struggle to agree on how to spend money.”

Joel writes, “Bob, you are the all-wise and knowing expert on marriage from the man’s perspective.” (hmm, okay…) “I find one of my co-workers extremely attractive. She is newly divorced and has been flirting with me. I think she’s attracted to me because I’ve listened patiently while she talked about her ex-husband. At one point,…

Gabe says, “I tried telling my wife we were cancelling Netflix because she spends too much time in front of the T.V. She said to me, ‘You just try it and see what happens.’ Bob, what should I do? Should I cancel Netflix?”

Robinhood writes, “I have a demanding career. I’m away from home often, traveling to conventions, etc. Also, my work sponsors many team-building activities, such as golf outings and picnics. My wife wants to come along, but most of the other wives don’t go. What are your thoughts? I don’t have a lot of time outside…

Roberto says, “Over the years, my wife has changed. She used to do things I enjoyed. But now, she refuses. How can I get my true love back?

Rob writes, “My wife and I have grown pretty set in our ways. Neither of us seem willing to let go of our personal passions. We do virtually nothing together. What suggestions do you have?

Robert asks, “Bob, you talk about shared interests. How is that different than common interests?”