Wednesday, July 09, 2003 

Dear Abby.... I'm a baby-man....or man-baby

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by Gill Michaelson

As many of you know, I was in a slump suffering from writers block. As I am retired from actual jobs, and am free to write as my main occupation, it became doubly difficult to be unmotivated. Many of you sent in questions for me to answer and I this sparked an idea.
We will have a message board up soon and an advice column. Today I tackle one of the better questions posed to me. This comes from Larry S in Toledo:

My girl friend was giving me a hard time last night about going out with my friends. I only get to do this once a month, and don’t usually get home until one or two…. She wants me home by midnight, and I think that is way too early. I’m not out screwing other girls, just having a beer with the boys. How do we reach some sort of compromise so I can stay out later?

A compprowhat? Seriously man, you need to learn something: You are in charge of you life, and your wife. Put your foot down, go out when you like as late as you want and tell her that is how it is going to be. Women admire a man of convictions, and secretly like being told what to do. She may see a little taken aback at first, but this will make her want you more and more.

Just take a look at the 1950’s for example. Men were definitely in charge of the house then. Working a long day, coming home to a hot meal, and then going to play some pool with the boys was the norm of the day. If you look at TV shows from back then you can see the harmony that existed in many homes. Today’s TV shows depict spineless men being ruled by their wives with children that are unruly and promiscuous.

Some of you may argue that that is just TV. Do some research and see how TV mirrors popular societal trends. If you are like Ray Romono, the guy from King of Queens, or any of those other weak males portrayed on TV get a grip. Get control of your house and your spouse and watch you life dramatically improve.

You know I’m right.
posted by Gill 6:57 AM