Wife in loveless marriage needs counselling

Dear Annie: I am in a loveless marriage.

My husband and I barely speak to each other. I mostly stay in my room because it’s easier than dealing with my life when I’m not by myself.

Do people really hold hands and kiss good night? This has never happened to me. I have panic attacks, and this is a problem.

But I know I am capable of love if given the chance. Unfortunately, there are no more chances for me, because my husband just doesn’t care. What can I do? Lonely Lady

Dear Lonely: Your marriage sounds terrible. Are there children? Are you financially dependent on your husband? Are you unwilling to consider divorce? Why did you marry this man? Yes, couples hold hands and kiss good night and care deeply for each other. Please get some counselling, with or without your husband, and see what you can do to make your life better.

Dear Annie: “Vermont Reader” was upset that people use the handicapped stalls to change their babies’ diapers. Some stalls serve double duty when there is no other accommodation for diaper changing, and the handicapped stalls are the only areas large enough. Bathroom visits tend to be short, regardless of the reason. A person needing to wait for another to finish is not handicapped-specific. It happens to everyone. Sometimes we need to show a bit of latitude.

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Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.