Dear Mike Cares, how would you answer this Dear Abby?

DEAR ABBY: My husband is 38; I am 36. We have been together for 13 years, married for 11. We never wanted children, although we have some pets. My problem is, we've fallen into a parent-child relationship, where I'm starting to feel like the child. He enables me to the point that if I'm the least bit distressed (i.e., doing dishes and getting frustrated because there are a lot), he takes over what I'm doing. He even tucks me into bed and kisses me goodnight, turns off the light and closes the door. Because of our work schedules, we sleep at different times. I find this strange. I have mentioned it to him before, and it hurt his feelings. I love him dearly, but seeing him as my "parent" is starting to make it hard for me to love him as my husband. I have asked him to go to therapy, but he is unwilling. I am very blunt when it comes to saying things, and it generally triggers arguments. How can I tell him all of this bothers me without starting a huge fight? -- ADULT WOMAN/WIFE IN MICHIGAN

DEAR ADULT WOMAN/WIFE IN MICHIGAN: Wah, wah, wah, somebody call a Wahmbulance. You feel like a child because you sound and act like a child. Furthermore, that son of a bitch, no good bastard husband of yours who loves you, cherishes you and treats you like a princess, does not need therapy. But therapy will definitely help you understand what a spoiled little child you behave like and how that may have a negative effect on being in a “traditional” marriage where you love your spouse as a husband not an “enabling parent.” Or you can go try and find a new husband, maybe one that won’t be so understanding when it comes to your shortcomings, ineptitude, and ungrateful child-like behavior. Until then, do what you are told, sit up straight, don’t talk back, and remember, no desert until you finish all of your supper! |||Good Luck, and Keep in Touch. Dear Mike Cares is also on Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (whatever they are.) Email me your stupid questions at DearMikeCares@gmail.com |||