Why men don't write personal advice columns

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  • twistsol
    SawdustZone Patron
    • Dec 2002
    • 3110
    • Cottage Grove, MN, USA.
    • Ridgid R4512, 2x ShopSmith Mark V 520, 1951 Shopsmith 10ER

    #1

    Why men don't write personal advice columns

    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 gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car 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 lady. I am 32, my husband is 34, and we have been married for twelve 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 let go 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 debris 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 carburetor float chamber.

    I hope this helps.
    -Walter
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    A moral man does it.
  • pelligrini
    Veteran Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 4217
    • Fort Worth, TX
    • Craftsman 21829

    #2
    I wonder if she got the car working again?
    Erik

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    • crokett
      The Full Monte
      • Jan 2003
      • 10627
      • Mebane, NC, USA.
      • Ryobi BT3000

      #3
      I'm suprised Walter didn't ask how the neighbor looked.
      David

      The chief cause of failure in this life is giving up what you want most for what you want at the moment.

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      • Ed62
        The Full Monte
        • Oct 2006
        • 6021
        • NW Indiana
        • BT3K

        #4
        Was there something wrong with Walter's answer?

        Ed
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        • Knottscott
          Veteran Member
          • Dec 2004
          • 3815
          • Rochester, NY.
          • 2008 Shop Fox W1677

          #5
          Originally posted by Ed62
          Was there something wrong with Walter's answer?

          Ed
          Absolutely. You should always start by checking for fuel in the gas tank.
          Happiness is sort of like wetting your pants....everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth.

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          • MilDoc

            #6
            Originally posted by crokett
            I'm suprised Walter didn't ask how the neighbor looked.
            I would have!

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            • Black wallnut
              cycling to health
              • Jan 2003
              • 4715
              • Ellensburg, Wa, USA.
              • BT3k 1999

              #7
              I'm thinking she forgot to check the oil for a month or so.
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              • Daryl
                Senior Member
                • May 2004
                • 831
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                #8
                Walter does not strike me as much of a car guy.
                Sometimes the old man passed out and left the am radio on so I got to hear the oldie songs and current event kind of things

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