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Dear Margo | 11/06/2009 12:00 am

Dear Margo: He Wants You to What?

Margo Howard

He Wants You To What?

Dear Margo: My husband of three years has suddenly become a real pervert. We dated for five years prior to marriage, and he was never this way. First, we are a May (me) December (him) relationship. He was always a gentleman, and there was nothing jaded about him. He is well educated and successful. Our sex life has been incredible. He’s said he could only have dreamed of having this kind of sex life.

In the last year, he has been constantly approaching me about "being with" my close girlfriend, "Edie." It has gotten to the point where all he ever wants to talk about is sex with Edie — and me! I have told him over and over that I am not gay and will not engage in this. I have asked him what happened in the last year to bring all of this on. He says it started with some E.D. issues, which he has since resolved by lowering his cholesterol and exercising. He insists he does not want to be with her or to watch, but wants to listen from upstairs and then get a play by play from me. I have had it and am about to leave him. I really wish his penis would just fall off! I don’t know why he has become so obsessed with sex this last year. He does not believe we need marriage counseling. Any insight from you would be appreciated. — Disheartened in Pennsylvania

Dear Dis: I wonder how deep into December he is… Any sexualization that seemingly comes out of the blue can possibly signal the beginning of early dementia. And I said "possibly." I am not a doctor. I actually don’t think counseling would distract him from the Edie fantasies, but I would suggest a neurological workup. And don’t be shy about telling the doctor about this change. (FYI, so far as I know, a threesome is not the remedy for E.D.) Good luck with the old goat. — Margo, immovably 

When Safety Collides with Delicacy

Dear Margo: I work with a great bunch of people at a small organization. Occasionally, a small group of us goes out to lunch or to a meeting off site together. The problem I have is that one of the people in the group is very overweight. We usually ask her if she wouldn’t mind driving (because she has a big car that can more easily accommodate her, as well as a seatbelt extension, and we all have smaller cars). She always has a reason why she can’t drive, but in any car other than her own, she can’t wear the seat belt.

I am extremely nervous having a passenger in my car who is not buckled up, and I know I’m not alone. She said one time a friend got pulled over and she wasn’t wearing her seat belt, so she cried so the officer wouldn’t give the driver a ticket. Not only do I not feel I’d be so lucky, but I would be extremely uncomfortable in that position. Is there a kind way to insist that she do the driving if she wants to go out with the group or go together in one car? Her mileage would be reimbursed by our organization, so there is no cost consideration. I don’t want to make her feel uncomfortable or ashamed, but we don’t know what to do. — Trying To Be Kind

Dear Try: I think you need to put laws, safety and your peace of mind above worry about hurting this woman’s feelings. She knows she is grossly overweight, and you and your colleagues should not be put in an untenable position because of her situation. I would stop being shy and simply tell her that her car is the one that accommodates her best, and then remind her of the mileage reimbursement. There is no reason to tiptoe around this reality. Not one. — Margo, directly  

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Rain in Minneapolis

Enjoying my breakfast tea with my favorite advice columnist and I read this:

 I really wish his penis would just fall off!

 Pshaw!

By Rain in Minneapolis on 11/06/2009 10:29 am
Anne McElvain

L2: I agree that the driver should stand firm that all riders use the seat belt.  After all, the driver is the one who gets the ticket.

The reason she doesn’t want to drive may be the condition of her car. I had a coworker who weighed over 700 lbs. She had a seat belt extension in her own car, but the rest of the car was filled with stuff, ranging from fast food wrappers to books and magazines.  She couldn’t bend down and clean the car, and she became exhausted after only 5 minutes and gave up.  Sure, it’s easy to blame fat people for their predicament, but having some compassion for the extra difficulty we face to overcome the exhaustion and depression would be good.

I’m not saying to let her off the hook.  I’m saying to stand firmly and don’t give in, but do it in an understanding way. You don’t have to become judgmental and superior when you stick to your guns.

By Anne McElvain on 11/06/2009 11:03 am
Annie T

Hah! If dementia is the same as discovering girl on girl porn on the internet over the past year, then I guess that’s what "Disheartened’s" hubby suffers from. 

Or Mr. Successful and Well Educated has been experimenting with guy on guy porn or actual physical action, and he wants her to get same sex curious, to alleviate guilt or get her involved in experimenting too. And if he is getting physically involved and that’s how he "cured" his ED issue, get yourself tested for STDs immediately. I can’t imagine why you’d want to continue having sex with him if you want it to fall off, but if you are, get tested anyway.

By Annie T on 11/06/2009 11:14 am
Pam Fink

Here’s an idea for LW#2: Offer to drive Her car. Maybe she is sick of having to drive all the time. On day, just volunteer, "Hey, let take your car, and I can drive." and if the car is a mess everyone pick in real quick to clean out the mess and hop in.

I have heard from overweight friends that in the state of Ohio, if you are over a certain weight you are exempt from the seat belt laws. Not sure if that is true.

LW#1 take him to the doctor.

By Pam Fink on 11/06/2009 11:23 am
S A

#1. Tell him ‘No, and this subject is closed. It will not be reopened for conversation at any time.’ Then simply never allow it to be reopened. No explanation is required. If and when he attempts to bring the subject again simply leave the room. If he follows you, get in your car and go for a drive, alone. Do not acknowledge it at all.

By S A on 11/06/2009 11:42 am
Linda Myers

#1 Take him for a MRI and literally find the peanut in his brain.

#2 She has chosen to accomodate for her weight in her car and life, you can either enable her to continue using her weight for her behavior or choose to address her the same as anyone else who travels in your vehicle, either buckle up, stay behind or drive herself. Getting behind the wheel of her car and driving her is just further endulging her own need for attention.

By Linda Myers on 11/06/2009 11:47 am
Diane Western

Re #1.  When my late father had a stroke his libido went into over-drive. He was given birth control shots to try and bring it down and would’ve been mortified to know of his behavior had he been in his right mind.   Prudie was right on with the check up.

By Diane Western on 11/06/2009 12:20 pm
JJ Flash

Don’t let that old goat ram his fantasies at you, or ewe’ll be sorry.  No really, this sounds like someone trying to live out the letters he’s read in Penthouse Forum while all his parts are still functioning.  Next, he’ll be asking you to pee on him.  If you’re not into it, he needs to STFU

By JJ Flash on 11/06/2009 1:14 pm
Phillip Koons

Alright.  So I’m going to play Devil’s Advocate on LW #1. 

I can think of 10 guys within 2 minutes easy that get into girl on girl fantasies.  It’s rather common.  Not saying it’s right but just saying that him having the fantasy itself isn’t that unusual.  In fact, it’s very possible that he’s had that type of fantasy long before they met.  If all checks out well with the doctor, I wouldn’t think it’s unusual that his libido has increased as he’s gotten in better shape.  That’s common.  What’s annoying and detrimental to the relationship is the fact that he won’t let it go.  Of course, none of us know either of them but I definitely know women and men that pester and pester their loved ones to get what they want because they know that eventually they’ll give in just to shut them up.  If they’ve established that pattern in their relationship, then his actions are understandable (not right or healthy, mind you…just understandable). 

 

By Phillip Koons on 11/06/2009 1:36 pm
Phillip Koons
And of course, she needs to put her foot down.  He either drops it or she’s gotta move on.
By Phillip Koons on 11/06/2009 1:38 pm
Lym BO

I’m always surprised on this blog how easily everyone one is to suggest divorce. I’m sure the old goat’s badgering is annoying, but reason for dissolution of marriage? A check up is in line…

 Is there anyone on here happily married to their first spouse? Just curious. 

By Lym BO on 11/06/2009 1:55 pm
Annie T

"Is there anyone on here happily married to their first spouse? Just curious."

I am! And I never suggest divorce unless abuse or infidelity is involved. Or if someone refuses to seek help and it’s an unliveable situation.

I did think it hilarious that Margo hinted at dementia to explain the husband’s year’long fixation. Dementia isn’t Latin for kink-hound in most cases. Rare, but definitely not most.

And he doesn’t want to watch, he just wants to overhear? She should invite the friend over, pop in some porn & crank the volume, then they can sneak out the door & go for drinks. Then after he thinks she’s gone through with it, she can learn what’s next on his kink list. I will bet anything that this guy is getting deeper into porn or the real thing, and she has no clue. She should get a spy kit & check his computer, and get herself tested for STDs.

By Annie T on 11/06/2009 3:56 pm
Lym BO
I’m with you on all points.
By Lym BO on 11/06/2009 8:47 pm
Cecile Tunstead
20 years married, plus 3 years together before that, and believe me we have been through a lot - including 4 U.N. tours. Toughest job in the army - WIFE.
By Cecile Tunstead on 11/06/2009 10:33 pm
Lacy Casey

Lym,

I am not happily married to my first husband, I was totally happy with him til 2004 when he died of his 12th heart attack. I am now happily married to my second husband, till he or I die. He has been divorced and I have not nor will I ever. when you say "I do" it is for life, his or your’s.  I told both husbands the same thing, I will not get divorced so if you want out, die or kill me, I don’t care which, but I will never sign divorce papers.  I have been very fortunate to have loving, spontaneous husbands. They love me, but sometimes I wonder why.  My husband chased me for two years before I finally agreed to marry him. We talk about everything and anything. If he went off the deepend with a fantasy I would tell him NO, and if he kept pestering me, I would have to smack some sense into him.  Haha.  

My younger sister has been married to the same man for 22 years. My bestest friend has only been with her husband, never even dated anyone else, they met in grade school, dated in high school married at 18 her 17 him. she is now 48 with 2 grown sons and a teenager.  Love and marriage can last if you work at it.

By Lacy Casey on 11/07/2009 1:01 am