Why men don't write advice columns
Dear Ted,
I hope you can help me. Yesterday 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 died and the car slowed 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 the bedroom with the neighbor making mad
passionate love to her. I am 32, he is 34, and we have been married for
twelve years.
When I confronted him, he said that he heard a lady scream and went next
door to rescue her, but found her unconscious. He carried the woman
back to our house, laid her on the bed, and began CPR when she awoke and
immediately began thanking him and kissing him. He was attempting to
break free when I came back. But when I asked him why neither of them had
any clothes on, he broke down and admitted that he'd 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. I don't feel I can get through to
him anymore.
Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Susie Fox
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Dear Susie,
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a
variety of things. Start by checking for debris in the fuel line. If it
is clear, check the clips holding the vacuum lines onto the inlet manifold
for air leaks. 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,
Ted