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Coverage dated October 16, 2026

Dear Annie: If I suggest something for us to do together, all I get from husband are excuses

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If I mention going somewhere, he comes up with an excuse: it’s too hot, gas is too expensive, he’s tired.

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  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Dear Annie: If I suggest something for us to do together, all I get from husband are excuses (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    If I mention going somewhere, he comes up with an excuse: it’s too hot, gas is too expensive, he’s tired.

  2. The Oregonian

    Dear Annie: Sure, gas is expensive, but so is divorce. Why has this husband checked out of his marriage? (opens The Oregonian)

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    If I mention going somewhere, he comes up with an excuse: it’s too hot, gas is too expensive, he’s tired.

  3. AL.com

    Dear Annie: I feel like my husband has 'checked out' of our marriage. Now what? (opens AL.com)

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    If I mention going somewhere, he comes up with an excuse: it’s too hot, gas is too expensive, he’s tired.

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