Oscar's Agony Aunt Column
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:12 pm
I have decided that as a level headed woman of the world, to broaden my horizens and become an agony aunt for those in need.
I'd like to share with you the letter i recieved from a dear friend asking my advice that made me think of using my skills as a career.
Dear Oscar,
I hope you can help me. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the 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 neighbour's daughter. I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbour's daughter is 19. We have been married for ten 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 made redundant 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
Not wanting to let my friend down in her hour of need, i naturally wanted to help with the following advice.
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 injectors.
I hope this helps,
Oscar
I'd like to share with you the letter i recieved from a dear friend asking my advice that made me think of using my skills as a career.
Dear Oscar,
I hope you can help me. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the 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 neighbour's daughter. I am 32, my husband is 34, and the neighbour's daughter is 19. We have been married for ten 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 made redundant 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
Not wanting to let my friend down in her hour of need, i naturally wanted to help with the following advice.
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 injectors.
I hope this helps,
Oscar
