He's Choosing the TV Over Me

Dear WISY,

I've made the biggest mistake!  Ever since my husband and I moved in together (since before we were married), he's asked to have a television in our bedroom.  I was always against it but I finally gave in a few weeks ago.  I regret it so much because he pays more attention to the TV than me.  We used to make love and cuddle until we fell asleep.  Now he falls asleep watching TV and leaves me feeling neglected.

I talked to him about it and he promised a change.  Nothing has changed.  What do I do?  I feel neglected and I am the type to go looking for attention.

Signed,
Neglected

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WISY's Advice:

Dear Neglected,

Don't allow something as trivial as a television to cause you to cheat.  That's silly.  I'm thinking you need to set television rules for your bedroom.  You can propose certain hours for TV watching or ask him to handle business with you before he gets into his programming.  If that doesn't work then you need to be more assertive and straddle him!  Touch his trigger spots and take control.  I think action will speak louder than words in this situation.

I have a feeling the new TV will get old soon enough.  You'll be fine.  No need to go looking elsewhere over a TV.

Walk good,
#TeamWISY

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