Dear Abby: Lonely man should reach out to others
Most people look forward to it, but I dread this time of year.
Can you suggest some things I could do for the holidays instead of staying home and watching TV by myself?
Start calling some of the charitable organizations in your area and ask if they can use an extra pair of hands during the holiday season.
Serving food at a homeless shelter or food pantry and delivering meals to shut-ins come to mind.
A sure cure for the blues is to reach out and do something for someone who needs a helping hand.
If you try it, you may meet like-minded people and start some friendships.
Perhaps it’s time you talked to her about how her obsession with perfection makes you feel — because from where I sit, it comes across as a passive-aggressive putdown.
Unless she’s willing to recognize that what she’s doing isn’t healthy for your marriage and consider professional help, nothing will change.
[...] consider more hobbies you can do on your own or with friends — hiking, hunting, skiing, fishing, etc.