Dear Queenie,
My husband talks dirty and grabs me whenever he feels like it, sometimes so hard it hurts. I’ve asked him not to do it, but he still does, even in front of our children.
I stay with him because I depend on him financially and because of the children.
Queenie, would you call this abuse? If so, what do you recommend?—Harassed wife
Dear Wife,
See your family doctor, with your husband, for the things that are painful for you. And consult a professional counsellor, with your husband if you can persuade him to go with you, about the other behaviour that makes you unhappy.
