Dear Victoria

By Victoria Howard

Dear Victoria,

I am a sixty-year-old man who has  been 'unhappily' married for three years. My third wife, is a forty-year old prima donna. All she does is get her hair and nails done, go to the gym, spend her days in Bloomies, and keeps the plastic surgeons in business.

When my first wife, Ann, died after twenty five years of a wonderful marriage, I felt all alone. I met Sara (my present wife) at a local bar, and she (as my friends say) "reeled me in".

Although I had a pre-nup signed, I feel it is "cheaper to keep her", so I guess I'm stuck with this woman. Should I see a lawyer for a
divorce, or "sleep in the bed I made?"

Ari

Dear Ari,

Don't be so hard on yourself. After the loss of a spouse, many men (and women) jump from the frying pan into the fire.
I have met many people who can't be by themself, and will settle with anyone, rather than being alone.

Have you tried talking to your 'diva' wife, and tell her how you feel?She might just understand, and slow down on her spending and
become a more considerate wife. Then again you may find out that you married a narcissistic person who cares only about herself.

Either way, don't waste any more time. You are still young and have a lot of life to live. It is better to live alone , than unhappy with "Mrs. Wrong".

Good luck,