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- $Subject{flirt marriage Mental Emotional Conditions Condition Flirting
- behavior behaviors attention spouse spouses flirts marriages Flirtings
- attentions community social flirtation flirtations}
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- QUESTION: My wife flirts with other men. Is there anything I can do about
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- ANSWER: Of course there is, and a lot of your actions may be dictated by
- common sense and your concern for her. First, maybe you'd better think about
- why she is flirting with other men. Flirting, or any other behavior that
- upsets you, may be her way of telling you that something is bothering her.
- Some spouses flirt with other people in an effort to gain more attention from
- their own spouse. Sometimes the flirting is not done consciously, and
- sometimes the flirting is an indication of a need for attention that is so
- great that no amount is ever enough.
- In a healthy marriage between two mature adults, the problem of a
- flirting spouse is usually best confronted with some honest communication.
- Have you discussed the problem with your wife? Is she aware that her behavior
- is upsetting you? If she is unaware that her flirting is a problem, the first
- step is to talk about it. Ask her if she is flirting because something is
- troubling her. Be willing to talk about her feelings as well as your own. If
- the flirting continues despite such communication, or if you cannot talk about
- the problem, seek the assistance of a qualified marriage counselor. If you
- don't know of a qualified counselor, ask your family doctor to recommend one.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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