Dear Annie: I feel like my husband has 'checked out' of our marriage. Now what?

Someone has written to advice columnist Dear Annie saying their husband seems emotionally withdrawn from their marriage. The person describes their husband making excuses to avoid going places with them, citing reasons like heat, gas prices, or fatigue. The column has not yet reported any response or next steps from the husband or any resolution.

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· 7d ago

Dear Annie: If I suggest something for us to do together, all I get from husband are excuses

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The OregonianCenter· 7d ago

Dear Annie: Sure, gas is expensive, but so is divorce. Why has this husband checked out of his marriage?

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AL.comLean Right· 7d ago

Dear Annie: I feel like my husband has 'checked out' of our marriage. Now what?