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Of these, what would be the biggest impact from opening a charter school in Hollister?
Better options for the students
 
(57%)
Unfair advantage for those enrolled
 
(6%)
More innovative teaching practices
 
(9%)
Less innovative teaching practices
 
(1%)
Improved offerings at traditional schools
 
(8%)
The fostering of racial segregation
 
(19%)
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    Man needs to know he is loved, needed by wife
    Jul 7, 2008

    Dear Annie: I've been married to a great woman for over 16 years. We were both in our 40s when we met. We didn't have sex before the wedding, although she told me she likes it very much. However, 18 months after we married, our sex life went downhill.

    A year ago, I told her I was leaving. She then agreed to have sex, but only under certain terms: not at our home as long as her son is living with us (he is 35 years old), and it will happen when she "gets the feeling." Now the only place we can have sex is at a cabin we own. We go there every weekend, but she "gets the feeling" less than once a month. She kisses like a 2-year-old - pursed lips only - and there is no passion from her whatsoever. I haven't seen her naked in over 15 years, although she has a cute figure and is very pretty.

    I have asked my wife to see her doctor, but she says there's no reason. She refuses to consider hormone therapy because she fears getting cancer. I have gone to counseling because I am so depressed over the lack of intimacy.

    I know she loves me and is a great wife in every other way. I've tried to live with the situation and count my blessings, but I am beginning to be resentful and I snap at her. How do I overcome this? - Need to Feel Loved

    Dear Need: We are always amazed at otherwise-loving people who ignore or deny their spouse's need for intimacy. There are ways to have a satisfying sexual relationship that don't require hormones. Your wife's inability to show passion or be undressed around you indicates she may have some unresolved issues about sex. Insist that she see her doctor for a complete checkup (not for hormones, but to be sure nothing else is wrong) and then come with you for counseling so you can work on this together.

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