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Survival Strategies

Suhel Seth has an unconventional take on personal problems — and their solutions

TT Bureau Published 01.03.15, 12:00 AM

After 19 years of marriage, I have found out that my husband is bisexual. He has a long history of neurological problems and they are genetic. My husband always used to tell me that he needs some change, rather that he does not feel any attraction for me, but still we remained in the relationship. I have a 16-year-old son. For the last year, my husband and I have been living separately. He does not want to come back from that boy who is not just squeezing money from him, but also making him an emotional fool. Please suggest how I can change the situation.

Name and address withheld

There is nothing I can do darling. He is bisexual. He is living with another ‘boy’. He is being squeezed out of his money. What do you want ME to do? And in any case I have problems dealing with normal people like you, so can you imagine my plight if I now have to start handling these bisexual blokes. Just chill and live your miserable life at a slow pace.

I am a 29-year-old man and have been married for the last two months. Recently, I came to know that my wife had an affair with another man before our marriage. My wife says it was a big mistake in her life and wants to move on. Since then I haven’t been able to digest this harsh truth either because I am a dumb moron, or for some other insane reason. I can’t concentrate on my job and sick father anymore and I want to divorce my wife immediately to be happy again. I am not happy with this marriage any more. Am I sane or overreacting? What should I do to make myself happy again? Please help me.

Name and address withheld

The answer is in your question son. You are a dumb moron. In fact, you are a prized dolt. You are the Sunny Leone of intellect and the Sanjay Jha of wisdom. You are as bright as Azam Khan. With such stellar credentials, I am surprised you haven’t jumped off the Howrah Bridge attempting to catch fish. Or for that matter swine flu. My advice: divorce the woman. She will breathe easy and be much happier than being with an imbecile such as you.

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HELP AT HAND

Alcoholics anonymous 
10A Nandan Road, Calcutta - 700025
Ph: 2419 1174, 98310 63021
For free help on alcoholism
Email: aakolkata_ig03@rediffmail.com
(2pm to 6pm Mondays through Saturdays)

 

Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics)
Ph: 84207 38682 
(2pm to 6pm Mondays through Saturdays)
Email: alanonkolkata@gmail.com
www.india.al-anon.alateen.org

 

Narcotics anonymous 
(Kolkata  area helpline)Ph: 98362 23071;
www.nakolkata.org
Email: info@nakolkata.org
Self-help group of recovering addicts

 

HelpAge India
1800-345-1253
Free helpline for the elderly for social, legal, economical, financial counselling and also access to government schemes and policies lifeline Foundation
Ph: 2463 7401/ 2463 7432
Free helpline for the depressed or suicidal (10am to 6pm Mondays through Saturdays) 

 

Sparsha
AE-36, Rabindra Pally, PO: Prafulla Kanan, Calcutta - 700101
Ph: 2591 0334, 2591 3852, 6529, 9856
Free tele-counselling and one-on-one counselling on personal relationships and HIV/ AIDS (10am to 6pm Mondays through Fridays)

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