Dear Blake.
I am 60 years old and have been married for 40 years. Over the past 9 months or so, my husband has been doing some dangerous thrill seeking things, because he says it gives him an adrenaline rush . What’s worst, is he has insisted that I do these things with him, and to say the least, I have been terrified!!! We did white water rafting, bungee jumping, hang gliding, and mountain climbing. We’re wealthy and he owns several companies, so we can afford to take these crazy trips that he continues to plan. Next month he has us skydiving. I already have nightmares about the things we’ve done in the past, and the thought of leaping out of a plane can give me a panic attack due to my fear of heights. I love my husband and I don’t want to tell him “no”. I don’t know what to do. Please give me some advice… ASAP!!!
Signed, L
From San Diego, California
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Dear L,
It is very common for men in their latter years to do wild things on their bucket list. But in your case, I believe your husband is trying to kill you, while setting up his alibi. First of all, don’t participate in any of his suggestions, unless there are cameras there or you have an armed guard escort. People “accidentally” die daily from everything you’ve done so far, that was carefully organized by your ruthless spouse. If you don’t watch your back, I expect to see a story about you on NBC’s “Dateline”, CNN’s “Forensic Files” or both. It’s also likely that he has already taken out several lucrative life insurance policies on you, to pay for the elaborate party he’ll throw, the evening after your funeral. Go to his office to see if his attractive secretary is wearing a maternity top, and is reluctant to tell you who the father is. On the other hand, my assumptions could be all wrong and your husband could be just wanting to have fun. But to play it safe, switch parachutes with him next week, but don’t tell him that you made the swap until both of you are in the air after jumping out of the plane. If he looks at you with an expression of fear and guilt, right before you deploy your parachute and he falls to his death, also tell him that you’ve always had a crush on his better looking brother. I hope this helps.
Blake