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PARTNER'S ACTIVE LIBIDO A CURSE TO SOME, A BLESSING TO OTHERS.


Byline: Ann Landers Esther "Eppie" Pauline Friedman Lederer, better known as Ann Landers (July 4, 1918 – June 22, 2002), was best known for writing the famous syndicated advice column "Ann Landers." For some 45 years, it was a regular feature in many newspapers across North America.  

Dear Ann: That candid letter from the 70-year-old woman who had been a widow for seven years was fascinating. She said she'd had 44 years of a sexually satisfying marriage, and within a year of her husband's death, she'd enjoyed a brief affair with a much older married man. If the man was ``much older,'' he must have been pretty close to 80.

Can you find out what that gentleman ate or drank (or did) that made him such a Romeo? Most men his age can barely remember what a jolly good romp in the sack is like, much less be a participant.

My husband is 50 years old and dead as a doornail door·nail  
n.
A large-headed nail.

Idiom:
dead as a doornail
Undoubtedly dead.

Noun 1.
 - if you catch my drift. I thought for a while it was my fault that he wasn't interested. I tried a black lace Black Lace can refer to:
  • Black Lace (books), an erotic fiction publisher for women
  • Black Lace (band), a pop-music group
 nightie and a candle-lit bubble bath. Nothing worked. Finally, I gave up.

I have read that Chinese herbs Chinese herbs are herbs originating from China. They are widely used in Chinese cuisine. The use of Chinese herbs is a very popular tradition. “Many of the modern day drugs have been developed from these herbs such as the treatments for asthma and hay fever from Chinese  can do wonders for a sluggish libido libido (lĭbē`dō, –bī`–) [Lat.,=lust], psychoanalytic term used by Sigmund Freud to identify instinctive energy with the sex instinct. . Is this true? If so, I'm going to buy some.

- Woodstock, Ont.

Dear Woodstock: I know of no sure-fire remedy for ``a sluggish libido.'' It takes different strokes for different folks. Bear in mind the principal erogenous zone erogenous zone
n.
A part of the body that excites sexual feelings when touched or stimulated. Also called erotogenic zone.


erogenous zone 
 in the human animal is the brain.

Much to my surprise, many women wrote to express an interest in meeting this Romeo. Others wanted to get rid of the Romeo they already had. Keep reading for more on the subject:

Dear Ann: That 70-year-old widow who was ``sex-starved'' after ending her affair with a married man is welcome to cavort ca·vort  
intr.v. ca·vort·ed, ca·vort·ing, ca·vorts
1. To bound or prance about in a sprightly manner; caper.

2.
 with my husband until she finds one of her own.

``Ralph'' married me knowing I didn't care much for sex. I did have quite a bit of money, however, and that, undoubtedly, is what attracted him to this cold tomato, as he calls me.

We have an understanding. He can do as he pleases, but he is not to fool around with Fool Around With is a British reality TV show where four girls or boys get locked up together with a single person who should try to find out which of the four contestants that are the true single.  any of my friends, neighbors or family members.

We live in Baton Rouge, La. Ralph is about that widow's age. Any way of putting Ralph in touch with her? Is she by any chance nearby? My husband has money. Will travel. Please don't print my name or initials. Just sign me

- Broad-Minded Wife

Dear Broad-Minded Wife: He'd have to travel quite a distance. The woman lives in Hawaii. But I'm sorry, dear, this isn't that kind of a column. You didn't ask for advice, so I won't offer any, which is just as well. Couples in their 70s are rarely interested in changing their bedroom behavior.

Dear Ann: I realize you aren't running a match-making service, but my psychic says I'm due for a huge romance and the vibes were strong when I read the letter from that widow. Please rush that man's name, address and phone number.

- Tammy in Temple, Texas

Dear Tammy: Sorry. No can do.

Dear Ann: That 70-year-old widow had an affair with a man who said he loved his wife but was willing to risk everything for a chance to experience what he had not known for several years. She said all he needed was ``a little help'' to get back that wonderful gift of sex.

How generous of the widow to offer that married man ``a little help.'' It's kind-hearted wenches like her who break up marriages of long standing. Why didn't you tell her off?

- Detroit

Dear D.: You did - and so did several hundred others who wrote to clobber (jargon) clobber - To overwrite, usually unintentionally: "I walked off the end of the array and clobbered the stack."

Compare mung, scribble, trash, smash the stack.
 her. Yours was the most printable.

MEMO: Write to Ann Landers, care of Daily News Features Department, P.O. Box 4200, Woodland Hills, Calif. 91365-4200.
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Publication:Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
Date:Apr 21, 1996
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