A concerned wife turns to “Dear Annie” for guidance about her husband’s all-consuming metal detecting pastime. She’s worried that weekends—and even vacation time—are slipping away in the pursuit of buried treasure. Now, she wonders if it’s fair to ask him to rein in his beloved hobby.

A wife’s discomfort with her husband’s unsanitary eating habits is causing tension in their marriage. Open communication and empathy may be the keys to resolving their issues and restoring harmony at home.