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I like advice columns, but am of the male species.

Why Men Don’t Write Advice Columns

Dear Walter: I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for
work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn’t
gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the
car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband’s help.
When I got home I couldn’t believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with
the neighbor lady. I am 32, my husband is 34, and we have been married
for twelve years.

When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been
having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would
leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has
been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much,
but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly
distant. He won’t go to counseling and I’m afraid I can’t get through to
him anymore.

Can you please help?

Sincerely, Sheila

Dear Sheila: A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be
caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that
there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum
pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding
wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that
the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the
carburetor float chamber.

I hope this helps.
-Walter