Arlo and Janis by Jimmy Johnson for March 06, 2020

My wife left me a Kindle full of them.

Arlo is in a pain he may not get out of.

At leas, t she is not watching Home Shopping.

This is Jimmy’s most poignant strip yet.

I dunno…. a lot of men read or watch a lot of um… stuff… they insist is absolutely no reflection on their relationships with their wives… and they expect to be believed.

In fact, I may take static for this, but in most cases I do believe them… and some couples watch things together.

Romance novels may even put her in a mood, or give her ideas…. maybe for what you guys are thinking I mean, or maybe just stirring up romantic feelings… and Arlo could benefit.

No reason to feel jealous, Arlo… she’s right there beside you, isn’t she?

No book can compete.

Arlo should ask Janis to read one of the steamiest passages to him out loud. It might lead to something.

Not the time to think of your shortcomings, old boy!

Perhaps it will “kindle” the fires of romance in her.

Speaking of good books, I just finished a book on anti-gravity: I couldn’t put it down…

Is Janis reading on her nook? Or Kindle? Not a real book???

Romance novels for women are similar to “adult” videos for men. Neither are helpful to the long-term deepening satisfaction of a couple’s union, because reality can never completely live up to the imagination. Sure, there might be a short term increase in the “action” but in the end, he’s always competing with the hero in the book, and she’s always competing with the nymph on the screen.

There’s always, “Let me know when you’re in the mood”.

Oh ye of fragile ego.

So, Arlo, DO something. SAY something.

Well then look like Fabio, you silly!

Wake up, Arlo. Tend to your garden before it wilts.

Romance and sex are completely different.

Maybe he should rip her blouse.