A couple was having serious marital difficulties. They decided it was worth resolving their problems and contacted a marriage counsellor.

Several visits followed when lots of questions were asked and lots of listening carried out. Eventually the counsellor felt that he had discovered the main problem. He stood up, went over to the women and, asking her to stand up, he gave her a huge hug.

He turned to the husband and said, "This is what your wife needs, at least once every day."

The husband frowned, considered what had been said for a moment, then replied, "Ok, Doc. So what time do you want me to bring her back tomorrow?"

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