Jury Gives Priority to Sex Over Love in Marriage That Unraveled

The jury’s decision in the Askew divorce case (“Not Loving Husband Costs O.C. Wife Dearly” April 8) was quite surprising.

Whatever happened to the “for better or worse” that’s always exchanged in the wedding vows? Do you court them and then take them to court? The fact that the marriage lasted 14 years indicates that there couldn’t have been a plan to defraud on Day One. If it’s a kissless marriage, is it a miscarriage of justice? It’s important to note that the impotent condition of Mr. Askew is his problem, as it is with any afflicted male. You just don’t go around saying, “You don’t love me.”

What if she had been physically attracted to him, and he became impotent? Would this same jury award her a divorce?

Is sexual satisfaction the only measure of a marriage? If so, should premarital sex be required before contemplating marriage?

Incidentally, it might be noted that this was his second marriage. So a two-time loser goes on and sues her. Finally, I think this case is ready for an appeal, even though they’ve lost their appeal for each other.

BOB DUMAS

Aliso Viejo