Content overview: “Wife's Obsessive US News Consumption Causes Stress: Advice Columnist Suggests Turning Anxi”. The Guardian Lifestyle Oct 1, 2026 • 3:00 PM 1 views A concerned husband writes to advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith about his wife's compulsive consumption of US news, which he says has left her stressed and unable to disconnect. The wife, an American expat living abroad for 25 years with family still in the US, spends entire days watching videos and reading opinion pieces, with every conversation turning to outrage.
The husband's attempts to suggest a social media break have been unsuccessful, and the situation has taken an emotional toll on him, leading to tears during his late-night gaming sessions. Gordon-Smith advises against pushing her to step away from her distress, instead suggesting she channel her feelings into constructive action. The column highlights the mental health impact of constant news exposure and the strain it can place on relationships. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.