The exercise widow often wakes to an empty bed—a sure sign of a morning workout—and may find dinner plans spoiled by a sudden avoidance of anything heavy before a night run.

Dear Amy: My husband … has become so obsessed with his exercise program that he has little time or energy for me. He goes to bed shortly after our children do and wakes up early to work out. … I have talked to him about this. He makes an attempt to be with me, but then goes back to his routine.—Exercise Widow

Any of you who are "exercise widows" and whose husband is apt to be streaking out the door to jog just when you're getting ready to snuggle know the syndrome.