[hilaryfortnum]

My wife, Anne, is well into her fifties, works in a supermarket, and her previous interests include country walks, the music of the sixties and her grandchildren. Now, however, she has, all of a sudden, convinced herself that she is the artist formerly (and currently) known as Prince.

I really am at my wits end. How can I convince her that she didn't write "Purple Rain" and "Kiss"? It really is a matter of great concern for me. She walks round the house muttering to herself "that Batman record was a big big mistake".

Now she believes that she's playing a gig at the O2 Arena in London on Sunday and it clashes with a darts match I'm playing in, so I can't drive her down. What is a man to do?

Any ideas?

[Ash123]

man, if you are serious....and i am not sure you are - you can't help her. She needs anti-schizophrenia therapy and meds only a psychiatrist can prescribe.

For now, just memorize purple rain and sing along with her to his office...

Prince is androgynous and ambiguously other things well - she may have deep-seeded identity issues...

ROCK ON (quickly)

[Ash123]

If Hilary is a comedian, he is a well-dressed one.

[shygrneyzs]

I think this is his humour.

However, if you are serious, Hilary, buy your wife a wig, a guitar, and learn how to dance with the music. It will pass.

[Ash123]

Prince is like 4'10" but he's going to whip Hil's A-- if he gets wind of this.

[talaniman]

Let her enjoy herself if she isn't hurting anyone.

[firmbeliever]

You might like to find something else for your wife to get interested in.

As others said if you are serious about your wife's condition then get to a doctor/psychiatrist.She needs help and she sounds like there is more to her than you knew/know.

And I am very sure when your wife gets back to normal she will be very confused as to why you are being obsessed with this Prince chap.