I made a new friend over the last few months, a woman who was in her 50's when she met the only man she has ever loved. He died a couple years ago and she became very depressed. He died after suggesting to her that she quit her job so they could be together and hang out. He was retired. She was in love and she wanted nothing more then to spend time with him. When he died, it turned out that he had not favored her in his will. His sister and her children came and put her out of the house she shared with him and even took the car she'd been driving away. She was left with so little she was almost homeless. Why he didn't take care of her is not certain. Maybe he meant to. But he did not. She says she never asked what his plans were.
I'm sure certain people think she's been a fool. The main thing is that she has no career and at 65 needs retraining. She pays her rent and has little left for food. A brother sends her what money he can. She is a nice woman. And she says she will never ever again be with another man. There was no one like this man for her.
Because she's in poverty some of her other friends have suggested another man to take his place is what she really should do. But no more Princes will come for her and she's not looking.
Better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all?
One of the main reasons marriage is considered a good idea is because it is still seen as financial protection for a spouse. I tend to think that is true. This is why gay people have fought for the right to marry.
I respect that this woman is going for the retraining.
She's going to do a two year certificate at the community college.
Maybe a job will come out of it, maybe not
Sister
