Dear Aunts
I have recently begun a relationship with a nice young man who seems to be really interested in me & with whom I seem to have much in common. Last week he proposed & I am in a bit of a quandary. I feel I would like to say yes & enjoy my declining years (I’m 62) with a companion who will give me the company & affection that I have so missed since dear George died, back in 1994. At the same time I am a bit worried about the difference in our ages, he is 29, & about what my son & daughter will say – they’re both in their mid-30’s; not that I ever see them or my grandchildren.
Due you think that an aging widowed lottery winner such as myself can find happiness again, & what do you think I should do about Dwayne’s proposal?
“Minnie”
Dear “Minnie”
We don’t think you should worry too much about the kids or the grandchildren, a simple thing like a big win on the lottery has a way of reminding people about their filial responsibilities, particularly if a Will is being considered.
Clearly Dwayne has touched a place in your heart & we think that, with a few simple precautions, you should go ahead & enjoy your remaining years in a way that only a 33-years younger husband can make possible. In order to make those years as long as possible we do suggest that you make a Will immediately after the wedding (& we mean before the reception starts) ensuring that all your worldly goods, chattels & cash are bequeathed to some good cause not in any way connected with either your new husband or your existing family.
In our experience the possibility of losing a treasured relative or spouse along with any hope of keeping one’s snout in the trough, ensures a very worthy degree of concern & solicitude which tends to help prevent those little, & often fatal, accidents which women in your situation seem to be so prone to.
If your have any problem coming up with good causes we’d be happy to offer a few suggestions of our own.
Enjoy the honeymoon.
Aunts
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