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Post by Lexica on Jul 25, 2015 17:37:59 GMT
I had made a comment to my mom recently, something about "if" I were to marry again. She immediately said, "oh no, hon. I dont think that's for you." It hurt my feelings so I asked her to elaborate as to WHY she felt that wasn't right for me.
She commented on the fact that I own my own home and have somewhat of a financial security set up. She said you don't need a man. And your health couldn't handle taking care of a man anymore. I realized how exhausted she was during the last years of my father's life, being totally responsible for all his needs. She was afraid I would end up like her, pouring all my energy into nursing someone else. She said she would rather see me single and able to travel and relax than to see me doing as she did. Not that she regretted caring for my father, but acknowledging how draining it could be, especially since my energy level is less than half of what it once was.
I ended up agreeing with her, but said, "what about a man caring for me with my health issues.?" She got a good laugh out of that remark. But she's right. I don't want to take on someone with tremendous medical issues. My hands are full with my own.
This thread is educational and has made me very hesitant to consider not only online dating, but dating I general.
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