Mrs. Bluth, I don’t know what to do. I am leaning towards accepting Zelig’s proposal in spite of my children but am not sure if it’s the right thing to do.
Dear Friend,
I have to admit your letter made me smile, for many reasons. The world has changed in all respects, even in what is or is not acceptable dating practices for those in their “Golden Years.” And the “Golden Years” have been moved back by the great number of lively, fun-loving and free-spirited 70- and 80-year-olds who go to the gym, enjoy sports and still have dreams to chase. Who says life has to end when you’re left alone? Why opt for a life of loneliness if there’s an opportunity for a second chance at happiness?
I can understand your children’s reaction as they must believe Zelig is after something, what with him being so much younger than their mother. But this is because they love you and want to protect you from being hurt. They may also be worried and a little suspicious that he may be more interested in their inheritance than he is in their feisty and fancy-free mom. That’s normal and to be expected. The fact that Zelig’s kids gave you such a rousing welcome, as fine as that is, could be due to the fact that you might take their handful of a father off their hands. They might genuinely like you and see the virtue of having a step-mom who will keep dad happy and busy and out of their hair. Which still works for you.
Age is just a string of numbers; what you do with each day is what matters, and whom you do it with should matter only to you. Your children will come around in time and accept Zelig, if for no other reason than that he’s making their mother happy. So, if you’re sure about this, dear friend, start looking at wedding invitations and plan the event.
