How do you feel about getting older?

Hoggirl
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 15:43:27 +0000

My mil had no idea of their resources when fil died. He was very patriarchal about finances, and he was very cheap. Interestingly, her life-time earnings were slightly higher than his as her SS was higher. The did take some nice trips together, but that was the only splurge area. But, it was always all, “his,” money.

I think she was a bit angry when she realized how much he unnecessarily harped at her about going out to lunch or buying clothes. They weren’t loaded, but they could have enjoyed life more together as a couple and she certainly never overdid those things. What makes me happiest for her since his passing is that she hired a housekeeper. He would have never, “allowed,” that.

She does pretty well with technology. Honestly, the TV gives her more fits than the phone or the computer or online banking.