Wife Wouldnt Sign

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Wife Wouldnt Sign
	Dear Edith, I was thinking about S.B.(the elderly man who can’t keep up the house any more, his wife won’t sign to sell it, and he doesn’t want to pay for a divorce). He says nothing about his relationship with his wife. I had a few thoughts. Could he maybe get some information on other possible housing situations that she might like and show them to her (taking into account the reasons why she wants to keep the house and also pointing out the positives like less housekeeping chores. Another might be being able to eat in a senior living lounge so not as much cooking needs to be done. Then maybe take her to view some of these places (“just to humor me”.) Perhaps she would change her mind. Perhaps if there is still a bond between them a mediator would be of assistance.

	Thank you for your thoughtful comments. That item drew a lot of mail, and I think it touched a sore spot with some readers. One wrote that perhaps one party or the other "is showing symptoms of dementia." I received comments like "that marriage is over" and "why want to stay with some you clearly resent?" Your suggestions are the mildest that have come in so far, and the most understanding.
	Edith Originally published on October 16, 2005

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