This argument is about her being a cold shrew and him being a philandering alcoholic. The whole bit about Fords and Chevy was just the argument of the moment.
My mom was only 49 when my pop died and if she dated, I don’t know about it.
She NEVER brought a guy home and the idea of one living with us was INSANE.
I see how well things work out most of the time when women with kids bring their “boyfriend’ around.
The man is more important to them than the kids and terrible things happen too often.
Most men are resentful of the children and it takes a special man to be a good stepfather.
I admire them very much.