If her husband did in fact leave her after 40 years of marriage for a younger women, I hope the guy croaks from the guilt and his new 'wife' screws him out of every last cent. It would be karmic justice, IMO.
I personally know of this happening to two abandoned wives.
1st case--he left good-looking blonde for a H'wood beautiful wife.Claimed wife #1 too perfectionist-kept a great house, planned meals to keep him slim, laid out coordinated suit, etc. for him daily, and worked outside the home, too. (I worked with her.)She was devastated after 15 yrs of marriage. He soon found wife#2 did not keep house, iron clothes, or cook. Wife #1 relaxed, found it was fun to start thinking of herself and, being attractive, soon started dating-ended up marrying again to a wealthy, handsome man who appreciated her. Ex came around complaining about his life and angry because she was dating. Sooo sad--for him.
Case #2--An acquaintance was left after 20 plus years of marriage for younger woman. She was devastated, but being a great person, found new interests and carried on her life. Within 18 mos. he was back--he missed what they had together and wanted to come back. We moved about that time, so don't know the outcome--but she still cared, so probably took him back.
For the men on here, this woman/wife of 40 years certainly does deserve a great many of the family assets for 40 years of wife and mothering. She should and probably will find a way to get on with her life (her new book), but the idea of being ORDERED to job tng. is ludicrous.
vaudine
Actually, Karmic Justice would be for him to not be able to afford this new young thing and she leaves him... penniless.
Maybe he can start his new job training at 70.
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"If her husband did in fact leave her after 40 years of marriage for a younger women, I hope the guy croaks from the guilt and his new 'wife' screws him out of every last cent. It would be karmic justice, IMO. "
The new wife will be living with a quickly aging man. It won't be long and she will be dealing with his health problems and will be responsible for taking care of him when he finds it difficult to care for himself.
Because this woman has less emotional investment in this it is highly likely she will be the type to place him in a nursing home while she enjoys the fruits of his lifelong labor.
This guy better pray he enjoys good health for a long time.