[Diddle E. Squat]

Don't give up. There are more women than you would think who are enormously generous caregivers, who would understand and hold tremendous respect for you caring for your mother. Not all, but they are out there. In fact some already have, are, or will similarly care for their parents.

Plus, how you treat your mom is a great indicator of how you will treat your wife.

[cyborg]

A man immediately turned me off when he said he wouldn't allow any dogs to sleep in his bed or stay in the house. Well forget that! I also watch how men treat animals and other defenseless creatures.

I'd have to meet mom anyway. Sometimes MILs can be the future reason a marriage breaks up.