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In reply to the discussion: More Baby Boomers Facing Old Age Alone [View all]JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)4. I have thought about this.
I am 48 now, divorced and know a lot of other people in similar situations. I think it makes perfect sense to team up and help each other. I have two kids (20 & 23) who are around a lot now but that may change, life does that.
I have a former sis-in-law (she was married to my brother). She and I are still very good friends and I can totally see she and I working as sort of partners in the future. She is still raising a daughter (age 11) but I foresee such a thing down the road.
It's like cobbling together a family of your own choosing. I believe it is the way of things to come.
Julie
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Woah, I'm NOT pushing zero population growth. I'm pointing out one of its nasty side-effects.
Zalatix
May 2012
#28
Zero population growth means averaging 2 children per couple. It does not mean having no children
Cal33
May 2012
#31
Or so they think. I would trade all the wealth in the world for the real life community I have.
Zalatix
May 2012
#22
That job is a calling. A lot of people simply aren't suited for that kind of work.
Zalatix
May 2012
#30
55, Divorced, No Kids - I Am The Statistic Referenced In The Article - The Last Years Will Be Rough
cantbeserious
May 2012
#6
That's a fine idea, but lacking in reality, IMO. Hippies were young, strong and able.
CTyankee
May 2012
#23
I think the problem with that plan is that a community composed entirely of old people may
HiPointDem
May 2012
#7
My dad always wished I would get married so I would have someone to take care of me in my old age...
DesertDiamond
May 2012
#5
I was going to say, two can live cheaper than one, and you don't have to be married
JDPriestly
May 2012
#8
Nest empty, divorced 12 years, last four serious girlfriends turned out to be hopelessly damaged.
slackmaster
May 2012
#40