A widower is facing a dilemma after his daughter excluded his partner, who has a disability, from a family event. The daughter cited discomfort from some of her husband's family members, possibly due to their anti-vaccination beliefs or discomfort around disabilities. The widower is unsure whether to confront his daughter about the exclusion or let it go to maintain peace with the in-laws, while his partner believes they should let it go. Amy advises the widower to seek clarity from his daughter and, if necessary, to stay home with his partner and let the issue pass.
"The Golden Bachelor," a spinoff of "The Bachelor," introduces the concept of grief and widowers into the franchise, bringing a new level of emotional depth to the show. The dating competition for people over 60 follows Gerry Turner, a widower, as he navigates relationships with 22 women. The show explores the contestants' experiences with loss and their search for love, challenging the traditional notions of romance and highlighting the importance of companionship in later stages of life.
Gerry Turner, known as "The Golden Bachelor," is the first senior citizen to star in the reality TV show "The Bachelor." Turner, a widower from Indiana, lost his high school sweetheart wife in 2017 and believes she would support his decision to find love again on the show. With the support of his daughters, Turner applied for the show and was chosen as the lead. "The Golden Bachelor" features older contestants and aims to show that age does not diminish one's ability to find happiness and love. Turner remains optimistic about finding true love and is excited about his newfound fame. The outcome of his journey will be revealed in the show's finale.
A woman is concerned that her husband still posts tributes on his deceased wife's Facebook page, feeling that he still considers himself married to her. Dear Abby advises her to understand that some people don't completely get over the death of a loved one and suggests developing a sense of humor about it, as long as their marriage is strong.
