I have been living with this man for 17 years. Yes, I do love him. We don't marry because it will lessen my Social Security because I receive Ailmony from my Ex-husband of 21 years.
I feel "stuck", of wanting to leave the relationship, but I know that I will feel guilty if I "do" leave after being with him for so long. I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. He "is" a burden to me. I have M.S. and during my "flare-ups", I just force myself to help him with his problems.

I 'will" regret wasting my life. I'm 66 and he's 80 and I have so much more living to do! I'm a 'very' active 66 yr old!

Thanks for your comments. I "hear" ya.

Buffy