Bob Morris realized that something was changing with his aging father: his car was clean, his manners had improved, and he had a twinkle in his eyes. He had a new “friend”. Her name was Arlene.
Arlene loved Bob’s father, but she also set clear boundaries with him. She didn’t want to take care of him when she got sick and, despite what Bob’s father led Bob to believe, she didn’t want to marry him.
Today, Anna Martin talks to Bob about her father’s latest love story. Later, she talks to Arlene herself about a misunderstood marriage proposal and the limits of love.
Today’s episode mentions suicide. If you are having suicidal thoughts or are concerned that someone you know may be having such thoughts, the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
Modern Love is hosted by Anna Martin and produced by Julia Botero, Christina Djossa, Elyssa Dudley and Hans Buetow. The show is edited by Sara Sarasohn, and our executive producer is Jen Poyant. The show is mixed by Sophia Lanman and recorded by Maddy Masiello. It features original music by Dan Powell and Pat McCusker. Our theme song is by Dan Powell.
A special thanks to Daniel Jones, Miya Lee, Mahima Chablani, Jeffrey Miranda, Renan Borelli, Nina Lassam, Julia Simon and Anna Diamond from Audm.
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