Pickles by Brian Crane for April 07, 2022

I’ve an aunt who hasn’t remarried since 1975 (six children; oldest was one month shy of 13 when her father died and youngest was born six months later that year).

And there it is

We’ve sort of crept up on this conversation. It’s a tough one.

I don’t know if I’d remarry, but I wouldn’t want to be alone for the rest of my life.

It would take an extraordinary series of events to make that happen.

In this day and age, getting remarried is just one of many options.

no never Marry again, Just friends with Benefits

At least, angry ghosts don’t have material knitting needles!

I saw a ghost floating down the alley once.

It’s always hard to listen to seniors talking to one another about dying.

Gee. Would I have to?

After a lifetime with Opal, years of being single would be a relief.

If the situation were reversed, her answer would be, “In a heartbeat!”

I think anyone who truly loved his or her spouse would support their wife or husband getting married again if it was a good match and the surviving spouse was happy. Anything less would be selfish and not of love.

He can always have her cremated and keep her ashes over the fireplace (assuming they have one).

No, I learned my lesson!

That was the closest to “I love you” I’ve ever seen in this strip.

In 1927, my maternal grandparents were in the hospital at the same time. She had just delivered their 4th child, and he was dying of pneumonia. Back in those days, in my family anyway, the surviving spouse would never even consider another relationship. I believe a lot of people of that generation felt the same way, and wore their wedding rings for the rest of their lives.

reminds me of the old Jeff Foxworthy bit…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ngVLdKA4JM

Earl, the correct reply is “Nope, I learned from my first mistake”

Unfortunately, my mom was terminally ill and dad couldn’t take the pressure. He had a heart attack and stroke before she went. She died less than 24 hours later. It was really sad, but also sort of glad it happened that way. They went together, same day funeral and all.

Wife asks husband, “Honey, if I die, would you get married again?”

“Well, marriage has been good, I suppose I would.?

“And would you live in this house?”

“It’s a good house, I think we would.”

“Would you sleep in our bed?”

“It’s a good bed, we might.”

“And would she use my golf clubs?”

“Oh no way! She’s left handed.”

I’m an introvert and LOVE living alone, and I’m never lonely!

This is such a common conversation, but they should really be talking about making their pre arrangements. It is the only investment to pay off!

I know this much, looking at the existing dating scene, I would much rather remain single.

Earl, the correct answer to remarriage is, “Yes: my girlfriend is just waiting for you to die!” You would never have to answer a stupid question like that again.

While playing golf, a husband and wife discussed what would happen, if she died before him. She asked, will you marry again? He said, I suppose. She asked, would he let her sleep in their marital bed? He said, I suppose. She asked, would you let her use my golf clubs? He responded, no. She’s left-handed.

Soooo, that’s a ‘no’, then?

How would that be any different than what he’s dealing with right NOW..?

Depends, do you think anyone would want him?

Openly angry might be easier than snarky penetrating innuendo for eternity. Subtly often slips right past many men.

I knew two men, one my father-in-law, whose dying wives not only told them to re-marry, but suggested who they should marry.

Are you kidding? Once was enough.

Think again Earl!

She’s gonna be Fruma-Sarah from Tevye’s dream in Fiddler on the Roof.

If you are not full retirement age and collecting spousal Social Security benefits, you will think twice before remarrying and losing those benefits.

It seems that more men remarry than women, at least amongst the people that I know. My father-in-law waited a year or so, then started going out dancing, then finally remarried.

Since my bride is 15 years my junior, I doubt she’ll be proceeding me into the happy hunting grounds but should she, I doubt that I’d even consider remarriage. I am quite content with myself and self-sufficient. Besides, my 14-year-old granddaughter informed us yesterday that she wants to become a doctor so that she can take care of me when I get really old!

I can’t even imagine ever marrying again. I just don’t think I could ever find anyone else who would put up with me like my husband has.

“No dear….”

Oh good, he loves me so much that he can’t imagine being married to anyone else.

“… I’ll never make that mistake again.”

(Usually it is the wife saying it, but I imagine it would work either way.)

The answer would be No for me. One, I have had enough “excitement “ between the woman I love and her mother and 2) no one else would have me

Of the few girls that showed interest in me, only one had the courage and married me and has put up with my stupidity for the last 46 yrs. Don’t think I’ll get that lucky again.

What makes her think anyone would have him?

My sympathies to all of you who have lost your spouses. My husband of 51 years passed less than 3 months ago, and I hate being alone. But I can’t imagine a day in the future when I would want to be with someone else.

No way, he’s been nagged enough for one lifetime.

Shades from Fiddler on the Roof!!! ha ha

Would she use my golf clubs? No, she’s left handed.

The only correct answer to this question is, “Honey that thought is too horrible to even think about”. If you answer yes, she will state that you cannot wait for her to die. If you answer no, she will state that living with her has turned you against all women. You cannot win against wifely logic, so it is best to avoid the question.

In the after-wife

Boy, we sure got morbid here today, didn’t we? We need a joke.

Man on his deathbed, says to his wife ‘’My love, I can understand if you marry again, you’re young and strong, just don’t let him use my custom Arnold Palmer golf clubs, okay Honey?’’

‘’Aw, Sam, no need to worry about those clubs. You’re a righty and Ralph’s a lefty.’’

Earl should leave Opal and marry someone who actually loves and respects him.

For me trying to keep my hubby alive and going, and he knows this too, he had health conditions in 2019, in 2020 improved, and later two years holding steady on his health, he is older then I am. I cannot imagine another another man if and when God takes my hubby home, this month few weeks 41 years.

My divorce just became final on March 31st and he turned me against love and marriage so I will never remarry or fall in love again and after 2 years I am finally starting to get use to being alone but I still have my lonely days and then I will call my mom or sister to cheer me up.

Years ago my wife left me . But it’s OK Now I have money again.

Married twice and there will not be a 3rd! I don’t mind being alone and there would be more cats and maybe a dog or two.