Dear Annie: I am a 64-year-old woman who got divorced after 35 years of marriage. After two years of “kissing frogs,” I believe I’ve finally found my prince. He’s a kidney dialysis patient, and we’ve been together for over a year. We love each other deeply.

Recently, he told me he was on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, but to our dismay, he’s since learned that he no longer qualifies and will have to remain on dialysis for the rest of his life.

I’m heartbroken for him, as he’s 67 and comes from a family with longevity. At the same time, I find myself confused and uncertain about our future together, knowing that this will significantly affect our life as a couple.

I love him, but I’m struggling with what this means for us in the long term. How can I be the best support for him while also considering how this will change our life together? I’m torn between my feelings for him and the practical realities we’ll have to face.

Any advice would be appreciated. — Concerned in WA

Dear Reader: Congratulations on finding your prince. While he has this health issue, he is still your prince, and that means you love him.

Focus on continuing your support of him and getting him the best medical care. At the end of the day, wouldn’t you rather live with your prince who has a health problem than a fit-as-a-fiddle frog?

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