Thanks - that article is great!
The ex HAS lost so much - multiple jobs, his licence, his home, his wife. And he is struggling to get attention from his kids and his family (who have to now financially support him). So it sort of makes sense that he has to immediately find a new partner. But what does it take before they actually start to question themselves? How far through the process do you think he is before he either realises he needs to help himself or dies? I know I shouldn't care any more as he is no longer my responsibility - but after so many decades it is hard not to.