Obaa Yaa
She wants to marry an Octogenarian
Dear Obaa Yaa,
I am an octogenarian living peacefully in my house in Accra after retiring from the civil service some years back.
I live alone because all my eight children are living abroad and remit me constantly.
A last born of a female classmate of mine called Grace, 36 years, and not married has been paying me frequent visits to my house to assist in washing my dishes.
But one day, she surprised me when she asked me to marry her.
Please what would my daughter say?
Is she interested in an octogenarian like me because my daughter send me lot of dollars every month?
Obaa Yaa, please advise me.
Old Boy, Accra.
Dear Old Boy,
I WOULDN’T know the real motive of the woman asking you to marry her, but it is not uncommon.
It might be that she has a genuine liking or feelings for you because of how you relate with her or how you have been kind to her.
It can also be a result of her ambition to inherit your fortune when you eventually pass away.
Personally, I do not think it is advisable for an octogenarian to marry again. What you need at this age is a good house-keeper to see to your food, clothes, bedding and the cleanliness of your home.
Be careful because she might be a gold digger and not a genuine lover