Avatar Posted by avatar8356 15 days ago (Question)
My fiance's mother passed away 2 years ago. Since then he has been desperate to become a success in life "before it is to late". He is 65 years old and has become involved with numerous internet "business opportunities". You know the get rich quick by taking my course baloney. Because I do not support these endevours our relationship has become very strained. He is avoiding taking on contracts involving his "real" profession. How do I get him to move beyond this costly and irratic behavior??????


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Written by Chemar 15 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Hi

I agree with you that he is following a costly path that will likely only make money for those he is paying by doing those internet get rich quick schemes.

is he using his own money or yours?

and why would he not be taking on real contracts related to his profession? at least then he would be earning real money now?

honest, this is something I would get resolved before you are married!

if he wont listen to reason from you, perhaps a friend or relative or someone you trust could try to talk sense to him on this

it is possible that his mom's death triggered thoughts of his own mortality and what he wants for his life, but still...that doesnt mitigate financially risky behavior.

hope he agrees to talk with someone who can help him regain a realistic focus on this

Written by Clyde 14 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I also agree that he will not be making any money out of these schemes. Others will, but not him.

Have you asked him why he will not take on new jobs at his professional stuff?

I definitely do feel that his Mom's death is a huge part of what is going on.

Can you see if he will go to therapy or will find someone to talk this through with, like you?

Best,

Clyde


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