DEAR ANNIE: I am a 64-year-old woman, divorced after 35 years of marriage. After two years of “kissing frogs” I believe I have finally found my prince. He is a kidney dialysis patient and we have been together for over a year. We love each other deeply.

He told me recently that he was on the waiting list for a kidney transplant, but to our dismay he learned that he no longer qualified and would have to rely on dialysis for the rest of his life. I felt sorry for him because he is 67 years old and comes from a long-lived family. At the same time, I find myself confused and uncertain about our future together, knowing that this will significantly impact our lives as a couple.

I love him but I struggle with what this means for us in the long run. How can I best support him as he considers how this will change our lives together? I’m torn between my feelings for him and the practical realities we’ll have to face. Any advice would be welcomed. — There’s concern in WA

DEAR CONTACT: Congratulations on finding your prince. Despite this health problem, he is still your prince and that means you love him. Focus on continuing your support for him and providing him with the best medical care. After all, wouldn’t you rather live with your prince who has health problems than with a frog like a fiddle?

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