So, I have a question as a 62 year old married to an 82 year old, I am realizing that my world is shrinking. We just got a puppy about 6 weeks ago, she's very cute and glad to have a dog again but also wondering how do I balance majority of puppy duties, attentiveness as a wife, and my well-being without guilt?...feel like this is pathetic rant so apologies...just struggling with finding that sweet spot of contentment I guess ...
Balancing act in later years
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i duno if it is the same thing, or if it will answer anything... in my opinion and experience, it doesn't matter what you are doing. If it is important to you, you will find that "Sweet spot". It will occur on it's own without trying. i look back at all i accomplished with my children and their disabilities. i do NOT know how i did it. i can't even begin to try n explain. All i do know is things got done, the kids know they are loved and cared about, they learned about life, they were healthy, and educated. Those things were very important to me... and somehow it all happened.
i guess what i am trying to say is, in my opinion and experience, you will find a way to make it all work in the best way for you.... most likely without even trying. No amount of worry made a difference. So enjoy to the fullest! Without apologies. You've got this!
i guess what i am trying to say is, in my opinion and experience, you will find a way to make it all work in the best way for you.... most likely without even trying. No amount of worry made a difference. So enjoy to the fullest! Without apologies. You've got this!
First of all, congratulations on the new family member. How and why we feel that contented balance is what makes us who we are, makes our lives' stories. It's challenging but also interesting when life changes dramatically; this certainly happens with a puppy added to your home. Do you take care of all the puppy's needs on your own, or is your husbland able to lend a hand some of the time?
I swear dog-trainers have some sort of magic sauce that the puppy perceives, whereas with owner, sseems we're in sibling territory, at least until we establish our pack leader status. I have succeeded with some dogs, and failed utterly with others. Good luck and have fun in between the harder bits. 
Glad to hear the little gal is OK. Always a good thing with furry family.
And @seabird admit am a bit at wits end as we have a handful with her given live in 55+ and her lack of socialization... translates to barking especially at other people which is needless to say disturbing/disconcerting to them and just mortifying for us. Realizing where we live adds to challenges as when lived up in mountains barking wasn't an issue...sigh...trying to just wear her out every day...if you told me a dog could play fetch for 2 hours I would have said..."Really?!"....lol
lol with you not at you, and partly in relief that it's not me trying to tire out and quieten down a puppy. I know everyone always says this but it's true: in 1 year's time your furry family member will make you very proud. The little pup's neurons just don't know how to do that yet. 🐶 I hope you're all getting enough sleep.
lol with you not at you, and partly in relief that it's not me trying to tire out and quieten down a puppy. I know everyone always says this but it's true: in 1 year's time your furry family member will make you very proud. The little pup's neurons just don't know how to do that yet. 🐶 I hope you're all getting enough sleep.