emtannie

I did not see the TV segment, but there is an article on the Johns Hopkins website regarding this syndrome:

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_relea...5/02_10_05.html

I agree with Terri....one can die of a broken heart. In agreeing with Terri, I'm not including the stalker/co-dependent type of "I can't live without you," but rather the "I have lived with you for so long that my life is incomplete without you."

I have seen this on several occasions, all of which were married couples who had been married for 50 or more years. In one case, they had been married for 73 years (she was 95, he was 97). When she passed away, he gave up and passed away within months.

It is not my place to judge if their actions are right or wrong, in giving up on life after their loved one dies. However, I can appreciate the pain and emptiness that they must feel. I can also respect the commitment it has taken for a couple to remain married for over 50 years. We don't see too many couples who last that long anymore.

A very interesting syndrome. Thank you for posting this and encouraging discussion and research on it.

I am stepping to to break this up.......I AM ON TOP! AND LOVING ALL 30 SECONDS OF IT......

But I really do like my color coded scissors and pen light - at least I know my partner won't steal them! ....laughed at the top ten list....been there, done that!

I agree with medicmal. I think you have made your decision.

Go with your gut instinct. I think you are looking for someone to verify your decision for you. In your gut you know which one you want...take a deep breath and go for it. Are you worried that people will think you got the job because your husband works there? I suspect your quality of work will prove that wrong in short order.

Good luck with your decision,