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Bob Morris could tell that something was changing with his elderly father: His car was clean, his manners had improved and he had a shine in his eyes. He had a new \u201clady friend.\u201d Her name was Arlene.\n\nArlene loved Bob\u2019s father, but she also set clear boundaries with him. She didn\u2019t want to care for him when he got sick and \u2014 despite what Bob\u2019s father led Bob to believe \u2014 she didn\u2019t want to marry him.\n\nToday, Anna Martin talks to Bob about his father\u2019s last love story. Then, she talks to Arlene herself about a misunderstood marriage proposal and the limits of love.\n\nToday\u2019s episode mentions suicide. If you\u2019re having thoughts of suicide or are concerned that someone you know may be having those thoughts, the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.