I was looking for a new direction in life.

August 19, 2023 8:40 AM

She hired him as a caregiver for her family. They fell in love. Sanhai’s husband had died a few years earlier of a heart attack, leaving her to raise her two sons as a single mother. Not long after they relocated, the family faced another crisis in 2014: Sanhai’s father had a stroke, sending her on a desperate search for a caregiver. Her job as a scientist was demanding, and Sanhai needed someone to tend to her father — who moved in with her family after the stroke — as well as help out with her two sons, then 16 and 10.

Her son had a writing tutor named Marianne who overheard Sanhai talking about her need for help around the house. Marianne said that her older brother, Madar, was a recently retired widower who was very capable but feeling somewhat lonely and adrift. Marianne said Madar might be a good fit for the job.

This is a sweet story. It's the weekend, let's feel good about something.

posted by Toddles (7 comments total)

Aw, this is a lovely story!
posted by cooker girl at 9:01 AM on August 19, 2023

This is lovely! They are a beautiful couple!
posted by Katjusa Roquette at 9:19 AM on August 19, 2023

This is SO NICE. <3
posted by Glinn at 9:22 AM on August 19, 2023

That's a nice story.
posted by doctor_negative at 10:02 AM on August 19, 2023

...why are you trying to make me cry in the middle of the day, what did I ever do to you

(What a delightful story. I hope everyone involved is having a wonderful day.)
posted by Suedeltica at 10:50 AM on August 19, 2023 [7 favorites]

Lovely. Thanks for sharing.
posted by samthemander at 12:07 PM on August 19, 2023

This is sweet and I'm glad it worked out, but getting legally married to an employee only four months after meeting them doesn't usually go well; please don’t try this at home!
posted by metasarah at 6:13 AM on August 20, 2023 [3 favorites]