Dear Annie: My mother, who is elderly and cannot drive, employs a taxi driver named "George" on a regular basis. George is in his 30s and married with children. He has befriended my mom, calls her on her cellphone to chat when she's out of town visiting my sister, and has even taken her with him on a family vacation.

I just found out George was named executor for the estate of an elderly man who is another customer of his. George will inherit $1.5 million when this man passes away.

Does George sound like a con man who knows how to get elderly people to sign over their money to him, or just a friendly guy to whom people want to leave their life savings? I'm worried about my mother and not sure what to do. Am I worried over nothing? – Concerned Daughter

Dear Concerned: No. Taking Mom on vacation is plenty unusual, and although it's possible George is just a great guy, it pays to be careful. First check to see if George has a criminal record. Then, no matter the results, explain to Mom that it's time she spoke to a lawyer about updating her will and assigning someone to make health care decisions for her should she become unable to do so herself. Offer to set up the appointment and accompany her. Too many children are reluctant to bring up end-of-life subjects, but these matters should not be left until it's too late to arrange them properly.

Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married for 40 years and have raised three children. We have a good marriage, but my wife can't stop talking about her old boyfriends. This has been going on since the day we said, "I do''.

Every conversation with friends is about her old boyfriends. She thinks some of them looked like movie stars, others were great guys and some were rich. If my daughter talks about her boyfriend, my wife quickly turns the conversation to her old beaus.

She has never told me that I am a great guy or a generous person. What have I done wrong? – Puzzled

Dear Puzzled: This has nothing to do with you. It's about your wife's insecurity and constant need to prove that she is desirable and worthy of a rich movie star. We're sure the "old boyfriends" have been greatly enhanced over time, and try to remember, she chose you over them.

Dear Annie: My husband spent 25 years in the military, and we tried to make love every night he was home. We were married for over 47 years. He was my husband, best friend and lover. We talked about everything and set aside time for family. When the children grew up and left home, we still made a point of taking time to talk. Our lovemaking stopped only when my husband's cancer made him too weak to do anything but hold me and kiss me and tell me he loved me.

A good marriage is based on mutual respect and wanting the best for your spouse. It's a two-way street. Marriage is never perfect, and it is not 50-50. My husband never did housework, but I never changed the tyres or took care of the yard.

Making love to someone you truly love is not a chore, but something I looked forward to. My husband died in January and my world ended. My advice is to love completely and enjoy every minute you have. – Arkansas

Dear Arkansas: We appreciate your sharing your beautiful love story. We send our deepest condolences.