My spouse is addicted to his phone and he only watches old movies, or movies with an actor he likes. I have given up trying to watch something new with him; I think it is because he cannot Follow the plot. I use the old movies as my own few minutes of zoning out, pretending to watch, reading, or anything to be close to him physically. I think I know half the dialog to The Green Mile and Shawshank.

I no longer try so hard to get him involved or interested in doing other things to stay busy. He loves going out and being around other people, even if he does not make much sense.

If you are paying for the renovation- are you able to talk with the contractor to speed up the process? Or if your son is doing it himself- paying for some extra help?

I pay for a lot of things to keep my spouse happy and try not to worry about our dwindling savings.

I am giving you a hug - you are not alone