Hi Terri - I too have a noncompliant spouse, but only one house! He continues to work sporadically though he should be retired, and we can do without the money; it's not worth getting sick or dying over. He is an electrician and considers himself essential. To folks whose AC or freezer has gone out because of an electrical problem, he IS essential, and I understand that, but I think every other kind of job should go by the wayside. Consequently, I am a wreck, trapped here, waiting for the virus to strike him, and then me. I do go out very infrequently when I can't avoid it, to get food, and of course, masked up, and distant. I would move to my small outdoor art studio, but it has neither bathroom nor kitchen, plus I want to continue to cook, etc, for him. To think that we might both croak because of his stubbornness is a hard pill to swallow. (just a thought - you might want to consider putting off painting and spraying for bugs, in consideration of maintaining optimum lung heath...) I'm happy for you that you can separate yourself from the stress, that's great.

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