You and your beautiful husband may serve as an inspiration to others to not be affected by other's presence or approval, but to recognize that happiness is a matter of personal choice.
However, as you suggest circumstances vary. And as a social human being, I do allow that others do influence me. That's why I joined this group.
Although people's cognitive, mental, physical and financial health varies, I believe we are all doing the best we can with what we have.
My best to you.