"The two of you need to have a conversation. Easier said than done, I know. You've had a hard year, and it's likely that neither of you is quite sure how to approach this."
"He says he sees his friends at work. Sometimes I wonder if he is just here for the free rent or if he is worried about me, and I don't like either answer."
A 72-year-old man is questioning his son's continued presence in his home after the death of his wife. The son moved in to help during her illness and has not been paying rent or contributing significantly to household expenses. The father is uncertain about his son's motivations for staying, suspecting it may be for free rent or concern for his well-being. He is contemplating whether to charge rent to encourage his son to move out, indicating a need for open communication about their living situation.
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