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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Okay.

You cannot circumnavigate the responsibilities of employment by finding someone older or otherwise marginalized. It does not matter if you think it’s a “good deal” “for them.” Also not being lonely is not compensation.

Start here. 
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/79b-flsa-live-in-domestic-workers[/quote]

OP here.  I can see how that came off.

I was envisioning a widow (or heck even an older couple) who are nurturing.
Not so much about tasks as much as supporting single parent (recently widowed) to make house feel less sad, but to help out a bit.

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You have totally unrealistic expectations here. You need to hire a housekeeper on some sort to help with tasks. You may end being friendly with this person, but they are not your emotional support person.

If you really just need companionship, you get this by broadening your friendships and seeing if you can create standing events to spend time with people. Host Taco Tuesday, invite 25 people and hope 2-5 can show up each week. Have a standing once a month game night on Friday or Saturday. Invite boatloads of people so at least a few show up. Try to have a standing Saturday lunch or coffee with a friend, etc.[/quote]

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