well.. Bob will bat at Cheddies tail and incite him into a good chase now and then ! It is ok... We buried him in the side garden by the trellis he was a good friend too !
Money and material things have a place .. I guess.. but I do not bother with anyone.. Male.. female.. whatever.. that lack empathy and compassion. These traits are basic emotional value things.
That is just me btw.. I would rather be financially "poor" and emotionally "well off ".
This is a learning experience for you..a good one albeit a sad one.. about the XH I think.