Concerns about the well-being of influential businessman Robert Geiss have escalated following his latest trip to visit his parents in Calpe, Spain. The family dynamic took center stage as Margret, his mother, voiced her worries over her son's relentless work schedule and the stresses accompanying the construction of their new home.
Just returning from cheering on Formula 1 racer Nico Hülkenberg at the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, the Geiss family hopped on their private jet once again, landing at their grandparents' residence. While Robert, 60, expressed the necessity of visiting his parents regularly due to Margret's constant worries, he faced familial scrutiny as soon as they arrived.
Margret didn’t mince her words. "Guck dir den mal an! Sieht der jetzt glücklich und zufrieden aus?" she exclaimed during their family gathering, pointing out her son’s apparent stress. Her concern stemmed from his busy lifestyle, juggling multiple businesses and the ambitious construction project—a lavish 900-square-meter villa—next to their existing home. Not only did Margret worry for Robert’s happiness, but she also voiced doubts about the practicality of the whole endeavor.
"Er ist 60 Jahre alt! Der kann sich doch in die Hängematte legen und erholen!" she advocated, hoping her son would take his foot off the gas. The additional worry of piling financial burdens didn't help her anxiety. Reportedly, Robert's father, Reinhold, had his own reservations about the construction: "Ich glaube, da gibt es ganz große Probleme. Das wird erheblich teurer, als er sich das vorstellt."
On the contrary, Robert’s daughters, Shania and Davina, countered their grandmother’s perspective. They argued vociferously for their father, stating, "Wenn er sich in die Hängematte legt, sieht er aus wie alle anderen 60-Jährigen. Die Projekte halten ihn jung!" Their voices reflected the shared family commitment to maintaining Robert’s youthful spirit through his various projects.
While tensions flared over breakfast—a traditional “Kölsches Frühstück” featuring dishes less favored by the younger generation—the family dynamic remained playful, albeit charged. Shania grimaced at the spread of blood sausage and dark rye bread, stating, "Blutwurst ist jetzt nicht so unser Ding, wir essen eher süße Sachen zum Frühstück." Robert’s father, Reinhold, provided comic relief with his visible bandage from a shaving mishap, laughing off what could have been serious whilst still showcasing familial warmth.
Yet, amid the laughter, Margret’s serious tone persisted. She continued to implore Robert do less, reiteratively advising, "Der sollte besser mal ins Sportstudio gehen, sich ein bisschen bewegen." With the tensions brewing from differing opinions, Carmen, Robert’s wife, jumped to defend him, but Margret was unyielding, claiming deep knowledge of her son’s habits since birth: "Pass mal auf, Schätzelein, ich glaube, ich kenne deinen Papa ein bisschen besser. Den habe ich erlebt von Geburt an."
Despite the familial disputes, the underlying love and concern shone through. The most poignant moment arrived as Margret hugged her son tightly, her concern evident: "Ich möchte nicht, dass du unglücklich bist oder dass dir was passiert oder dass du krank wirst." To which Robert reassured her calmly, "Ich finde es natürlich gut, dass meine Eltern immer noch versuchen, auf mich aufzupassen. Aber ich weiß genau, was ich tue."
Despite the surface-level disputes, the family reunion served as both blessing and stressor. Margret wrapped up by expressing the importance of seeing family, but also the strain it brought. "Es ist sehr schön, wenn die Familie mal wieder zusammenkommt, aber es ist auch stressig. Was sagt uns das? Ein, zwei, drei Mal im Jahr sehen — wunderbar! Und dann isset ooch juut."
With every experience, the Geiss family continues to navigate their public and private lives seamlessly. Yet for Margret, it’s the well-being of her son Robert she keeps closest to her heart.