I keep telling people that I write about retirement in a place out here in the world where the "rubber meets the road." I know about this because I have lived retirement life for almost 15 years. Generally, I will tout all the positive things about retirement...both physically and emotionally. But today I want to talk about retirement disappointment!
Most people that have lived to retirement age are very wise and have learned the hard way about dreams that don't come true. I suppose that is a given. But there are some dreams that seniors seem to have in common. Those are the ones I want to talk about. This is just a reality check of sorts:
All of these things are possible...but be prepared to be realistic and even disappointed. The rules don't change when we are growing old. Flexibility will make this part of your life easier. The dreams don't need to go away. They might just need some modification and revamping!
Note: Be sure to read the Retirement blog by Rude Cactus below. You will see what I mean about retirement dreams when you read the comments!
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We are living the YOU dream right now. My husband is all about wood working. We bought a house that has a huge barn- for woodworking. I have nothing to do really. Miss the kids terribly and it is frustrating. Five more years and another decision will be made.... should be interesting.
ReplyDeleteYou know I know what you are saying...women/men that have busy involved partners who don't share their interests, face retirement in a different way. I personally had to learn how to make my own fun and treasure the time my husband and I spend together doing those few things we both enjoy.
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When you get to retirement age, it would definitely be worth the wait for the dream you have been dreaming when you are still at work. Living on luxury, vacationing on hot travel destinations and doing all sorts of leisure stuff, really it is one of the best things I can say money can buy. But of course, things will go a lot better when your partner in life agrees on all of these. In seldom unfortunate cases, it is when they retire that difficulties in marriage arise leading to break ups and divorce settlements. It is such a disappointing point in life but if both parties agree to it, then nothing could go wrong, I guess. However, the couple must know the process of divorce and the financial aspects of it. They should know more info on divorce so they won't regret if ever they proceed and slice a significant chunk of savings just to push on their divorce plans.
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