Have seen several threads discussing how folks react when you tell them your retired. In my case I FIRED about 5 months ago at 51.
The most surprising reactions for us has been when DW tells a gal pal that I retired. I can't tell you how many of them say something to the affect..."how do you like having him around all the time? It would drive me crazy to have my husband around that much." Most of these ladies are around our age.
After about 30 yrs of marriage I would think couples would actually like each other and look forward to spending more time together.
Anybody encounter this reaction? Any theories on what is behind it?
The most surprising reactions for us has been when DW tells a gal pal that I retired. I can't tell you how many of them say something to the affect..."how do you like having him around all the time? It would drive me crazy to have my husband around that much." Most of these ladies are around our age.
After about 30 yrs of marriage I would think couples would actually like each other and look forward to spending more time together.
Anybody encounter this reaction? Any theories on what is behind it?