Dont want to go out

I just love being retired, pottering around and doing things at my own pace after over 40 years of a very stressful job, 15 hour days not unusual. My husband is also retired but ridiculously I often feel guilty because my son and his wife do the same job and have the same pressures as I did! I really enjoy not having to commute, work to deadlines and be permanently exhausted. If your husband likes cooking that might be his way of relaxing after a day’s work. You keep the house nice, probably do the shopping and laundry - his time will come as yours has. Enjoy life! A happy wife is much better than a miserable one I’m sure!

Rosycheeks, I'd have regular Friday evening migraines - as soon as I relaxed they'd hit me. Feel free to do (or not) whatever suits you for now. You deserve to!

Thanks everyone that makes me feel better.

We are living through another odd year although better than last and not everything is back to normal.

I do think it's good to just chill and take stock for six months to a year and not think you have to cram every waking minute with external activities.

I lead a pretty busy post-retirement life but grit my teeth whenever I hear people say, How did I ever find time to go out to work? or on annoying friend who asks, How can you sit and read a book [knit|crochet|sew|paint|write] in the daytime? Er ... because the light is better and I like going out in the evenings?

That you have stopped getting regular weekend headaches means you have stopped doing something that was putting your mind and body under stress in the week. I used to suffer from that too.

Take your time and find a pace of life and activity level and variety that suits you.

I love being home, pottering in my house and garden. Enjoy yourself. I do go out most days even if it's just to the shops but I relish house days.

You are just like me when I first stopped work but after a year or so it wore off and I started to go out. Don’t feel guilt, you have earned it, just enjoy whatever you like doing best.

Live your life how you please! It sounds as if you're enjoying it and your DH is happy so carry on!

I am much the same Rosycheeks. I love being at home. I worked till I was 66 and brought up 4 children and also looked after 2 of my grandchildren for 11 years.
I am in my mid 70's now and feel as though I deserve to do whatever I please with my time.

If you like it, then go for it …I m the opposite and like getting out and about as much as possible, but we re all different

you've had 50 years working, it's ok to have a rest at home and find a new routine.

No, of course not. Enjoy it, sounds like you’ve worked long enough. There may come a time when you will want to do more, but for now , just ‘ potter’.

I’m a bit like that. Not worked for money since my eldest child was born. Brought up four kids, now grandchildren. They keep us busy. My husband and I love just sitting in the evenings with a good drama.

It sounds to me like your in a great place.