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Do I stay or go?

(27 Posts)
dragonfly46 Tue 22-Jan-19 23:48:42

Retirement is a huge adjustment especially for a man. Have you tried going out for the day, going into town for a coffee, a few days away?

Failing that maybe he needs counselling.

As you say you still love him maybe it is worth trying a few options. It could be his retirement and health issues have made him depressed particularly if he is not getting up in the morning. A trip to the doctor maybe.

Sielha Tue 22-Jan-19 23:41:19

I have a huge dilemma that I suspect is not uncommon. We’ve been married 31 years, grown up kids, grandkids etc and now I just feel like I can’t stand him since he retired and had numerous, non serious health issues. I never envisaged having to encourage him to get up every day or to have a conversation with me. We barely talk and lead separate lives in the same house. I wonder whether I should make the break or stick with it for convenience. I’m not interested in another relationship but I just can’t bear what my own has become. I just want companionship, simply enjoyment in each other’s company but it seems that it’s an impossible dream! He does acknowledge that he’s become difficult to live with but how long do I accept this for? I do still love him but wonder how much longer I can go on, waiting for a change that I don’t think will happen.