Although I am a year older than DH, he is ageing more than I am. He has a number of health issues which are well medicated, but he is really slowing down at 74 to the point of doing next to nothing. He is very traditional and considers certain things around the house are “ men’s jobs” - but he is not really up to doing them any more, or he tries and can’t manage them. I have urged him to get help with the garden ( I hate gardening) and to pay a decorator, but nothing happens.
Maybe the answer is for me to organise these people, but I get the impression he would feel undermined if I did. I also worry that he spends a lot of time dozing in front of the TV or doodling and colouring in pictures on his iPad. He doesn’t have any friends that he keeps in touch with either. I don’t think he is depressed, just winding down too soon.
How should I react?
Adult early 30's - very difficult.
Last weekend, in Rutland, the first statue in Britain of the late Elizabeth II was unveiled.