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Husband’s early retirement delayed

(27 Posts)
York Thu 18-Jul-24 00:11:51

My husband was due to retire recently but has now decided to continue to work for another 9 months. He is currently working long hours and won’t take any holidays until he retires. I had lots of plans of things we could do and places to go and now it’s on hold. I feel extremely fed up about our plans being delayed. I’m currently struggling with the Menopause so was looking forward to getting support from my husband. I feel that we have now become distant since his decision to work longer. I am reacting irrationally to his decision but life is too short and 9 months extra work seems too long.

Grantanow Tue 23-Jul-24 09:08:07

Retirement for men (and sometimes women) often requires building a new social life and the loss of valued work relationships. It takes effort and may need help.