Senior Relationships
"Everybody Needs Somebody Sometimes..."
Dean Martin crooned, and Senior Relationships are really important. ALL relationships are important...but when you are aging, you need people. We were made to have people around us.
Senior Relationships for Baby Boomers
As in your pre-retirement days, we all need to share life with others. You don't necessarily need marriage as friends and family can keep you active too... you just need SOMEONE to chat to and enjoy others company.
Some seniors are lonely. Please don't just Sit There and say you are lonely -- get out of that house.
Just get out -- shop, eat out somewhere, start a conversation with someone having coffee somewhere, run to the library, just get out of that house.
There is a difference between being Lonely and enjoying solo life. Lots of retirees enjoy living a single life! Read more here.
You might seek out new friends at church. If you don't attend one, try it. If one doesn't feel right, try another, every church is different. Christian Seniors are everywhere and offer great friendship opportunities!
Marriage in Retirement
Suddenly together -- 24/7, marriage in retirement takes some time for this adjustment! I think this is especially true when one retires first, finds their retirement groove (routine), and then the other retires. Interesting!
Then, I wrote my own two cents on Retirement: Time to Invest in Your Marriage
Death of Your Spouse
Death of a Spouse is a horrible event in anyone's life... whether expected (we always have hope) or not. There is grief, but you can get past this. Give yourself the time to grieve what you've lost, give yourself time, then kick yourself in the pants, and get back into life. Whomever is left is always stuck with more life, right?
This retiree decided to step out of his comfort zone... Now what? indeed!
Divorce at Retirement
Divorce at Retirement can be a great "freedom" into your new
life, or can be terribly depressing. What about new relationships after divorce? Like anything in life, divorce is
what you make of it - get over the settlement and don't make the lawyers rich
with your divorce fees (save that money for living) and build your new free
life. If you need counseling to get past this, do it -- life awaits you!
Homemakers in Retirement
Homemakers in Retirement - hopefully the "stay at home" moms, as retirees, have friends they can meet for lunch and some gardening. We need to maintain friendships into retirement.
Hmmmmm, Homemakers, in retirement, do they ever really retire anyhow?
Dating for Boomers and Seniors
Dating for Seniors... Ideas on where you are headed and some stories from single seniors. Can we have "friendship" dating to get both parties out of the house for dinner... we all need senior relationships!
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Do you realize how many Grandparents are raising Grandchildren?
Adult Children
Adult Children are one more issue in retirement. This can be great for you (grandchildren in the home) or it can be a hit on your pocketbook or home serenity if they move back in.
Many retirees have written on this site about moving to be near children, and quite often, it just doesn't work. Ricardo nailed it here...
This is my own funny McDonald's for Retirees Story. Just a day with my parents, and yes, I am the Adult Child here. Grin!
Aging Women need Friendships
Aging Women need other senior relationships in Retirement.
This link is what some retired women think about their gal pals. We must value
our friendships...
Have you ever considered Senior Pen Pals? You can connect with other seniors, nationwide or worldwide, to share thoughts, share life, email by email!
Share your two cents on Family Issues after Retirement!
Do you have a story to share with others? Your two cents could help another retiree feel more comfortable with this idea, or might give them the warning signs on how this won't work in their circumstances. Share and help someone else out there...
Learn from others... check out their Two Cents!
Click below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
Husband needs to find something to do
My husband is a wonderful man but he must find SOMETHING to do. He's been retired for four years and has very little outside interests.
I come home …
Adult children
I sure feel my kids don’t really care to spend anytime with me.
I think they just figure I’m getting old (69) and don’t know how to have fun anymore. …
Sibling Problems
I am retired in my early 70s. My sister is 68 and my brother is 70. I do not get along with either of them.
My sister is a control freak and know it …
Grandparents moving half way across the county
I feel that its true people need to do what will make them happy overall, it is their life.
Our situation, grandparents moving a good 2-3 drive away. …
90-Year Old Mothers
I’m so sorry to hear about your mother, Wendy.
My mother is 91, fell on Mother’s Day and broke her leg just below the hip replacement and pain that …
Still Raining (adult children at home)
Stepdaughter and the 20 year old daughter are still living with us. The other daughter graduated and moved back in with dad. The three were sharing a single …
Childless couple
I was wondering how other childless couples will cope with the Christmas season during COVID restrictions in particular if they have siblings with children …
Adult Child with Emotional Problems
Hi just as you think your kids are sorted, I find that my younger daughter has blanked me out of her life.
She has been seeing a therapist and it seems …
When it rains it pours... (adult children returning home)
I've had a long career in presenting live arts events in both academic and non-profit theater venues.
I eventually rose to my level of incompetence, …
Loss of Relationship
I was in a 30 year marriage with a decent, hard-working man who drank too much and was happy to stay home and work on our house and property in the country …
Parental Guilt & Shame
I retired last June from a very busy job (providing support and assistance to individuals with acquired brain injury) where I had a lot of responsibility …
Very Sad circumstance for me
i left willingly at 68, sold my home of 30 years, and moved to another state from co. to be close to my daughters.
i don't care for the "warmer climate" …
Twenty First Century Grandparents
Wow! I thought I was the only one going through this emptiness. I miss my kids, although they are not kids anymore. One is 44 and the other 41.
One …
Children don't come around anymore
My husband and I have been retired about two years now.
Our children don't seem to come around anymore - only on holidays - even though they live 15 …
Fear of effect on marriage
I retire in four months. The closer I get to the day, which I have looked forward to a long time, the more anxious I am getting about how this will affect …
Why Exactly The Need (for People) Applies To All
I'm 66 in November - fairly convinced I'm retired now - and frankly, I do not really see very much of the need for the usual socialization and join-us …
Marriage -Divorce - Death - Family
I'm the first of 9 children. I have been married twice but during my younger years. I'm 81 now.
It's my first marriage/divorce that tormented me the …
Just met my 43 year old daughter!
I am a 68 year old retired man.... who had the surprise of a lifetime just a month ago. Here is my story.
I was at a local store and a young lady …
What to feed grandchildren?
My three grandchildren, ages 13, boy, 6, boy, age 9, girl, brothers and sister. What to feed them?
My educated son-in-law and daughter allow the kids …
Retirement: I think he's having a breakdown...
My husband was forceably retired 1.5 years ago at the age of 64. He worked for the same company all his career. Now, he builds his days around me.
…
Should I revisit an affair with an ex?
Since my retirement 20 months ago I have went through a lot of changes.
I retired early Because In was taking more time off for pain and it was not …
Advice for Grieving
I was so lucky to be able to retire 1.2 years and be able to spend some of that time with my Mom. She died a week ago and I am devastated.
She was …
Grandchildren
My daughter and son in law have three children. They live 6 hours away but I see them often enough. Both work and are very involved with the kids.
…
Who will take care of Grandma?
I love this lil' ole lady. She is sooo impish
Who will take Grandma? Who will it be?
All of us want her, I'm sure you agree.
Let's call a meeting; …
Aw...The Awakening!
Retirement: Am I dead now? Is it all over? Nothing to do; no deadline to meet; no going into my second grade classroom? Am I done?
No, No, No. …
Why raise us here in AK just to leave us now?
My heart is broken.
My dad had a brain injury about 7 years ago, and now makes very rash decisions without listening to any of us 6 kids.
After …
Wisdom From the Past
A couple of words of wisdom about letting our grown children go: On Children Kahlil Gibran Your children are not your children. They are the sons and …
No Time For Me!
I have been retired for seven years. I retired happily at 55 with 25 years of service. My Husband retired about a year or two ago.
I am going crazy, …
I am circling the runway... in a holding pattern
I could have retired last year but decided to stay until things were worked out with my only grandchild. Unfortunately her parents are struggling with …
My son's illness
I just learned that my son was diagnossed with LYME disease. He's 55. And he lives in Pa. I live in Florida. I have had a difficult relationship with …
Annoying remark from family
I asked my son to buy me a few items from a shop which I gave him a voucher to use up.
I also gave him two gift cards for the turkey for xmas.
…
Dating Site Smiles and Frowns!
I wanted to find someone to go places with be friends. I researched on line dating as the immediate pool of men around me is 0 ha, ha!
Anyway on a …
Missing my sons
I am wondering if I am odd or whether others have experienced this feeling as well, but I really miss my children.
They are both close to 30 years …
Making friends after 60 - how to
I was not sure whether to post this on depression/anxiety or under friends, but I think I may get more rounded feedback here.
A little about me - …
Moving, again.
As we all know we all have a a different story in life.
I was the one who had various jobs being a woman with two children. i was divorced when they …
Empty Feelings
I am not liking this retirement lifestyle!
I lost my job to a company buyout and was home for a year before my husband retired. Since being at home, …
My Elderly Mum
I'm in a similar situation; I'm aged 58, Mum is 83 and I'm her only known living blood relative. Her hobby is researching her family history so I'm absolutely …
The Selfish Family
It was grandfathers' birthday. He was 79. He got up early, shaved, showered, combed his hair and put on his Sunday best so he would look nice when they …
Friends
I have learned one thing about retirement, everyone I know or did know is gone, I am still around, and wondering what is going to happen to me next. …
Where is my spouses pension?
After divorce, I was told that I get half of my ex pension.
How does that work? would I get my pension that I work for alone with half of my x pension …
The Death Watch
I am burying my one hundred year old mother tomorrow. These last few months have not been pleasant ones for yours truly.
I guess, as many others in …
Starting over
I wasn't exactly retired because I had never worked outside the home full time, but when my husband was forced to retire at 62 it was a depressing time …
Retired and Out...
I was with my partner 27 years, and came home someone else had moved in, I immediately fell into shock.
I was 2 years into my retirement, and it could …
Friendships....Then and Now
Well.....it had been I guess about a year or so since I had spoken with my friend of some fifty years.
It was the holiday season, and over the years …
Friendships....Then and Now
Well.....it had been I guess about a year or so since I had spoken with my friend of some fifty years.
It was the holiday season, and over the years …
PEN PALS: CLOSENESS,CYBER ROMANCE OR DISPOSABLE FRIENDS?
Christmas was coming near. For me it is the hardest part of the year. Early in December 2011 I sought refuge in pen pals on retirement- online.
Let …
Living with the present and the past
Reaching the stage of retirement is like
reaching the final destination of a long journey. You stand relaxed, take a yawn, loosen your limbs and take …
Retirement and Parenting your Grandchildren
We've had full custody of our granddaughter for the past 6 years (she'll be 9 very soon). I feel old when we are at her school gatherings and some of the …
Aging: Retirement years and Adoption!
I am 58 years old and retired. My husband is 65 and still working.
We feel young because 7 years ago we adopted a little girl, 18 months old from …
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