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My husband said he was going to retire. I was working but said that if you are going to retire ...so am I. We both retired on the same day.
Now what do you do?
I have my passion and hobby of photography. Running is also a passion of mine.
After 2 years it seems that boredom is setting in...at least on his part. He works out and takes care of the lawn but that's about it.
How do wives deal with their husbands boredom? I've always heard that the wives can't stand it when the husband retires and hangs around all day...getting into their space...
No husband's boredom here. He plays golf and then more golf. He wonders how he ever found the time for a career.
I'd watch those golf players if I were you.
My (soon to be ex) bf plays golf all the time too, seemed harmless until I found out they are out there on the green snorting drugs and drinking whiskey.
How do wives deal with their husbands boredom? I've always heard that the wives can't stand it when the husband retires and hangs around all day...getting into their space...
What do you think?
I think one could also ask, "How do husbands deal with their wive's boredom?" Dang women hanging around all day....getting into our space....
My (soon to be ex) bf plays golf all the time too, seemed harmless until I found out they are out there on the green snorting drugs and drinking whiskey.
All old enough to know better too....
Whoa darling...back up on the drinking while playing golf.
Drugs are bad no matter what (unless a J)....but another subject.
There are more old drunks then there are old doctors...so let us have another drink......LOL
You are beginning to sound a bit like no fun. She can go on a cruise without the hubby but yours cannot play golf and drink with his buddies.
Look on the bright side (his or yours still debatable), but he is not with you.
I'm not old enough to be retired but I would try this.....
Join a Sr. Citizen group in your area to meet other retired people and after getting to know them try inviting them over once a week to play cards or even an adult group game all like to play. Maybe everyone chips in something for little snacks or whatever. The same could be done with members of your church if you are church going people.
If he isn't allergic to animals and in good health maybe get a part time job walking dogs. Start with just one or two dogs a day or feed pussycats for vacationers away on long trips. Choose people who have nanny cams in their homes so you don't get accused of anything. There's also people who can't get their pet to the vets all alone on their own maybe looking into helping those people would keep him busy and show him how needed he is, not assuming he needs to feel needed it's just a nice bonus to help people and maybe get a little something in return.
Look for volunteer work. There are Sr. Citizens who don't drive and need to get to Doctor appointments. Maybe calling your local Municipal/County office for Sr. Citizens, aging or what ever it's called to look into helping out.
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Originally Posted by MsAnnThrope
I would deal with my husbands boredom by hopping on a cruise and leaving him at home.
LOL that is funny.
Last edited by Lolipopbubbles; 04-28-2012 at 05:45 PM..
Reason: MsAnnThrope making me laugh
My (soon to be ex) bf plays golf all the time too, seemed harmless until I found out they are out there on the green snorting drugs and drinking whiskey.
All old enough to know better too....
Sorry to hear you ended up with a bad one. For me.. his golf is a reprieve. It gets him out of the house for a few hours and I get to do whatever I want. It's win/win for both of us.
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