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Actually, my mom lived as a recluse for a few decades. Miserable person with a stilted view of the world.
Interesting. Did your mom finally stop living as a recluse, or do you mean she lived as a recluse for a few decades and then died? Just how reclusive was she? Sounds like a fascinating story there if you care to share it.
I like the smart house concept where it is conversational. I could see the benefit of an interface with Netflix that chatted with you about what you might like to see and then chatted with you about how you liked it to help make better future choices. That same sort of thing could be used in lots of areas around the house - food preferences, temperature settings based on time of day/year and what you are wearing, etc. I see the smarts as good for helping you and the conversation seeming to have a little warmth would be a nice touch but not a replacement for people.
i had a friend who did that, when they got married, they each had their own floor of a 2-story house, and each floor was a complete home with full kitchen, bath, bedroom, living room area. When they wanted to see each other, they issued invitations and visited the other person in their area. they said it worked out great. each had their own job, and each liked having their own space, so this worked for them. I think it is a great model.
the opening premise is false in that it links "retired" with "being alone"
being retired has nothing to do with it.
Factually correct! However, the vast majority are in their 60s or older before they retire. I have no idea what percentage of those are married but I'm sure it's substantial. Consequently, 50% of those will could end up alone, at least for a time, when their spouse dies and many will not choose to remarry or enter in to another relationship. Sometimes death isn't even necessary.
My problem sometimes is getting AWAY from too many people! ***, ***, ***! I seem to need some "alone time" to myself every day...I get up at 4:30 am and go outside to tend the poultry, and take the dogs out with me. Amazing how much an intelligent dog understands without you saying a word!
In summer I often spend afternoons out on the lake alone, fishing. No, I don't talk to the fish. If I catch something, I bring it home, and the wife and I enjoy it for supper. Yes, I do talk to her!
My days are filled with the wife, my brother, her brother, our two daughters and their husbands, our 6 grandkids, neighbors, and various sundry acquaintances. Oh - and the 3 dogs. If I ever get lonely with all of that, I'll just hug my teddy bear and suck my thumb!
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