I retired a year ago. It's been glorious, despite a few major setbacks. A terrible accident less than 3 weeks after retirement disabled my wife, and my health was not good. Making for tough times. I've been able to address the health issues, and my wife is slowly recovering.
As much as I hate to say it, I may go back to work. I don't miss the work, and I really don't need the money. However, after nearly 40 years of travel being in the aviation world, and her being used to being at home queen of her domain (my house), the dynamic at home changes when I am around all the time. The other day I was told to go away.... So, I just might.
If my health had been better and she did not need so much help, maybe I could have spend more time doing my 'thing'. But clearly it did not work out that way.
This is a common retirement issue, and I was not unaware of it. From my end, no issues being home all the time, it is a welcome relief from the job related stress.
