Family relationships New retirees often report readjustment in their marital relationship. Adult children may assume you are always available for baby-sitting or aging parents may expect constant attention. Reserve the right to change commitments you make early in retirement in case you decide later you want more time for something else. Connecting with others Retirees often miss the people they once worked with after they retiree. Think about activities that you would enjoy that would also help your community.
Retirement is an exciting transition, however, it does require some planning and thinking ahead.
As you start looking towards your own retirement, think beyond the balance of your checkbook and pay attention to your personal and social needs as well. This period can be difficult. During this time, a sense of identity is hung in suspension between what a person once was and what a person will become. People in this period may find they are unable to concentrate, often feeling like they re in a fog. They may find themselves testing relationships, either distancing themselves or becoming overly demanding.