Why Married Men Are So Terrible At Retirement
This isn’t an easy or surface level topic. It’s very serious and runs deep into the fabric of relationships in retirement. The fact that married men struggle with this transition is a something that plays out time and time again and needs to be addressed in a more serious manner… and it needs to start now.
To begin, the first hurdle has to do with pre-retirement training. Men are not adequately prepared for everyday life in retirement, so when they get there, they have no idea what they are doing. For example, I coach my son’s little league baseball team which is comprised of 3rd and 4thgraders. Some kids show up skilled in every facet, while some can catch and throw well but struggle at the plate or vice versa. And a few show up with awkward throwing motions and no experience hitting a hardball at all.
Obviously, the first few weeks of practice we focus on skill building, guiding the kids into the correct positions and mechanics. The beautiful thing is that all of the kids are eager to learn and be a part of the team. It’s a true joy to see them work hard, make progress, and celebrate after a win. The same isn’t always true with grown men and the game of retirement.
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