
My wife and I dream about retirement fairly often. Of course, we think about not having to be tied to our desks or clocking in for a shift every day. Quiet mornings, spontaneous travel, and more time together all sound wonderful. However, many retirees are surprised by the impact retirement has on their relationship. A lot of the time, retiring can change you as a person and make you think twice about your identity, purpose, and routine. But you don’t have to let it ruin your connection. Here are nine things to look out for and what you can do before retirement wrecks your relationship.