BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
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- South Tyneside
In all seriousness though, the lifestyles of our retired friends are so very polarised in terms of their relationships, activities, outlook etc.
Many have simply run out of any zip and passion - for each other and their approach to life in general.
I know illness affects more people as they get older and, in the main, they can't do much about that.
But, we have friends who have simply given up on each other, no affection, no passion and in sexless relationships. Both parties desperate for something more. Together out of habit and the potential trauma of financial upheaval should they part ways.
And, on the other hand, we know couples who are in fantastic relationships who are having a cracking time together. Although less of these than the former though.
How sad in what should be their 'golden years'.
Clearly, a person's luck in the health lottery has quite a bearing on things, but, in addition, I think "attitude" has a significant influence.
Mrs @BoldonLad and myself are of 1947 vintage.
Mrs B has a birthday coming up, in two weeks or so.
Inevitably, the four daughters (46 - 51), were asking me for ideas for presents/activities.
I took the opportunity to subtly raise the subject with Mrs B.
Mrs B declared that she didn't want any presents, but, would enjoy repeating a walk she had done with her father, when she was a child. The walk is approximately 18 miles, from where we live, to Durham City.
I, in turn relayed this information to "the daughters".
Their response was, "OK, but, do are you sure Mam (they are Geordies) is up to that?"
My answer was, "I think the real question is, are you four up to it, Mam will have no problem".
