A Couple's Guide to Happy Retirement: For Better or For Worse . . . But Not For Lunch

by Sara Yogev

A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement is the most comprehensive book devoted entirely to relationship issues in retirement. Not a treatise on money management this is a much-needed guide to the psychological aspects of retirement and how to make your retirement relationship happy, fruitful, loving, and successful. Written by a psychologist specializing in work and family issues, and drawing from actual accounts from retired couples, this Helps you prepare emotionally for the dramatic life changes during retirement;  Coaches you to find new purposes to your life beyond work; Nurtures the relationship with your companion to strengthen your friendship and love; Explores sexuality after retirement and how you can enjoy each other as much as you did as a younger couple; Recommends strategies to successfully deal with differences around money, time together versus apart, housework, and family relationships. It is crucial that couples prepare themselves and their marriages psychologically for what could very well comprise a quarter of their lives. A Couple’s Guide to Retirement shows you how to do that--so that you’ll have the time of your lives.

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published August 17, 2001

Reviews

[Raymond Parish · Rating 4 out of 5]

I recommend for couples moving toward the new retirement in this changing world. The information for couples who don't retire at the same time is especially insightful. One criticism: the author has minimal focus on how healthy couples maximize their strengths to navigate this potentially vibrant stage of life.

[Margaret · Rating 4 out of 5]

exercises instead of questions, but helpful information

[Sharon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for couples to begin talking about how they want to spend their time after "retirement". Not a topic to avoid but rather a topic to be discussed, in order to enjoy this next stage of life. Exercises at the end of each chapter makes this a good activity book and one you will want to refer back to again and again.

[Karen Stubenvoll · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author seems to have a great deal of insight into the psychological issues that people face in retirement, especially regarding couples' relationships. A fascinating read for someone who wants to plan for a good retirement.

[Helen Gallagher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book whether contemplating retirement or stuck in the "What's next?" phase of the next chapter of your life.

[Chuck Slack · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thought-provoking read.