Sumiko At 60: When your husband retires before you, and doesn’t want to ‘unretire’

Things can get complicated at home when couples share different views on retirement.

Things can get complicated at home when couples share different views on retirement. ST ILLUSTRATION: MANNY FRANCISCO
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“Honey, let me have some enjoyment first.”

I couldn’t see my husband’s face in the dark. But his tone was verging on impatience. I bit my tongue, turned away from him and kept my mouth shut. 

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