'My wife wants to retire so she can spend time with me. I can't think of anything worse': I can see straight through this letter-writer's motivation, says CAROLINE WEST-MEADS. This is my brutal answer
Q I'm 65 and retired three years ago. Our children have moved out so now it's just my wife and me at home. Since retiring I have formed a very nice social life, and enjoy spending weekends with her. I also find it interesting in the evenings hearing about her busy job – she has a good career.
My wife has now told me that she wants to retire in the next six to 12 months. She says that this means we can start planning all the things we have talked about doing together.
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