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A big surprise for me was the number of people who highlighted problems with relationships with their loved ones as one of the biggest issues they faced after retirement.

Your partner

This was one issue I had spotted, but the range of different situations and problems took me aback. Here is some advice on how to deal with the most common issues.

Your partner is a housewife or house-husband

Provided you are both aware of the issues that can arise there need be no problems. However, if you are not aware that there may be problems you are about to embark on a journey that is about as safe as playing hopscotch in a minefield.

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