Originally Posted by MikeP
Something I haven't really posted about is the fact that I will be retiring soon.
Congratulations!
Originally Posted by MikeP
My original plan was 6/1, now it might be 1/1.
What's changed?
Originally Posted by MikeP
This has been the milestone I've been trying to reach for 27 years at this job and now it doesn't really excite me like it did.
I understand. It will excite you again. As our good friend DNJ likes to say "feeling are fleeting".
Originally Posted by MikeP
The plan was to immediately go to work somewhere else for 5-10 years and really enjoy life, finally.
Is this still the plan?
Originally Posted by MikeP
It's hard to imagine not having her by my side after all these years to share this stage of life with.
Yep. I felt the same way. No way could I possibly move on without her. never more WRONG!
Originally Posted by MikeP
It's easy to think that I can move on without her since she will be the one choosing to leave, but it doesn't matter.
Still [censored].
Originally Posted by MikeP
It will suck and there's no two ways about it.
Yep for awhile it will.
Originally Posted by MikeP
I also know that I could eventually find someone else to share this time with.
Absolutely! Someone who adores and appreciates you and wants to have sex all the time.
Originally Posted by MikeP
That's not really something I care to think about right now.
Understandably. Remember feelings are fleeting.
Originally Posted by MikeP
Would probably rather be alone at this stage in life.
Bet you 100 bucks that changes in time.
Originally Posted by MikeP
Not really looking for any answers, just feeling really down about it and needed to whine a little. It's nice to have a place to vent.
It's okay Mikey P. Just don't wallow for too long.

Last edited by LH19; 11/23/22 01:35 PM.