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By Anonymous - 12/02/2026 09:00

Today, my husband (M72) and I (F69) had yet another argument over all the time he spends away from home doing hobbies and volunteering. After an emotional conversation about my moving out, he said, "Well, if we are done talking about that, let me tell you what I got to do today." Biggest emotional slap ever. FML
I agree, your life sucks 69
You deserved it 146

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What's your alternative, dear? That he stay in the house doing light home repair and housekeeping and letting his brain and body rot? Go shopping? Play card games and do crossword? Here's the bottom line: He needs *purpose*, or he will die soon. Many retirees simply waste away and expire if they don't stay engaged with meaningful activity. If you're going to move out over your misunderstanding, ignorance, or neglect of this basic fact, then he will be alive to miss you, stay engaged anyway, and probably outlive you. Not the best plan ever, hon.

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What's your alternative, dear? That he stay in the house doing light home repair and housekeeping and letting his brain and body rot? Go shopping? Play card games and do crossword? Here's the bottom line: He needs *purpose*, or he will die soon. Many retirees simply waste away and expire if they don't stay engaged with meaningful activity. If you're going to move out over your misunderstanding, ignorance, or neglect of this basic fact, then he will be alive to miss you, stay engaged anyway, and probably outlive you. Not the best plan ever, hon.