The Surprising Social Traps Retirees Fall Into—And Simple Fixes to Keep Your Circle Growing
Don’t get me wrong, we loved his stories—they were windows to a time we never experienced.
But sometimes, he got so lost in the past that he forgot to engage with the present.
He would dismiss our current experiences as trivial compared to “the good old days”, and it made connecting with him slightly challenging. We felt like our lives didn’t measure up to his past experiences, and that created a subtle distance.
Retirement is a time to look back and cherish the memories. But it’s equally important to stay rooted in the present.
