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In Germany I've seen several women first-hand start to become unhappy in their 60's and 70's because they now have to deal with their retired husband full-time.
by cheschire 8y ago
In Germany I've seen several women first-hand start to become unhappy in their 60's and 70's because they now have to deal with their retired husband full-time.
German men, in my experience, tend to get quite obstinate in their old age, and more quick to challenge things they view as incorrect than they would in their youth. This turns into constant harassment for some wives.
- louthy 8y ago> German men, in my experience, tend to get quite obstinate in their old age Perhaps, the men are also depressed? Maybe if they feel like they're not useful any more because they don't work.
- RankingMember 8y agoI think that's a huge deal, and it's not just German men. Finding a new purpose after having a clear-cut one in the form of a job is something I think can be the difference between a depressed post-work experience or a happy one.
- badpun 8y agoIt could be worse in Germans, though. My (limited) observations of them say that they're on average more conscientious, work and duty-oriented than my fellow Poles. And, when the work/duty ends, it's easier for your life to become hollow.