The Couple's Retirement Puzzle: 10 Must-Have Conversations for Transition to the Second Half of Life was recently mentioned on March 21, 2011, in an excellent WSJ article by Kathleen Hughes, "He Says Maine, She Says Florida: How Couples Navigate One of the Trickiest Retirement Issues: Where to Live."
Hughes interviewed dozens of couples, therapists, educators and marriage counselors across the country. She spoke with Roberta Taylor and me about our book and our experiences with couples around this important issue. As Hughes pointed out in the article, "If any single tactic can ease the strains, it's to start the conversations early-years before actually retiring. Avoid the 11th hour bombshell at all costs. Starting the conversation early is a key in the process."
Here's one thing to remember for couples -- if couples can begin to talk about the issues, they really do get to know what is important to each of them -- they can develop a shared vision.
Also pointed out in the article is the notion that the resolution isn't always easy and takes time and many conversations. Couples may reach compromises, create different timelines and sometimes agree to living in separate places at some point in their relationship. This later arrangement is referred to as LAT, living apart together. The issues of where to live is one of the "10 Must-Have Conversations for Transitioning to the Second Half of Life."
Our book is available on Amazon.com, BN.com and can be ordered from book stores. We encourage you to ask your libraries to order a copy. Or, you can buy your copy of The Couple's Retirement Puzzle here directly from us.
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