How can I cheer up my retired hubby?

When my husband started planning his retirement, he could barely contain his excitement. After working all his life, he’d even made a bucket list of things to tick off. But when he did retire, everything changed. He’s struggling with not having a routine and

purpose, and instead of enjoying the things he’d planned, he does nothing. How do I help him get his motivation back?

Georgina, Newcastle

Many people have such exciting, glamorous ideas about what they’ll do with their retirement. The reality is often so different. Personally, I never want to retire, and my motto is, ‘If I don’t move, I’ll rust.’ Maybe being busy is the key for your hubby. Encourage him to work his way through that bucket list!