Reaching the age of 60 marks a completely different stage of life. It’s no longer about building a family, proving who we are, or seeking external validation. At this age, the most valuable thing is tranquility, emotional health and personal freedom.
However, many people feel social pressure to “not be alone” and re-enter relationships that, far from bringing well-being, end up generating more conflicts than happiness.
In this article, we look at why, for many older people, being in a relationship can become more of a burden than a support.
1. The freedom that cost so much to recover is lost
When a person returns to live as a couple, they often return to dynamics of concessions, explanations, negotiations and limits.
Suddenly, you no longer decide only what to do, where to go or how to spend your days. What should be a stage of independence can become a new form of dependence.
