The non-vacation parts of the honeymoon can last for months or even years after the wedding, as the couple takes special pleasure in being married and being united.
While it can be a little different for each early retiree, once you finally “break the chains,” there is a sequence of emotions you go through that mark the first several months as unique.
After all, we are a progress- and success-driven lot, always on the next best thing. We are used to transitions as we rotate in med school and residency.
Then you hit your career, and likely at some point, you said, “is this all there is?” And you retired. We all have different reasons to retire, but all early retirement is the same.
What is the Honeymoon Phase of Retirement?So you have an idea of the people you will see and the activities you plan, but after a few months, these activities become routine.