"I'm a man in my 60s living in rural Ireland and hoping to retire in the next few years - but I'm terrified about the loneliness this may bring."
"I've been separated for 10 years and have four grown children who I see regularly but they're all living their own independent lives, which I'm very proud of."
A man in his 60s lives in rural Ireland and hopes to retire within the next few years. He feels terrified about the potential loneliness retirement may bring. He has been separated for ten years and remains single. He has four grown children who live independently. He sees his children regularly and feels proud of their independence. He anticipates a change in daily routine and social contact after retiring. He is expressing concern about maintaining social connection, emotional wellbeing, and purpose once work ends and family members continue their independent lives.
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