The article addresses a concern from a worker experiencing judgment from their recently retired partner regarding the nature of their creative job. The worker feels the pressure of needing to justify their work process, which includes both meetings and contemplative downtime. The advice emphasizes not to internalize the partner's doubts, suggests that the partner's feelings stem from their retirement insecurity, and encourages finding ways to communicate the value of creative work to foster understanding.
Your partner seems a little aimless, lonely, and insecure as a new retiree. Please don't take his snide remarks personally.
It's essential that you communicate clearly about the nature of your work to help your partner understand its value.
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