Research shows that people who have fulfilling relationships live long and happy lives. Since feeling a part of something is vital during Retiremeant^TM, it is important to nurture your social connections from different areas of your life.

Making space in your life for you is important – and daily solitude should be your starting point if you want to achieve self-understanding and self-acceptance. You are better positioned to build strong, healthy and lasting relationships with others once you have established a meaningful relationship with yourself.

Whether your life before retirement consisted of working or being a stay-at-home parent, you had built-in daily contact with a variety of people. Now you have to make a conscious effort to interact with others.

Retiremeant^TM brings the opportunity to develop a network of meaningful relationships across all areas of your life. You may decide to join a club or society with like-minded people. There is sure to be an association of people who share your passions – and best of all, you’ll have more time to enjoy them!