Episode 8: How Retirement can Impact Relationships and Intimacy with Jo Robertson

Welcome to episode 8 of Retire Well. In this episode, Jim Smith and Martin Fox are joined by relationship and sex therapist Jo Robertson for an insightful conversation about one of the most important, yet often overlooked, aspects of retirement planning: our relationships. While much of retirement planning focuses on finances, Jo explores the role that communication, emotional connection and intimacy play in living a fulfilling life beyond work. Together, they discuss how relationships evolve through mid-life and retirement, the challenges and opportunities that come with spending more time together, and why strong relationships can be just as important as financial security when it comes to wellbeing in later life. Coming up in this episode, they discuss: • How relationships evolve through mid-life and beyond • Intimacy, connection and maintaining healthy relationships • The importance of communication and avoiding assumptions • Common relationship challenges during major life transitions • Dating and finding connection later in life • Why retirement is a significant relationship transition, not just a financial one • The role emotional wellbeing plays in creating a fulfilling retirement Based in Christchurch, Jim and Martin offer independent advice on retirement planning. For more information, visit The Retirement Guys website, or check out their latest posts on LinkedIn or Facebook. You can also request a copy of their book Retire Well for free using the links below. Links and resources: ● Website: https://retirementguys.co.nz ● LinkedIn page:   / the-retirement-   guys/posts/?feedView=all ● Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-R... ● Retire Well Book: https://retirementguys.co.nz/retire-w...