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3277: How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Early Retirement by Jill with Mad Fientist on Financial Independence

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Episode 3277:

Jill reflects on the emotional and relational shifts that occur when one partner retires early while the other continues working. She shares candid lessons about identity, expectations, and creating new rhythms together, offering perspective for couples navigating different paths to financial independence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/spouse-early-retirement/

Quotes to ponder:

"Early retirement is amazing, but it does introduce some unique challenges if your spouse is still working."

"When your identity and self-worth have been tied to your job for so long, it can be hard to adjust when that job suddenly disappears."

"Just because you’re not working doesn’t mean you can’t be productive or contribute in meaningful ways."

Episode references:

The 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357

Early Retirement Extreme: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Retirement-Extreme-Philosophical-Practical/dp/145360121X

Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.

Episode 3277:

Jill reflects on the emotional and relational shifts that occur when one partner retires early while the other continues working. She shares candid lessons about identity, expectations, and creating new rhythms together, offering perspective for couples navigating different paths to financial independence.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.madfientist.com/spouse-early-retirement/

Quotes to ponder:

"Early retirement is amazing, but it does introduce some unique challenges if your spouse is still working."

"When your identity and self-worth have been tied to your job for so long, it can be hard to adjust when that job suddenly disappears."

"Just because you’re not working doesn’t mean you can’t be productive or contribute in meaningful ways."

Episode references:

The 4-Hour Workweek: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/dp/0307465357

Early Retirement Extreme: https://www.amazon.com/Early-Retirement-Extreme-Philosophical-Practical/dp/145360121X

Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766

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