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Old 08-12-2012, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by buggyone View Post
Of course there are lots of others who had to leave their comfort zone to move to The Villages. Some love it here and yes, some do not.

I was sitting at Cody's bar a few days ago and talking to the couple next to me. They had moved here about 6 months ago. The man loved every aspect and especially golf and is gone most of the day. His wife was miserable because she had to leave friends in Ohio. She does not go to clubs or activities here but just stays home and hates every minute. She said she just filed for divorce because her husband will not leave. I was very uncomfortable with all of that conversation and moved to another bar stool (far away).

You have to direct yourself to your best spot. It may be The Villages or it may be where you currently live.
How sad to read that. This is where the husband should be leaving his golfing for now and concentrate on his wife and her needs. BOTH of them should be going out together, getting involved with the daily activities and clubs that his wife can enjoy on her own, that is if he really values his marriage. Then and only then can both of them enjoy a singular activity and a joint venture.