Retired husband syndrome


	Retired husband syndrome

mugofcoffee

3-14-2008 2:20 AM

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japan, woman, retirement, syndrome.

mugofcoffee says:

very interesting article...true too!

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3-14-2008 3:34 AM

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"When I thought about my husband being at home, I developed rashes on my body and had stomach ache," admits Mrs Terakawa. "On occasions I would throw up after I had eaten.

"Sometimes just being in the same room as him made me physically sick."

One word. Divorce.

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