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After turning 60, many people look forward to a calmer, more fulfilling stage of life — enjoying retirement, time with grandchildren, hobbies, friendships, and newfound freedom.
But the reality can be different, with unexpected challenges coming not from the outside world, but from family members themselves.
Let’s look honestly at four types of family members who can harm your quality of life at this age — and, crucially, how to shield yourself using emotional intelligence.
1️⃣ The Chronic Critic (who claims it’s “for your own good”)
These relatives always seem to have an opinion about your habits, choices, and lifestyle, passing judgment on what you wear, eat, watch, or do. Comments like:
“You should get out more instead of watching TV.”
“That outfit is too young for you.”
“You really shouldn’t eat that.”
Their “concern” is actually criticism, damaging your self-confidence, adding stress, and making you question your own decisions. Behind constant criticism is a wish to control, which, repeated over time, can become passive emotional ab.use.
✅ What can you do?
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