My wife recently told me of a genuinely very nice friend of hers that decided after twenty-five years to up and divorce her husband.
When my wife asked why, the woman said the guy wouldn't do anything. I mean nothing. No going out. No chores. No affection. After he retired, he spent his existence watching television, so she moved out, divorced him, and counted herself lucky.
Well guess what...now that she's dumped him, the bastard won't sit still. He bears a remarkable resemblance to someone who's just had a "ball and chain" removed. ;^)
Needless to say, the wife and I are both wondering what part of the story we're not getting.
He was releived to be rid of his wife.
I've seen that phenomenon as well. My ex sat in an apartment for 4 yrs....trying to figure out how to balance a checkbook. *chuckle*