Originally Posted by Unregistered

I sensed deep insecurity in you. Also you kept using the same words over and over, showing that you have not picked new vocabulary since you retired so early. This is another reason why people shouldn't retire at a young age. Instead of growing the mind, it regresses. It is thus not just the financial aspect, but mental as well as general health.

I think you also feel you are losing out to your colleagues and those of your cohort who are still working and seeing them progress. While they are talking about their next car or property to buy or overseas vacation, you are thinking how best to cut your spending.

Happiness is elusive to you I strongly suspect.