My friends want to hang out with me, what do I do?

Casadena

Dear Prudence,

I recently sold my customer-centered business after 30 years and am finally retired after five decades of working. I want nothing more than to be alone with my dogs, read a book, and garden. I want to clean my house! My friends are constantly hammering me to get out. I want none of that. I pleased people for 50 years and if I don’t see another human for a few months, I’m good. How do I stop their constant prodding without being rude?

—Finally alone and Loving It

VarunaTT

Are the friends wanting to see OP or are they just telling OP to get out in the world?  If it's the 2nd, OP should bean dip them or just be blunt "I'm doing what I want, thank you, please stop".  If it's the 1st, damn OP, how do you think friendships survive?  Go out with your friends every week-2 weeks, just set some boundaries for yourself.