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