I retired 4 years ahead of my wife. Woodworking has been a lifelong pursuit. Took up modeling last year as a way to keep my mind sharp. I don't do big woodworking projects now days and don't  venture out to the workshop when it's below 50. Modeling allows me to sit on the sun porch, watch the critters at the bird feeder, listen to Fox business on the TV, and just enjoy my time with SWMBO. She quilts, gardens, cans, bakes and puts up with me. We play pickleball twice a week,  a pursuit I highly recommend, and don't say you're too old, we play regularly with a 97 year old Korean war vet. Were usually up around 5 and go till 1-2 and meet at the recliners for reading or internet surfing and a nap. We've been together 50+ years married for 48 and most dustups are my fault, but she still loves me and I her.

Love her, cherish her and treat her like your Queen even on days when she can be trying.