Dragging one's feet is likewise inadvisable.
Believe me: I know of such a case. A guy who went dirtbiking and spearhunting and ... for twenty years. He regressed - mentally, emotionally - to the level of a young teen.
A year ago, one of his dogs died... He is still posting photos of the dog now, a year later.
Regards,
Its way cheaper than a divorce...
Damn, is it time to pay that tuition again ???