How happy were you when your kids moved out of the house?

[Anonymous]

And hopefully, responsible. I can’t wait for DD to leave for college and to eventually be on her own, after college.

If I had been a difficult child and mended my relationship with my parents, I would “get” it-the parenthood scenario. But DD is a narcissist, I don’t see that we will ever be close. I’m finally okay with knowing that after instilling, and trying so hard to get along and do the parent thing - for her to be a good, moral, responsible human and citizen to the world- it all doesn’t guarantee we will be close.

[Anonymous]

Sad, just like my parents were when I left, because even though ADHD and anxiety runs in the family, we don't have antisocial behaviors.

My husband has an ADHD/autistic profile, *and* he has a nasty streak. I entirely understand you, OP.

[Anonymous]

No.

We were not happy that kids moved out of the house, even though we were happy that they were reaching adulthood milestones. Happy for them, sad for becoming an empty nester.

However, we have a good family and no mental health issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And hopefully, responsible. I can’t wait for DD to leave for college and to eventually be on her own, after college.

If I had been a difficult child and mended my relationship with my parents, I would “get” it-the parenthood scenario. But DD is a narcissist, I don’t see that we will ever be close. I’m finally okay with knowing that after instilling, and trying so hard to get along and do the parent thing - for her to be a good, moral, responsible human and citizen to the world- it all doesn’t guarantee we will be close.

So the DD got the narcissist streak from a mailman?

[Anonymous]

Cried, because I missed the kids and missed their games and performances and other parts of their lives. And, happy because I could cook what I wanted to for spouse and I without worrying about if picky eater kid would eat it, and because we could be spontaneous (concerts, weekend get aways, whatever) whenever we wanted, and the house would stay cleaner, and there wouldn't be a trail of hoodies and shoes left allover the house and because we could have naked time whenever we wanted, wherever we wanted.

[Anonymous]

Thrilled our kids are launched successfully and out of our home and in their own spaces and places.

We appreciate watching them adult and triage their way.

Zero sad feelings .. It’s part of life.

[Anonymous]

Not happy to rid of them but happy to see them managing life as independent adults.

[Anonymous]

I feel its better for every family to resolve at right time, adult kids living in their childhood bedrooms sure saves money but doesn't turn out well for themselves or their relationship with their parents.

[Anonymous]

*dissolve

[Anonymous]

Super sad

[Anonymous]

I’m looking forward to it. I have some moments where I miss the old days - when they were little, & I was younger, in better shape, had some important people in my life who have passed on. I have great memories. But yeah, I’m ready to launch these kids & have some time where I just listen to podcasts, have a bag of microwave popcorn for dinner, and have a really tidy home with little effort.

[Anonymous]

Not happy at all. I will miss DC.

[Anonymous]

I was very sad when my youngest went to college this Fall and I miss him and his older sibling. But. . . I kind of love my empty nest life. I’m thrilled to be able to determine my own agenda every weekend). It’s quite liberating

[Anonymous]

Happy they get to live their own lives. My mom was suffocating and I didn’t want to do that to my kids.

[Anonymous]

I will dread it, my husband'is difficult, complains all the time, and is a nag hag.