What do childless couples in their 50's do?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think empty nest resembles a childfree life. For one thing, if the kids are in college, you’re probably still supporting them. Not to mention the frequent visits back home, young adult issues, indecision about what to do about their lives, etc. Don’t think you can necessarily move into the city just yet or travel at the spur of the moment.

[Anonymous]

Op pick up interests that you think you'll enjoy. It doesn't matter if something doesn't fit, just try some things until you find activities you enjoy.

Do you want to learn a language, try new recipes, hike or start a new exercise program, arts and crafts, are there house renovations or decluttering to do, gardening, reading, learning a new skill, visiting museums - who knows there are a thousand things to do and it's individual to what interests you.

[Anonymous]

When I began the empty nest phase of my life, it hit me that it is very analogous to retirement. Seriously, I realized that I have to have a plan to full up the free time left my the end of my most important job (parenting!). Reading retirement books (such as Retirement Reinvention) has helped me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DH and I are 49 and 50 - empty nesters this year. Love it, but so far the nest is only empty a few months at a time and we are in touch with kids frequently. .We are a couple again and it’s wonderful. Excited for the retirement years. We are social with our friends and love to travel with (and without) our young adult “kids”. As others have said enjoy your freedom - hike, explore, volunteer or pursue your interests. I work out a ton and work part time as a management consultant and have an amazing herb garden to cook with. DH plays guitar and jams with friends at home and I entertain around these gatherings. . It’s So fun! The kids will kinda cramp our style this summer, but I’ll enjoy every moment. I must also add both kids played competitive sports that consumed our lives and empty nest is way better.

Lol ! This is our life to a T! Agree with everything this poster said as they have all of the same hobby's interests. Also agree that empty nesting is wonderful. Our kids are great, we are great and we get along as a family and enjoy our time together. Very pleased to be a fairly young empty nester and looking forward to the future. Life is what you make it - make it fun, whatever that means to you.

[Anonymous]

Hopefully a lotta sex

[Anonymous]

My ideas and I have one away I need college and 2 teens:

Become a foster parent

Move/downsize

Volunteer

Serve on a charity board