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[quote=Anonymous]I think it depends on the people or marriage; but for us, it would be hard to have the relationship we do today with such young kids.

We have 3 kids and the youngest one started college this fall. The best thing that came out of becoming empty nesters is that I have fallen in love with my DH again. I look forward to seeing him every day. I think he’s actually
Cute - in a peppered distinguished sort of way. He acts silly. We communicate better. We text mundane things throughout the day. He watched me do my night face routine and actually asked questions about products I’d been doing for YEARS! He’s funny - on purpose and not. He’s silly. And I’ve changed…I’m less uptight about things that don’t really matter. And honestly I’m a better person and wife now that I can focus on me.  Even though our youngest was more independent the past few years, I was still mentally concerned with them daily. Now I check their location less each week.

Before, every text, conversation, interaction between DH and me over the past 20 years involved the kids - their health, grades, actions,  school, logistics, etc. now we are forced to talk about anything else. Even our money and house related conversations are fewer and lighter.

I used to wonder what are we going to do until we get grandkids. After Thanksgiving stress, it can wait! We still young (52/54) and I’m looking forward to the next 30 years.
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