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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The older parents I have known, including colleagues, friends, and neighbors, who were very involved with their teens and dreading the empty nest phase became, in almost every case, much happier than before, once it actually arrived. (After a fairly quick adjustment phase). I have been very struck by that. I think the freedom agrees with almost everyone.[/quote]

So true. Firsthand experience with my older sister that launched three and my best friend neighbors across the street that have 2 in college now.

They are living life to the fullest.  Trips, concerts, wineries, fitness, pickleball for some, etc.

My husband and I get along great and our firstborn just left.  It was very emotional for us, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit with just one kid at home now things have already gotten remarkably easier (other kid is a junior in HS)--even meals.  Both are boys and I was buying milk almost daily and one less serving of everything makes a difference...and no longer a huge shoe pile :).

I miss my oldest tremendously, only gone a week.  But, he is thriving and so happy and that makes my heart full.[/quote]

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