The Sad News
The sad news is that there has been a steady increase in the number of divorces among couples married 30 or more years. Many long-term married couples divorce one another after the kids leave home.They realize too late that their children kept them together. Other couples divorce during the empty nest years because they can't handle the health issues and the sense of an uncertain future along with being overwhelmed by too much togetherness.
The Good News
The good news is that with good communication and preparation for this phase of your marriage, the empty nest years can be tremendously enjoyable and full of new beginnings.
So now that the kids have left home, what comes next?
When the Kids are Gone -- Things You'll Notice Right Away That are DifferentNow That You are Alone -- Topics the Two of You Should Discuss
Empty Nest Marriage syndrome Coping Tips -- Things the Two of You Need to Do
Empty Nest Couples -- Marital Burnout
