Now That You are Alone - - Topics the Two of You Should Discuss

Take Advantage of the Time You Have Alone Together

• Your hopes and dreams for the future.

• Expectations. Not only general expectations, but at the beginning of each day, share your specific expectations of the day.

• The sense of grief you are both feeling in dealing with the kids leaving home.

• Financial concerns.

• Health issues including menopause and andropause.

• Downsizing.

• Changing roles.

• Where you want to live for the rest of your life.

• Boomerang kids.

• Grandchildren.

• Aging parents.

• Getting in one another's way and on one another's nerves.

• The importance of being versus doing.

• Travel.

• Having fun together.

More Empty Nest Syndrome Coping Tips:

When the Kids are Gone -- Things You'll Notice Right Away That are Different

Empty Nest Marriage syndrome Coping Tips -- Things the Two of You Need to Do

Empty Nest Couples -- Marital Burnout

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