- 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:
Empty Nest Marriages -- The Sad News and the Good NewsWhen 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
