Together Once Again – When The Kids Leave The Nest
Suddenly the house seems a little emptier. Your kids aren’t leaving beds unmade or popping back home in the wee hours and arguing over your curfew restrictions. Nobody’s fighting over the couch and TV remote. It’s just you and your other half.
After years of tireless nurturing and loving care, your children have come of age and moved out of the family home to begin their new journey in life.
For the first time in many years, you and your other half are living alone.
Mixed Feelings
This is a big turning point in your life. You’ve always been a pillar of support and guidance for your children. But now they’re on their own in the adult world, taking care of themselves and chasing their dreams.
For some couples, this change can be liberating. After all these years, you can finally think more for yourself and pursue your own interests. Some also derive joy and pride from watching their children flourish on their own. It is a great sense of achievement!
Others may experience a sense of loss or pain. Their role as protector and nurturer is now gone. Missing is also the constant company of their children at home.
Often, most couples experience a mix of both. They relish the freedom but also miss the familiar role of a parent. But cheer up because this is your time to shine again as a couple!
Renewed Coupling
It's time to look forward to the future. We’re living longer lives now so there’s still plenty ahead of us even after the kids have left home. There’s still more to experience in life!
- Rediscover Romance
- Reignite Your Passion
- Explore New Opportunities
- Stay Connected
- Embark on an Adventure
Your relationship has evolved over the years, and you’ve both grown and changed as a couple. So don’t expect things to be just as it was when you first met decades ago. Instead, embrace the changes and spend more time with each other. You will both embark on a new phase in your relationship!
Your sex life should not come to a standstill just because you’re not as young anymore. In fact, you might find you now have more time to romance each other!
Sex is not only about trying new erotic tricks in bed, but also about feeling sexy, touching, kissing, cuddling, hugging and talking about sex. So go ahead and rekindle the passion in your relationship. And most importantly, you’re never too old to play safe with condoms!
Be it a new sport to stay fit and healthy, ballroom dancing or learning a new skill, it’s good to experience new things together as a couple. If you have differing interests, it’s okay to pursue your own hobbies too, but be sure to share your joys and stories with each other.
While you now have no lack of couple time together, don’t neglect your social life. Maintain close contact with your family, children and friends. Better yet, participate in social activities or volunteer work and meet new people together!
There's no better time to see the world than now. Go travelling to broaden your horizons and add a little spice to your life!
Chase the Blues Away
If the 'empty nest syndrome' is affecting your moods, do talk to each other about your feelings. It helps to keep in frequent contact with your children too. You’ll probably still be the ones they come to when they have troubles. So don't let this period of transition prevent you from enjoying a fulfilling life together as a couple!
However, if the sense of loss is truly too much for you to handle, it's best to speak to a professional for support and advice.
