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Making New Friends as an Empty Nester
When we’re younger, friendships often happen without much effort. We meet people through school. Our first jobs. Neighborhoods….
Why the Empty Nest Was Good for Our Relationship
People often ask what it’s like once the kids leave home. Is it quiet? Lonely? Strange? The answer…
Books That Stay With You Long After the Last Page
One of the unexpected gifts of having an empty nest has been rediscovering things I loved before life…
Legacy Is Watching Your Children Become Adults
One of the greatest surprises of becoming an empty nester isn’t the quiet house. It’s seeing your children…
You Don’t Have to Reinvent Yourself to Find Purpose
There seems to be an unspoken expectation that once the kids are grown, retirement is on the horizon,…
25 Things That Make an Empty Nest Feel Like a Fresh Start
The day your children move out is full of mixed emotions. There’s pride in watching them begin their…
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