This is my first post on here. I have 2 boys of 19 and 21, both away at uni, and am suffering from empty nest syndrome. I managed well when eldest son went off on gap year travels, and also when they both initially went off to uni, as I knew they would come back.
But it has really hit me now DS1 has a girlfriend - his first girlfriend and they are living together and have got very serious very quickly. The thing that has changed is he doesn't seem want to come home now - his life is centered around her and what she/they want. He has pulled away from me and I miss him dreadfully. DS2 still needs me, although also away at uni, so I don't have that awful sadness about 'losing' him.
I know it's a natural progression and the next phase ..I'm just not loving these new phases and can't shake off the sadness, though trying hard!
Any advice much appreciated!
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Emptynestermum · 11/01/2016 16:26
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