Hi. Any other parents on here feeling a certain loss when children dont really need them anymore. Or at least only need them in a crisis or for money :(.. 22 year old son at uni Lived away for first 2 years but for final year came home. Met girlfriend first year he was at uni. Really nice girl but spends a fair amount of any holiday with her family. They seem to have a large family network compared to me as I am a single mum. He lost his dad to illness when he was very young. My life was very much focused on work but primarily on raising my son. Lost contact with best friend many years ago when they moved. He always checks in to let me know what he is up to and check I am okay so should be thankful he is considerate but still feeling jealous that not only have her parents got 2 daughters at home they now also have my son. Feeling guilty for feeling this way too as deep down would hate him to act differently. Realise I have got to get my act together but friends all married and only see on the odd occasion as they have busy lives. do find this bit hard, the letting go. Anyone else felt this way. Spend time at gym which helps but all hobbies rather solitary affairs.