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re: Empty nesters
Posted on 3/9/24 at 7:04 am to tigerjjs
Posted on 3/9/24 at 7:04 am to tigerjjs
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Wife and I work a lot, have “acquaintances” but very few close friends.
My inlaws moved across the country to live near us. My MIL is very outgoing and loves hosting parties, so take this advice knowing that, but within a year or two they have amassed a whole friend network. She joined a bunch of women's groups from the neighborhood/town, some based on game nights and charity.
Of course, those women have husbands which helps out my FIL.
You have to put yourself out there.
One more caveat. We live in a fast growing area, so people who move here tend to be more outgoing to meeting new people because they have left their comfort spot, but I'm sure it can still work for you.
This post was edited on 3/9/24 at 7:08 am
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Posted on 3/9/24 at 7:16 am to Teddy Ruxpin
It was more gradual for us. The kid left for college, but college was only 50 miles away, so we saw her often. We did worry a lot, but time dulls that. Then she graduated and took a job 700 miles away. A lot more worry, but we are tied up with aging parents. Then in short order, we send the dog back to her maker and the parents all die.
The true "empty nester" feeling hit us when we found ourselves without a child, a dog (who was our furry child), and parents to take care off.
I think we are still struggling with that. Get out and do stuff is all I can tell you. Health challenges can make that hard too, so do it while you can.
The true "empty nester" feeling hit us when we found ourselves without a child, a dog (who was our furry child), and parents to take care off.
I think we are still struggling with that. Get out and do stuff is all I can tell you. Health challenges can make that hard too, so do it while you can.
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