After years in the trenches together raising a family, couples whose children have flown the coop face a very different looking future. Like all major life transitions it can be a fraught time, especially for relationships. It even has its own syndrome. While the complicated feelings of loss and pride aren’t a clinical diagnosis, the fallout from the shift in family dynamics can be significant.
According to readers, whether relationships flourish or flounder in the aftermath has much to do with self-awareness, preparation and – like most things to do with love – communication.
