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Worried about empty life

My husband and I are both 48. Our only child has just left for university. I have been dreading this time for the last few years. I do not seem to have anything to say to my husband now our child has left. We avoid each other all evening and I do not know where this is leading, I do not want to be alone but I feek like I am. How do Ibreak this deadlock?

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Anonymous replies: This is a difficult time for any couple, it even has a name empty nest syndrome, and can be difficult to deal with. You have to sit down with your husband and work out what you are going to do. Talk about what you used to do before you were parents, you probably had shared interests back then. I think the best thing would be to go on holiday together. That way you would spend time together away from the home and you could talk about the things you could do together when you get back home. If you have stayed together this long I am sure you can make it through this. Let us know how you get on.

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