My husband and I are about to be empty nesters. To reconnect, we took a trip together, but it was awkward at first.
My husband and I will become empty nesters in the fall, and it will be a different life. When we took a trip, we found how much we have changed.
Rebecca Hastings, an author, and her husband embarked on a five-day trip together ahead of their impending empty nest phase. The trip was planned to help them reconnect and prepare for their new phase of life. The timing of their trip was awkward as their children were either home or had recently moved on with their lives. Despite the initial awkwardness, the couple found the trip to be a valuable experience that helped them relax and rediscover themselves.
They engaged in activities they often missed at home, such as a couples massage, a cooking class, and a pickleball lesson. Although there were some awkward moments, such as having quiet conversations without kids present, the couple ultimately enjoyed their time together and felt more excited about the future. The trip allowed them to see the positive changes that come with empty nesting and to look forward to the next chapter of their lives.
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