Tough Phases Every Marriage Goes Through
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Julia Austin
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Empty nest
The empty nest may come at the same time as middle age (which is a terribly perfect storm) or, if you’re lucky, will come after you’ve gotten through the middle age dilemma, and are stronger for it. That doesn’t mean that having an empty nest isn’t difficult. It’s just you, and your partner again—plus the realization that so much of your identities and schedules were tied to raising children.
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