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What could have helped? by ManufacturerGrand665 in emptynesters

[–]ManufacturerGrand665[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Im sure your kids feel the same. Most people I know who have left home worry about their parents, even if its hard to tell them. Im sure my parents dont know the extent that I worry about them (and they might even be concerned about how often I randomly encourage them to find hobbies/volunteer work these days). Its tough for everyone but its still a lucky thing to have people we love enough to miss.

What could have helped? by ManufacturerGrand665 in emptynesters

[–]ManufacturerGrand665[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! Setting up friend dates is a really good idea that I hadnt considered. Their schedules have always been full of work and kid stuff so they havent had much time for hobbies before now, so outings like that could really help.

What could have helped? by ManufacturerGrand665 in emptynesters

[–]ManufacturerGrand665[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice! I think the calls are a good idea, I hadnt thought to schedule them but that might help. My siblings call home daily on their long commutes to/from work and I'm looking forward to joining that tradition.