Relationships

Reconnecting with a Former Spouse

When a marriage breaks up after many years, both people might be devastated. They made a commitment, built a life together and raised a family...

Relationships

Life with In-Laws

Life has changed in recent years, and many people find they get their children out of the house just in time for one set of...

Relationships

Living a Real Life

Some people seem to become more prim and proper as they get older, but others learn to relax and loosen up. They see life through...

Relationships

Relationship Revival

Navigating the ebbs and flows of a relationship is a continuous process, one that requires effort, understanding, and a sprinkle of creativity to keep the...

Relationships

A Partner for Socializing

People with a great deal of life experience have learned that putting off fun is a bad way to live, and many of them put...

Relationships

Awkward Adventures in Dating

People with experience in life know it is important to face any situation with a positive attitude, and those who are beginning to date again...

Relationships

Learning to be Single Again

Couples who have been together long enough to raise children are used to sharing their lives with each other, and breaking up is a major...

Love

When the Nest Refills

Couples who have discovered it is time to divorce because they no longer have the children to worry about should consider taking immediate action if...

Relationships

The Boomerang Generation

In recent years, a growing number of adults are packing their bags and heading back to where they likely thought they had left for good:...

Relationships

Rekindling Your Relationship

For many parents, the moment when their children grow up and move out to start their own lives can feel both rewarding and heart-breaking—a bittersweet...

Relationships

It's Coming Home

In recent years, the phenomenon of adult children moving back in with their parents has become increasingly common. This trend, often referred to as "boomeranging,"...

Many couples put off taking time to be together, and they often find this is a problem once their children have grown and moved away from home. Empty nest syndrome has been the bane of many parents, and they suddenly find they have nothing in common. Some people learn to embrace the extra time they have together, but others find they would rather end the relationship because they have drifted too far apart.

Having a partner, one who has been there for many years, is a comfort to people. They become used to going out to social events together, and they also have someone to depend upon when life becomes difficult. This does not necessarily mean the couple can communicate successfully when there is no crisis to overcome or event both wish to attend, and couples are shocked to find they no longer have the same feelings for each other. It takes a great deal of hard work to remedy this situation, and some couples would rather not make the investment.