I really didn't have any problems that lasted more than a few hours after our kids went to college and/or got their own apartments. I actually enjoyed the freedoms.
But now that they are older and caught up in their jobs and in relationships, I'm feeling really left out.
DS is getting married next spring. His girlfriend is very dependent and needy. I think she throws tantrums when she doesn't get her way.
Which bothers me a lot. And I think he does what she wants to do, to avoid any blow ups. Plus, I think she's chronically depressed and he doesn't want to upset her.
Anyhow......I'm feeling sad that he hardly ever sees us anymore, yet seems to always find time for her family. He and I have always been very close........
but I'm really missing that now. And I can't help but feel a little resentful that his girlfriend probably is the reason I don't see him as much. They've lived together for about 4 years.
But she requires that they do everything together all the time.
I know it's DS's responsibility to speak out, but unfortunately, I think he avoids any arguments with her at all cost.........which unfortunately ends up short-changing us, his parents.
Anyone else been in this situation with their children? Maybe it's just hard for me to change routines that used to make us all so happy.