https://thefatherblog.com/the-marriage-roller-coaster
Whether you have been married a year or 50 years, I believe there are ups and downs and the occasional loop-de-loop.
The “honeymoon” phase is obviously a high note for most. Everything is still new, presumably no kids in most situations, and anything that isn’t what you expected in your partner is simply considered an idiosyncrasy.
Time goes by and you find your routine. Then you add children to the mix. This is where the roller coaster really gets interesting. What happens? Your focus is on the child/children and not really yourself and definitely not really on each other. The full gamut of emotions are experienced and it’s a strange time for a couple for sure.
I’m at the stage now where my first child is in college and second just started high school. His schedule keeps me unbelievably busy and it will remain so for the next 4 years. Then he (hopefully) goes off to college and it’s Empty Nest time.
My question for you all is this: What part of the roller coaster are you on? How are you doing with it? And for anyone who is or has recently experienced the Empty Nest stage of life….help!! How are/did you deal with it? I’m afraid once the non stop running around comes to a screeching halt that I’m not going to be sure what to do with myself to pass the time. I’m certainly not interested in working more or harder. Will I just walk my dogs longer to pass the minutes? Would love to hear some comments.
Have a great Wednesday everyone.