48: Our FEARS and HOPES for EMPTY NEST SYNDROME!48: Our FEARS and HOPES for EMPTY NEST SYNDROME!
How To Stay Married (So Far)
Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley share their fears and hopes for the empty nest phase, offering advice on staying connected post-parenting.
31:11•29 Aug 2019
Facing the Empty Nest: Nadia & Mark's Honest Take on Life After Kids
“I think one of the things most couples don't do enough is listen to each other, and what we do, try and do in this is listen.”
Ever wondered what happens when the kids leave home and it's just you and your partner again? In this episode of 'How To Stay Married (So Far)', Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley dive into their mixed feelings about the upcoming empty nest phase. They open up about their fears and hopes, making it clear that this transition doesn't have to spell doom for your relationship. Instead, it can be a time to reconnect and rediscover each other.
Nadia and Mark reflect on their own childhoods and how parenting has shaped their marriage. They talk about the importance of communication, listening to each other, and finding shared hobbies to keep the bond strong. They also stress the need to acknowledge and respect each other's differences, which can actually bring you closer together. If you're staring down the barrel of an empty nest or already living it, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt insights.
It's a candid conversation that feels like chatting with old friends who really get what you're going through. Tune in for a dose of reality, humor, and hope as Nadia and Mark navigate this new chapter of their lives.
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