Oh, how I remember when my oldest left...I was heartbroken. Then my youngest moved out, and I was there all over again. It has now been 2 years since we became "empty nesters", and after the initial despair passed, I found that it is a lot of fun getting to be with my best friend and rediscover all the things that made us fall in love 31 years ago! It will get easier with time...hugs!!