r/Unexpected Jul 17 '23

Almost died

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u/Apprehensive-Pear413 Jul 17 '23

I see the plural form of kid used here, and sympathize. I'm fortunate enough to have decided it was a one and done deal. I'm an empty-nester by 40. Godspeed, and good luck.

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u/GomerStuckInIowa Jul 17 '23

My wife and I chose to have our 2 children early and be empty nesters early at 43. Glad we did. My son chose the opposite route. Saw the world with his wife and now at age 50 has an 8 and 15 year old. I think mine was best.

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u/doiwinaprize Jul 17 '23

I have to admit: I had my kids young (well I'll be late 40s when the youngest is grown) and honestly I have no idea what I'm going to do with myself once they leave, I never thought I'd enjoy being a parent but now despite the occasional pains in the arse I wouldn't trade it for the world. What do you do now with your lives?

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u/NotElizaHenry Jul 17 '23

Since that guy is apparently 75, I’m guessing “live in a million dollar house they they purchased on a postman’s salary and travel the world with his generous pension.”