For me, it was a struggle for a couple of years in the "empty nester" phase of my life. We raised our children to be independant and darn it! They have been! So, we didn't have them coming back to the nest as so many have said happens...so I did have a time when it was tough. I felt like I'd lost my most important job and was now unemployed...the saving grace is they are always your children and you will see them and talk and share and as they live their adult lives and then if and when grandchildren come along, it just adds to your joy. Here's my advice: be patient with yourself...it's new to you and every new phase must be adjusted to...take up a new hobby or interest, preferably with your hubby...and force yourself to get out and about with friends and such...and the biggest one is...TIME...it takes time...it will get better, I know you're sad right now, but it will get better! Hugs to you!