My youngest has just been accepted for cUniversity so he will be leaving, but middle one returns ( for at least a year until he getsmarried. So I feel I am being let down gently( I'm 53) . i also have my mum who's 91 with me so although she isn't able to be much company now it is at least someone to talk to. i have said to myself that i will stay in this house for 3 years while youngsy comes back for holidays and then consider downsizing after he graduates.