i was 47 when my youngest moved out ( a son ) he only lives 5 blocks away but i did cry for days. my daughter moved out 3 years earlier. now i'm a full time grammy of 3 and 1 on the way. i am blessed to have all the time with them as i don't work. i quit my job when my first grandchild was born and my daughter went back to work...i had her all to myself for 4 years. I LOVE IT !!!! empty nest and i get t see them whenever i want !!