What is an empty-nest syndrome? Empty nest syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis. Instead, it’s a phenomenon in which parents experience feelings of sadness and loss when the last child leaves home. Heike shares that of the 5 reasons for the empty-nest divorce, being an empty-nester is only one of them.  Remember the time at the beginning of your relationship with your significant other? You were head over heels. Then you had kids, and the time together got shorter, and you were busier. Intimacy with your partner decreased. Many couples find that they have a lot of trouble rekindling their relationship when they become empty-nesters. Sadly statistics show that since the 1990s, the divorce rate has been increasing among older couples, but you can learn to save your empty nest marriage.  Heike is sharing 5 tips on how to fight for and rescue your empty nest marriage from divorce. Let’s face it, many of us push our marriage or relationships to the side and say things are fine. Without the kids around, you now have all kinds of opportunities to rekindle some romance and passion. Get to know each other again.  It's important to be proactive. We must take steps to stay in a close relationship with our partners. Not everyone experiences this disconnect. However, once the kids leave the house, we may have to reclaim or reinvent our relationship to rescue our empty nest marriage. The second half of your marriage can be miserable or better than ever—it’s up to the two of you to decide.  Click here to listen! Rating, Review & Follow on Apple Podcasts Heike’s insights are so helpful in creating a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle! Loving every episode of the Pursue Your Spark podcast!” ← if that sounds like you, consider rating and reviewing my show here!  Your action helps me support more empty-nester moms 50+ - just like you - thriving in their second half of life.  Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then, let me know what you loved most about the episode! Plus, if you haven’t already, subscribe to the podcast. There is always something new on the feed, and if you’re not subscribed, there’s a chance you’ll miss out. Subscribe NOW!   Links mentioned in the show:  The Empty Nest Reboot 5 Tips To Help You Get Unstuck In Your Empty Nest Episode #21 Dear Divorce Coach… and how to avoid a looming divorce 5 Tips To Plan For An (Almost) Empty Nest How To Cook For 2 When The Nest Is Empty, Keep Moving, Keep Doing, Keep Living with Heidi Herman Pelvic Dysfunction with Dr. Michele Frey Heike Yates's Youtube Channel   For more episodes, click here.