7 Things to Expect in Your 40s
5. Loneliness
You might experience loneliness at this stage of life. Your children might be busy with school and college. Be prepared to face some difficult times. The best way to deal with this situation is by staying active and social. If you join social groups, you will not experience loneliness. Take time to indulge in your hobbies too to keep loneliness at bay.
6. Space in relationships
Your children as grown up individuals will now require space in their lives. They may be secretive and want to spend all their time with friends. Be ready to face some tough relationships issues with respect to your children. Listen to what your children have to say. Treat them like friends and things will be fine. Don’t be too strict or too easy with them. A balanced approach will help you in every way. Your relationship with your spouse will develop in a comfortable manner – it may not be hot romance anymore, but you will learn to support each other.
7. Do what you wish to
If you did not have the time to do things which you wished to in your thirties, then do it now. If you want to learn something, go ahead and do it. If you want to explore new places, then plan trips with your spouse or your friends. Life does not stop at forty. Fulfill all your dreams and desires. With a strong will, you will be able to surpass this phase of life.
