There's a misconception that only mothers suffer from empty nest syndrome, but I learned dads get the leaving-for-college blues, too.
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AdvertisementI'd even considered moving close to my daughter’s campusWhen most down and lonely, I thought about moving close to Milaan’s campus.
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"I'd love to spend time with you in England during the summer," Milaan enthused when I mentioned my plans.
Persons:
—, Milaan, she'd, I'd, I’m, That’s, they're, Sumeeta, ”, haven't, they'd, I've, You've
Organizations:
Service, Business, Pew Research Center, Heathrow Airport
Locations:
Samara, England, Indian, Milaan’s, America, New York