변화의 시기를 겪는 거야.

A: My wife and I miss the kids. The house is too quiet.
B: 변화의 시기를 겪는 거야. It takes time.
A: We know. It’s just tough when the birds leave the nest.
B: What you both need is a new pastime.

A: 아내와 난 아이들이 보고 싶어. 집이 너무 조용해.
B: You’re going through a transition. 적응하는 데 시간이 좀 걸리지.
A: 알아. 새들이 둥지를 떠나니 맘이 좀 힘드네.
B: 당신 부부가 필요한 건 새로운 취미생활이야.

[Additional expressions]
*My wife and I miss the kids.
– The Mrs. and I would like to see our children. / We miss our children.
*The house is too quiet.
– Our home is very silent. / There’s no noise in our house.
*You’re going through a transition.
– Things are changing for you. / You’re experiencing some big changes.
*It takes time.
– You’ll need some time. / It doesn’t happen very quickly.
*It’s just tough when the birds leave the nest.
– Frankly speaking, it’s hard when your kids move out.
*What you both need is a new pastime.
– You both should find a hobby that you can do together.