I’ve always wanted to maintain a close bond with my adult children, but as they grow older, it feels like we’re drifting apart. What can I do?

I’ve always wanted to maintain a close bond with my adult children, but as they grow older, it feels like we’re drifting apart. What can I do?

I listen to you. And I know how difficult it is to feel it. You spent so many years in your children’s life deeply involved, and now, because they enter more adults, they feel that they are slipping. You want to be close but you don’t want to overestimate or force them to feel sensible. … Read more

People who don’t have a close bond with their adult children usually display these 6 behaviors, according to psychology

People who don't have a close bond with their adult children usually display these 6 behaviors, according to psychology

Family relationships can be complicated, right? Especially as children get older, the dynamics often change in ways that are hard to predict. If you’ve ever wondered why some parents and their adult children seem to bond while others struggle to stay connected, the answer may lie in the little things — seemingly innocuous behaviors that … Read more