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[quote=Anonymous]Also regarding the cooking sessions, some people love cooking because it is a solo activity where they are in charge. I love to cook but would not love cooking lessons with a family member in a group setting. Maybe you are taking this too personally and that intensifies the problem. I agree with others that it's the age. You cannot be resentful that you changed their diapers way back when!!!

But yes, there are ways to rebuild a relationship. I am working on this now with a ten-year-old grandson. He doesn't care much to hug me any more, okay. But I spend bits of time here and there just doing simple things like watching him play his favorite video game while he explains it to me when I ask questions, or I sit next to him while the family watches a movie and we can glance at each other and laugh at the funny parts. Especially I find moments to praise him for kindnesses to younger siblings, being responsible for home activities like independently cooking a great side dish, etc. And he is warmer to me now but I am still far from his favorite adult! That's okay.[/quote]

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