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[quote=Anonymous]I think that the personal growth and introspection trend is a Gen X and younger thing. My parents (late 70s) have seemingly spent no time contemplating their relationships with their kids and each other (other than to be mad and resentful) and have no desire to grow or change anything. I think it's too painful for them to face mistakes they've made and make peace with their own difficult upbringings. As their daughter, it is frustrating on one hand because I am stuck at arms length, but honestly as they are in their twilight of life, maybe it is easier for them to just "putter around" and pass the time. I don't know if this resonates with you, but I have sympathy for you since your mom blocked a close relationship with your dad, and now with her gone, you still aren't getting the depth and closeness you crave. It's a loss.[/quote]
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