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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's because she's comfortable playing Lady Bountiful in these not-actually-close relationships. But the emotional intimacy of an actual functional family relationship is not a good fit for her so she avoids it.[/quote] I think this is the closest description. My mom was like this and now is more involved because we've needed her more. One relationship is all give and receive. The other give and take. One much easier to stroke an ego. Also, a lot of older people worry they will die alone and are craving time with their friends. They don't have a job or a moms meet up so these interactions are important to them. They also feel might need this help at some point and know their daughter or son might be too busy to handle these needs.[/quote]
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