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[quote=Anonymous]I guess I'm an outlier b/c my first thought is that your mom has the stereotypical old-person anxiety. She feels awkward about the dead silence after conversation has ended and there's not much else to say. She probably feels like an inadequate host b/c you're bored . She's trying to give you an "out" by calling you b/c that would help her feel better about not you visiting. It might seem silly that she's so focused and anxious about a visit that has such long dead silences. For most of us, we're content sitting quietly or just being in the same room watching tv.. We don't have to be talking to show that we (still) enjoy each other's company. But old people are wired differently. Their perception of a "nice visit" is actively engaging in conversation, telling stories, etc . I'm guess your mom also offers food and drink ad nauseum? [/quote]
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