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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the child and bummed that my parents don't seem to want to see me much. We have a seemingly good relationship with and live in the same neighborhood, but they never reach out. They are retired so it's not for lack of time. I know people can get more self centered when they get older, so maybe I'm expecting too much...we see them once every 2-3 weeks, almost always initiated by me, and text but don't talk in between.[/quote]

I have 4 adult kids, and 2 live locally. I try to be respectful of their privacy, so I'd like to see them all the time, but I don't want to be too pushy. I call all my kids on Sundays, so we have a standing phone date. I invite the local kids over for dinner once every couple of weeks, but typically not at the same time (one child is married & the other is single, and I try to give them separate time with us). In addition, we have an ongoing text thread for the 4 kids & my DH & myself, but I'd say I'm the one sending photos & messages 80% of the time. :D

Then we, as an extended family with my sibs & mom, celebrate holidays all the time with large get-togethers (including minor holidays like Labor Day).

It's tough to know how much space to give, even though we've had the discussion; nobody wants to hurt anyone's feelings. If any of my kids expressed to me what you're saying here, I'd be open & happy to visit & call more often! For my son who lives out in Wisconsin, he flies out probably 3-4 times a year, and we visit him 1-2 times a year.

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