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I wish my son wanted to spend more time with me
You say you don’t put him under pressure, but he seems to feel it. Could you be overcompensating for your initial reluctance to have children?
TL;DR
- A mother worries about her adult son's emotional distance and perceived lack of care, despite him having a happy life and relationship.
- The son sometimes exhibits aloof behavior and has made comments about moving abroad or not living with his mother, which hurt her.
- A psychologist suggests the mother's need for contact might be subconscious compensation for initial reluctance to have children and that the son senses this pressure.
- The advice is to show the son that his parents have their own strong life and don't need his constant presence to be happy.
- Investing in one's own life and addressing feelings of loss are crucial steps for parents seeking a healthier dynamic with adult children.