My adult daughter and I video call every week but we both multitask during the calls and I can tell neither of us is really present even though we're maintaining the connection ritual. She's folding laundry, I'm checking emails, and we're both pretending this counts as quality time but something important is missing.
More people experience this than they realize.
Maintaining contact can become a substitute for genuine presence.
“Where Are You with Time in relationships — the gift of presence?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.