My family does a weekly video call with my parents but my teenage kids clearly hate it and just sit there politely while my parents try to make conversation and everyone can feel the awkwardness but we all pretend it's fine. We want the kids to have a relationship with their grandparents but forcing digital family time might be making it worse and none of us knows how to change the dynamic.
More people experience this than they realize.
Good intentions around connection can become obligations that defeat their own purpose.
“Where Are You with Long-distance relationships via technology?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.