My adult son and I have a warm relationship but I can feel myself sometimes trying to be the mother I wish I'd been when he was young, and I think he can sense that guilt driving some of my affection which makes both of us feel strange about the love that is genuinely there.
More people experience this than they realize.
Regret about past family relationships can contaminate current expressions of familial love, making it difficult for all parties to trust the authenticity of present affection.
“Where Are You with Storge — familial affection?”
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.