My dad and I have never been great at talking about feelings but he's getting older and I can see he's scared about things he won't name, and I want to be there for him but we don't have the language or the practice for this kind of conversation.
More people experience this than they realize.
The relationship you've always had isn't equipped for the vulnerability that aging and mortality demand.
“Where Are You with Attachment style in choosing partners?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.