My dad and I have never been particularly close, but now that I'm having my own kid he keeps trying to be more involved in a way that feels awkward for both of us. We both want something better between us but neither of us knows how to build it from where we are.
More people experience this than they realize.
The desire to be different than you've been doesn't automatically create the skills to change, especially when the other person is learning the same new dance.
“Where Are You with Love in Myth & Story?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.