My mom and I have always been close but since I got married she acts like I've betrayed her somehow, making little comments about how I 'never call anymore' and sighing when I mention my wife. We're both pretending nothing has changed but the tension is exhausting and my wife feels it too.
More people experience this than they realize.
The expansion of love through marriage can feel like a contraction to a parent who fears being displaced.
“Where Are You with Parental love — eros storge philia agape?”
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.