My sister and I have always been close but since she got married and had kids, I feel like I'm trying too hard to stay connected while she's moved into this new life where I'm more like a visiting relative than the person who used to be her closest friend. We both notice it but neither of us knows how to talk about how family bonds change when life circumstances shift this much.
More people experience this than they realize.
The natural evolution of family relationships can create unexpected distance even between siblings who deeply love each other.
“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.