My teenage daughter and I have been close her whole life but lately every conversation turns into a fight and we're both exhausted by it. She's trying to individuate and I'm trying to stay connected, but we keep missing each other and hurting each other instead.
More people experience this than they realize.
The developmental need for separation can create painful distance when both people desperately want connection.
“Where Are You with Chosen Family?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.