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When parents and teens lose their connection despite wanting closeness

My teenage daughter and I used to talk about everything but now every conversation feels like I'm either lecturing her or walking on eggshells. We both seem to want to connect but neither of us knows how to get back to feeling safe with each other.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire for connection can create its own pressure, making natural intimacy feel forced and distant.

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