My adult children and I can only seem to connect through sharing our various stresses and problems, and I'm starting to worry that we've forgotten how to just enjoy each other's company without some emotional labor being involved.
More people experience this than they realize.
A family has developed a pattern where emotional heaviness is the only acceptable form of intimacy.
“Where Are You with Why play matters — evolutionary and psychological case?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.