My dad and I walk together every weekend since mom died but we never talk about anything real, just weather and neighborhood changes. We're both showing up but I think we're afraid if we actually talk while walking we might fall apart, so we just keep moving in silence.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're using movement as a way to be together without having to face what's between you, but the avoidance is making the connection hollow.
“Where Are You with Walking — a philosophy of?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.