My teenage daughter and I used to have this running joke about everything and she'd actually talk to me about her life, but now every interaction feels like I'm either lecturing her or she's tolerating me. I know some distance is normal but I feel like we've forgotten how to just enjoy each other's company, and I don't know if pushing for connection will make her pull away more.
More people experience this than they realize.
The natural tensions of adolescence have crowded out the simple pleasure you used to take in each other, leaving only negotiations and obligations.
“Where Are You with Carnival and transgression?”
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.