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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago

Dear Abby: My son was at Disneyland and he wouldn't answer my urgent call

An adult child's repeated failure to respond to urgent family calls signals emotional distance and potential unreliability, causing hurt and prompting reevaluation of future support.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

My Mom And I Fought For 55 Years. Now Battling My Son Is Making Me Rethink Everything.

A lifelong mother-daughter relationship is defined by persistent criticism, control, mutual hurt, and an unmet longing for trust and unconditional love.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Politics and Relationships: When You Disagree

Political differences can erode relationships by amplifying unresolved conflicts, causing emotional distance, hurt, and lost connection unless underlying issues are addressed.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Can Someone Cheat on You and Still Love You?

People who cheat can still love their partners; infidelity often arises from emotional distance, insecurity, addiction, or trauma, and recovery is possible with mutual work.
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

My brother is 12 years older than I am, and he let me live with him after college. He's more of a father figure than a sibling.

An older brother assumed a parental, solemn role after parental loss, creating emotional distance and a longing for playful, sibling-like connection despite gratitude.
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Artificial intelligence
fromItsnicethat
4 months ago

Futuristic, detached and intensely human: Ard Su's editorial illustrations are simple yet unique

Ard Su creates illustrations blending clinical coldness with human warmth, engaging with complex subjects like tech and medicine through unique artistic techniques.
fromPsychology Today
6 months ago

What Is Family Estrangement, Really?

Estrangement isn't always about no contact or big blowups; it's a nuanced spectrum ranging from emotional distance to temporary withdrawal, shaped by various personal factors.
Relationships
Parenting
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Harriette Cole: I'm appalled that my dad billed my mom for painting the rooms

The father took advantage of the mother's kindness by invoicing her for a favor, highlighting issues in their post-divorce relationship.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

3 Dangers of the One-Way-Mirror Mindset in Marriage

The one-way-mirror mindset contributes to emotional disconnection and can ultimately lead to divorce by fostering an environment of isolation.
SF LGBT
fromPortland Mercury
8 months ago

SAVAGE LOVE: Sailed Ships

The author describes a long-standing, transactional marriage characterized by infidelity, emotional distance, and enduring challenges related to sobriety and intimacy.
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