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<blockquote data-quote="Elsi" data-source="post: 740082" data-attributes="member: 23349"><p>Two of mine typically only call when they want something. And often don’t answer or respond to my texts or calls, so I stop trying until they decide they want to talk. Sometimes I feel guilty that I’m not in closer contact with them. And sometimes I allow myself to enjoy the drama-free silence. I send an occasional text saying hey, thinking of you, love you, hope you’re well. and leave it intheir court. </p><p></p><p>Of course, mine are full adults (28 and almost 33). Not sure how old your son is but sounds like still minor. It sounds like you want to keep the connection. Depending on the level of conflict and drama between you, it might be easier to just send texts without expectation of reply, or even letters and little gifts by mail. Let him know you’re thinking of him and open, without trying to force a conversation he’s not ready for. </p><p></p><p>My daughter and I have gone through periods of communicating almost entirely through text via funny cat memes and xkcd cartoons.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elsi, post: 740082, member: 23349"] Two of mine typically only call when they want something. And often don’t answer or respond to my texts or calls, so I stop trying until they decide they want to talk. Sometimes I feel guilty that I’m not in closer contact with them. And sometimes I allow myself to enjoy the drama-free silence. I send an occasional text saying hey, thinking of you, love you, hope you’re well. and leave it intheir court. Of course, mine are full adults (28 and almost 33). Not sure how old your son is but sounds like still minor. It sounds like you want to keep the connection. Depending on the level of conflict and drama between you, it might be easier to just send texts without expectation of reply, or even letters and little gifts by mail. Let him know you’re thinking of him and open, without trying to force a conversation he’s not ready for. My daughter and I have gone through periods of communicating almost entirely through text via funny cat memes and xkcd cartoons. [/QUOTE]
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