What to Do When Your Adult Child Doesn't Reach Out

If you've ever stared at your phone wondering whether to send that text, this episode is for you. Sometimes the silence lasts longer than you want. Sometimes you feel them pushing away.

That's why this episode of Straight from the Listener Line: Real Questions, Real Answers, tackles one of the most emotionally difficult dilemmas parents face.

If your adult child isn't reaching out, should you call? Text? Wait? And how do you stay connected without feeling like you're chasing them?

We talk to one of our favorite therapists Dr. Jeffrey Bernstein (Dr. Jeff).

Together we discuss:

• How often should parents reach out?
• The difference between inviting connection and expressing frustration
• Why "keeping score" damages relationships
• How to talk about communication without sounding critical
• What to do when you're afraid you're doing too much—or not enough
• Are you inviting connection or pushing them away. 

We found Dr. Jeff's advice to be spot on and we hope this listener who posed the question finds help, but also that all of the listeners find a kernel of support or help that they can take with them. 

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