7 Unexpected Signs Your Adult Child Has Emotionally Checked Out—and What You’re Missing
However, you might notice a shift in this dynamic.
You no longer strive to make your parents proud. Not because their opinion doesn’t matter, but because their validation isn’t something you crave or seek anymore.
You’ve started living for yourself, and while that’s important, it could also indicate an emotional disconnect if the change was sudden and unexplained.
If you feel indifferent about their approval or disapproval, take a moment to understand why. The answer might reveal more about your emotional connection than you think.