The 7 Surprising Habits That Might Be Driving Your Children Away — And How to Stop Them Now
Instead of always responding with “That happened to me too” or “Here’s what I did,” try asking more questions. Show genuine curiosity about their lives without rushing to compare or advise.
Sometimes, the best way to feel loved is to make others feel truly seen.
5) Holding onto past mistakes
There are few things more painful than feeling like no matter how much you’ve grown, someone still sees you as the person you used to be.
No one wants to be defined by their worst moments—especially not by their parents. Whether it was a bad decision they made years ago or a disagreement that never fully got resolved, bringing up past mistakes over and over only creates resentment.
