Relationships with various people in your life will constantly change. Think about it - there are probably people you hung out with elementary school that you may not hang out with anymore. Or, neighbours that you don't ever see or talk to because you've moved. Maybe someone you liked and got along with in school, but don't anymore. There can be a ton of reasons for changes in relationships as we move through life.
I have recently seen a change in my life and it has had a bigger impact then I expected. My mom is now, for the first time experiencing empty nest in her life. (When all your kids move out and your life goes from revolving around them to you having to find new and other things to do with your time.) My sisters’ are both living in other parts of the province and my brother is in the process of working up in northern BC or Alberta. That leaves me as her only kid (Yes no matter how old you are, you are always a kid in their eyes.) We have all developed our own lives and are busy doing our own thing. Although technologies like texting, Skype and Facetime have made staying in touch easier, there is still no substitute for face to face contact and being in the same geographical location.
I am currently navigating how to balance spending more time with my mom with having my own life. Although this can sometimes be challenging with our schedules, we are finding ways to make it work. No matter how old you get, you are constantly going to have to manage your relationships with people. Most of the time you will do it without even thinking about it but sometimes it helps to be aware of how the important relationships are changing
~Nate
~Nate
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