<p>[Sax said: There comes a point in most peoples lives when they understand that other people do not see and experience the world exactly as they do. This is extremely important to know and they can use this knowledge throughout their lives to get along and understand other people around them. Some people need to be taught this. </p>
<p>If your lack of communication with your mom hurts her feelings there is a good chance that this same dynamic happens with other people you know that care about you. If you are unaware of this you can go your entire life without developing any close relationships and be confused as to why this is happening. ]</p>
<p>Sax - You hit the nail on the head. As parents, we can put up with this behavior because they’re our kids and we love them. But the rest of the world is not so forgiving. I have tried to explain to my D that her remoteness is not only hurtful to her family but also could be preventing her from getting the other things she wants in life – closer friendships and a committed romantic relationship. Perhaps my message has not been direct enough, perhaps she has heard it and can’t accept it, or perhaps she has heard it and is simply not capable of changing.</p>