So many great ideas from this thread! I will be using the tip of sending a ‘no reply needed’ heads up (FYI) and will also be conscious that calls should avoid being like a ‘report’! Helpful!
Awesome, general take-away that there are so many different styles of communication with adult kids - all of which are fine. I also feel better!
I’ll throw out there that my son replies much more quickly to a text from me if it is a topic of our mutual interest - e.g., stocks, politics. “How are you doing?” may be a bit ‘momish’ (and maybe intrustive?). LOL.