When your adult child "goes no contact," are you supposed to just stop trying to reach out? How can you find out what's wrong? And what about "less contact" -- what does that mean?
Usually, no contact means no contact. But other times it means "no contact unless..." or "no contact until..." and this might not always be obvious.
Parents who are fine with honoring a no-contact request may actually need to do more than simply wait for estranged adult children to change their minds. On the other hand, parents who find it nearly impossible not to reach out, may be better off sitting on their hands and letting the relationship breathe.
This episode provides food for thought, and greater clarity, for every parent who's received a direct or implied request for no contact from their adult child(ren).
For evidence-based information and tools to repair the parent-adult child relationship, read host Tina Gilbertson's book, Reconnecting With Your Estranged Adult Child. https://amzn.to/2ZhetMe
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EPISODE LINKS:
Ep. 51: Why Can't They Take 5 Seconds to Text You Back? https://reconnectionclub.com/51
Ep. 155: Good Grief https://reconnectionclub.com/155
PS. For more on no contact, also review Ep. 172: When to Respect a No-Contact Request https://reconnectionclub.com/172
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