How to Become Closer to Your Mother

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Make a plan for communication.. Don't assume she knows how you're feeling.. Take the time to listen.

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Make a plan for communication.

Step 1

Make a plan for communication.

2

Don't assume she knows how you're feeling.

Step 2

Don't assume she knows how you're feeling.

3

Take the time to listen.

Step 3

Take the time to listen.

4

Ask more questions.

Step 4

Ask more questions.

5

Share your struggles.

Step 5

Share your struggles.

6

Don't let disagreements turn into arguments.

Step 6

Don't let disagreements turn into arguments.

7

Look for common interests.

Step 7

Look for common interests.

8

Set some time aside for special bonding time.

Step 8

Set some time aside for special bonding time.

9

Focus on quality time.

Step 9

Focus on quality time.

10

Celebrate special occasions together.

Step 10

Celebrate special occasions together.

11

Let her know you care.

Step 11

Let her know you care.

12

Don't wait around for change to happen.

Step 12

Don't wait around for change to happen.

13

Pick your battles.

Step 13

Pick your battles.

14

Have empathy.

Step 14

Have empathy.

15

Forgive your mom for past hurts.

Step 15

Forgive your mom for past hurts.

16

Tell her how you feel.

Step 16

Tell her how you feel.

17

Seek counseling for major issues.

Step 17

Seek counseling for major issues.

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