Smith won't hang out with me
in Psychology & Therapy ·
First off, I think it’s really sweet that you’re making such an effort to stay close with your cousin. Honestly, it shows a lot about your character. But you have to realize that not everyone views family ties with the same level of intensity that you do. For some people, the drive to reach out just isn't there. It’s like, if they had a brother or a sister, they might not even try that hard to keep in touch with them, either. It’s just how some people are wired. In a big place like the US, it’s actually pretty common for people living in the same city to barely see their relatives except for major holidays or rare occasions. If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it. Your conscience is clear, and that’s what matters. Maybe the relationship will naturally deepen down the road, or maybe it won't—there's really no way for you to force that kind of connection. So, my advice? Just take a breath, relax, and let things be what they are.