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For those living on their own....how close do you keep in contact with family?

I call my parents once a month, visit once a year, and send them a card at Xmas. I can't stand any more than that.

I don't call my mother. But I will pick up the phone if she calls (which is about once every two weeks), for now anyway. But it's a chore to talk to her and hear her talk. I also sometimes forward funny emails to her.

I have cut my brother out of my life completely.

I do keep in touch with my stepdad, calling and emailing him regularly, because he's a great guy.
Occasionally, I have conversations via text-messaging with my half-sister.

And that's about it.

I don't call my parents. I don't need them anymore. It be rare if I do. The call me occasionally like if they are coming out here or my brothers or just to see what I am up to. I told my mother last fall I don't miss her and I don't need her anymore. Then in December I find out she was hurt by that comment but she took it as I am happily married, my husband is treating me well and he takes care of me, I am not as dependent as I used to be, I am growing up.
My husband thought that was mean of me but my mom was okay and wasn't upset and he told me I am supposed to miss my family.