You found love again. Naturally, you are happy. You want your adult children to share in your joy. Instead, you get cold shoulders. They make snide comments or decline invitations. Consequently, it hurts. You feel torn between your happiness and your family. Understand this: it usually isn’t about the new partner. Rather, it is about what the partner represents. Navigating this minefield requires patience and empathy. Ultimately, you must see the situation through their eyes.
