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I would make an effort to share than finding common ground or topics. Parents would love to hear anything and everything. Sharing this as I am also an immigrant and parents don’t meet often. My parents are in their 60s and although well but I know it won’t be forever and average age is 80/85 years in human lifespan so try my best to share whatever achievements or things I am going through rather than finding common ground
All grandparents love hearing about their grandkids! Start there. Hearing about some of the antics your kids get into could very well jog memories about your childhood. You might hear stories about yourself that you never heard before.
Why does the situation eat at you? From what you described, you are a loving son who makes an effort to make a connection with his Mom. You are very different people sharing thoughts and details with one another, you don't have to giggle like school girls, or lace every sentence with innuendo like hugh school best buds. The content of the conversation is far less import than the willingness to spend time together, and sometimes just listening is what you Mom needs from you.
My Mom has dementia, so there are no more intelligent conversations to be had. In the beginning it was weird because I had this expectation about how the conversation was supposed to go, and I thought that I should engage and entertain, but after a while I realized that it simply wasn't possible to have the conversation that I planned, so I let go of expectations and now I just spent time with my Mom, whatever that looks like on a given day.
Well there seems to be a role for most of our relationships.
For me as a grandparent I share stories of the past to encourage my grandchildren.
I’m there when they need a listening ear.
However, I forged this relationship when they were younger.
For the older folks in my family I visit and support and love them the way they need it.
That’s the ground work. You’ll need to step outside of yourself.
Be encouraged… there is no fear in love
This is really sweet. Can you visit them a little more often? Got to find some common interests. I can tell you love them.
Thank you, all. Some good suggestions here.
Keep trying to connect with them. Ask them questions and let them do the talking and be a good listener. Let the kids lead the conversation. Kids have a way of breaking the ice. Remember your parents love you and care about you and your family. They will not be around forever. You don't want to have regrets.