Ever since my son moved out, he's been acting like he was raised by wolves. He blows off family events with no explanation and without calling, he blew off my birthday without even an acknowledgement, and won't respond to messages (I know he's safe because his sister tells me she's had contact with him - he's just being an asshole to me).
Now, I know that young people need to establish their independence when they leave the nest, and I'm not suggesting he should be dropping in several times a week to chat. After all, he has his own life, and I'm trying to respect that. But I ask the blogosphere - is common courtesy too much to ask? Especially since I'm still paying several of his bills?
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So, quit paying his bills - that'll get his attention if nothing else works.
I agree: stop paying his bills. Why are you paying his bills anyways? If he's ready to be on his own, then let him be by his own. Also, it's normal for kids to ignore parents when they move out on their own. I ignored mine for a few years until I was partied out.
Yes, stop paying his bills! Maybe he'll smarten up.
He's probably so wrapped up in his own new world he doesn't have family up on the priority list...
And likely doesn't realize how hurtful he's being.
Time will help... (maturity does wonders eh?) and so will (as others said) cutting the cash-flow purse strings. e
I agree with everyone else- cut the umbilical cash cord! Time for him to really grow up and experience the real world.
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