Unlike going no-contact, low contact allows you to keep some form of connection with a parent. Therapists say that you can go low contact by reducing how you communicate, and how often. Going low contact can also mean disclosing less vulnerable information about yourself.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement Pretty much everyone has disagreements with their parents. For some, frequent arguments and ongoing tension negatively impact their lives to the point that they become estranged from their parents .
You don't have to completely cut off contact to feel calmer and happier, even if you have a contentious relationship. Instead, you can try lowering how often you reach out — and how much you're willing to open up. "It's often a way to preserve connection while protecting your peace," Annie Wright , a therapist in California, told Business Insider.
She said it works best for relationships that aren't physically abusive or emotionally volatile , yet are still strained. Advertisement To someone wh.
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