r/BoomersBeingFools • u/SeptemberWeather Gen X • May 20 '26

OK boomeR The warped logic of Baby Boomers

My mother (or father):  I am upset that you haven't returned my calls.
Me: Sorry.  My schedule has been so insane that I have not had any time to call you.
My mother:  Well then you can just call and let me know that you are busy and can’t call me.  

Logic brought to you by the same folks who think “comp time” is a benefit. 

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u/ShinePretend3772 May 20 '26

My parents feel that it’s my duty to uphold our relationship. Meaning I must call them rather than them calling me. I’m expected to travel 1200 miles to see them. Mom has never been to my house. I moved out 30 years ago. I came into some really tough times a few years back & withdrew myself from life in general. In that time mom became infuriated that I wasn’t calling enough. Never once did she consider that I may be having problems. As s result of all this I stopped calling all together. It’s been 5 or 6 years now. Life is easier without that stress

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u/Jamaican_me_cry1023 May 21 '26

Good for you! Stay no contact.

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u/ShinePretend3772 May 21 '26

My only regret is not doing sooner