Forty-five-year old Dawn meets her mother, 72 year old Dolores, for lunch every Monday and Thursday. Ten years ago, Dawn would only see her mother a few times a year despite the fact that the two women lived close by. What is the most likely contributing factor to the close relationships that form between middle-aged adults and their parents?

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Letting go of past tensions and expectations often contributes to closer relationships between middle-aged adults and their parents, as both parties may become more accepting and understanding of each other.

Forty-Five-Year Old Dawn Meets Her Mother, 72 Year Old Dolores