I talk to my Dad about once a week or so for maybe 20 or 30 mins. Usually just “How’s it going?” kind of small talk. Work. Health issues. Sometimes about food or hobbies. Commiserating about politics. Updates about relatives moving/getting jobs/etc. Things like that. Helps us both stay sane in this crazy world.
Once a month or so, I talk to my uncle. He’s more chatty, so those calls go on for longer. He likes to tell me bits of family lore, about his interests in detail, about food and his pet and what’s going on with his friends and neighbors – like trips he’s taken with them to go out shopping and such.
My other relatives don’t talk to me very often, so those are more of life catch-up talks every couple months/years or conversations about specific things that I have skills in that they’d like help learning.
Maybe try asking your mom what’s on her mind lately – other than you – and take it from there? Most people love to talk about themselves if given a chance. Ask questions about what she says and try to find a topic of mutual interest.
I talk to my Dad about once a week or so for maybe 20 or 30 mins. Usually just “How’s it going?” kind of small talk. Work. Health issues. Sometimes about food or hobbies. Commiserating about politics. Updates about relatives moving/getting jobs/etc. Things like that. Helps us both stay sane in this crazy world.
Once a month or so, I talk to my uncle. He’s more chatty, so those calls go on for longer. He likes to tell me bits of family lore, about his interests in detail, about food and his pet and what’s going on with his friends and neighbors – like trips he’s taken with them to go out shopping and such.
My other relatives don’t talk to me very often, so those are more of life catch-up talks every couple months/years or conversations about specific things that I have skills in that they’d like help learning.
Maybe try asking your mom what’s on her mind lately – other than you – and take it from there? Most people love to talk about themselves if given a chance. Ask questions about what she says and try to find a topic of mutual interest.