>Most people I know barely see their parents Anecdotal, but I see my wife’s parents several times a year (500 miles away) and video call with them daily, somet

>Most people I know barely see their parents Anecdotal, but I see my wife’s parents several times a year (500 miles away) and video call with them daily, sometimes multiple times a day. I still talk to my parents, but not as much. I think the reason for this is that I feel like her parents have more in common with me and are friendlier and open to different things. Not to mention showing an interest in minutiae of life. I still love my parents of course, but they also don’t put the same amount of effort that the wife’s do. My Dad was pretty mean when I was growing up, and isn’t anymore but I know he regrets being the way he was. Coincidentally, my wife and I are expecting our first child spring next year. For us, it’s hard to answer “why”. I guess it’s a feeling of wanting that deep unique love, for having a deeper purpose.