any kind of relationship--with your children, parents, family members, friends, colleagues, bosses, whoever...is always built...and has to be constantly renewed and fixed and rejuvenated...made vital...
A relationship is like a bridge:
Never believe that once a relationship has been created, or is there because of birth or necessity, it will remain as such forever. Even the closest relationship has to be worked on and repaired and strengthened - quite constantly. For any relationship to be sustained it has to be worked on....and never, ever, ever, taken for granted...for even the strongest relationship will fade with time unless it is kept revived...unless we keep the bridges that link us in top condition...