I [29M] working a full-time remote job from home. I live with my wife and daughter.

As an introvert, I rarely communicate with others. I’m usually hesitant to express my feelings through words or actions. Even though I live close to my parents, I rarely talk with them. If there’s any conversation, it’s usually because my mother initiates a phone call, but I cut it short after just a few sentences and return to my work. It’s the same with my wife and daughter – I rarely play with my daughter or take my family out.

The Wake-Up Call

Until one day, I read an article about the importance of maintaining regular contact between family members. That was my wake-up call. I realized I had never proactively called my parents or remembered their birthdays. I had never suggested taking my wife and daughter out, never remembered our wedding anniversary… The more I thought about it, the more terrible I felt. I had been hurting my loved ones for so long. But perhaps because they care about me, they never said anything and silently endured it.

Taking Action

I decided to do something about it – create an app that would remind me to stay in touch with my loved ones regularly and remind me of their birthdays so I could send them my warmest wishes.

Thinking is doing, so I started yesterday by purchasing a domain name reachreminder[dot]com, which signifies the reminder I need to keep in touch with people. Then I began developing the app, for myself and for anyone in a similar situation.

A Message for Others

No need for flowery words or long speeches – just a simple greeting is enough to warm the hearts of those who love us, while silence will freeze relationships. Please pay attention to connecting with the important people around you. Don’t be like me before.

TL;DR Does not staying in touch for too long hurt my loved ones?