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?
A. Guilt over past disputes
B. Fear of losing an elderly parent
C. Letting go of past tensions and expectations
D. Shared experiences with the process of aging
Answer: C
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