In the last four years, I've spent a ton of time with my mom and dad and our relationship was always strong, but now it's much stronger, and sometimes, I reflect and think about someday, I will look back and be so grateful for all of the quality time we had together while I was an adult and able to appreciate them in a different light.
I've also had a chance to nurture other relationships and myself (taking risks) in ways that I would not have done if I had still been married to the ex.