Despite my busy schedule, I find myself having to be the one to initiate contact with my husband’s side of the family. If I didn’t, we would likely never see them. Maintaining family connections is important to me, and I’m happy to make the effort, but I feel it’s a shared responsibility.

Maintaining family connections is important to me, and I’m happy to make the effort, but I feel it’s a shared responsibility.

As a wife, mother of three and a full-time program manager overseeing a crisis unit, I juggle a lot of responsibilities. Despite my busy schedule, I find myself

"But when it comes to family, I believe that no one should assume the burden alone; communication is a two-way street, and phones work both ways."

In today's Dear Annie column, Annie Lane shares a letter from a reader that reminds others communication is a two-way street.