हम एक-दूसरे से प्यार करते हैं, लेकिन हमारे परिवार वाले हमेशा लड़ते रहते हैं। डेटिंग के दौरान तो हमने इस पर ध्यान नहीं दिया, लेकिन अब जब हम शादी करने की सोच रहे हैं, तो मुझे चिंता होने लगी है। वह पंजाबी हैं और मैं महाराष्ट्रीयन बौद्ध हूँ। जब से हमारे माता-पिता इसमें शामिल हुए हैं, हम आपस में लड़ते रहते हैं और एक-दूसरे का बचाव करते रहते हैं। इससे हमारे बीच अहंकार की समस्याएँ पैदा हो गई हैं, जिन्हें मैं संभालना नहीं जानती। क्या शादी के बाद हालात सुधरेंगे या और बिगड़ेंगे? हम अपने माता-पिता से प्यार करते हैं और उन्हें इस तरह लड़ते हुए नहीं देख सकते।

Ans: Hi!!
This is actually quite common in adolescence, and there isn’t just one reason.

A teen who used to talk a lot may become quieter over time because of changes in their emotional, social, and cognitive development:

* They become more self-aware. As teens grow, they often start thinking more about how others perceive them. This can make them more cautious about what they say.
* They’re processing more internally. Younger children often think out loud. Older teens may spend more time reflecting internally instead of verbalizing everything.
* Social experiences affect confidence. Criticism, embarrassment, bullying, rejection, or feeling misunderstood can lead someone to speak less.
* Friendships and family dynamics change. Teens may withdraw from parents while becoming more selective about who they talk to.
* Stress and responsibilities increase. School pressure, exams, future planning, and personal challenges can leave less mental energy for casual conversation.
* Their personality may be settling. Sometimes a talkative child wasn’t necessarily an extrovert; they were simply comfortable. As they mature, their natural communication style may become quieter.

Just check that the reason for this behaviour is not because of-
Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or chronic stress!

It’s also important to distinguish between:

* A normal developmental shift: talking less, but still engaging with people and enjoying activities.
* A concerning change: becoming withdrawn, isolating themselves, losing interest in things they used to enjoy, or showing signs of distress.