It's good to spend time with closely related family members.
John is taking a business trip to Chicago, where some of his extended family live.
John wants to speak with his extended family.
John drops in at some family members' houses and spend a few evenings with them.
John calls people up and quickly tells them that he's in the area, and he doesn't have time to visit.
John's family reconnect with him and enjoy the visits.
John's family is disappointed and grow more distant from him.