Not talking to a parent will never mend the relationship.
David got into a heated argument with his father over his career choice years ago and has since moved away.
David wants to consider talking to his father again.
David starts speaking with his father again and slowly repairs their relationship.
David decides to avoid speaking with his father again and ignores any contact attempts from his father.
David shares many wonderful memories with his father as they continually build on their relationship.
David's father eventually passes away and David regrets never fixing the relationship between them.