I took my 30-year-old son on a vacation to Hawaii. We had to set ground rules first.

The author (right) took her adult son on vacation. Courtesy of Allison Tibaldi I rarely get to connect with my 30-year-old son, so I invited him on a trip with me. We planned the trip together and decided to travel to Hawaii. While there, we were able to have deeper conversations while still maintaining boundaries. I live in New York City. My 30-year-old son, Alec, lives across the country in Southern California. When I visit, I respect that he has his own busy, adult life. While I'd like n...