AITAH for not joining every family video call?

I want other people’s opinion on this because I honestly do not know if I am the one in the wrong. I just want to understand if I am being unfair or if I am overthinking the situation. I am 24F and I moved to another city last year for work.

My family started doing regular group video calls after I moved. At first it was once in a while and I joined whenever I was free. Over time it slowly turned into several calls a week, sometimes late at night or in the middle of my work schedule. I still try to join when I can, but I cannot always drop everything to be there.

Lately they have been saying that I am becoming distant. They point out that everyone else usually shows up and that it feels like I am choosing not to be involved. From my side I still talk to them, send updates, and call back when I miss one. I just cannot always attend long group calls.

Now I feel like every missed call is being taken as a sign that I am pulling away from them. I do not want them to feel ignored, but I also feel like I am being judged for having limits on my time.

So I want to ask honestly. Am I the one being unfair for not attending every family video call?

Posted Mar 8, 2026, 1:25 PM UTC · locked

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