Very Little Contact. All variants: Very Low/Little Contact/Communication. Similar to
NC. Used in the context of a relationship, when someone limits communication in order to avoid the
toxic behavior of another person. Normally used in the context of a
familial relationship.
My step-mother and
I are VLC, already.
We talk maybe three or
four times a year. I can't bear it and try to do it over the phone, whenever possible. She always criticizes my appearance, when we meet in person, no matter what I do.