Do family dynamics get quieter as kids grow up, or is it just me?

Have you ever noticed that family dynamics at home tend to fall into two broad categories? There’s the loud, jovial kind where everyone openly speaks their mind, and then there’s the quiet, reserved kind where conversations happen only when necessary or just slightly more than that. Unfortunately, my family falls into the second category, even though I’m a naturally cheerful person. The silence in my house on a typical evening feels almost deafening, and it’s been bothering me lately. I feel like this shift happens more as kids grow older—things didn’t feel this quiet in earlier years. It’s tough seeing my friends have such close, fun relationships with their families while I struggle to feel the same at home. Does anyone else experience something similar? Would love to hear your thoughts.