Man doesn't like woman, but wants to cohabit
After that, if/when you receive these calls or emails, you respond: "This sounds great, but I won't be able to make it. I hope you all have a good time."
Dear Amy: "Shamed and Grateful" described letting 11 years go by without thanking people who had given her wedding gifts. I can't believe I'm admitting this, but I'm in the same boat. Except in my case, unlike Shamed and Grateful, my marriage did not last. And now -- the awkwardness continues and is amplified.
I'm inspired now, and am going to try to take care of this, somehow, but do you have any additional suggestions?
-- Shamed and Divorced
Dear Shamed: Admit your mistake, apologize, throw yourself on people's mercy and ask for forgiveness.
Promise to treat yourself to something special when you're done (you'll need an incentive).
Good for you, by the way. Taking care of this will lift a huge weight from your shoulders.
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