Ask Amy: Courtesy questions in the time of COVID-19
We have enjoyed many moments with this couple, but unfortunately we have not communicated since their visit, when a short political discussion took place.
To go from frequently talking to zero is very confusing and disappointing.
My question is which path should we pursue: My wife thinks we should drop them and move on, as she feels disrespected. I think we should have some closure to our relationship.
— Confused in Florida
Dear Confused: If you have not received an acknowledgment or even a pro-forma “thank you for hosting us” from this couple after you hosted them in your home for five days, then I’m with your wife. However, if you have something YOU want to express to them — then you should go ahead and do so.
If you know you offended someone, then maybe you should apologize, but you have the right to discuss politics and shouldn’t regard it as a “slip up,” just because a guest in your home disagrees with you.
Dear Amy: I loved your answer to “Georgia on my Mind,” a self-professed “Larry David-type” who wants his wife to change her life for him.
Thank you for suggesting that these two live apart for a few weeks. His wife deserves a break!
— A Fan
Dear Fan: My heart went out … to her.
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(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)
