Ask Amy: New mom needs respite and empathy
Yes, your efforts might be denied or dismissed, but the reason to reach out is so that later — when she is more mature and the situation is more stable — she can see that you’ve been trying all along.
Keep it simple: An email or DM saying, “I’m so sorry we haven’t met in person yet; we’d love for you to visit us if you are able. I’m sorry things have been so hard, but I’m really looking forward to getting to know you.”
Dear Amy: My husband and I have been very happily married for more than 40 years. He signs my birthday card, "Love, John", but that is about it for “out loud” I love yous.”
However, he gets up every morning, boils the kettle and makes tea, bringing me a perfectly brewed cup.
I have told him and lots of other people that I consider this his “I Love You.” I will settle for this for another 40 years.
— L. Clark, in Ontario
Dear L: I am enjoying these sweet endorsements for nonverbal expressions of love.
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