Ask Amy: Rekindled romance has everything except passion
You don’t need to “get over” your feelings in order to respond to her.
There is no downside in responding in a neutral way.
The downside to ignoring her, however, is that you will continue to ruminate on the failure of this friendship.
Your friend might want to explain or apologize for her absence (people do occasionally actually apologize for regretful behavior). Connecting would also give you the opportunity to express your disappointment, if you’re inclined. You can then decide whether you want to move forward in friendship.
She has made a bid for connection. Now it’s your turn.
Dear Amy: “Concerned Sibling” was worried about a sister, who was grieving her husband’s death while ignoring her role as executor of their father’s estate.
Being an executor can be overwhelming. It is helpful for people to know that they can renounce their role as executor and turn the job over to someone else.
— Been There
Dear Been There: Thank you. In my state, a notarized form filed with the court can complete this process.
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