See CG as a good friend for now. Who knows where things will lead, but right now, he is a friend. And why wouldn't you invite a friend over to help get a box down, then repay with more coffee and maybe a dessert?
You met his kids, other people from his family...he clearly cares about you and enjoys spending time together. Don't let that friendship just die because your schedule changed - it is up to YOU to keep it going! Friendships take thought, consideration and planning. FIND the time to keep in touch, even if by frequent email and text (hey, you've done a great job with us!)
And a man WANTS to help! They are programed for that (right, Mike?). Stop saying you are shy one minute, then do this! :
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I am quite able to talk and laugh with anyone and show my personality. That's my "best feature" so I let it shine whenever possible.
Marc can help with stuff, too, don't forget.
An idea to make gifts... collect tin cans (you can even ask school to save the big #10 cans). Fill with water and freeze. Bring inside, lay can on its side on a dishtowel folded on the table and hammer in nail-holes in a pretty pattern to make lanterns for candles. You can even get fancy and spray-paint the outside, add glitter, add a wire hanger over the top, etc. Different size cans make a beautiful display.
Sounds like, even if it ended up being exhausting, that you had a good holiday with your family, a tender moment with your son, and a phone call from a dear friend.
Who cares what Gabe did, or does?
When I saw my IC this week and told her how things seem for my X, she said - just wait until January, when there is just more dreary winter stretching ahead for months, and nothing to celebrate or get ready for...
We are on our way up, sister, if we choose to make the climb!
