Now tonight the kids and I are watching the football game (good game!), and she calls to talk to the kids, then wants to talk to me. She says the kids sound very happy. I said we had a great day, and that they're happy because I gave them Doritos to eat while watching the game. Then she says she wishes she could be there with us. I was silent in reply. What am I supposed to say to that?
Later after the kids were in bed she texted me the most vulnerable message. She commented on her favorite team, then asked how my favorite team was doing so far this season, and put a smiley face at the end. It was the most blatant "Have mercy on me, I'm lonely" text message I've ever gotten. I actually got a little emotional when I saw it. She was soooo reaching out to me. I couldn't ignore it, so I sent her an amusing little response. Probably a mistake, but I'm human.
