LBS gearing up for the long haul

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I don't think she's trying to tell you anything by bringing it up. Women tend to talk about what's on their mind, that's the way many of us process information. Unless she asks for help or advice, don't offer it. Don't be thinking up a response or a fix while listening to her. Really, just listen and provide a response like, "I'm sure you'll figure out something that works for you."

I'd be careful about calling her friends pushy, that's her friend and now it sounds like you're talking to the family about her (W).

It does seem that you're getting consistent baby steps.