Surviving Separation

[slow_it_down]

Hey Confluences,
Since you don't have kids I'd take advantage of this opportunity to interact with her in person. I would make sure you have something else going on when she gets there (like an open computer or have football on the tv) so that she doesn't think you are just waiting around for her. I would act friendly but also like its no big deal she's there. I wouldn't follow her around or offer to help in advance, but as she's carrying things out just start pitching in. I wouldn't ask if she wants help - just start helping and if she doesn't react negatively keep helping. If you ask or say 'let me know if you want help' she'll probably say no.

Also, sometimes it can help to come up with a bunch of things you could potentially chat about when she's there before she comes so that you have a go-to list of things to keep things light and not awkward. For example asking her about or talking about her favorite tv shows, talking about current events, funny stories or articles you've read... anything to keep it fun but not too personal.

Have you heard from her otherwise? Have you guys talked or texted at all about anything else for the past few weeks?