Now the scales tilt. By letting her vent about Greg and his coupon, you are doing something profound: you are telling her that her romantic life still matters. That she is still a woman, not just a grandmother or a caretaker. You are saying, “I see you. I see that you are trying. And I love you even when you choose poorly.”
Because one day, you will be the one calling her. One day, you will be 48, sitting across from a man who uses the word “vibe” unironically, and you will be desperate to hear her voice on the other end of the line, saying, “Honey, block his number and order dumplings. I’ll be right over.” mother%27s bad date
This is the reward for your patience. The event is no longer painful; it is material. She will start laughing. She will imitate his voice. She will reveal the worst detail—the one she was saving for dramatic effect. “And then, honey, he tried to pay for my coffee with a coupon for a free muffin.” Now the scales tilt