This is thought provoking, Mark. I get frustrated by the gap often, but I think the fact that people still try again shows their "vow" to one another, like you mentioned in your other article.
Thank you, Shae. I think you're right - the trying again, from both sides of the relationship, is the vow. That's really what the essay is about at its core.
Ohhhh, this is beautifully written. When you bring someone something you care about and the conversation just moves past it like it was never there, I’ve felt that so many times. I always thought it meant something was missing. This made me see it differently, like the gap isn’t the problem. It’s just what it looks like when 2 people love each other in different languages and keep trying anyway
Thank you, Vanessa. "The gap isn't the problem" - yes indeed, well put. The fact that you recognized that feeling of bringing something you care about and watching it get passed over tells me the essay found the right reader. Glad it shifted the frame a little for you.
This is so evocative and insightful! It actually brought tears to my eyes as I pictured your dad as I knew him. You captured his wonderful essence in your perfectly chosen words. It’s a great joy for me to read your work. Thank you!
Thank you, Roberta. The fact that you've actually spent time with my dad and can picture him in these words makes your comment especially meaningful. So glad you're reading, and hope you're doing well!
This is thought provoking, Mark. I get frustrated by the gap often, but I think the fact that people still try again shows their "vow" to one another, like you mentioned in your other article.
Thank you, Shae. I think you're right - the trying again, from both sides of the relationship, is the vow. That's really what the essay is about at its core.
Ohhhh, this is beautifully written. When you bring someone something you care about and the conversation just moves past it like it was never there, I’ve felt that so many times. I always thought it meant something was missing. This made me see it differently, like the gap isn’t the problem. It’s just what it looks like when 2 people love each other in different languages and keep trying anyway
Thank you, Vanessa. "The gap isn't the problem" - yes indeed, well put. The fact that you recognized that feeling of bringing something you care about and watching it get passed over tells me the essay found the right reader. Glad it shifted the frame a little for you.
This is so evocative and insightful! It actually brought tears to my eyes as I pictured your dad as I knew him. You captured his wonderful essence in your perfectly chosen words. It’s a great joy for me to read your work. Thank you!
Thank you, Roberta. The fact that you've actually spent time with my dad and can picture him in these words makes your comment especially meaningful. So glad you're reading, and hope you're doing well!