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What to text back when your mom says « you never call anymore »
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Parent
you never call anymore
Overstating it
What they actually meant
Never is doing a lot of work, but the loneliness underneath is real. This is easier for them to send than I miss you. A specific plan beats an apology here.
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Replies you can send
Keep it calm
i know, i've been rubbish at it. sorry
Hold your ground
i call less than i should. i also called last week
Change the game
We'd send this onehow about a standing sunday call? i'll ring at 6
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