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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 one

how about a standing sunday call? i'll ring at 6

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