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.”
“I think I’m just going to give up. Get a cat.” You: “No. You’re going to take three days off, delete the app, and then next week, we will go through his profile line by line. I will be your bouncer.” mother%27s bad date
Do not roll your eyes. Do not say “I told you so.” Say, “Alright, let’s hear it.” Now the scales tilt