We both fall into this trap.
um...ok...
Something (unexpected...unpleasant...)
happens
and rather than deal with it head-on
um...ok...
And then one of us prattles on explaining,
while the other sits in silence.
um...ok...
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5 comments:
Sounds like a relationship desperately in need of communication skills!
dearest,, my two sweet hounds are better conversationalists... lol... this is very cute,, and unfortunately accurate of some of the conversations i am privy to over hear.....
um..ok...I like this!
Ah, yes, I've experienced this type of interaction before! I really like how you wrote this -- it's terrific.
You nailed this one, for sure!
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