For me, I've always found it easier sometimes. To be cheerful, even when things are difficult. To put some distance between myself and my feelings, even for a brief while, rather than dwell on them. I suppose I assumed it was the same for you. But you don't need to feel obliged to pretend for my sake. [a small smile.] I'm not stranger to sorrow, dear. It doesn't trouble me to feel it.
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...Was it too much?
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[ah. she'll reach to take his hand.]
Do you do that because you feel you ought to?
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...Figured I should, now that everyone can feel my emotions.
But I've always had the habit, even before.
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[a little bit of understanding.]
For me, I've always found it easier sometimes. To be cheerful, even when things are difficult. To put some distance between myself and my feelings, even for a brief while, rather than dwell on them. I suppose I assumed it was the same for you. But you don't need to feel obliged to pretend for my sake. [a small smile.] I'm not stranger to sorrow, dear. It doesn't trouble me to feel it.
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...Sorry. It's not that I don't think you'd understand or help me through it.
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I'm just used to holding it all back. Putting that distance in, like you said.
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[and she doesn't expect him to give that up.]
I simply mean - maintain that distance for your own sake, if it helps. But don't worry about how I'll feel about it.