Despite our hectic schedules, my husband and I have made an effort to participate more actively in our family’s events. But I sensed there was more going on as they began to withdraw from me. The cause for the quiet was something I was unprepared for.Hi, I’m Emily, and my amazing husband, Alex, has been my partner in life for more than ten years. The warmth and brilliance of Alex, a Chinese immigrant, won me over. His career is in technology, which he has always loved.
In contrast, I’m an accountant, so you might say that both of us have full schedules what with our hard employment and our own personal endeavors. As a result, quality time with our loved ones is frequently compromised. But up until lately, we tried our best to show up for major family events, particularly Christmas gatherings.Even though Alex and I had been rather busy, I could see that my family was becoming more distant. Take my cousins as an example; we’re really close, yet they seldom ever contact me these days. While I do take responsibility for my hectic schedule on occasion, it has never prevented us from chatting briefly in between classes.While having dinner with Alex one night, I distinctly recall being obsessed with this matter. I became rather anxious and perplexed. “Are they still mad at us for skipping Thanksgiving last year?” I inquired, thinking it was all in my head.May be, but it defies logic,” Alex said as he lifted his eyes from his laptop. “We’ve skipped dinners before, and your mom says everyone understands,” he said, attempting to assuage my fears. Unfortunately, the comfort was ineffective, and my anxiety just grew.After that, I went a few months without speaking to my family, which was awkward. I have not received any calls or texts.
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