Dan and I had grown distant after months of his work consuming him. After three years of marriage, I missed us.
One evening, I planned a special dinner to reconnect. But my phone battery dropped to 10%, and I remembered leaving my charger at my mom’s. I drove over, thinking I’d be quick.
When I arrived, I found Dan there, helping my mom with a back injury. I panicked at first, but Dan explained he’d rushed over after she called, concerned about the cost of an ambulance. I was relieved, though a bit shaken.
Later, I shared my feelings with Dan, explaining how his absence had left me anxious. He promised to do better, and he made efforts to reconnect.
As time passed, my mom found new love, and our relationship strengthened. We learned to talk and make time for each other, realizing the importance of showing up for the people we love.
