I'm sure there are people who can toggle quickly from all-in caregiving to structured socializing, but I can't think of any offhand.
Carolyn HaxAwkwardness is when there's a risk of a perception gap between what you mean and what you appear to mean.
Carolyn HaxIf you're not sure what you want, then hold back from making plans or responding to invitations until you have a chance to think about it.
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