[The acknowledgement that he's heard is good enough. Some might consider what he's doing meddling, being nosy, or all sorts of negative connotations, but if he can't help where he sees help is needed, then what good is he?]
Okay. I'll tell you the same thing I told her: I'm a pretty good listener if nothing else. That's an offer that never expires.
Meantime, giving each other a bit of space is probably called for.
(He's pushing it with this last remark, and a little of Abby's typical ire breaks loose with a sarcastic huff of breath and muttered response of,) Obviously. (Because old habits die hard.
But hey: she's actually glad that she didn't tell him to fuck off right at the start because his advice was good and she needed to hear it, despite the way it makes her feel.
Another breath.) Thanks. I'll– (take you up on that, no, be realistic about it,) see how I go.
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Okay. I'll tell you the same thing I told her: I'm a pretty good listener if nothing else. That's an offer that never expires.
Meantime, giving each other a bit of space is probably called for.
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But hey: she's actually glad that she didn't tell him to fuck off right at the start because his advice was good and she needed to hear it, despite the way it makes her feel.
Another breath.) Thanks. I'll– (take you up on that, no, be realistic about it,) see how I go.