Response history

Received

I really feel like you haven't been present lately. Every time we try to talk you're distracted or dismissive. I don't know what's going on with you but it's starting to affect everything.

Your response

I've been thinking about what you said and you're right — I haven't shown up the way you deserve lately. I don't want to make excuses, but I do want to explain what's been going on and figure out how we get back to a better place. Can we find time to talk this week, properly?

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Received

Hey, just wanted to say thank you for covering for me at the meeting on Thursday. You didn't have to do that and it really helped me out.

Your response

Of course — that's what we're here for. I'm really glad it helped. You would have done the same for me. Let's grab coffee soon, I want to hear how the project is going.

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Received

I know you're busy but could you also take on the Henderson account? I know it's a lot but you're the only one I trust with it.

Your response

I really appreciate your confidence in me, and I want to be straight with you: I'm at capacity right now and adding the Henderson account would mean something else suffers. I'd rather say that now than take it on and do it poorly. Can we talk about priorities?

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Received

I've been sitting with what happened at dinner on Saturday. I wasn't going to bring it up but I think I need to say that it hurt me more than I let on at the time.

Your response

I'm really sorry. I knew something was off in the moment and I didn't handle it well. What I said wasn't fair to you and I've been thinking about it since. I'm sorry — genuinely. I'd like to hear how you're feeling about it if you're willing.

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Received

I know we haven't talked in a while. I've been thinking about you and wondering how you are. I hope things are going well.

Your response

It's so good to hear from you — I've been thinking about you too. Life got away from me but I've missed our conversations. I'd love to catch up properly. How are you doing, really?

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Received

We're organizing a charity auction for next month and would love it if you could donate some of your time to help us run the event. It would mean a lot to the team.

Your response

Thank you so much for thinking of me — the cause sounds wonderful. I've had to be very honest with myself about my bandwidth lately and I don't think I can give this the time it deserves right now. I hope the event is a huge success.

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Received

Haven't heard from you in a bit — just checking in. Everything okay on your end?

Your response

Hey! Yes, all good here — just been in a bit of a head-down period. How are YOU doing? I feel like I've been the absent one lately and I want to hear what's going on with you.

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I got the promotion!! I can't believe it. I've been waiting so long for this and it finally happened. I'm kind of in shock.

Your response

OH MY GOODNESS. I am so incredibly happy for you — you have worked so hard for this and you deserve every bit of it. I've watched you pour yourself into that role and I've always known this was coming. We are celebrating. This is a big deal!

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Received

I need you to understand that the way you spoke to me in front of everyone was not okay. I've let it go before but I'm not going to keep doing that.

Your response

You're right and I hear you. What I did was disrespectful and I'm not going to minimize that. I'd like to talk about it — not to defend myself but to understand the impact and make sure it doesn't happen again. Thank you for telling me directly.

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Received

Could you help me move this weekend? I know it's short notice but I'm kind of desperate and you're literally the only person I can ask.

Your response

I wish I could — I really do. I have something I can't move this weekend that I committed to months ago. I hate saying no when you're in a pinch. Can I help you find someone else, or be there the following weekend to help you settle in?

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