Maintaining normality
Encouraged by that little bit of progress, I refocused on the wedding preparations. Keeping busy helped prevent my mind from being plunged into constant worry. Between tasks, lists and adjustments, I faced the typical chaos of organizing a wedding. My thoughts often turned to Tim, but I realized that I needed to maintain some normality so as not to lose my balance. Perhaps giving him space was the key to him opening up at his own pace.
Maintaining Normality
Jeff’s hectic schedule
Jeff seemed caught up in his own whirlwind. He ran from one phone call to another, his cell phone vibrating with notifications non-stop. “Is everything all right?” I asked one evening, when he slumped on the sofa next to me. He nodded, exhausted. “It’s just pre-wedding jitters. It’ll pass.” Despite his answer, the tension in his voice indicated more than simple anxiety, and I wondered if it was just the wedding weighing him down or something hidden.
Jeff’s Busy Schedule
